Park Use Permits and Applications

Visit our permit center at Balboa Park Administration Building, 2125 Park Blvd., San Diego, CA 92101, or call us at (619) 235-1169 for more information.

Permit Applications

All inquiries requesting a facility or park use permit must submit the following application:

• Facility and Park Use Permit Application

All events requesting over capacity must submit a Reservation of Space application.

• Reservation of Space Application

All City Wide Special Event or events requesting vendors, street closures, or alcohol sales must contact DRP Permit Center Office. For more information see Special Events & Filming

Other Applications and Park Permit Rules:

• Application and Permit for Posting Sign(s) on City Park Property
• Rules and Regulations Governing Park Ground Use Permits

Applications do not guarantee reservation of the requested location or date and are processed in the order they are received. However, staff will do their best to find a suitable alternative if necessary. Customer/Payee must have an account at SDRecConnect. For more information, please contact the Developed Regional Perks Permit office at (619) 235-1169 or send the application directly via email to PRPermitCenter@sandiego.gov.

Long-Term Beach Bar Permits

The Park and Recreation Department's Developed Regional Parks Division maintains small beach areas where boats may be left overnight in several areas west of Ingraham Street. Some beach bars are limited to vessels 14 feet or fewer in length and eight feet wide. On others, maximum vessel length is 17 feet.

Mooring Permits

Owners of boats up to 25 feet in length may apply for permits to use mooring locations in three areas of Mission Bay - San Juan Cove, Santa Barbara Cove and Mariners Basin. The permit to use an in-water mooring space is non-transferrable. The physical buoy and tackle are the property of the permit holder.

Balboa Park Pedicab

Balboa Park Pedicab permits are issued by lottery on the first Thursday of every month at 10 a.m. Late arrivals will not be issued a permit.

Lotter Location
Balboa Park Administration Building, 2125 Park Blvd. (Park Boulevard at Inspiration Point Way).

Permits cost $45 per month (transaction fee included) and are valid within Balboa Park only. Only cash or money order are accepted as payment. Balboa Park Pedicab Permits are non-transferable.

What to bring

For more information, contact the Park Ranger office at 619-235-1122.

• City of San Diego Pedicab Operator's Permit and a City of San Diego Pedicab decal on the Pedicab.
• Valid photo identification (i.e. State Driver's License or passport)
• The Pedicab must be available for a visual inspection. Bring it with you to the lottery.

The City of San Diego maintains over 300 community, neighborhood and mini parks. If you would like to hold an event at one of these parks, please contact the staff at the nearest recreation center.

Learn more

Learn more

List of Special Use Agreements for Use of City Facilities