West Portal Picnic Areas Can Be Reserved, but Barbecues, Alcohol and Inflatable Jumpers Are Not Allowed

WEST OF TWIN PEAKS, San Francisco — Residents arranging a party at West Portal Playground can reserve its designated picnic tables through San Francisco Recreation and Parks rather than assume group use is unrestricted.

The city’s reservation page lists a picnic area with five tables and booking slots from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. It identifies two eight-foot tables and three six-foot tables in the area. The site has a clubhouse, restroom and tennis court, but it is not a staffed indoor recreation center or a general barbecue site.

The park rules prohibit barbecues, alcohol and inflatable jumpers in the picnic area. Reserving a table does not confer exclusive use of the full playground or adjacent streets. The number of guests, availability and fees depend on city recreation reservation requirements.

What residents should know

Organizers should use the city’s official booking process, confirm the reservation and follow cancellation rules before inviting a group. Street parking near West Portal may be limited, so visitors may want to use public transit.

Official source: City agency or library.

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