San Francisco County Municipal Code Art. 12 Fees
San Francisco County Municipal Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · San Francisco County
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Cite as: San Francisco County Municipal Code Article 12 · Text as of 2026-10-04
Sec. 12.01. Camp Mather – Overnight Guests. Sec. 12.02. Camp Mather – Day Use. Sec. 12.04. Camp Mather Low Income Fee Reductions. Sec. 12.05. Japanese Tea Garden. Sec. 12.06. Coit Tower. Sec. 12.07. Wedding Fees. Sec. 12.08. Parking Fees on Recreation and Park Property. Sec. 12.09. Carrousel Fees. Sec. 12.10. Authorization to Impose Fees. Sec. 12.11. Marina Fees. Sec. 12.12. Golf Fees – General. Sec. 12.20. Adjustment of Fees. Sec. 12.21. Clubhouses; Lake Merced Boathouse. Sec. 12.22. Events. Sec. 12.23. Picnics. Sec. 12.24. Photography and Film. Sec. 12.25. Encroachment. Sec. 12.28. Reduction or Waiver of Fees. Sec. 12.34. Conservatory of Flowers Fees. Sec. 12.35. Golden Gate Park Concourse Underground Parking Facility. Sec. 12.36. Athletic Field Fees. Sec. 12.38. Lake Merced Boat Storage. Sec. 12.40. Aquatic Fees. Sec. 12.41. Tennis/Pickleball Fees. Sec. 12.42. Stadium Rentals. Sec. 12.44. Recreation Program Fees. Sec. 12.45. Reservation Administrative Fees. Sec. 12.46. County Fair Building and Botanical Garden Fees. Sec. 12.47. Facility Fees. Sec. 12.49. Ratification of Prior Fees.
SEC. 12.01. CAMP MATHER – OVERNIGHT GUESTS.¶
(a) Fees for cabins and tent sites at Camp Mather, and meal fees for overnight guests, shall be set under Section 12.44.
(b) Cancellation and Processing Fees.
(1) A $100 deposit shall be required to hold a reservation for each tent site or cabin reserved, to be credited against the total
reservation fee owed under subsection (a). The remaining balance of the reservation fee shall be due 30 days before the start of the
reservation. Deposits are not refundable, except that the Department shall refund 50% of the deposit if a reservation is cancelled at least
30 days before the reservation start date. For reservations cancelled less than 30 days before the reservation start date and after final
payment has been made, the Department shall refund 50% of the reservation fee. ; ; . 1
(2) A 5% late payment penalty on the total amount due shall be charged to all guests who pay camp and tent site use or meal fees
after the final payment due date.
(3) Each change of a reservation: $15.
(4) Each unauthorized overnight stay at camp: $75.
(5) Late check-out: $75.
(c) Veterans shall receive a 50% discount on cabin and tent site fees set under subsection (a). (Added by Ord. 182-98, App. 6/5/98; amended by Ord. 52-05, File No. 050189, App. 4/1/2005; Ord. 191-06, File No. 060776, App. 7/21/2006; Ord. 238-21, File No. 211095, App. 12/21/2021, Eff. 1/21/2022; Ord. 139-25, File No. 250605, App. 8/1/2025, Eff. 9/1/2025) CODIFICATION NOTE
- So in Ord. 139-25.
SEC. 12.02. CAMP MATHER – DAY USE.¶
New Ordinance Notice Publisher's Note: This section has been AMENDED by new legislation (Ord. 139-25 , approved 8/1/2025, effective 9/1/2025). The text of the amendment will be incorporated under the new section number when the amending legislation is operative. (a) The following use fees shall be charged to all individuals for day use of Camp Mather.
Age Category Rate Adult (Age 13 years plus) $12 Youth (Ages 2 to 12 years) $6 Infant (Under age 2) $0
Veterans shall receive a 50% discount on the Adult use fees listed in this subsection (a). (b) The following meal fees shall be charged to all non-overnight guests of Camp Mather. The following fees do not include meals tax.
Age Category Breakfast Lunch Dinner Adult (Age 13 plus) $12 $12 $16 Youth (Ages 2 to 12 years) $7 $7 $11 Infant (Under age 2) $0 $0 $0
(Added by Ord. 182-98, App. 6/5/98; amended by Ord. 52-05, File No. 050189, App. 4/1/2005; Ord. 238-21, File No. 211095, App. 12/21/2021, Eff. 1/21/2022; Ord. 139-25, File No. 250605, App. 8/1/2025, Eff. 9/1/2025)
SEC. 12.03. [RESERVED.]¶
(Added by Ord. 182-98, App. 6/5/98; amended by Ord. 52-05, File No. 050189, App. 4/1/2005; Ord. 191-06, File No. 060776, App. 7/21/2006; incorporated into Sec. 12.02 and amended by Ord. 139-25, File No. 250605, App. 8/1/2025, Eff. 9/1/2025)
SEC. 12.04. CAMP MATHER LOW INCOME FEE REDUCTIONS.¶
The Recreation and Park Commission is authorized to establish programs offering a 50 percent reduction of fees at Camp Mather for families residing in San Francisco who meet low income eligibility requirements adopted by the Commission. (Added by Ord. 182-98, App. 6/5/98)
SEC. 12.05. JAPANESE TEA GARDEN.¶
(a) The following fees shall be charged for admission to the Japanese Tea Garden:
Age/Category S.F. Residents Non-Residents Adult $0 $7 Senior (65+) $0 $5 Youth (12—17 years) $0 $5 Child (5—11 years) $0 $2 Child (4 years and under) $0 $0 Veterans $0 $0
The Department General Manager or the General Manager’s designee may approve temporary increases of up to $7 to the non-
resident Adult fees upon not less than 30 days’ notice, and/or may approve decreases to any category of fees at any time, based on one or more of the following factors: fluctuations in customer demand at particular times or on particular days or dates, rates at comparable facilities, adverse weather conditions, facility conditions, operating costs, and for tickets covering multiple garden admissions. (b) Audio Tours: Upon development, and approval by the Commission, of an audio tour for the facility, the entrance fee for the facility shall be increased by $1.00 to cover the cost of rental of the tour. (c) Recreation and Park Commission is authorized to designate three free hours per week for entry to the Japanese Tea Garden. (d) The Recreation and Park Commission is authorized to establish programs offering: (1) Bulk purchase admission tickets for groups of over 20 people at a discount of no more than 50 cents from the standard individual admission fee; (2) Special time-limited promotions to change admission fees (including, but not limited to, joint marketing promotions, coupons, free hours or days). Promotional discounts will be limited to the equivalent of 20,000 full price admissions annually. (3) The Department will report within 90 days of the end of any promotion, or annually for ongoing promotions, to the Recreation and Park Commission of the efficacy of any promotion in increasing visitation and the impact on revenues to the Department. (e) The following fees shall be charged for weddings in the Japanese Tea Garden:
