Civic Park Community Center 1375 Civic Drive • Walnut Creek • CA 94596
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Why You'll Love This Place
A Here Comes The Guide Wedding Venue Review
- