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City of El Cerrito, California
Facility Rental

Fees for facility rentals are effective as of July 1, 2009. To reserve, please call the Community Center at 510-559-7000, or you may send e-mail inquiries to Shielaugh Divelbiss Senior, Rental Coordinator, at sdivelbisssr@ci.el-cerrito.ca.us.

General Rules Regarding Our Rentals
  • Early admittance is not permitted. Please allow for set up in the time you request for your rental.
  • We will not be able to store items for you before your event.
  • Alcohol service is allowed by permit only.
  • Trampoline like devices, i.e. "Moon Walks" and inflatable bouncing gyms are not permitted.
  • Music must be off by 9pm and your rental must end by 10:30pm.
  • Picnic sites may be used from dawn until dusk. Music is NOT allowed at picnic sites.

    Community Center Social Hall
    Social Hall now available on Fridays
    See Facility Rental Brochure for more details.
  • Wedding November 2004

    Conveniently located, the Community Center is available for rental by public and private groups on Saturdays and Sundays. With ample free parking, a recently renovated kitchen, and beautiful outdoor space, our Community Center offers great potential for your special event. The spacious hall has hard wood floors, cathedral ceilings, and large windows. We will happily provide your event with chairs and tables as a part of your rental fee.

    The main dining room hosts up to 224 people in dining formation, with an optional adjoining room offering space for 66 more people. Music must be off by 9pm and rental must end by 10:30. Alcohol may be served by permit. A five-hour minimum rental time is required for Saturday Rentals.

    Senior Center Social Hall
    Seating up to 80 people, this facility is especially nice for luncheons, and anniversary or birthday parties The facility includes a fully equipped kitchen, patio and barbecue. The Senior Center is available for rental by public and private groups on Saturdays and Sundays.

    El Cerrito Swim Center
    The El Cerrito Swim Center is available for rental on weekends during selected times. Food and drink are allowed on the premises; however, alcohol, smoking and glass containers are prohibited. Lifeguards will be present. Please phone 510-559-7008 or click on the link below for information regarding the rental of the Swim Center.

    El Cerrito Swim Center

    Clubhouses

    Clubhouses are available for rental on weekends. Nestled in our city’s parks, the clubhouses are ideal locations for smaller events, and can host up to 15 to 53 people. A three-hour minimum rental time is required.

    Clubhouses
    • Arlington, 1120 Arlington,Capacity 53
    • Fairmont, 715 Lexington,Capacity 61
    • Castro, 1420 Norvell, Capacity 40
    • Harding, 7115 "C" Street,Capacity 40
    • Madera, 1500 Devonshire, Capacity 30

    Ask about our 501(c)3 Non-Profit rates!

    Facility Rental Forms

    Facility Rental Brochure 09-10

    Community Center and Senior Center Rental Application

    Sound Permit

    Clubhouse Rental Application

    Picnic Site Rental Application

    El Cerrito Fire Department Information Sheet for Picnic sites

    Field Rental Application

    Credit Card Authorization

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    Facility Rental Room Diagrams

    Community Center Main Hall

    Council Chamber

    Skylight Room

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    Picnic Rentals

    Picnic areas are available for reservation on weekdays and weekends.

    General picnic areas are available for reservation on weekdays and weekends from dawn until dusk. Picnic locations include sites at Arlington Park, Canyon Trail Park, Castro Park, Harding Park and Tassajara Park. All sites have picnic tables and all, except Castro and Arlington Area #2 & 3, have barbecue pits. These picnic locations are rented per day.

    Cerrito Vista Park has six picnic tables, barbecue pits and a volleyball net and ball that can be picked up at the Community Center as part of the rental. Cerrito Vista Park is rented by the hour for a minimum of two hours.
    Alcohol is not permitted in our parks.

    Restroom keys are available at the Community Center, 7007 Moeser Lane, for a $15 deposit.

    Tennis Courts
    Tennis Courts are available for rental on weekdays and weekends in one and a half hour increments. Patrons must purchase a tennis permit in order to reserve a court. Tennis courts are located at Arlington, Canyon Trail, Castro, Cerrito Vista, Harding and Tassajara Parks.

    Tennis Court Rates
    • Resident: $7.50/ 1.5 hours
    • Non-Resident: $9/ 1.5 hours
    • Instructor Fee: $9.00/ 1 hour

    Tennis Permits (Per Year)
    • Adult Resident $65
    • Adult Non-Resident $75
    • Youth Resident $26
    • Youth Non-Resident $33
      Monthly Fee: $10

    Tennis Policy

    Tennis Court Reservation Form

     
     
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