San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department
Large Picnic and Special Gathering Application

Please complete this form if your event is one of the following:

A picnic with expected attendees of 100 or more guests

A request for the Duboce Park Picnic Area (50 persons maximum)

A gathering, other than a picnic, that does not require a Special Event Permit

Before completing this form, you can call our offices to check site availability at (415) 831-5500.

Activities that require a Special Event Permit:

  • Amplified sound
  • Selling food, alcohol or merchandise
  • Selling Tickets
  • Advertising that it is open to the public
  • Requiring special set ups of stages, tents or other items
  • Needing to confirm date/time/location more than 6 months in advance

If your event will have one or more of these activities, please complete our Special Event Application.