Renting Senior Centers

City of Berkeley Senior Centers feature space that can be reserved and rented by private community members, organizations, and City departments and commissions. Each facility has a large dining room, a multi-purpose room, and several medium and small classrooms available for rent.

View facilities available for rent

No facilities are currently available for rent.

Learn about the rooms available for rent below, or come by during business hours to take a look at the facilities in person.

Amenities at both Senior Centers include:

• Stage for performances and presentations to an audience of up to 200 people
• Classrooms suitable for meetings, classes and creative activities for up to 80 people
• Dining room for gatherings of up to 100 people
• Multipurpose Room for gatherings of up to 100 people
• Multipurpose Room / Dining Room combination for gatherings of up to 200 people
• Kitchen (restrictions apply)
• Tables and chairs available upon advance request (table linens not included)
• Some Audio / Visual equipment available upon advance request (restrictions apply)
• Parking lot available for use (restrictions may apply during weekdays)

North Berkeley Senior Center

Currently closed due to renovations

1901 Hearst Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94709
(510) 981-5190

• Fuchsia Room (Small)
  Maximum Occupancy: 30
• Gooseberry Room (Large)
  Maximum Occupancy: 60
• Juniper Room (Large)
  Maximum Occupancy: 70
• Poppy Room (Small)
  Maximum Occupancy: 30
• Morning Glory Room (Small)
  Maximum Occupancy: 30
• Aspen Dining Room (Large)
  Maximum Occupancy: 100
• Aspen Multipurpose Room (Large)
  Maximum Occupancy: 100
• Aspen Dining/Multi Purpose Room Combo (Large)
  Maximum Occupancy: 200

Judge Henry Ramsey Jr. South Berkeley Senior Center

Not currently accepting reservations

2939 Ellis Street, Berkeley, CA 94703
(510) 981-5170

• Conference Room A (Small)
  Maximum Occupancy: 20
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• Workroom A (Small)
  Maximum Occupancy: 15
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• Workroom B (Small)
  Maximum Occupancy: 15 
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• Dining Room (Large)
  Maximum Occupancy: 100
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• Multipurpose Room (Large)
  Maximum Occupancy: 150
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• Dining/Multi Purpose Room Combo (Large)
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Maximum Occupancy: 250

Schedule a rental appointment to make a reservation

To rent space at a Berkeley Senior Center, please schedule a 30 to 45-minute rental appointment. Appointments are available Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm.

Call or email to make an appointment:

• Email: Seniors@cityofberkeley.info
• Call for North Berkeley Senior Center: (510) 981-5190
• Call for South Berkeley Senior Center: (510) 981-5170

During the appointment, staff will give you a 15-minute tour of the facility, and answer any questions you may have. You will review and sign the rental agreement, and provide payment of facility rental fees. Payment is accepted by check, made out to The City of Berkeley.