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Golden Gate Park

About this spot

More than 150 reservable picnic sites across San Francisco, including locations with built-in tables, grills, lawns, or nearby playgrounds. Amenities and event rules vary by site.

What to expect

🌳Outdoor Area

Planning notes

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Check capacity, reservation fees, park impact fees, restrooms and accessibility for the exact site. Add food and supplies to the budget. Decide on your weather backup before the city’s ten-business-day change deadline.

More than 150 sites are reservable across the city

Sites can be booked online up to 90 days ahead

Full-day and half-day reservation windows are available

Amenities and restrictions are listed on individual site pages

Groups over 100 require a Large Picnic Application

Updated Sep 2026

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Hours

Reservation windows vary by site; many are full-day or half-day rentals

Neighborhood

Golden Gate Park

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