Recreation Center Rentals

Bayport – 301 Jack London Avenue - Maximum Capacity: Dining 42 / Assembly 90
Hours: 9:00 a.m. –10:00 p.m. – Saturday and Sunday – (music until 10:00 p.m.)

Bayport Center is a modest, welcoming, light filled building located next to a green space and a playground with picnic tables. The Center has an HVAC, a bathroom and a kitchenette that includes a small stove/oven, microwave and refrigerator. There is a large parking lot. The Main room has approximately 40 ft. x 22 ft. of usable space and has 12 eight ft. tables, 2 six ft. rectangle tables and 50 chairs. Additional folding chairs available upon request.

Leydecker - 3221 Mecartney Road, Bay Farm Island Max Capacity: Dining 72 / Assembly 154
Hours: 9:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m. – Saturday and Sunday – (music until 11:00 p.m.)

Leydecker Center is an inviting, relaxed space with an open layout and is next to Leydecker Park, picnic tables, basketball courts, the library and a shopping center. The center has bathrooms and a kitchen that includes a stove/oven, microwave and refrigerator. There is heat in the building but no A/C. Parking is adjacent to the front of the building. The Main room has approximately 45 ft. x 22 ft. of usable space and has 15 eight ft. rectangle tables and 80 chairs available for use.

Harrison (located in Lincoln Park) -1450 High Street Max Capacity: Dining 110 / Assembly 242
Hours: 9:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m. – Saturday and Sunday – (music and patio use until 9:00 p.m.)

Harrison Center is a modern, informal, large easy-going space with a lot of natural light from the many tall windows and is located in the middle of a tree filled park with a rose garden, picnic tables, bocce ball court and sports field. The center has an HVAC, bathrooms and a kitchen that includes a stove/oven, microwave and refrigerator. There is also a private wrap around patio, enclosed by a fence, with a newly renovated outdoor cooking area and a small stage. The patio can accommodate a 15 ft. x 15 ft. inflatable jumper. There is street parking and a small parking lot next to the picnic area. The Main room has approximately 65 ft. x 40 ft. of usable space and has 24 eight ft. rectangle tables and 144 chairs available for use.

Krusi (located in Krusi Park) – 3001 Otis Drive Max Capacity: 65
Hours: 9:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m. – Saturday and Sunday – (music until 10:00 p.m.)

Krusi Recreation Center, our newest center, is built in a Northern California cozy lodge architecture style evoking a warm rustic charm. The Center is close to the park’s picnic areas, sports fields, a stage and playgrounds. Inside the center, there are impressive 15 foot ceilings, stained wood shiplap on the interior walls, an HVAC, a bathroom and a kitchen that includes a stove/oven, microwave, refrigerator and ice machine. There is street parking on all sides of Krusi Park. The Main room has approximately 28 ft. x 34 ft. of usable space and has 8 eight ft. rectangle tables and 48 chairs are available for use.

Viewing the Facilities:

Recreation Centers can be viewed Monday to Friday 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm during the afterschool or summer programs. Let the staff, who will be wearing ARPD shirts and name tags, know that you want to look at the facility. If you have any questions, please contact ARPD rentals at arpd@alamedaca.gov

CATERERS / 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.

ALCOHOL PERMIT

Decorations: No nails, tacks staples, electrical tape, painters tape, command strips or other harmful materials may be used or attached to the walls or fixtures.  Use of confetti, glitter, candles and other open flames are prohibited. All decorations must be removed at the end of the permit time as part of cleanup.

In order to receive a full refund of your security deposit, you are expected to clean-up and return the reserved room to its pre-use condition and leave at the time designated on your permit. There are brooms, basic cleaning supplies and garbage liners available. The ARPD staff will direct you to where you can dispose of your garbage at the end of the event and review your clean-up checklist.

We will initiate your security deposit refund the week following your event pending the rental agreements are met. The security deposit will be refunded to the Individual in Charge’s credit card used to pay for event, (which takes approximately 72 hours), or if paid by a check or cash, City of Alameda will send a check, payable to the Individual in Charge to the address provided on the permit, (which takes about 4 to 5 weeks). Failure to follow policies and procedures, obtain necessary permits, cause damage to the facility, failure to leave facility clean, remove your belongings, leave on time or if the fire or police department are called, may result in forfeiture of a portion or all of the security deposit. If a portion or all of your security deposit is not refunded, you will be notified via email with explanation by a Supervisor.

Individual in Charge may cancel this Facility Use Agreement. 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 at arpd@alamedaca.gov to notify you are cancelling. Include your name, date of event and permit number. The following Cancellation fees shall apply:

     (a) Cancellations 30 days or more prior to your event:  A $40 cancellation fee will be applied and you will forfeit half of your security deposit.

     (b) Cancellations 29 to 8 days prior to your event: A $40 cancellation fee will be applied and you will forfeit 100% your security deposit.

     (c.) Cancellations 7 days or less prior to your event: You will forfeit 100% of the security deposit plus any additional fees that have been deposited with the City.

Event Organizer / Individual in Charge acknowledges that it is solely their responsibility for ensuring that all of its guests comply with the current County Health and Safety requirements, mandates and guidance and shall take necessary steps.

Smoking or vaping of any substance is not permitted inside our parks and buildings or within 20 ft. of entrance and windows.