Special Event Venues

The following is a summary of the typical basic fees for special events. Please complete a Special Event Application and we will assist you in determining total fees.

The following rates are effective beginning January 1, 2026.

Other Sites: $1.80/person times venue capacity

* To be eligible for nonprofit fee, entity sponsoring a running event must be a not for profit.
** Minimum fee for event involving amplified sound is $952
*** Community focused, no financial benefits to organizers
**** No new special events. Returning community events only.


Amplified Sound Fees and Procedures

The minimum venue fee for any event involving amplified sound is $952

Amplified sound fee is $103 for non profit and $743 for commercial event

Amplified sound may also include costs of Park Patrol to monitor sound level depending on venue

Special additional application required:
Amplified Sound Application


Other Fees


Impact Fees

  • Race Fees in Park: $1.79 per runner
  • Walk Fees in Park: $0.90 per walker
  • Ground Regeneration Fees: Depends on location and number of participants

Events Requiring Road Closures in Park

  • $1.79 per participant plus cost of Park Patrol to assist with road closure
  • Requires outreach to neighbors. Coordination with MUNI, SFPD and DPT also required

Concession Fees

  • 5% of any concession sales

Staff Reimbursement – This can include a variety of different staff:

  • Park Patrol to monitor event activities
  • Gardener Supervisors to review set up of site, to inspect site after the event and to make any necessary repairs
  • Custodial to provide additional janitorial service during the event and for post event clean up

Gated Event: 25% of ticket sales

Amateur Events – no admission charge: Weekdays – $306; Weekends $406 (non-holiday)