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Two lawns at Presidio Tunnel Tops with the Golden Gate Bridge in the background. Photo by Plus M.

Lawn Rentals & Special Use Permits

Host a beautiful outdoor event and get permits for other park activities.

The Presidio is home to outdoor venues like beautiful lawns with Golden Gate Views, and also offers permits for many other park activities.

See below for details, and contact us at outdoorevents@presidiotrust.gov or (415) 561-4200 if you have questions.

Presidio Lawns for Rent

You bring the party, and we’ll provide the view!

The Presidio is home to San Francisco’s best outdoor event venues and outdoor party venues. It offers five large lawns for rent that can host 50 to 6,000 people with stunning views and plenty of room to play. With a dedicated team and customizable layouts, celebrating your special occasion just became that much more extraordinary. Download the complete guide below – and inquire about Presidio Lawns at outdoorevents@presidiotrust.gov or (415) 561-4200.

Image showing the location of five lawns available for rent in the Presidio.

 

Special Use Permits

Special Use Permits are required for film shoots, camping, races and runs, drones use, commercial dog walking, and more. The Presidio Trust issues them for activities in the Presidio’s interior lands. The National Park Service issues them for activities in the Presidio's coastal areas.

Rules for Special Use Permits
Four people making smores at a fire pit at Rob Hill Campground in the Presidio of San Francisco.

Camping

Secure a permit for group camping at the Presidio’s Rob Hill.

Camping
Family takes a photo with the Golden Gate Bridge at Torpedo Wharf.

Filming

Learn how to secure a permit to film in the Presidio of San Francisco.

Filming
Young kids play baseball at Fort Scott Field.

Playing Fields

The Presidio has three athletic fields that are available for public use.

Playing Fields
Giant Race at the Presidio’s Crissy Field.

Races & Runs

Learn more about how to secure a permit for organized races and runs in the Presidio.

Races & Runs
Drone flying in sky

Operating Drones

Learn about the regulations governing the use of drones and unmanned aircraft in the Presidio.

Operating Drones
Small dog standing on blanket

Commercial Dog Walking

Learn how to acquire a valid dog walking permit issued by the National Park Service.

Commercial Dog Walking
Red-brick barracks along Montgomery Street in the Presidio. Photo by Myleen Hollero.

First Amendment Permits

The Presidio Trust respects and protects the peaceful exercise of First Amendment rights.

First Amendment Permits
A man and woman standing on a lawn at Presidio Tunnel Tops.

We were so happy we chose to have our wedding "Welcome Picnic" at the Presidio. Our guests were wowed by the gorgeous views. It was a true San Francisco experience for our out-of-town visitors. I highly recommend The Presidio to anyone looking for an outdoor event venue in SF!”

Kaila Crowley