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Group Picnic Rentals*

* Para ver esta información en español, utilice el botón "Select L anguage" en la esquina superior derecha.

Reservations are available for Group Picnic Sites at select LARPD parks seasonally between March and October. All other picnic areas are non-reservation, first-come/first-served, for groups under 15 people.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THE PICNIC RENTAL AVAILABILITY CALENDAR:  The Picnic Rental Calendar to the right is for viewing availability only; you cannot book your rental through this calendar.  You must complete the application (online form) below.

PICNIC RENTAL PROCESS
  1. DISCOVER our group picnic site locations.
    • View a listing of all Picnic Rental Parks HERE to view amenities or see listing below.
  2. CONFIRM availability.
  3. SUBMIT 
    • Fill out the online application listed below (accepted year-round).
    • The Picnic Rentals team will respond within two (2) business days (M- F) to confirm your reservation.
    • Once approved, you'll receive payment instructions via email from the Picnic Rentals team.

Group Picnic Site Locations

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Group Picnic Site LocationsReservable AreasCapacity
Big Trees ParkCovered picnic space, 4 picnic tables, BBQ, and the immediate surrounding area40
Cayetano Park8 picnic tables, two large BBQs60
Independence Park Lower5 green picnic tables, BBQ, and the immediate surrounding area40
Independence Park Upper4 picnic tables, BBQ, and the immediate surrounding area40
Lester J. Knott4 green picnic tables, a large BBQ grill, large arbor, and the immediate surrounding area40
May Nissen Park - Main Site 112 green picnic tables, 2 large covered BBQs and the immediate surrounding area.100+
May Nissen Park - Tennis Site 26 green picnic tables, BBQ, the horseshoe pit, and immediate surrounding area60
May Nissen Park - Library Site 34 picnic tables and immediate surrounding area30 
Pleasure Island Park4 picnic tables, 2 small BBQ grills, and the immediate surrounding area40
Robert Livermore Park10 green picnic tables, BBQ and immediate surrounding area100
Robertson Park Pole Barn

Group Picnic Site Rental Application

View Picnic Rental Application 

Applicant Information

Rental Information

STOP! PLEASE CONFIRM AVAILABILITY!

Please use the Picnic Rental Availability Calendar to confirm availability for both the date and location you are requesting. The Picnic Calendar (located at the top of this page) lists availability for all picnic sites. Please note, applications are processed in the order they are received and, while the calendar is kept current, requests are not confirmed until a confirmation email is sent from our office.

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Application Documents

LARPD's Rental Rules and Regulations, Agreement and Release of Liability.pdf

 

Rules and Requirements

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 Please review the LARPD Picnic Rental Rules and Regulations document below.

LARPD's Rental Rules and Regulations.pdf

The following is NOT ALLOWED at LARPD parks and picnic areas 

  •  Pinatas, confetti, water balloons
  • Personal or commercial Inflatables
  • Personal barbeques, campfires, bonfires, generators
  • Glass containers, including bottles
  • Driving or parking a personal vehicle on walkways or service roads
  • Staking anything into the ground
  • Carnival games, dunk tanks, unauthorized vendors
  • Use of tobacco or tobacco-like products of any kind
  • Use of Alcohol of any kind 
  •  Animal rides, pony rides, and petting zoos  (Possible exception: Robertson Park Pole Barn Rental)

The following is ALLOWED at LARPD parks and picnic areas

  • Standard Shade canopies (10' x 10' or 12' x 12') - use sandbags to secure
  • Folding tables and chairs
  • Coolers
  • Lawn Games
  • Standard size balloons
  • Tablecloths

Insurance Requirements

Liability insurance is required for any reservation where alcohol will be present and/or for groups of 41 or more. 

  • Only beer and wine are allowed,  hard alcohol is prohibited. 
  • The liability insurance fee is $200.  This fee is based on the market rate and is subject to change.
  • Insurance policies must be purchased through LARPD.  Personal policies are not allowed.

Deposits

All reservations require a $100 security deposit. 

  • All food, debris, litter, trash, decorations, etc., must be properly disposed of before leaving the picnic area. 
  • Security deposits will be refunded back to the original form of payment. 
  • Refunds will be initiated within two weeks of the completion of your rental.  Deposits will be forfeited for noncompliance of rental rules.

 Cancellation Policy

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Cancellation Policy

In the event of inclement weather, we will work with you to find an alternate date for your event.

Refunds will not be offered due to inclement weather, including poor air quality.

Rental Fees

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Picnic Reservation Fees

Group SizeDistrict Residents Daily Rental FeeNon-Residents Daily Rental Fee
40 or less$75$100
41 - 100$150$175
101 - 200$200$225

Additional Fees

Additional Fees
Refundable Deposit$100
Last Minute Request Fee$50
Liability Insurance (required for groups of 40 or more and/or functions permitted for alcohol)$200
Robert Livermore Park Sports Fields with Picnic Rental (Insurance required)$25 per hour/per field
Robert Livermore Park Baseball Fields with Picnic Rental (Insurance required)$25 per hour/per field
Robert Livermore Park Volleyball Court with Picnic Rental (Insurance required)$15 per hour/per field
Portable RestroomsLARPD may require additional restrooms for large groups, fees vary