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Drone Rules for Golden Gate Park

San Francisco, California (CA) • United States
San Francisco, CA, USA
Lat: 37.7689 • Lng: -122.483
Ground Not allowed Last updated: May 30, 2026
Summary
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Golden Gate Park prohibits all drone operations under San Francisco Parks Code and California state law. The 1,017-acre park is under San Francisco International Airport's Class B airspace and the San Francisco Port Authority has additional maritime restrictions.

Drone Rules - Golden Gate Park

All drone operations are prohibited in Golden Gate Park under San Francisco Recreation and Parks Code and California Penal Code 402.5.

Airspace / Site Context

  • San Francisco International (KSFO) Class B extends over San Francisco
  • San Francisco Bay Area Approach Control manages airspace over the city
  • Oakland (KOAK) Class C lies across the bay; shared approach corridors
  • Park spans from Haight-Ashbury to Ocean Beach; western end near Pacific coast

Key Rules

  • SF Parks Code Section 3.12 prohibits drone launches in city parks
  • KSFO LAANC required for Part 107 in the Class B; authorization denied over park areas
  • California Penal Code 402.5 makes drone interference with public events a misdemeanor
  • Peregrine falcon pair nests on cliffs adjacent to the park

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