Gymnasium Rental Information

Our Facilities

The San Francisco Recreation and Park Department has gymnasiums in recreation centers available for rent. Availability for outside rentals is limited due to San Francisco Recreation and Park programs and open gym times. Review available gymnasium locations under the Gymnasium Rental Directory to discover important details for each site.

How to Apply

Once you have found the perfect location for your event you can complete a Gymnasium Request Application.

When to Apply

Gymnasiums are reserved on specific dates for a specific window of time:

• Reservations for Summer (June 5, 2023, to August 20, 2023) can first be requested on Friday, April 21, 2023
• Reservations for Fall (August 21, 2023, to January 4, 2024) can first be requested on Friday, July 14, 2023
• Reservations for Winter (January 5, 2024, to March 13, 2024) can first be requested on Friday, November XX, 2023
• Reservations for Spring (March 14, 2024, to June 4, 2024) can first be requested on Friday, February XX, 2024

Please note, all applications must be submitted at least 30 days in advance of your first requested date. 

Security Deposits

Indoor rentals require a security deposit starting at $250. The security deposit is to ensure that all terms of the permit are followed including the requirement to clean the site after use and remove all trash.

Cancellations and Changes

For rentals less than $1,000 in facility fees, any changes or cancellations must be made at least 10 business days prior to the event date. For rentals of $1,000 or more in facility fees, any changes or cancellations must be at least one month prior to the event date. In the case of any authorized cancellation or change there will also be a fee of the higher of $30 or 20% of the fee. In addition, if you would like a refund (as opposed to a credit to your account), there will be a refund fee of the higher of $15 or 20% of the refund amount. There are no changes or cancellations allowed after the above deadlines.