Reservation fee $300.00 Hourly rate, minimum 2 hours $100.00 Hourly rate for Veteransx $0.00
(f) In addition to the admission fees charged under subsection (a), the Department shall also impose a surcharge of $1 on each non- resident Adult visitor, for the purpose of funding the restoration of the Pagoda at the Japanese Tea Garden. This subdivision (f) shall expire by operation of law upon completion of the restoration. Upon completion, the General Manager shall inform the City Attorney, who shall then cause this subsection (f) to be removed from the Park Code. (Added by Ord. 228-98, App. 7/2/98; amended by Ord. 47-03, File No. 030095, App. 4/3/2003; Ord. 192-06, File No. 060777, App. 7/21/2006; Ord. 157-08, File No. 080755, App. 7/30/2008; Ord. 159-09, File No. 090718, App. 7/15/2009; Ord. 194-19, File No. 190629, App. 8/9/2019, Eff. 9/9/2019, Oper. 9/1/2019; Ord. 195-19, File No. 190630, App. 8/9/2019, Eff. 9/9/2019; Ord. 238-21, File No. 211095, App. 12/21/2021, Eff. 1/21/2022; Ord. 45-22, File No. 211295, App. 3/22/2022, Eff. 4/22/2022)
SEC. 12.06. COIT TOWER.¶
(a) The following fees shall be charged for admission to the Coit Tower elevator:
Age Category SF. Residents Non-Residents Adult $5.00 $7.00 Senior (65+) $3.00 $5.00 Youth (12—17 years) $3.00 $5.00 Child (5—11 years) $1.50 $2.00 Child (4 years and under) $0.00 $0.00
(b) Audio tours: Upon development, and approval by the Commission, of an audio tour for Coit Tower, the elevator fee for the facility shall be increased by $1.00 to cover the cost of rental of the tour. The rental fee for the audio tour without admission to the elevator will be $3.00. (Added by Ord. 228-98, App. 7/2/98; Ord. 190-06, File No. 060775, App. 7/21/2006; Ord. 166-08, File No. 080754, App. 7/30/2008; Ord. 118-10, File No. 100488, App. 6/14/2010; Ord. 194-19, File No. 190629, App. 8/9/2019, Eff. 9/9/2019, Oper. 9/1/2019)
SEC. 12.07. WEDDING FEES.¶
The following fees shall be charged for weddings: Site Reservation Fee Hourly Rate* Site Reservation Fee Hourly Rate* Chain of Lakes (Middle Lake) $200.00 $50.00 Fuschia Garden 200.00 50.00 Portals of the Past/Lloyd's Lake 200.00 50.00 Rose Garden 200.00 50.00 Chinese Pavilion 350.00 100.00 Queen Wilhelmina Garden 350.00 100.00 Shakespeare Garden 350.00 100.00 Palace of Fine Arts Rotunda 350.00 100.00
*All sites require a two-hour minimum rental. Hourly rate fees shall be waived for Veterans. (Added by Ord. 228-98, App. 7/2/98; amended by Ord. 47-03, File No. 030095, App. 4/3/2003; Ord. 181-07, File No. 070822, App. 8/3/2007; Ord. 238-21, File No. 211095, App. 12/21/2021, Eff. 1/21/2022)
SEC. 12.08. PARKING FEES ON RECREATION AND PARK PROPERTY.¶
(a) The rates for parking at the Kezar Stadium Parking Lot may be set by the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) in accordance with Section 6.14. Until such time as the SFMTA has set rates with approval of the Recreation and Park Commission and the Board of Supervisors, the rates, which are subject to annual adjustment under Section 12.20, shall continue to apply: (1) Hourly Parking Rates. 0—1 hour $2.50 1—2 hours $5.00 2—3 hours $7.00 3—4 hours $10.00 4—5 hours $12.00 5—6 hours $14.00 6—7 hours $16.00 7—24 hours $18.00 Special Event Parking $10.00 Validation $1.25
(2) Monthly Parking Rates.
Resident $160.00 Seniors $60.00 Commercial (Monday—Friday) $185.00
(3) Other Rates.
Lost Ticket Fee $18.00 Validated Ticket Books (100 stickers) $150.00
(b) Other Recreation and Park Property. The daily fee for parking on other Recreation and Park property, except for garages and specifically designated parking lots subject to separate fee-setting procedures, shall be from $0.50 to $1 per hour, the amount to be determined by the Recreation and Park Commission after considering the costs of parking in the areas adjacent to the park property. (Added by Ord. 203-99, File No. 990857, App. 7/9/99; amended by Ord. 132-03, File No. 030626, App. 5/30/2003; Ord. 188-06, File No. 060772, App. 7/21/2006; Ord. 158-09, File No. 090714, App. 7/15/2009; Ord. 41-11, File No. 101483, App. 3/10/2011; Ord. 218-21, File No. 211022, App. 12/10/2021, Eff. 1/10/2022)
SEC. 12.09. CARROUSEL FEES.¶
The following fees shall be charged for rides on the Golden Gate Park Carrousel:
Children 5 and under no fees if accompanied by an adult Children 12 and under $.50 Adults $1.50
(Added by Ord. 126-00, File No. 000629, App. 6/7/2000; amended by Ord. 132-03, File No. 030626, App. 5/30/2003)
SEC. 12.10. AUTHORIZATION TO IMPOSE FEES.¶
The Department shall charge fees as authorized by the Board of Supervisors by ordinance. This Article 12 codifies various base fees as of the date that the Board approved those fees. The base fees for golf courses are stated in uncodified Section 4 of Ordinance No. 138- 25, available in Board File No. 250604 and on the Board website. Article 12 and Ordinance No. 138-25 do not necessarily reflect the current fee amounts, as the Controller annually adjusts base fees to reflect changes in the Consumer Price Index under Park Code Section 12.20. The Department shall regularly publish on its website a fee schedule that shows the current fee amounts, inclusive of annual adjustments. Notwithstanding these procedures, the Board may modify the fees by ordinance at any time. (Added by Ord. 138-25, File No. 250604, App. 8/1/2025, Eff. 9/1/2025)
SEC. 12.11. MARINA FEES.¶
The following fees shall be charged for goods and services at the Marina Small Craft Harbor: (a) Berthing License Fees. The following monthly charges shall be based on the length of the berth. (1) East Harbor:
Berth Length Fee Per Foot/Per Month July 1, 2024 Fee Per Foot/Per Month July 1, 2025 20' $13.80 $15.97 25' $13.80 $15.97 30' $14.00 $16.20 35' $14.00 $16.20
(2) West Harbor:
Berth Length Fee Per Foot/Per Month July 1, 2024 Fee Per Foot/Per Month July 1, 2025 Berth Length Fee Per Foot/Per Month July 1, 2024 Fee Per Foot/Per Month July 1, 2025 25' $18.45 $21.35 30' $18.72 $21.66
35' $18.72 $21.66 40' $22.69 $26.25 45' $22.69 $26.25 50' $23.20 $26.84 60' $23.20 $26.84 70' $24.56 $29.48 80' $24.56 $29.48 90' $24.56 $29.48 95' $24.56 $29.48
(3) There shall be a 15% credit against the berthing license fees if the primary owner of the vessel is a San Francisco resident.
(b) Surcharge for Electricity. The Recreation and Park Department may meter the use of electricity and may charge the berth holder the utility provider’s standard rates for usage over 264KW per month. (c) Deposits, refundable if there is no loss, damage or need to clean the item.
