Jerry Garcia Amphitheatre

The Jerry Garcia Amphitheatre is an outdoor venue set into the natural hillsides of McLaren Park, with seating and grassy areas that hold around 1,200 people. The design mixes sloped terraces and open lawn sections to accommodate different types of performances and gatherings.

The space was built in 1970 by the city's parks department as an open-air performance stage and was originally called McLaren Park Amphitheatre. It received its current name in 2005 as a tribute to a musician who grew up in the nearby neighborhood.

The venue hosts free musical performances where local artists and musicians gather the community together throughout the year. On special occasions, visitors come to celebrate musical heritage and share in performances that matter to the neighborhood.

The site has parking areas and public restrooms, with free performances offered throughout the year. Visitors should check ahead for event schedules since programming varies by season and availability.

The venue is named after a guitarist who lived as a child on nearby Harrington Street and later led one of rock's most influential bands. Visitors can connect the location to the childhood home of a major figure in music history.

GPS coordinates: 37.72060,-122.41750

Latest update: December 13, 2025 12:24