Event and Facility Rentals

Host your next party, meeting, wedding, or performance in a City of Berkeley space. You can reserve areas in parks, community centers, senior centers, and camps.

Start by submitting a reservation request online or via email. City staff will review your request, confirm availability, and help you complete the reservation.

Learn more below about each type of facility and how to apply.

Weddings and ceremonies

Choose a beautiful setting for your wedding, whether it’s a scenic garden in town, a redwood grove, a waterfront vista, or a camp in the Sierra mountains.

Submit your request online for local venues or email recreation@berkeleyca.gov to get started. To inquire about wedding reservations at our camps in the Sierra mountains, call (510) 981-5140.

Wedding Venues in Berkeley Parks

Hills locations

• Berkeley Rose Garden (capacity 150 people)
• Codornices Park (capacity 70 people)
• Cragmont Rock Park (capacity 80 people)
• John Hinkel Park (capacity 250 people)
• Live Oak Park (capacity 80 people)

Waterfront locations

• Horseshoe Park (capacity 250 people)
• Spinnaker Way Vista, César Chávez Park (capacity 60 people)
• Yacht Club Point (capacity 60 people)

Wedding Venues in Berkeley's Sierra Mountain Camps

• Echo Lake Camp (near Lake Tahoe, capacity 150 people)
  Open: September to mid-October
• Tuolumne Camp (in the Stanislaus National Forest, capacity 300 people)
  Open: April to May and September to October

Indoor meetings and events

Reserve a room at one of our community or senior centers for a workshop, training, meeting, gathering, or public event.

• Frances Albrier, 2800 Park St. Jorge Buendia: jbuendia@berkeleyca.gov. (capacity 200 people)
• James Kenney, 1720 Eighth St. Loren Rasmussen: lrasmussen@berkeleyca.gov (capacity 500 people)
• Live Oak, 1301 Shattuck Ave. Katie Kirk: Kkirk@berkeleyca.gov (capacity 467 people)
• Willard Clubhouse, 2720 Hillegass Ave. Marcos Vasquez: mvasquez@berkeleyca.gov (capacity 231 people)
• South Berkeley Senior Center, 2939 Ellis St. Seniors@berkeleyca.gov (capacity 250 people)
• North Berkeley Senior Center, 1901 Hearst Ave. Seniors@berkeleyca.gov (capacity 200 people)

Email the contact listed to start the application process.

Outdoor performances and classes

Host a performance, concert, lecture, or outdoor class in one of our amphitheaters or flexible outdoor spaces.

Outdoor amphitheaters:

• Codornices Park (Up to 30 people)
• John Hinkel Park (Up to 250 people)
• Live Oak Park (Up to 30 people)
• Shorebird Park (Up to 50 people)

Reserve Adventure Playground for groups

Reserve Adventure Playground for groups of 5 or more children. Available daily in two 2-hour time slots. Fees vary by group size.

Retreats and group celebrations in the Sierra

Host your group retreat, reunion, or celebration in the Sierras at one of our City-operated camps.

Sierra camps:

• Echo Lake Camp, near Lake Tahoe (Up to 150 people)
  Open: September to mid-October
• Tuolumne Camp, near Yosemite National Park (Up to 300 people)
  Available to rent (weather dependent) in April, May, September, and October

To learn more or start your reservation, call (510) 981-5140.

Waterfront Event Venues

Waterfront venues for events include:

• Marina Mall (Up to 100 people)
• South Cove (Up to 100 people)
• Gateway Pier (Up to 80 people)
• South César Chávez Peninsula (Up to 100 people)

To inquire, email marina@berkeleyca.gov, or call (510) 981-6740.

Free Facility Rentals for Community Groups 

Nonprofits, neighborhood groups, and City of Berkeley Community Agency Contract groups can apply for a no-cost room reservation at Berkeley community centers. To do this, submit a Special Use Rental Application once per year. 

Send you completed application by email to recreation@berkeleyca.gov or drop it off at any community center. 

Your application must include:

• Your group type
• Proof of approved meetings
• A non-discrimination statement
• A description of your group’s goals and how they align with Parks, Recreation, and Waterfront Department goals
• A membership roster
• Proof of non-profit status, if applicable

Approved groups can hold up to eight two-hour meetings and one larger event each year. Meetings must be open to the public, take place during regular hours, and cannot involve commercial or fundraising activities. Groups are responsible for setup and cleanup, and must give at least 72 hours’ notice to cancel.

Reservation process and rules

Most facility rentals follow the same steps:

1. Submit a request for the space you want to reserve.
2. City staff will contact you to confirm availability and details.
3. You’ll complete payment and submit any required documents to finalize the reservation.

Before submitting your request, please review the General Facility Rules. A few key rules to know:

• Alcohol is not allowed at any event.
• Charging admission or soliciting donations is not permitted.
• Any event with amplified sound, such as a speaker or PA system, requires a Noise Permit.

Additional requirements, including special event permits may apply depending on the group size, location, type of event, food, and activities beyond normal use. City staff will walk you through any special conditions.