July 1, 2024 July 1, 2025 (1) Berth One Month’s Berthing License Fee (2) Electrical Adapter $585 $677 (3) Hazardous Material or Removal Fee $252 $292 (4) Key for Visiting Boaters, per key $84 $98
(d) Guest Dock. (1) Short Term Dock Fee – $2 per foot, per day. (2) Pick Up/Drop Off Fee – $5 per foot and $2 per person, per day. (3) Flexible Pricing – Notwithstanding the fees listed in subsections (d)(1) and (2), the Department General Manager or the General Manager’s designee may impose temporary increases and/or decreases to said fees, based on one or more of the following factors: fluctuations in customer demand at particular times or on particular days or dates or as among different areas of the Marina Small Craft Harbor, rates at comparable facilities, weather conditions, and dock conditions. (e) Parking. July 1, 2024 July 1, 2025 July 1, 2024 July 1, 2025 (1) Berth Parking, for Owners and Partners Only:
Two permits (per berthing license) Free Each additional permit, annually $600 (2) Daily Parking, Allows Permit Holder to Park in Marina Spaces if Available: Crew, per day $14 $16 Non-Owner, per day $14 $16 (3) Special Event Parking, per day $14 $16 (4) Trailer/Dingy Parking, for Regatta etc., per day $14 $16
(f) Purchase Fees.
July 1, 2024 July 1, 2025 Key Purchase (Berth holders, Partners and Families), per key $42 $49
(g) Services. July 1, 2024 July 1, 2025 July 1, 2024 July 1, 2025
(1) Chain Fee (delinquent fees, unauthorized vessels), per incident $87 $101 (2) Dock Box Cleaning Fee (from Haz Mat deposit) $87 $101 (3) Impound, per incident $260 $302 (4) Harbor Line Installation, per line $51 $59 (5) Labor, per incident $87 flat fee or $130/hour, whichever is greater. $169/hour for after-hours. $101 flat fee or $151/hour, whichever is greater. $196/hour for after-hours. (6) Late Fees 10% of initial fee 10% of initial fee (7) Pump-Out Water, for first incident $130 $151 For subsequent incident(s) $218 $254
(8) Transfer Fees. Berthing licenses may not be transferred, sold or assigned, except to the extent and on the terms and conditions
specifically provided in the Rules and Regulations of the San Francisco Marina Small Craft Harbor (“Marina Rules”) as adopted by the Commission. (A) Except as specified in (B), transfers expressly authorized by the Marina Rules shall be subject to a $84 administrative fee. Effective July 1, 2025, this fee shall be $98. (B) The one-time transfer opportunity authorized by the Marina Rules, as adopted by the Commission on April 19, 2012, to effect a transfer of a berthing license and berth with the sale of vessel within the berth to a new owner from the wait list shall be subject to a transfer fee as follows: (1) Effective July 1, 2024, a fee of $253 per linear foot for berths 35 feet and under, $339 per linear foot for berths 40 and 45 feet, and $548 per linear foot for berths 50 feet and longer. (2) Effective July 1, 2025, a fee of $293 per linear foot for berths 35 feet and under, $392 per linear foot for berths 40 and 45 feet, and $635 per linear foot for berths 50 feet and longer. (C) Nothing in this subsection (g)(8) or in the Marina Rules shall be construed to (1) convey a vested right to transfer a berthing license or berth, or (2) prevent the Commission from amending or abolishing the transfer opportunities recognized in this subsection (g)(8). (h) Storage. July 1, 2024 July 1, 2025 July 1, 2024 July 1, 2025 (1) Dock Box One Free Free Each additional, per month $24 $28 (2) Small boat rack (dingy, kayak, canoe) $128 $149 (3) Multihull Surcharge – Additional 40% of monthly Berth Fee (4) Skiff, less than 20 feet and no power or dock box, per month $582 $675 (5) Small Boat Rack (Dingy, kayak, or canoe), per month 1 $51 $59 (6) Storage Lockers, per month $43 $50
(i) Wait List Fee.
July 1, 2024 July 1, 2025 Per year $126 $146
(j) Adjustment of Fees. Starting on July 1, 2026, the fees set forth herein shall be adjusted in accordance with Section 12.20 of this article, except that the Controller shall each year, without further action by the Board of Supervisors, increase the berthing license fees for the West Harbor set forth in subsection (a)(2) of this Section 12.11 by either 3% or the annual percentage change in the relevant Consumer Price Index (CPI) as determined by the Controller, whichever is higher. The provisions in the foregoing sentence regarding West Harbor berthing license fees shall terminate by operation of law on September 1, 2043 and be inoperative from that date forward.
The Recreation and Park Department shall maintain a list of the current fees and make the list available to the public. (k) Berthing Licenses. (1) A person may not berth a vessel in the Marina without having secured a berthing license from the Harbormaster. Berthing licenses are subject to the Rules and Regulations of the San Francisco Marina Small Craft Harbor (“Marina Rules”) as adopted by the Commission, and any subsequent amendments thereto. All berthing licenses, regardless of when granted, constitute a privilege and are not the property of the bertholder. This provision is declaratory of existing law. (2) The Harbormaster may renew berthing licenses annually in accordance with the procedures set forth in the Marina Rules. There shall be no limit to the number of times that the Harbormaster may renew a berthing license. (3) The Commission may decide at any time to amend, suspend or terminate the berthing license program for the San Francisco Marina Small Craft Harbor, and the privileges berthold- ers derive from the program. (l) West Harbor Dredging Surcharge. The Recreation and Park Department may impose a surcharge on West Harbor licensees to cover the estimated cost of dredging the West Harbor, not to exceed the following amounts: Berth Length Fee Per Foot/Per Month Berth Length Fee Per Foot/Per Month 25' $2.70 30' 2.74 35' 2.74 40' 3.32 45' 3.32 50' 3.39 60' 3.39 70' 3.47 80' 3.47 90' 3.47
(Added by Ord. 252-00, File No. 001492, App. 10/27/2000; amended by Ord. 162-05, File No. 050602, App. 7/21/2005; Ord. 307-08, File No. 081328, App. 12/16/2008; Ord. 111-12, File No. 120435, App. 6/18/2012, Eff. 7/18/2012; Ord. 173-13 , File No. 130548, App. 8/2/2013, Eff. 9/1/2013; Ord. 172-14 , File No. 140642, App. 7/31/2014, Eff. 8/30/2014; Ord. 193-19, File No. 190628, App. 8/9/2019, Eff. 9/9/2019; Ord. 218-21, File No. 211022, App. 12/10/2021, Eff. 1/10/2022; Ord. 186-22, File No. 220687, App. 8/4/2022, Eff. 9/4/2022; Ord. 293-24, File No. 240189, App. 12/19/2024, Eff. 1/19/2025) CODIFICATION NOTE
- So in Ord. 293-24.
