John Ratto Bocce Court Rental

• See Bocce Ball Rental Policy Packet(PDF, 409KB) for fee schedule
• All fees must be paid in full at the time the reservation is issued.
• Acceptable forms of payment:  Cash, Checks (made payable to ARPD), American Express, Discover, MasterCard and VISA.
• Revised permit:  Any changes to permit = $25 administrative fee

Alcohol is only permitted inside the fenced area of the Bocce Ball Court and not allowed outside in the Park. You must obtain an alcohol permit and make sure the Recreation and Park Department has received your permit prior to bringing alcohol in the Bocce Ball Court.

Click here for instructions on how to obtain an Alcohol Permit Online(PDF, 33KB)

The Bocceball Courts are locked and you will need to pick up the key from the ARPD Main Office (2226 Santa Clara Ave, Alameda).  Be sure to bring your permit to confirm your rental.

• Weekend Reservations:  You will need to pick up the key by 5:00 p.m. on Friday
• Weekday Reservations:  Pick up the key no later than 5:00 p.m. on the day of your rental

During your rental time, no one outside of your party is allowed to use this facility.

At the end of your permit time, be sure to lock the gate after using.  All keys must be turned in to the ARPD Office mailbox drop at the end of your event.

We recommend you bring your own bocce ball set.  The key that opens the Bocceball gate also opens the cabinet inside the courts and should have a spare set of Bocceball, however, we cannot guarantee this.

The use of any outside vendors, such as hired contractors, inflatable jumpers and caterers, by any rental groups must be approved by ARPD prior to date of use and may include additional fees.  Additional insurance requirements must be met seven (7) business days prior to date of event.

JUMPERS:  A reservation is required to have a jumper.  Jumpers must be set up outside of the fenced Bocceball court.  Inflatables which use water are not allowed.  Personal inflatable devices are not allowed.  Generators must be provided by the inflatable company if electricity is not available in the park.  See Bocceball Court Rental Policy for list of approved Inflatable Companies.

• Cancellations:  $40 cancellation fee to cancel permit
• Rainy Day Policy:  Please advise our Office on the first business day after your reservation if your bocce ball court rental was cancelled due to rain and you will receive a credit on your ARPD account.  No refunds.