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Walnut Creek Downtown Library
Oak View Room
Private/Commercial - $100/hour (required 2-hour minimum)
Non-Profit - $65/hour (required 2-hour minimum)
Projector and screen - $50/reservation
Size/Capacity
1829 square feet
150 auditorium seating
54 classroom seating
108 sit-down dining
Kitchenette with microwave, full size refrigerator and sink.
Las Trampas Conference Room
Private/Commercial & Non-Profit - $35/hour (required 2-hour minimum)
Size/Capacity
415 square feet
Conference table that seats 16
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Community Center Rental Fees
Your rental costs will depend upon your rental category, the room used, how long it is used, miscellaneous fees, and any applicable damage fees.
HOURLY RENTAL RATE: The minimum rental period is two hours Sunday through Friday, 10 hours on Saturdays. Rates are per hour and will not be prorated for part of an hour. If you are interested in renting a facility for your next event, please fill out an online inquiry:
Online Inquiry Form
Rates for Rentals on or after July 1, 2010 | Heather Farm Community Center | Civic Park Community Center | | Saturdays | Club Room
Max# 60* | Lakeside Rm
Max# 200* | Conference Rm
Max# 65* | Social Hall
Max# 125* | Assembly Hall
Max# 250* | | Public Group | $45/hour | $120/hour | $45/hour | $65/hour | $120/hour | | Private Group | $65 | $150 | $65 | $100 | $150 | | Commercial | $65 | $150 | $65 | $100 | $150 |
| Fridays after 5 pm & Sundays | | | | Public Group | $45/hour | $105/hour | $45/hour | $65/hour | $105/hour | | Private Group | $65 | $125 | $65 | $100 | $125 | | Commercial | $65 | $125 | $65 | $100 | $125 | | Weekday (Monday - Thursday, Friday until 5pm) | | | | Public Group | $45/hour | $65/hour | $45/hour | $65/hour | $65/hour | | Private Group | $65 | $80 | $65 | $100 | $80 | | Commercial | $65 | $80 | $65 | $100 | $80 |
*Maximum numbers based on auditorium seating (chairs only). Max numbers will be lower for banquet set ups or full, sit-down dining. (includes tables) | Weekends and Weekdays | Gazebo at Civic Park | | First 5 hours | Each additional hour | | Public Group | $240 | $50/hour | | Private Group | $280 | $70 | | Commercial | $280 | $70 | MISCELLANEOUS FEES: PER FUNCTION WHERE APPLICABLE | Alcoholic Beverage Service Fee | $75 | | Initial Payment | $500 (credited to rental fee) | | Clean-up/Damage Deposit* | $750 | | *Refundable if no damage occurs & rental time is not exceeded | | Reservation Change Fee** | $25 - 90 days or less before event | | **For changing start time and/or end time, if possible | | Overtime Fee | $100 + rental fee - if time exceeded on day of event | Cancellations: See the first page of Community Center Rental Information Brochure
Click here for a full-page Rental Information brochure. |  Tice Valley Gymnasium at 2055 Tice Valley Boulevard offers three rental options: a classroom, an exercise room, and a gym comprised of three full-size courts that may be rented as a whole or by individual court.
The Classroom can accommodate up to 51 people and has a wall- mounted whiteboard, tables, chairs, flip charts and TV/DVD/VCR. Call (925) 943-5858 for rental information.
The Exercise Room can accommodate up to 112 people and features a wooden suspension floor, wall-length mirror, ballet bar, stereo system, aerobic steps, weights and exercise mats. Call (925) 943-5858 for rental information.
The Gymnasium features three full-size courts. Courts 1 and 3 have bleachers, while chairs can be set up for Court 2. Tables and chairs are also available for the court. Each court can accommodate 449 people, with a combined total of 1,347 for all three courts. Equipment is available for basketball, volleyball, badminton, pickle ball and indoor soccer. Athletic shoes must be worn for "active events." Cost per court is $60 per hour for non-profit groups and $70 per hour for for-profit groups. Call (925) 256-3572 for more information.