SEC. 12.13. [REPEALED.]¶
(Added by Ord. 157-02, File No. 021081, App. 7/12/2002; amended by Ord. 152-11 , File No. 110550, App. 8/1/2011, Eff. 8/31/2011; repealed by Ord. 170-12 , File No. 120608, App. 7/27/2012, Eff. 8/26/2012)
SEC. 12.14. [REPEALED.]¶
(Added by Ord. 157-02, File No. 021081, App. 7/12/2002; amended by Ord. 153-11 , File No. 110551, App. 8/1/2011, Eff. 8/31/2011; repealed by Ord. 170-12 , File No.
120608, App. 7/27/2012, Eff. 8/26/2012)
SEC. 12.15. [REPEALED.]¶
(Added by Ord. 168-02, File No. 021127, App. 8/2/2002; amended by Ord. 132-03, File No. 030626, App. 5/30/2003; Ord. 157-09, File No. 090713, App. 7/15/2009; repealed by Ord. 138-25, File No. 250604, App. 8/1/2025, Eff. 9/1/2025)
SEC. 12.16. [REPEALED.]¶
(Added by Ord. 157-02, File No. 021081, App. 7/12/2002; amended by Ord. 180-05, File No. 050987, App. 7/29/2005; Ord. 154-11 , File No. 110552, App. 8/1/2011, Eff. 8/31/2011; repealed by Ord. 170-12 , File No. 120608, App. 7/27/2012, Eff. 8/26/2012) Editor's Note: This section was originally numbered 12.12 due to a clerical error which was corrected by the publisher.
SEC. 12.20. ADJUSTMENT OF FEES.¶
Beginning with fiscal year 2003-2004, fees set forth in this Article 12, unless otherwise specified, may be adjusted each year, without further action by the Board of Supervisors, to reflect changes in the relevant Consumer Price Index (CPI), as determined by the Controller. No later than April 15 of each year, the Recreation and Parks Department shall submit its current fee schedule to the Controller, who shall apply the price index adjustment to produce a new fee schedule for the following year. No later than May 15 of each year, the Controller shall file a report with the Board of Supervisors (i) reporting the new fee schedule, and (ii) identifying any fees that produce revenue which is significantly more than the costs of providing the services for which each fee is assessed and describing how such revenue is used by the Department or the City. (Added by Ord. 157-02, File No. 021081, App. 7/12/2002; amended by Ord. 47-03, File No. 030095, App. 4/3/2003; Ord. 180-05, File No. 050987, App. 7/29/2005; Ord. 208- 05, File No. 051258, App. 8/12/2005; Ord. 93-12, File No. 120274, App. 5/21/2012, Eff. 6/20/2012; amended by Ord. 191-18, File No. 180582, App. 8/2/2018, Eff. 9/2/2018; Ord. 138-25, File No. 250604, App. 8/1/2025, Eff. 9/1/2025)
SEC. 12.21. CLUBHOUSES; LAKE MERCED BOATHOUSE.¶
(a) The following fees shall be charged for use of clubhouses:
Hourly Rate* Stern Grove (Trocadero) Monday - Thursday $120.00 Friday - Sunday $140.00 Legal Holidays $140.00 *Six hour minimum rental
Class AAA Clubhouses $70.00 Class A Recreation Center $45.00 Class B Large Clubhouse $35.00 Class C Small Clubhouse $25.00 *Two hour minimum rental plus staff time at prevailing rate.
(b) The following fees shall be charged for use of gymnasiums:
Hourly Rate* Class AA Gyms $125.00
Class A Gyms $100.00 Class B Gyms $75.00 Class C Gyms $50.00 *Two hour minimum, plus staff time at prevailing rate.
(c) Lake Merced Boathouse. The following fees shall be charged for rental of a room in the Lake Merced Boathouse. For purposes of this subsection (c), "Nonprofit" shall mean any entity that qualifies for tax-exempt status under 26 U.S.C. § 501(c)(3) and seeks to rent the Boathouse for community or social activities in which there are no monetary transactions (i.e., admission charge, donation, ticket sales, or product sales) during or in connection with the rental, and "Private" shall mean all other users who do not meet this definition of "Nonprofit." For purposes of this subsection (c), "Event" shall mean a gathering where food and/or drink is served, and "Meeting" shall mean a gathering where neither food nor drink is served.
Hourly Rate* Non-profit Meeting Monday-Thursday $40.00 Non-profit Meeting Friday-Sunday $100.00 Non-profit Event Monday-Thursday $75.00 Non-profit Event Friday-Sunday $100.00 Private Meeting or Event Monday-Thursday $125.00 Private Meeting or Event Friday-Sunday $200.00
- A booking from 8 am to 4 pm or from 5 pm to midnight shall be charged a maximum of 6 hours.
(Added by Ord. 47-03, File No. 030095, App. 4/3/2003; amended by Ord. 187-07, File No. 070817, App. 8/3/ 2007; Ord. 156-09, File No. 090711, App. 7/15/2009; Ord. 173-13 , File No. 130548, App. 8/2/2013, Eff. 9/1/2013)
SEC. 12.22. EVENTS.¶
The following fees shall be charged for use of the parks for events: (a) Special and Athletic Event permit fees per day. PARK VENUE COMMER- CIAL FEE NON-PROFIT FEE* 2008-09 25% 2009-10 35% 2010-11 50% PARK VENUE COMMER- CIAL FEE NON-PROFIT FEE* 2008-09 25% 2009-10 35% 2010-11 50% GGP Lindley Meadow $10,000 $2,500 $3,500 $5,000 GGP Speedway Meadow $18,000 $4,500 $6,300 $9,000 GGP Marx Meadow $2,500 $625 $875 $1,250 GGP Sharon Meadow $12,000 $3,000 $4,200 $6,000 GGP Polo Field $50,000 $12,500 $17,500 $25,000 GGP Music Concourse $2,500 $625 $875 $1,250 Civic Center Plaza $25,000 $6,250 $8,750 $12,500 Justin Herman Plaza $7,000 $1,750 $2,450 $3,500 Marina Green East $7,500 $1,875 $2,625 $3,750 Marina Green West $800 $200 $280 $400 Jerry Garcia Amphitheater $3,200 $800 $1,120 $1,600 Portsmouth Square $500 $125 $175 $250
Union Square $7,500 $1,875 $2,625 $3,750 Washington Square $3,200 $800 $1,120 $1,600 Mission Dolores Park $12,000 $3,000 $4,200 $6,000 Precita Park $5,000 $1,250 $1,750 $2,500 Other sites $1.00/person times venue capacity *
- Non-profit fees will be phased in at the following rate: 25% of the Commercial Fee in Fiscal Year (FY) 2008-2009; 35% of the Commercial Fee in FY 2009-2010; and 50% of the Commercial Fee in FY 2010-2011 and thereafter. (b) Gated Events – Applicable venue permit fee or 25% of the gate receipts, whichever is greater. (c) Elementary, Middle or High School Outdoor Events, including sports field days:
(1) Four hours or less $100.00 (2) Each additional hour $25.00
