HISTORY

"4/20 at Hippie Hill" is  a well known San Francisco tradition bringing tens of thousands of people from all over to celebrate the right to use Cannabis. The unofficial, unsanctioned all-day event takes place every year on April 20th in the Sharon Meadows area of Golden Gate Park, AKA Hippie Hill.

As the event grows each year, the impact on the park becomes larger, the crowds become bigger, and the safety risks increase. Our biggest priority is the health & safety of attendees and surrounding neighborhoods. Members of the community are working together with city departments to provide logistics & amenities that will make this organic event safer and more organized. Additional services include: food vendors, bathrooms, increased security, emergency medical crews, and increased clean up service.

Currently, city departments are spending substantial amount of money to support this event each year, but we see room for additional improvements outside of the current budget available.  This year, we will be bringing in sponsorship dollars to provide more complete services that an event of this size requires. With additional sponsorship dollars we can make several improvements to the event to ensure less damage to the park and increased safety for patrons and the surrounding neighborhoods.

4/20 is a unique free event bringing thousands of people from all walks of life together under a common shared interest. In 2016, there were several reports of violence & theft, and tons of trash left behind (literally 22,000 pounds = 11 tons!!) With this, it was at risk of being shut down. Rather than shut down the event, the park, neighborhood, and organizers would like to do what it can to preserve what few community traditions San Francisco has left.

GENERAL EVENT INFO

When & Where:

Saturday, April 20th, 2024 10am-5pm

Hippie Hill, Robin Williams Meadow Golden Gate Park, San Francisco

Amenities

• On-site Cannabis Dispensaries

• Rest & Decompression Tents (Little Rec Field)

• Food & Beverages (Main Meadow & Little Rec Field)

• Port-a-potties

• VIP Restroom Access with purchase of a VIP ticket

• Medical Services: First Aid tent near main entrance + Roaming EMTs & Ambulances on-site

• Added trash, compost, and recycling receptacles all over the venue

• Dedicated clean up crew

• DJs and Entertainment

• ATMs available

Entry - Free Admission - 21+ event

There is a fenceline around the entire area. Entrance only at 2 locations:

• Main Entrance - John F Kenndy Drive & Kezar Drive

• 2nd Entrance - Martin Luther King Jr Dr. between Bowling Green Drive & Kezar Drive

Security

• Security checkpoints at each entrance.

• You will need to show ID and go through search prior to entering.

• Clear or no bags recommended for speedy entry.

• Cannabis possession over the State personal limit will not be allowed in.

• Cannabis packaged for distribution will not be allowed in.

• Restricted Items are not allowed in (See restrictions below)

Parking

• Paid Parking Lot (limited space) - Kezar Lot 825 Stanyan St. San Francisco, CA 94117

• Street Parking, please respect the neighborhood and DO NOT block driveaways! Parking in the neighborhoods surrounding Golden Gate Park is EXTREMELY limited. We highly encourage taking public transport, ride-sharing, biking or walking instead of driving. Please be sure to look at signs to avoid parking tickets. Do not keep any valuables in your car. This is bip city.

Taxi & Ride-Share Drop-off/Pick-up

Drop off and pick up point available at 501 Stanyan St, San Francisco, CA 94117

Shuttle Bus to Downtown

After the event there are FREE Muni Shuttle buses Located on John F Kennedy outside the main Entrance/Exit. Shuttle Bus will to take you directly downtown to Civic Center only. There are no stops in between.

Schedule: NO PLANNED EVENT IN 2024 - SEE YOU IN 2025!

Unfortunately, the 420 Hippie Hill event in Golden Gate Park will not be happening as planned this year—due to city wide budget cutbacks, the climate of the cannabis industry & economy we have been unable to secure enough financial sponsorship to get everything required for a safe, clean, city & state compliant event. We will be back with amazing surprises next year!

RESTRICTIONS

Visitors please do not bring the following items:

• No persons under 21 allowed

• No tents, canopies, tables or other structures

• No coolers large than 9 x 12

• No BBQ’s or cooking equipment

• No amplified sound equipment or generators

• No Glass

• No Alcohol

• No Wagons or Carts

• No Drones

• No Weapons

• No Pets

• No unpermitted vending or giveaways of food or goods – permits must be obtained through event organizers

• No mass amounts of anything but peace and love

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