- PERMITS & RESERVATIONS
- Special Events
- Special Event Venues
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.
Other Sites: $1.46/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 $770
***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 $770
Amplified sound fee is $92 for non profit and $660 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: $1.59 per runner
- Walk Fees in Park: $0.79 per walker
- Ground Regeneration Fees: Depends on location and number of participants
Events Requiring Road Closures in Park
- $1.59 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 – $247; Weekends $328 (non-holiday)