Main Parade Lawn Venue

All permitted events that will serve, provide, or sell alcohol are required to use a company with full-service commercial liquor liability insurance. Self-serve alcohol is not permitted.

No buildings, trees, shrubs or other plant material may be trimmed, pruned, altered, attached to, penetrated and/or removed without express permission.

Music and amplified sound are allowed between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. (10:00 p.m. if inside a four-walled tent). Amplified sound, live or recorded, must be maintained at levels that do not disturb other people or wildlife.

March 15 to November 15; excluding federal holidays and some holiday weekends. Reservations can be made up to one year in advance.

All permitted events that will serve or provide food are required to use a professional caterer and/or food trucks and food carts. Caterers, food trucks and food carts must provide commercial liability insurance. You may NOT bring your own food (pot luck) or beverages.

Client is responsible for removal of all trash. Events larger than 300 people must hire an approved waste removal company. Events must comply with the Presidio Trust’s Requirements for Sustainable Events.

All décor and tenting requires prior approval. Additional permits may apply.  

US Park Police may be required for event monitoring or traffic control. Additional fees apply. Security guards may be hired with pre-approval.

Lawn fees are due upon signing a Special Use Permit. Remaining fees are due 60 days prior to the event date. Lawn fees are non-refundable.  Security deposits are refundable, range between $1,00.00-$3,000.00, are required for all events. Additional fees may apply, such as tenting, staffing, equipment, and fire code permits. All fees must be paid in advance of the event.

Allowed with restrictions and prior to approval. Tall privacy fencing not allowed on Tunnel Tops, Main Parade or Graham Street Lawns.

All lawn rental rates include up to 11 hours of contracted time, inclusive of setup and breakdown, between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Additional hours can be purchased upon approval. All events must end by 10:00 p.m. and breakdown may not go past midnight. Additional staffing fees will apply for certain events based on size and scale and/or events that start before 7:00 a.m. and/or go past 6:00 p.m.

Bouncy houses and large inflatables are not permitted in the Presidio. Carnival activities and games are allowed (with restrictions) and must be approved in advance. 

All events will be required to provide a Certificate of Insurance in an amount not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) per each occurrence, and naming the Presidio Trust as additionally insured. Event insurance policies may be purchased through the Presidio Trust’s designated insurance company.

Limited onsite paid parking available. Parking fees vary by day. Reserved parking not available. Events over 300 people require a transportation plan. We strongly encourage public transit, ridesharing and the free Presidio GO Shuttle.

No power outlets are available.

All public events and festivals including beer/wine/beverage events must conclude by 6:00 p.m. Requests for additional hours will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Must be pre-approved by the Presidio Trust.

No public restrooms available. Events over 250 guests will require a portable restroom vendor. 

All signage on Presidio streets and buildings is the exclusive domain of the Presidio Trust. No signage may be placed anywhere in the park without prior approval.

No staking allowed in the Presidio. If permission is granted to install tents, equipment, sets, props, etc., they must be secured by sandbags, water barrels or some other approved manner. Nothing may be attached or tied down to any structure, park bench, trees etc. 

Allowed with an approved tenting permit from the Presidio Trust Fire Marshal. Additional fees apply and subject to approval and review.