Sycamore Grove Group Picnic Site Rental & Ranger-led Program
Sycamore Grove Ranger Station Picnic Area (RSPA) Group Rental Information & Application
The Sycamore Grove Ranger Station Picnic Area (RSPA) located at 5035 Arroyo Road is available to rent. It is especially suited for families and group picnics, celebrations and other gatherings and can be combined with ranger-led programs such as hikes, animal ambassador visits, nature talks and campfires . Please read below for more information.
PICNIC RENTAL PROCESS
Application Process
Complete the Picnic Rental Application below
- A completed application is required
- Applications are accepted year-round
- Applications are processed in the order they are received
- Until a reservation is confirmed, availability may change
- Please allow several days to receive a response
Once an application has been approved, you will receive an email from the ranger office with payment instructions
- Email questions about Sycamore Grove RSPA to natureprograms@larpd.org
Rental Application
Please complete the application (online form) below and submit at least one month in advance of requested date(s).
Parking
- Parking can be limited (up to 23 regular and 1 handicapped spot).
- Public restrooms are available on-site.
- LARPD rules below apply to all parks and open space, including Sycamore Grove.
- Alcohol is not permitted.
- An extra insurance fee will be applied to groups of 41 or more.
Rules and Requirements
The following is never 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 without a permit
- Animal rides, pony rides, and petting zoos (Possible exception: Robertson Park Pole Barn Rental)
Standard 12x12 shade canopies are allowed, however, they must be secured with sandbags or water jugs
Food Vendors
Food vendors are permitted when the following requirements have been met.
- Vendor must have a current City of Livermore Business License
- Vendor must have a current Alameda County Health Permit
Insurance Requirements
Liability insurance is required for any reservation for groups of 41 or more.
- The liability insurance fee is $200. This fee is based on market rate and is subject to change.
- Insurance policies must be purchased through LARPD. Personal policies are not allowed.
Leave No Trace
All food, debris, litter, trash, decorations, etc. must be properly disposed of prior to leaving the picnic area.
Deposit
- $100 deposit is required for all rentals and will be refunded if site is left with no trace of debris, litter, trash, decorations, etc.
- Please plan to pack out whatever you bring in.
- See on-site ranger before leaving for questions about trash disposal.
Hours
- Daytime available hours: 8am to park closing time*
- Evening rentals: If you would like to rent the picnic area after hours, rental can extend up to 2 hours after park closing time* for an additional fee of $100/hr.
Rental hours include set up and take down.
*Park closing times change seasonally. Call the ranger officefor more info.
Cancellation Policy
In 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 | $150 | $165 |
41 - 60 | $150 plus liability insurance | $165 plus liability insurance |
Additional Fees
District Residents Daily Rental Fee | Non-Residents Daily Rental Fee | |
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Liability Insurance (required for groups of 41 or more and/or functions permitted for alcohol) | $200 | $200 |
Ranger-led program (1 hour) | $100 | $100 |
Evening Rental Fee (up to 2 hours) | $100/hr | $100/hr |
Firepit | $100 | $100 |
Deposit | $100 | $100 |
Picnic Rental Location
5035 Arroyo Road, Livemore, CA
Description of picnic area: The Sycamore Grove Ranger Station Rental Area is ideal for groups to gather in an outdoor open space environment.



For more information
For further assistance or additional information, please call the ranger office at (925)960-2400 between the hourse of 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM, Monday-Friday.
- Allow 2-5 business days for us to return your call.
- All calls and inquiries will be handled on a first-come, first-serve basis.