(d) Athletic Events requiring a road closure – $1.00 per participant. (e) Concession Fee – An amount equal to 5% of the gross sales receipts as determined by sales tax documentation that is provided by the Permittee to the California State Board of Equalization to be paid within 30 days following the event. (f) Amateur Productions of performing arts, no charge to the public:
(1) Weekdays (Monday - Friday) $150.00 per day (2) Weekdays, two consecutive days at same site $250.00/ two days (3) Non-holiday weekends $200.00 per day (4) Non-holiday weekends, two consecutive days, same site $350.00/ two days (5) Holiday weekends, two consecutive days, same site $500.00/ two days
(g) Impact Fees to compensate the Department for the anticipated impact on park property and/ or services, the disruption of normal park usage and the inconvenience to the public, because of the type of event, the location, the number of expected participants and other similar factors. (h) The Recreation and Park Commission shall consider a fee waiver for all non-profit organizations with 501(c)(3) status whose annual gross revenues do not exceed $100,000.00. The applicant shall submit a request for a fee waiver concurrently with the initial request to reserve park space. The Commission shall have the authority to grant a fee waiver or partial reduction at its sole discretion. (i) Cost Recovery Fee for Outdoor Events. The Department shall require an additional surcharge of 10% for the use of the parks for outdoor events, to cover operating costs related to the outdoor event facilities. (Added by Ord. 47-03, File No. 030095, App. 4/3/2003; Ord. 190-08, File No. 080880, App. 8/7/2008; amended by Ord. 138-25, File No. 250604, App. 8/1/2025, Eff. 9/1/2025)
SEC. 12.23. PICNICS.¶
The following fees shall be charged for use of the parks for picnics per day (a) Picnics at Pioneer Log Cabin, Pine Lake Picnic Area and Stern Grove East Meadow:
(1) 1-50 participants $50.00 (2) 51-100 participants $75.00 (3) 101-200 participants $100.00 (4) 201-300 participants $150.00 (b) Picnics at all other park locations: (1) 1-50 participants $25.00 (2) 51-100 participants $50.00 (3) 101-200 participants $75.00 (4) 201-400 participants $125.00 (5) more than 400 participants $250.00 (c) Picnics hosted by a company or business for their employees at any location: (1) 1-200 participants $200.00 (2) 201-300 participants $250.00 (3) 301-500 participants $350.00 (4) 501-750 participants $500.00 (5) over 750 participants $750.00 (6) with special events $1,000.00 (d) Cost Recovery Fee. For the use of picnic areas, the Department shall require an additional surcharge of $5 for picnics with up to 100 participants, and $25 for picnics with more than 100 participants, to cover operating costs related to the picnic areas. (Added by Ord. 47-03, File No. 030095, App. 4/3/2003; amended by Ord. 138-25, File No. 250604, App. 8/1/2025, Eff. 9/1/2025)
SEC. 12.24. PHOTOGRAPHY AND FILM.¶
The following fees shall be charged for use of the parks for commercial photography and filming: (a) Photography shoots, per day, per site: (1) Simple $200.00 (2) Large crew minimum of $500.00, plus any additional fees determined by the General Manager, or a designee, to be necessary to compensate the Department for the anticipated impact on park property and/or services, the disruption of normal park usage and the inconvenience to the public, because of the type of event, the location, the number of expected participants and other similar factors. (b) Filming, per day, per site: (1) Documentary $200.00 (2) Outdoor, simple $500.00 (3) Large productions $1,000.00 (4) Facility, property usage minimum of $5,000.00, plus any additional fees determined by the General Manager, or a designee, to be necessary to compensate the Department for the anticipated impact on park property and/or services, the disruption of normal park usage and the inconvenience to the public, because of the type of event, the location, the number of expected participants and other similar factors. (Added by Ord. 47-03, File No. 030095, App. 4/3/2003)
SEC. 12.25. ENCROACHMENT.¶
The fee to erect any structure or to park any vehicle that encroaches on park property in order to obtain access to adjacent property for
construction or other purposes shall be a minimum of $500.00, plus any additional fees and/or costs that the General Manager, or a designee, determines appropriate based on the anticipated impact on park property and/or services, because of the type of activity, number of workers, type and amount of equipment to be placed or transported over park property, and other similar factors. (Added by Ord. 47-03, File No. 030095, App. 4/3/2003)
SEC. 12.26. [REPEALED.]¶
(Added by Ord. 47-03, File No. 030095, App. 4/3/2003; repealed by Ord. 173-13 , File No. 130548, App. 8/2/2013, Eff. 9/1/2013)
SEC. 12.27. [REPEALED.]¶
(Added by Ord. 47-03, File No. 030095, App. 4/3/2003; repealed by Ord. 139-25, File No. 250605, App. 8/1/2025, Eff. 9/1/2025)
SEC. 12.28. REDUCTION OR WAIVER OF FEES.¶
The Recreation and Park Commission may adopt policies and regulations authorizing the General Manager to reduce or waive any fees and/or costs imposed under this Park Code in cases of demonstrated financial hardship when a permit applicant meets all other permit requirements. (Added by Ord. 47-03, File No. 030095, App. 4/3/2003)
SEC. 12.29. [REPEALED.]¶
(Added by Ord. 132-03, File No. 030626; repealed by Ord. 139-25, File No. 250605, App. 8/1/2025, Eff. 9/1/2025)
SEC. 12.30. [REPEALED.]¶
(Added by Ord. 132-03, File No. 030626, App. 5/30/2003; Ord. 165-09, File No. 090719, App. 7/15/2009; repealed by Ord. 139-25, File No. 250605, App. 8/1/2025, Eff. 9/1/2025)
SEC. 12.31. [REPEALED.]¶
(Added by Ord. 132-03, File No. 030626, App. 5/30/2003; repealed by Ord. 173-13 , File No. 130548, App. 8/2/2013, Eff. 9/1/2013)
SEC. 12.32. [REPEALED.]¶
(Added by Ord. 132-03, File No. 030626, App. 5/30/2003; Ord. 191-07, File No. 070821, App. 8/3/2007 ; repealed by Ord. 170-12 , File No. 120608, App. 7/27/2012, Eff. 8/26/2012) Editor's Note: For current provisions relating to Resident Golf Cards, see Sec. 12.12(b) and (c).
