Picnic Rentals
Reservation Information
Picnic site reservations are accepted online only at www.el-cerrito.org/onlinereg. Each reservation is for the full day from sun-up to sun-down (generally 8am-7pm), and each site will only be reserved once per day. After reserving online, renters will be provided a copy of their reservation confirmation receipts. Confirmation receipts should be brought to your rental as proof of priority use. Picnic sites must be relinquished to those with proof of reservation.
Picnic Site fees
| Picnic Sites | Amenities | Capacity | Resident | Non Resident |
| Arlington Picnic Site 2 Arlington Picnic Site 3 Arlington Picnic Site Map Canyon Trail Picnic | 2 Tables, No BBQ | 20 | $81 per day | $100 per day |
| Arlington Picnic Site 1 Arlington Picnic Site 4 Arlington Picnic Site 5 Arlington Picnic Site 6 Arlington Picnic Site Map Tassajara Picnic Castro Picnic | 2 Tables with BBQ | 20 | $96 per day | $121 per day |
| Cerrito Vista | 6 Tables, No BBQ | 50 | $235 per day | $295 per day |
Restroom Key information
Please note that restrooms at parks are kept locked for safety and sanitation. Keys can be purchased at the El Cerrito Community Center or Swim Center for $24 (refundable if key returned). The Recreation Office can be reached at (510) 559-7000, Swim Center at (510) 559-7011 or by email at recreation@ci.el-cerrito.ca.us.
Park Locations
Arlington Park
1120 Arlington Boulevard, El Cerrito, CA 94530
A 5.2 acre park, Arlington offers 5* different picnic sites available for rent. Sites accommodate 20-30 seated guests and most sites have barbecues. Playground, grass field, pond, tennis courts, and basketball hoop are onsite at this park (open to the public, and not included in reservation).
Canyon Trail Park
6757 Gatto Avenue, El Cerrito, CA 94530
Canyon Trail Park is home to a 7.4 acre park with a large field, playground and walking trails (open to the public, and not included in reservation). There is one picnic area available for rent which accommodates 20 seated guests. There is no barbecue at this park.
Cerrito Vista Park
950 Pomona Avenue, El Cerrito, CA 94530
A 7.6 acre park, Cerrito Vista Park is the largest park in El Cerrito. Cerrito Vista also offers the largest space for picnics, accommodating up to 50 guests. There is no barbecue at the picnic site, but personal cooking appliances are allowed at this site in accordance with EL CERRITO FIRE DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR OPEN BURNING IN HIGH FIRE AREAS. Playground, grass field, tennis courts, and basketball hoop are onsite at this park (open to the public, and not included in reservation). Cerrito Vista is also the only park that allows bounce houses.
Tassajara Park
2575 Tassajara Avenue, El Cerrito, CA 94530
Tassajara Park offers a 2.9 acre park with a playground, grass field, half-basketball court and tennis courts (open to the public, not included in reservation). With seating for 20 and BBQ, this small neighborhood park is perfect for your picnic.
Castro Park
2575 Tassajara Avenue, El Cerrito, CA 94530
Castro Park has a playground and picnic site with a BBQ grill.
**Picnic Sites include the amenities listed in the chart above. Additional amenities such as playgrounds, basketball courts and more may be available at the various parks but are NOT included in picnic reservations. They remain open to the public during park open hours.