Heather Farm Sports Fields includes a ball field or volleyball court. Cost per field is $27/hour for Non-Profit organizations and $32/hour for Private or Commercial groups. Call (925) 256-3572
Group Picnic Areas
Click here for a Picnic Rental Brochure and a Picnic Permit Application
Please call (925) 943-5858 if you have any questions.
The Heather Farm Group Picnic areas are turfed with some shade, but there is no access to running water or electricity. Ample parking is approximately 50 yards away. Vehicles are not permitted on the park paths or turf for loading, unloading or any other reason. Please advise your caterer, or anyone else bringing heavy loads, of this restriction. Restrooms are about 100 yards away, just outside the Clarke Memorial Swim Center. Reservations are from dawn until dusk.
The large picnic area has seating for 104 (13 picnic tables with seating for 8 each) as well as six barbecues four standard-size and two large). Maximum use: 300 people.
For a medium group picnic area, the large area may be divided into two separate picnic areas (either 6 or 7 tables, with three barbecues in each area), with seating for up to 48 or 54 people. Maximum use: 75 people.
The small picnic area has seating for 16 (2 picnic tables with seating for 8 each) as well as one standard-size barbecue. Maximum use: 30 people.
Larkey Park Group Picnic Area is turfed with some shade and a drinking fountain. There is no access to running water or electricity. A small parking lot is approximately 50 yards away. Vehicles are not permitted on the park paths or turf for loading, unloading or any other reason. Please advise your caterer, or anyone else bringing heavy loads, of this restriction. Restrooms are 150 yards away at the south side of the Lindsay Wildlife Museum building. Reservations are from dawn to dusk. No alcohol is allowed in Larkey Park. The large group picnic area has seating for 104 (13 tables with seating for 8 each) and four standard-size barbecues. Maximum use: 300 people.
For a medium group picnic area, the large area may be divided into two separate picnic areas (either 6 or 7 tables, with two barbecues in each area), with seating for up to 48 or 54 people. Maximum use: 75 people. Jump Houses and Inflatables are not allowed in any Walnut Creek park for private use.
Heather Farm Park facilities include the Clarke Swim Center (925) 943-5856, 10 tennis courts at the Walnut Creek Tennis Center (925) 945-0105, one sand volleyball court, playgrounds, five softball fields, soccer field, basketball court, skate park, two lakes (fishing is allowed in the cement pond adjacent to the community center ONLY), and exercise par course. The sand volleyball court can be reserved for use in conjunction with your picnic. The volleyball net is permanently affixed to the poles, but you must bring your own volleyball. A maximum of four hours may be reserved. The Walnut Creek off-leash dog park is also located at Heather Farm.  Sports fields and the dog park may close due to inclement weather or other turf issues. Call the hotline at (925) 256-3574 for updated info.
Larkey Park facilities include the Larkey Swim Center (925) 943-5856, Lindsay Wildlife Museum (925) 935-1978, four tennis courts, one sand volleyball court, two horseshoe pits, playgrounds and a basketball court. The sand volleyball court can be reserved for use in conjunction with your picnic. The volleyball net is permanently affixed to the poles, but you must bring your own volleyball. A maximum of four hours may be reserved.
Alcohol is not allowed in Larkey Park.
Group Picnic Area Fees:
| Size | Capacity | Rate | Location | | Small | Up to 30 | $55/day | Heather Farm Park | | Medium | Up to 75 | $165/day | Heather Farm Park and Larkey Park | | Large | Up to 300 | $275/day | Heather Farm Park and Larkey Park |
Conditions:
Picnic permit applications for the current year will be taken beginning the first business day of February. Permits are not transferrable. NO REFUNDS are available for no shows or for cancellations less than 30 calendar days in advance of your use date. There is a $25 SERVICE CHARGE for cancellations or changes made more than 30 days in advance. Refunds of any balance remaining may take up to three weeks to process. A credit valid for one year (no refunds) will be issued upon request if a facility is not used due to rain.
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