SEC. 12.33. [REPEALED.]¶
(Added by Ord. 132-03, File No. 030626, App. 5/30/2003; amended by Ord. 180-05, File No. 050987, App. 7/29/2005 ; repealed by Ord. 170-12 , File No. 120608, App. 7/27/2012, Eff. 8/26/2012)
SEC. 12.34. CONSERVATORY OF FLOWERS FEES.¶
(a) Admission Fees. The following fees shall be charged for admission to the Conservatory of Flowers:
Age/Category S.F. Residents Non-Residents Adults No fee $7 Youth 12-17 and Seniors 65 and over No fee $5 Children 5-11 No fee $2 Children 4 and under No fee No fee San Francisco school groups K-12 with prior scheduling No fee No fee Veterans No fee No fee
The Department General Manager or the General Manager’s designee may approve temporary increases of up to $7 to the non-
resident Adult fees upon not less than 30 days’ notice, and/or may approve decreases to any category of fees at any time, based on one or more of the following factors: fluctuations in customer demand at particular times or on particular days or dates, rates at comparable facilities, adverse weather conditions, facility conditions, operating costs, and for tickets covering multiple garden admissions. (b) In addition, the Conservatory of Flowers will be open without charge one day each month and on sponsored special event days. (c) Facility Rental Fees. The following fees shall be charged for rental of Conservatory of Flowers facilities: Rental Area Hourly Rate Minimum Hours Rental Area Hourly Rate Minimum Hours Conservatory Only: After Hours Tours $600.00 2 Event $1,250.00 2 Garden Club, Botanical Garden, or University Botanical Program Tours $3.00 per person None Conservatory & Reception Space: Wedding Ceremony $3,000.00 2 Wedding Ceremony and Reception $1,450.00 6 Corporate Event* $1,500.00 4 All Other Events $1,250.00 2 Children's (Ages 5-13) Birthday Party $200.00 3
- "Corporate Event" means any rental by, on behalf of or in connection with any corporate entity, except for any entity qualifying for tax- exempt status under 26 U.S.C. § 501(c)(3). (Added by Ord. 231-03, File No. 031274, App. 9/26/2003; Ord. 158-08, File No. 080757, App. 7/30/2008; Ord. 160-09, File No. 090720, App. 7/15/2009; Ord. 194-19, File No. 190629, App. 8/9/2019, Eff. 9/9/2019, Oper. 9/1/2019; Ord. 238-21, File No. 211095, App. 12/21/2021, Eff. 1/21/2022; Ord. 45-22, File No. 211295, App. 3/22/2022, Eff. 4/22/2022)
SEC. 12.35. GOLDEN GATE PARK CONCOURSE UNDERGROUND¶
PARKING FACILITY. New Legislation Notice Publisher's Note: This section has been AMENDED by new legislation (Proposition N, adopted 11/8/2022, effective 12/23/2023, operative date is conditional (See section 8 of the proposition)). The text of the section will be included below when the new legislation is effective. (a) The rates to be charged for parking in the Golden Gate Park Underground Parking Facility may be set by the SFMTA in accordance with Section 6.14. Until such time as the SFMTA has set rates with approval of the Recreation and Park Commission and the Board of Supervisors, the rates, which are subject to annual adjustment under Section 12.20, shall:1
Each hour Maximum Weekdays $4.50 $25.00 Weekends $5.00 $28.00 Flat Rate After 6:00 p.m. $15.00 Monthly Rate (daytime) $200.00
(b) The deposit and expenditure of all amounts collected from this facility are subject to the provisions of the "Golden Gate Park Revitalization Act of 1998," Appendix 41 of the Administrative Code. (Added by Ord. 262-03, File No. 031320, App. 11/25/2003; amended by Ord. 188-10, File No. 100708, App. 7/23/2010; Ord. 93-12, File No. 120274, App. 5/21/2012, Eff. 6/20/2012; Ord. 218-21, File No. 211022, App. 12/10/2021, Eff. 1/10/2022) CODIFICATION NOTE
- So in Ord. 218-21.
SEC. 12.36. ATHLETIC FIELD FEES.¶
The following fees shall be charged for use of the athletic fields: (a) Fees for Adults. (1) Facility Fee Per Hour: S.F. Residents $25.00 Non-resident $65.00 Not-for-Profit $25.00 Profit $65.00 (2) Additional Charges: Lighted, per hour $10.00 Exclusive Use/Tournaments, per day $45.00 Baselines: Softball, Baseball, per booking $60.00 Fieldlines: Soccer, Football, Rugby, Lacrosse, per booking $120.00 Gaelic Football, per booking $180.00 Football (5 yards), per booking $160.00 (3) Not for Profit Fees are available to organized programs that serve San Francisco residents, and that do not generate income or compensation to the organizers and/or sponsors. The Commission shall establish criteria for the determination of organizations eligible for this fee. Organizations shall pay an application fee of $250.00 for certification for eligibility for Not For Profit Fees. (4) For Profit Fees apply to organized programs, that generate income or compensation to organizers, fundraisers or subsidies to other programs. The Commission shall establish criteria for the determination of organizations subject to this fee. (b) Fees for For-Profit Youth Programs and Camps. (1) For Profit Fees in Section 12.36(a)(1) apply to any youth program that does not meet the standard for Not For Profit Fees in Section 12.36(a)(3). (2) S.F. Resident Fees will apply to any youth summer camp or vacation camp except that any camp charging less than $3.00 per hour per child will pay no fee. (c) Cost Recovery Fee. The Department shall require an additional surcharge of $1 per hour for the use of the athletic fields to cover operating costs related to the athletic fields. (Added by Ord. 182-05, File No. 050990, App. 7/29/2005; Ord. 185-07, File No. 070815, App. 8/3/2007; Ord. 170-08, File No. 080750, App. 7/30/2008; Ord. 164-09, File No. 090717, App. 7/15/2009; Ord. 138-25, File No. 250604, App. 8/1/2025, Eff. 9/1/2025)
SEC. 12.37. [REPEALED.]¶
(Added by Ord. 208-05, File No. 051258, App. 8/12/2005 ; repealed by Ord. 170-12 , File No. 120608, App. 7/27/2012, Eff. 8/26/2012) Editor's Note:
For current provisions relating to McLaren Park (Gleneagles) Golf Course, see Sec. 12.12.6.
SEC. 12.38. LAKE MERCED BOAT STORAGE.¶
The fee for storing boats at the Lake Merced boathouse is $25.00 per boat per month. (Added by Ord. 184-05, File No. 050992, App. 7/29/2005)
SEC. 12.39. [REPEALED.]¶
(Added by Ord. 181-05, File No. 050989, App. 7/29/2005; repealed by Ord. 139-25, File No. 250605, App. 8/1/2025, Eff. 9/1/2025)
SEC. 12.40. AQUATIC FEES.¶
The following fees shall be charged for use of aquatic facilities and other aquatic related activities. (a) Entry Fees. (1) Children 17 yrs and under Recreation Swim $1.00 Lap Swim $1.00 Monthly Swim Pass * ** $16.00 Summer Recreation Pass (10 weeks beginning the Monday after the SFUSD school year ends and ends the day before SFUSD school year begins)* ** $20.00 Yearly Swim Pass (12 months)* ** $170.00 Water Exercise Scrip for 10 classes $20.00 (2) Adults (18+ yrs) Recreation Swim ++ $5.00 Lap Swim ++ $5.00 Water Exercise ++ $7.00 Monthly Swim Pass * ** $66.00 Recreation Swim Scrip Ticket for 10 sessions** $45.00 Yearly Swim Pass (12 months)* ** $600.00 Water Exercise Scrip for 10 classes $60.00 (3) Seniors (65+ yrs) Recreation Swim $4.00 Lap Swim $4.00 Monthly Swim Pass* ** $35.00 Recreation Scrip Ticket for 10 sessions** $21.00 Yearly Swim Pass (12 months)* ** $400.00 Water Exercise Scrip for 10 classes $31.00 (4) Economic Need Scrip Ticket for 10 swims $21.00 Water Exercise Scrip for 10 classes $31.00 Monthly Swim Pass* ** $37.00 Yearly Swim Pass (12 months)* ** $400.00
Monthly and yearly passes will have a picture ID and a replacement fee will be charged for lost or stolen passes. ** Does not include lessons or water exercise. ++ Fees shall be waived for Veterans. (b) Swim Team Pool Rental*** per hour.
