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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
- DISCOVER our group picnic site locations.
- View a listing of all Picnic Rental Parks HERE to view amenities or see listing below.
- CONFIRM availability.
- Check the Picnic Rental Availability Calendar to verify your date is available before submitting an application.
- 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
Group Picnic Site Locations | Reservable Areas | Capacity |
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Big Trees Park | Covered picnic space, 4 picnic tables, BBQ, and the immediate surrounding area | 40 |
Cayetano Park | 8 picnic tables, two large BBQs | 60 |
Independence Park Lower | 5 green picnic tables, BBQ, and the immediate surrounding area | 40 |
Independence Park Upper | 4 picnic tables, BBQ, and the immediate surrounding area | 40 |
Lester J. Knott | 4 green picnic tables, a large BBQ grill, large arbor, and the immediate surrounding area | 40 |
May Nissen Park - Main Site 1 | 12 green picnic tables, 2 large covered BBQs and the immediate surrounding area. | 100+ |
May Nissen Park - Tennis Site 2 | 6 green picnic tables, BBQ, the horseshoe pit, and immediate surrounding area | 60 |
May Nissen Park - Library Site 3 | 4 picnic tables and immediate surrounding area | 30 |
Pleasure Island Park | 4 picnic tables, 2 small BBQ grills, and the immediate surrounding area | 40 |
Robert Livermore Park | 10 green picnic tables, BBQ and immediate surrounding area | 100 |
Robertson Park Pole Barn |
Group Picnic Site Rental Application
Rules and Requirements
Please review the LARPD Picnic Rental Rules and Regulations document below.
LARPD's Rental Rules and Regulations.pdfThe 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
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
Picnic Reservation Fees
Group Size | District Residents Daily Rental Fee | Non-Residents Daily Rental Fee |
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40 or less | $75 | $100 |
41 - 100 | $150 | $175 |
101 - 200 | $200 | $225 |
Additional Fees
Additional Fees | |
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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 Restrooms | LARPD may require additional restrooms for large groups, fees vary |