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Where to apply for event permits based on location
Find out who has jurisdiction over certain parks and locations in San Francisco.
Learn where to apply first
Different agencies will lead the event permitting process, depending on where your event is held.
Use "Find" on this page for the location you're looking for.
On the keyboard, use "Ctrl +F" on a PC or "Command + F" on a Mac.
City and County of San Francisco
Submit an intake form in the PermitSF portal if your event:
- Is on a City street that's not in a park
- Is on a sidewalk
- Is inside a building (not including City Hall or the Ferry Building)
- Is not a film production
We will let you know of any other permits you'll need for your event.
For film productions
Get a Film Permit from the Film Commission. They will tell you what other permits you'll need for your shoot.
San Francisco Recreation & Parks
Recreation & Parks parks and venues include:
- Boeddeker Park
- Civic Center Plaza
- Crocker Amazon
- Embarcadero Plaza
- Fulton Plaza
- Dolores Park (returning events only)
- Golden Gate Park
- India Basin Waterfront Park
- Japantown Peace Plaza
- Lake Merced Area
- McLaren Park - Jerry Garcia Amphitheatre
- Presidio Wall
- Marina Green
- Moscone Park
- Ocean Beach Parking Lot
- Portsmouth Square
- Potrero Del Sol
- Precita Park
- Sunset Dunes
- Tenderloin Rec Center
- Union Square Plaza
- United Nations Plaza
- Washington Square (returning events only)
- West Sunset Park
City Hall
Visit the San Francisco City Hall Events Office to book an event space at City Hall.
Waterfront locations (Port, piers, and the Ferry Building)
Areas under Port jurisdiction include:
- All parks and open space along the Embarcadero Promenade
- Piers, including some unoccupied piers
- The Ferry Building
Check the Port's special events page for details about booking Port and pier locations, including the Ferry Building.
Treasure Island or Yerba Buena Island
Apply for a Use Permit from the Treasure Island Development Authority for all events and film production taking place on Treasure Island or Yerba Buena Island.
Golden Gate Bridge
Apply for a special event permit from the Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District.
Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA)
GGNRA locations include:
- The Presidio
- Lands End
- Crissy Field
- Fort Mason
For these locations, apply for a Special Park Use Permit from GGNRA.
Candlestick Point State Recreation Area
Refer to the Candlestick Point State Recreation Area special event webpage for any events in Candlestick Point.