(1)
MOU + Age Group Teams/Marionettes $24.00
(2) MOU Masters Swim Teams+ $46.00 (3) MOU additional lanes $6.00 (4) Swim Teams/Schools/Masters Pool Rentals $95.00 per hour or $20.00 per lane per hour
+Requires certification of Red Cross safety training for swim coaches and certification as a swim coach by the applicable sanctioning organization. (c) Pool Rental*** (minimum 2 hours).
Special Events (1-20 people) $175.00 per hour Special Events (every additional 10 people) $50.00 per hour
*** For entire pool except: Sava = 4 lanes; and MLK, Jr. = 8 lanes (Added by Ord. 183-05, File No. 050991, App. 7/29/2005; Ord. 169-08, File No. 080751, App. 7/30/2008; Ord. 163-09, File No. 090712, App. 7/15/2009; amended by Ord. 238-21, File No. 211095, App. 12/21/2021, Eff. 1/21/2022; Ord. 139-25, File No. 250605, App. 8/1/2025, Eff. 9/1/2025)
SEC. 12.41. TENNIS/PICKLEBALL FEES.¶
(a) The following hourly fees shall be charged to reserve tennis/pickleball courts at locations other than the Golden Gate Park Tennis Center: (1) Reservations made by Individuals not more than one week in advance: $5 (2) Reservations made more than one week in advance: (A) Not-for-Profit Organization or Individual: $20 per hour (B) For-Profit Organization: $40 per hour (b) The following hourly fees shall be charged for court reservations at the Golden Gate Park Tennis Center, subject to annual adjustment beginning with Fiscal Year 2018-2019 in accordance with Section 12.20:
Reservation Type Residents Non-residents Weekdays (until 6:00 p.m.) $8 $12 Weekday Evenings (after 6:00 p.m.) and Weekends $9 $15 Seniors (65 years and older) $4 $6 Youth (17 years and under) No fee. Same as adults. Leagues/Tournaments $18 $18
Veterans shall receive a 50% discount on the Weekday and Weekday Evening/Weekend rates listed above. League/Tournament rates shall apply to persons playing in organized group events such as events through the United States Tennis Association. The Department General Manager or his or her designee may also approve fees and charges for tennis-related services and items at the Golden Gate Park Tennis Center other than those specifically listed in this Section 12.41, based on prevailing rates for those services and items at comparable facilities in the Bay Area. (Added by Ord. 180-18, File No. 180581, App. 7/27/2018, Eff. 8/27/2018; amended by Ord. 238-21, File No. 211095, App. 12/21/2021, Eff. 1/21/2022; Ord. 137-25, File No. 250603, App. 8/1/2025, Eff. 9/1/2025) (Former Sec. 12.41 added by Ord. 189-06, File No. 060773, App. 7/21/2006; amended by Ord. 171-12 , File No. 120609, App. 7/27/2012, Eff. 8/26/2012; repealed by Ord. 180- 18, File No. 180581, App. 7/27/2018, Eff. 8/27/2018)
SEC. 12.42. STADIUM RENTALS.¶
The General Manager is authorized to enter into short-term, not to exceed 14 cumulative days, revocable license agreements, for the use of Kezar Stadium, Kezar Pavilion, Boxer Stadium and the Stadium at Candlestick Point at rates that reflect market rates for comparable events at comparable Bay Area venues, provided that prior to the commencement of the license the licensee shall tender in full all sums due under the license and shall provide to the City a sufficient security deposit, in the form of cash, a letter of credit or other
instrument, to protect the City in the event of loss or damage to the City in connection with the license. (Ord. 208-06, File No. 060770, App. 8/2/2006)
SEC. 12.43. [REPEALED.]¶
(Added by Ord. 188-07, File No. 070818, App. 8/3/2007 ; repealed by Ord. 170-12 , File No. 120608, App. 7/27/2012, Eff. 8/26/2012) Editor's Note: For current provisions regarding golf tournaments, see Secs. 12.12(b)(5) and 12.12.1 et seq.
SEC. 12.44. RECREATION PROGRAM FEES.¶
(a) Authorization to Impose Fees. The Department may set fees under this Section 12.44 for Recreation Programs it may offer to the public, unless otherwise specified in this Article 12, subject to the prior approval of the Recreation and Park Commission. The Department shall publish all approved fees on its website. (b) Fees Based on Cost Recovery. The fee for each Recreation Program shall not exceed the estimated Operating Costs of that Program in the coming fiscal year, divided by the total number of slots that the Department will offer in the coming year for that Program; provided, however, that (1) the Department shall seek to recover not more than 50% of the estimated Operating Costs of Programs designated for youth or seniors or persons with disabilities, with the exception of Camp Mather, for which the fee may be based on 100% of the estimated Operating Costs; and (2) for all other Programs the Department shall give the highest priority to recovering not more than 50% of the costs of Programs where the Commission has found that a further reduction in the fee is necessary to provide benefits to the community at large. (c) Scholarship Policy. The Commission shall review and update its March 2007 Scholarship Policy to provide discounts for Recreation Programs to qualifying San Francisco residents who are any of the following: (1) members of a household with income equal to or less than 50% of the Area Median Income of San Francisco, (2) youth in foster care, or (3) unhoused residents. This subsection (c) does not affect Camp Mather Low Income Fee Reductions as set forth in Park Code Section 12.04. (d) Definitions. “Recreation Program” means any class, activity, lesson, program, or similar service that the Department offers to the public. “Operating Costs” shall consist of the cost to the Department to offer a Recreation Program, including staff time, expenses, and administrative costs, but shall not include costs related to any associated capital projects or deferred maintenance projects. (Added by Ord. 189-07, File No. 070819, App. 8/3/2007; amended by Ord. 197-24, File No. 240602, App. 7/31/2024, Eff. 8/31/2024; Ord. 139-25, File No. 250605, App. 8/1/2025, Eff. 9/1/2025)
SEC. 12.45. RESERVATION ADMINISTRATIVE FEES.¶
The following administrative fees are applicable to all reservations for Recreation and Park Department programs, activities and facilities, unless otherwise specified: (a) A refund processing fee of $10 or 20% of the fee, whichever is greater, will be charged when a person requests a refund of program fees. (b) A program withdrawal fee of $10 or 20% of the fee, whichever is greater, will be charged when a person withdraws from a program or activity. (c) A cancellation fee of $20 or 20% of the rental fee, whichever is greater, for the cancellation of facility rental reservations. (d) A non-refundable application fee of $50 for special event permits. (e) A $25 fee when a reservation for use of an athletic field is rescheduled or canceled. (Added by Ord. 190-07, File No. 070820, App. 8/3/2007; Ord. 167-08, File No. 080753, App. 7/30/2008; amended by Ord. 139-25, File No. 250605, App. 8/1/2025, Eff. 9/1/2025)
SEC. 12.46. COUNTY FAIR BUILDING AND BOTANICAL GARDEN FEES.¶
(a) Definitions.
- "Corporate Event" means any rental by, on behalf of, or in connection with any corporate entity, except for Garden Clubs or
Nonprofit Organizations as defined below.
