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  • Presidio Park Facilities and Permit Sites Map
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    • The Arbor
    • The Padre Cross
  • Shoreline Park Facilities and Permit Sites Map
    • Calumet
    • Cuvier
    • Ellen Browning Scripps
    • Kellogg Park
    • Sunset Cliffs Natural Park
      • Sunset Cliffs Natural Park 2
      • Sunset Cliffs Natural Park 3
• Developed Regional Parks Ranger Program
• Park Use Permit Rules and Regulations
• Park Use Permits and Applications
  • Best Sites
  • Events at Community, Neighborhood, Mini-Parks and Lake Grounds
  • Balboa Park Facility Floor Plans for Park Use Permits
• Open Space Canyons and Parklands
  • How to Get Involved
  • Maps of Open Space Parks and Canyon Parklands
  • Open Space Canyons and Parklands Rules
  • Preserve Habitats and Inhabitants
  • Open Space Canyons and Parklands - Things to Do
• Open Space Parks
  • Brush Management Right of Entry Application
  • Black Mountain Open Space Park
  • Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve
    • General Visitor Information
    • History of the Preserve
  • Marian Bear Memorial Park
    • Marian Bear Memorial Park History
  • Mission Trails Regional Park
  • Open Space Parks Brush Management Program
  • Open Space Parks Films
  • Open Space Parks Ranger Program
  • Rose Canyon Open Space Park
  • San Pasqual - Clevenger Canyon Open Space Park
  • Tecolote Canyon Natural Park and Nature Center
    • Restoring Tecolote Canyon Natural Park and Nature Center
    • Tecolote Canyon Park Visitor Information
• Other Regional Parks, Lakes & Beaches
• Night Time Park Closures
• Your Dogs and City Parks
  • Approved Leash Free Locations
  • Beaches for You and Your Dog
  • Beaches and Mission Bay
  • Welcome to Cadman Park Leash-Free Area

Park Use Permit Rules and Regulations

December 2011 - We are in the process of updating our web pages and apologize for any inconvenience. Please contact your local recreation center or Developed Regional Parks Permit Center (for Shoreline/Beaches, Mission Bay, and Balboa Park) for further information or for assistance with permit processing.

• Alcohol
• Animals
• Balloons/Inflatables
• Cleanup
• Fees
  • Fee Schedule (PDF)
• General Rules (PDF)
• Parking
• Setup
• Special Events
• Slacklining (PDF)
• Park Capacity Master List per Municipal Code Chapter 6, Article 3 (PDF)
  • Sorted by Park Name (PDF)
  • Sorted by Area (PDF)
  • Sorted by Division (PDF)
• Park Use Permits for Over Capacity Events/Activities Information on CEQA review (PDF)

NOTE: A permit is not a reservation. However, if you have it with you at your event, City employees will honor your permit.

It is the responsibility of the permittee to clear with the Developed Regional Parks Permit Center Office any special requests not addressed in the rules and regulations as presented. Failure to do so may result in the cancellation of your permit. The Regional Parks Permit Center is located at 2125 Park Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92101. Call (619) 235-1169 or email My Park.

You will be charged with any increased costs to the City due to either the failure to comply with any of the terms of your permit or the violation of any laws.