Picnic Rentals

RESERVABLE PICNIC SITES

• Picnic sites that are available to reserve have a sign with the picnic site number and are reservable through the ARPD. When a picnic site is reserved, there will be a reservation sign with the permit number, person’s name, date and time on the sign. Reservable sites include a BBQ grill.

FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVE PICNIC SITES

• Picnic sites that are first-come, first-serve do not have a reservation sign or a BBQ grill and are open to the public. First-come, first-serve sites do not require a permit, however; jumpers are not allowed at these sites.

BBQ GRILLS

• There are charcoal BBQ grills at each reservable site. No personal BBQ grills are allowed. Please do not throw away your used or hot charcoal as Park Maintenance Staff will dispose of it properly.

PICNIC SITES ARE LISTED IN THE CURRENT 2026-PICNIC-RENTAL-PACKET.pdf(PDF, 432KB)

You can find the Picnic Area Diagrams on the individual Park webpage.  Just select the Park from the list from the link below:
https://www.alamedaca.gov/Departments/Recreation-Parks/Parks-and-Facilities

PARK RENTAL FEES:

• All fees must be paid in full at the time reservation is submitted.  See below for rental fees.
• Acceptable forms of payment:  Cash, Checks (made payable to ARPD), American Express, Discover, MasterCard and VISA.
• Revised Permit:  $25 Administrative Fee for any changes to permit.  No changes allowed to your permit within 7 business days prior to event 

PICNIC RENTAL FEES CAN BE FOUND IN THE CURRENT 2026-PICNIC-RENTAL-PACKET.pdf(PDF, 432KB)

CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE FORCATERERS / VENDORS

• The use of caterers, vendors and/or contractors must be approved by ARPD prior to date of use and may include additional fees.

• The City of Alameda requires proof of the Certificate of Liability Insurance with General Liability of at least $1,000,000.00 and the City of Alameda must be endorsed to the policy as additionally insured under Certificate Holder with the following legal language:

  “The City of Alameda, and its members, officers, directors, agents, volunteers, employees and officials. 2263 Santa Clara Avenue, Alameda, CA 94501”

• A copy of the insurance must be received at the rental office at least seven business days prior to your event date.

JUMPERS

• A picnic reservation is required to add on a jumper.
• Jumpers prohibited in Jean Sweeney Open Space Park, Shoreline Park, Bohol Circle Immigrant Park, Seaplane Lagoon Promenade Park, and Whale Park.
• Inflatables which use water and personal inflatable devices are prohibited.
• Jumper use fee in the park is $30.00.
• Jumpers are allowed within the time stated on your Facility Use Permit.
• Generators must be provided by inflatable company.  Electric generators are preferred.  
• Electricity is available at Franklin Park for an additional $25 fee.
• Confetti, glitter, and Mylar balloons are prohibited.

See current 2026-PICNIC-RENTAL-PACKET.pdf(PDF, 432KB)  for a current list of Inflatable Companies that have a Certificate of Liability on file with ARPD. 

In order to stay equitable and fair to all customers, the following apply to all situations with no exceptions.

Please contact the ARPD office via an email to arpd@alamedaca.gov with any requests.

REVISED PERMIT

• Revised Permit: A $25.00 fee will be applied to any changes to revise a permit. No changes are allowed to your permit after the Tuesday prior to your picnic/event.

CANCELLATIONS

• Cancellations that are prior to the Tuesday of your picnic/event will be charged a $40 cancellation fee and the rest of the fees will be credited to your ARPD account, of which you can use for another rental or an ARPD activity. Credits only, no refunds.

• Cancellations that occur after Tuesday prior to your picnic/event will forfeit all fees.

RAINY DAY POLICY

• Please advise the ARPD office via an email to arpd@alamedaca.gov on the first business day, (Monday), after your reservation if your picnic was cancelled due to rain during the time of your reservation and you will receive a credit on your ARPD account, of which you can use for another rental or an ARPD activity.

• Credits only, no refunds.