Doyle Hollis Park
For park rentals with 50 people or more, please click on the Community Event Permits page to the left.
For rentals with
49 people or less , Emeryville features 6 (six) parks that are available for private rental. These parks are perfect for your next family barbecue, children's birthday party, corporate picnic, wedding reception, or gathering of any type. The specific parks available are:
Stanford Avenue and Doyle Street
Park Permit Requirements - Step by Step Guide
Park rentals require a permit issued by the City of Emeryville Community Services Department. Please complete the requirements listed below at least two weeks prior to the date of your event.
Download and review the Park Rental Guide and Application by clicking on the link or contact Roselle Loudon at e-mail , (510) 596-4353, or visit her at 4300 San Pablo Avenue (Recreation Center)
Download and review the Rental Fee Chart .
Submit the Park Rental Application and appropriate application fee ($5 residents / $10 non-residents) to Mattie Allison.
Once the application is reviewed the applicant will be contacted as soon as possible.
If the application is approved or approved with conditions, all the associated fees must be paid and conditions must be met prior to the rental date.
Once all fees are paid and the conditions of approval are met, a final permit will be issued.
Mandatory Permit Requirements
Compliance with Emeryville Green Ordinances: Recycling / Eco Food-Ware Flyer
Optional Permit Requirements
Depending on your event details, you may be asked to complete these requirements in order to receive your permit.
Events with Jumpers:
$15 residents / $20 non-residents Jumper/Bouncehouse Fee
Permission to have a jumper on City property must be approved by Community Services Department and the applicant must communicate the jumper company's name to the Rental Specialist.
Events Serving Alcohol:
$30 residents / $40 non-resident Emeryville Public Alcohol Consumption Fee
Permission from the Emeryville Police Department (via a written request to serve alcohol) is required from Police Chief Ken James or Sergeant Michael Allen. See the Sample Alcohol Request for the recommended formatting of of the written request letter.
Events Selling Alcohol:
Submit a valid "Daily License (Special One-Day Event Permit)" from the Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) of California . To complete the application (ABC 221), you'll need permission from the Emeryville Police Department as the "landowner" signee. Contact the Police Department at (510) 596-3700.
$30 residents / $40 non-resident Emeryville Public Alcohol Consumption Fee.
Permission from the Emeryville Police Department (via a written request to serve alcohol) is required. See the Sample Alcohol Request for the recommended formatting of the written request letter.
Events using any size tents or canopies are required to apply for a Tent and Canopy Permit from the Emeryville Fire Marshal. Note that the fee is generally waived if no inspection is needed. Download the Tent and Canopy Permit Application here. Contact Fire Prevention Inspector George Warren if you have specific questions at (510) 596-3759
Facility Rental Info
For a list of specific rental guidelines and facility details please click below.
NEW! Looking to find out if your favorite park site or indoor facility is available? Find out immediately online!
Visit http://emeryville.org/activenet
Click on the "Reserve" button.
Click on the "View Rental Area" button.
See the availability by clicking on the months next to each room/facility or site/park to which days in that month are reserved.
If no month is showing next to a room/facility or site/park, no reservations have been made in that month!
Submit Applications (and Questions) to:
Roselle Loudon
Facility and Special Events
Program Coordinator
4300 San Pablo Avenue
Emeryville, CA 94608
(510) 596-4353 / (510) 652-0933 (Fax)
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