Presidio Lawns

Presidio lawns are a beautiful backdrop for picnics, festivals, weddings, and other gatherings.

The Presidio offers five beautiful lawns on the Main Post and Presidio Tunnel Tops that can host 150 to 6,000 people.

Main Parade Lawn: The 185,000 square foot Main Parade Lawn can host up to 6,000 people and is ideal for corporate gatherings, events, celebrations, and picnics.

Civil War Parade Lawn: The 60,000 square foot Civil War Parade Lawn can host up to 3,000 people and is ideal for corporate gatherings and events, school events, celebrations, and picnics.

Graham Street Lawn: The 21,000 square foot Graham Street Lawn can host up to 250 people and is ideal for small events and gatherings, birthday parties, private parties, and school events.

Presidio Tunnel Tops East Meadow: The largest Presidio Tunnel Tops reservable event space, East Meadow is surrounded by tall grass and gardens and offers stunning views. It can accommodate up to 500 guests and is adjacent to the Presidio Steps, Cliff Walk, and Picnic Place.

Presidio Tunnel Tops Western Lawn: Located at the northern edge of the Main Parade Lawn next to Presidio Plaza, the Western Lawn is an intimate gathering space surrounded by beautiful floral landscapes. It can accommodate up to 200 guests and is adjacent to the Campfire Circle, Main Parade Lawn, and the Lodge at the Presidio.

Capacity

150-6,000

Suitable Venue For

Wedding
Party
Social Events and Celebration
Picnic

Featured Amenities

See the Presidio Lawns

rowd gathers on the Main Parade. Photo by Charity Vargas.

Main Parade Lawn. Photo by Charity Vargas.

Presidio Tunnel Tops lawns. Photo by Plus M Productions.

Civil War Parade Lawn. Photo by Rachel Styer.

Crowd gathers for an event on the East Meadow. Photo by Rachel Styer.

East Meadow at Presidio Tunnel Tops. Photo by Rachel Styer.

Small crowd gathers on the Western Lawn.

Western Lawn at Presidio Tunnel Tops. Photo by Rachel Styer.

Graham Street Lawn

Get Ready for Your Event

Outdoor Event Application

Rules for Special Use Permits

Outdoor Event Permit Fee Schedule

Sustainability Requirements

Outdoor Events That Require a Park Use Permit

Park Use Permits are generally required for organized events or activities, as well as commercial enterprises that meet any of the criteria below.

Gatherings with more than 50 attendees
Events that require partial or exclusive use of an area
Any commercial activity where a product would be sold or served
Hiring vendors including entertainers, musicians, etc.
Private and public events that are advertised
Events with a participation fee
Training runs or walks of 30 or more people
Events with catering and/or food trucks/carts and/or alcohol sales/beverage service
Events with tenting, staging, generators, live music, or amplified music
Events with any rental equipment or furniture
Events with reserved parking, valet service, or shuttle service
Ongoing or recurring commercial classes or programs
Events that go beyond the scope of “normal” park use