Larkey Park Group Picnic Area is turfed with some shade and a drinking fountain. There is no water faucet, and no 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.

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 basketball court. The sand volleyball courts 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	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 transferable to another group. All fees are subject to change without notice. A credit valid for one year (no refunds) will be issued upon request if a facility is not used due to rain. If you wish to change your date for other reasons more than 30 days before your picnic, the transfer fee is $25. No refunds for no shows or for cancellations less than 30 working days in advance of your use date. Refunds for cancellations made more than 30 days in advance are subject to a $25 service charge and may take up to three weeks to process.

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Shadelands Art Center at 111 N. Wiget Lane at Ygnacio Valley Road, Walnut Creek, CA (Click here for Yahoo map) The Shadelands Arts Center auditorium and meeting rooms are available for your special rental events. For a virtual tour of Shadelands Art Center, please click here.

What we offer: Affordable Elegance Facilities for 10-300 Corporate Meetings Trade Shows Seminars Parties Wedding Receptions Full Catering Kitchen Audio/Visual Equipment Available year round 7am-1am

Reception Capacity: Seating Dining - 300 Theatre style seating - 350 Classroom style seating - 175 Services/Amenities: Fully equipped commercial kitchen Tables & chairs provided Dance floor Lovely shaded outside patio Corporate meeting rooms and equipment also available.

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 - $25/hour (required 2-hour minimum)

Size/Capacity
415 square feet
Conference table that seats 16

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, 2008

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)

MISCELLANEOUS FEES: PER FUNCTION WHERE APPLICABLE

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. Cost is $50 an hour for non-profit groups and $60 per hour for for-profit groups.

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. Cost is $50 per hour for non-profit groups and $60 per hour for for-profit groups.

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 and indoor soccer. Athletic shoes must be worn for "active events." Cost per court is $50 per hour for non-profit groups and $60 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 $25/hour for Non-Profit organizations and $30/hour for Private or Commercial groups.  The cost for the maximum field/season for community organizations (70 hours) is $1750.