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Commission approves temporary Stagecoach Greens mini‑golf in Mission Bay
Summary
The Entertainment Commission approved a mechanical amusement device permit for Stagecoach Greens, a 30,000‑sq‑ft portable miniature golf and food‑truck activation in Mission Bay, following a presentation by the project sponsors and questions about ADA access, programming and neighborhood impacts.
The San Francisco Entertainment Commission voted to approve a mechanical amusement device permit for Stagecoach Greens, a proposed outdoor miniature golf and food‑truck activation at 1379 Fourth Street in Mission Bay.
Applicants Esther Stearns of Pop Up Family Fun and Carlos Muela, owner of Selma Street Food Park (Spark Social), described the project as a large, portable 18‑hole course (with a future 9‑hole phase) built offsite by Bay Area craftsmen and designed for durability and accessibility. Stearns said the holes are portable so they can be relocated at the end of an interim use and highlighted an “innovative ADA solution” built into every hole. Muela said the activation would include regular food‑truck vendors and rotating operators such as Jeepney Guy and Hooked Mini Donuts.
Commissioners asked about arts participation, mechanical elements, adjacency to neighbors and operational details. Stearns said some planned artist collaborations had been deprioritized because the buildout is intensive but that the holes are immersive and include integrated sound and motion. On mechanical operations, Stearns explained that some holes use electric features—“a water wheel will pick up your golf ball… an auger will move it”—which is why staff classified the installation as a mechanical amusement device. The applicants said Family House (across the street) would receive free admission and that proceeds would support local foster‑youth charities.
A commissioner moved to remove the item from the consent agenda to allow the sponsors to present; after discussion the commission moved to approve the permit and recorded ayes. Staff noted the site falls under OCII zoning for part of the project and that police and planning reported no objections in the packet.
The permit approval advances the project toward on‑site preparation and inspections; applicants said they will continue neighborhood outreach and refine programming as the opening approaches.