- "Garden Club" means any garden club or flower society engaged in horticultural activities in which there are no monetary transactions (admission charge, donation, ticket sales, or product sales) during or in connection with the activity.
- "Individual or Nonprofit Organization" means (a) any person renting the County Fair Building or Botanical Garden in his or her individual capacity for private use, or (b) any entity qualifying for tax-exempt status under 26 U.S.C. § 501(c)(3), engaged in community or social activities in which there are no monetary transactions (admission charge, donation, ticket sales, or product sales) during or in connection with the activity, or (c) any garden club or flower society using the County Fair Building or Botanical Garden for fundraising activities. (b) County Fair Building Facility Rental Fees. All spaces must be rented for a minimum of two hours.
Rental Area Reser- vation Fee Hourly Rate Rental Area Reser- vation Fee Hourly Rate Garden Club Room Garden Club $10.00 $5.00 Individual or Nonprofit Organization $25.00 $10.00 Corporate Event $100.00 $30.00 Recreation Room Garden Club $10.00 $10.00 Individual or Nonprofit Organization $25.00 $20.00 Corporate Event $100.00 $60.00 Auditorium Garden Club $25.00 $20.00 Individual or Nonprofit Organization $50.00 $40.00 Corporate Event $150.00 $90.00 Gallery Garden Club $25.00 $30.00 Individual or Nonprofit Organization $50.00 $75.00 Corporate Event $150.00 $180.00 Entire Facility Garden Club $35.00 $60.00 Individual or Nonprofit Organization $75.00 $140.00 Corporate Event $150.00 $390.00 Commercial Kitchen* Garden Club None $5.00 Individual or Nonprofit Organization None $10.00 Corporate Event None $30.00 Patio* Garden Club None $5.00 Individual or Nonprofit Organization None $15.00 Corporate Event None $30.00 Courtyard* Garden Club None $10.00 Individual or Nonprofit Organization None $30.00 Corporate Event None $90.00
- May only be rented in conjunction with other space in the building.
(c) Botanical Garden Facility Rental Fees. All spaces must be rented for a minimum of two hours.
Rental Area Reservation Fee Hourly Rate
Rental Area Reservation Fee Hourly Rate Demonstration Garden Individual or Nonprofit Organization $250.00 $375.00 Corporate Event $500.00 $750.00 Fragrance Garden Individual or Nonprofit Organization $250.00 $375.00 Corporate Event $500.00 $750.00 Redwood Grove Individual or Nonprofit Organization $250.00 $375.00 Corporate Event $500.00 $750.00 Rhododendron Garden Individual or Nonprofit Organization $250.00 $375.00 Corporate Event $500.00 $750.00 Fountain Plaza Individual or Nonprofit Organization $750.00 $875.00 Corporate Event $1,500.00 $1,750.00 Great Meadow Individual or Nonprofit Organization $750.00 $875.00 Corporate Event $1,500.00 $1,750.00 Zellerbach Garden Individual or Nonprofit Organization $750.00 $875.00 Corporate Event $1,500.00 $1,750.00
(d) The Department shall charge the following fees for entrance to the Botanical Garden:
Age/Category Non-San Francisco Residents Adults $7 Youth 12-17 and Seniors 65 and over $5 Children 5-11 $2 Children 4 and under No charge Veterans No charge Families (2 adults and all children 17 years and under residing in the same household) $15
The Department General Manager or the General Manager’s designee may approve temporary increases of up to $7 to the non-
resident Adult fees upon not less than 30 days’ notice, and/or may approve decreases to any category of fees at any time, based on one or more of the following factors: fluctuations in customer demand at particular times or on particular days or dates, rates at comparable facilities, adverse weather conditions, facility conditions, operating costs, and for tickets covering multiple garden admissions. The Department shall provide annual reports to the Budget and Finance Committee on the collection of the non-resident fee for entrance to the Botanical Gardens, such reports shall include the following information: 1. Attendance figures for San Francisco residents, Members of San Francisco Botanical Garden Society, and Non-San Francisco residents; 2. Capital improvements and operating costs of the Botanical Gardens; 3. Capital improvements and operating costs incurred by the Department and the Botanical Garden Society associated with the collection of all fees; 4. Revenue from the new non-resident fee, separated into (a) point of sale gate tickets and (b) actual attendance from packaged sales with other Park sites, and revenue from all other fees; 5. The numbers of San Francisco Botanical Garden Society members; and 6. Gifts, donations and services-in-kind received by the Department and the Botanical Garden Society for the Botanical Garden. (Added by Ord. 178-08, File No. 080422, App. 7/30/2008; amended by Ord. 161-10, File No. 100469, App. 7/1/2010; Ord. 70-11, File No. 110225, App. 4/20/2011, Eff. 5/20/2011; Ord. 173-13 , File No. 130548, App. 8/2/2013, Eff. 9/1/2013; Ord. 194-19, File No. 190629, App. 8/9/2019, Eff. 9/9/2019, Oper. 9/1/2019; Ord. 238-21, File No. 211095, App. 12/21/2021, Eff. 1/21/2022; Ord. 45-22, File No. 211295, App. 3/22/2022, Eff. 4/22/2022)
SEC. 12.47. FACILITY FEES.¶
(a) Definitions.
Group 1. Non-profit groups aligned with the facility's mission, and provide programs to enhance the facility's ability to deliver services to the public. Group 2. Non-profit groups that are not aligned with the facility's mission, and provide programs or services primarily to their members. Group 3. Private functions. (b) Harvey Milk Center (per hour, four (4) hour minimum).
Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Ball Room $31.25 $62.50 $125.00 Rehearsal Room $15.00 $30.00 $60.00 Exhibit Room $12.50 $25.00 $50.00 Portrait Studio $18.75 $37.50 $75.00
(c) Randall Museum. Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Auditorium $31.25 $62.50 $125.00 Buckley Room $15.00 $30.00 $60.00 Randall Room $12.50 $25.00 $50.00 Art Studio/Patio $18.75 $37.50 $75.00 Terrace Room $12.50 $25.00 $50.00 East Deck $18.75 $37.50 $75.00 Lobby $25.00 $50.00 $100.00 Kitchen $12.50 $25.00 $50.00 Parking Lot $12.50 $12.50 $12.50
(Added by Ord. 168-08, File No. 080752, App. 7/30/2008)
SEC. 12.48. [REPEALED.]¶
(Added by Ord. 174-08, File No. 080756, App. 7/30/2008; repealed by Ord. 139-25, File No. 250605, App. 8/1/2025, Eff. 9/1/2025)
SEC. 12.49. RATIFICATION OF PRIOR FEES.¶
All fees previously set under this Article 12, and all prior adjustments made thereto pursuant to Section 12.20, are hereby ratified. (Added by Ord. 93-12, File No. 120274, App. 5/21/2012, Eff. 6/20/2012)
SEC. 12.50. [REPEALED.]¶
(Added by Ord. 194-19, File No. 190629, App. 8/9/2019, Eff. 9/9/2019, Oper. 9/1/2019; amended by Ord. 131-21, File No. 210653, App. 8/4/2021, Eff. 9/4/2021; repealed by Ord. 45-22, File No. 211295, App. 3/22/2022, Eff. 4/22/2022)
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