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Sections of Park Trail and Bay Area Ridge Trail Closed to Dog Walking

To reduce the potential for coyote/dog conflict, we’ve proactively closed large sections of the Park Trail and the Bay Area Ridge Trail to dog walking. This annual closure is temporary; we’ll reopen these trails to dog walking in fall after pupping season ends. All 24 miles of hiking trails in the Presidio are open to people.

Park Use Permits

Learn how to apply for permits for activities from film shoots to drone use to races and runs.

The Presidio Trust issues park use permits for outdoor events, film shoots, camping, races and runs, drones use, and more.

The Presidio is a national park site and a National Historic Landmark District. We encourage public use and enjoyment of the park while preserving and protecting the Presidio’s natural and cultural resources.

Activities Requiring a Park Use Permit

The links below outline the types of activities that typically require a park use permit. Note that the Presidio Trust issues these permits for activities in the Presidio’s interior lands (Area B). The National Park Service Special Park Uses group issues them for activities in the Presidio’s coastal areas (Area A). Permit fees are used to operate and maintain this beautiful park.

Map indicating the interior areas managed by the Presidio Trust (Area B) and coastal areas managed by the National Park Service (Area A).

Types of Park Use Permits

Small crowd gathers on the Western Lawn.

Outdoor Events

The Presidio has five lawns suitable for a variety of events, from weddings to festivals.

Outdoor Events
Four people making smores at a fire pit at Rob Hill Campground in the Presidio of San Francisco.

Camping

Secure a permit for group camping at the Presidio’s Rob Hill.

Camping
Family takes a photo with the Golden Gate Bridge at Torpedo Wharf.

Filming

Learn how to secure a permit to film in the Presidio of San Francisco.

Filming
Young kids play baseball at Fort Scott Field.

Playing Fields

The Presidio has three athletic fields that are available for public use.

Playing Fields
Giant Race at the Presidio’s Crissy Field.

Races and Runs

Learn more about how to secure a permit for organized races and runs in the Presidio.

Races and Runs
Drone flying in sky

Operating Drones

Learn about the regulations governing the use of drones and unmanned aircraft in the Presidio.

Operating Drones
Small dog standing on blanket

Commercial Dog Walking

Learn how to acquire a valid dog walking permit issued by the National Park Service.

Commercial Dog Walking
Two public lawns at Presidio Tunnel Tops.

First Amendment Permits

The Presidio Trust respects and protects the peaceful exercise of First Amendment rights.

First Amendment Permits

Contact Us

Have a question about Park Use Permits in the Presidio? Contact us at outdoorevents@presidiotrust.gov or (415) 561-4200.

Main Parade Lawn and Montgomery Street Barracks. Photo by Charity Vargas.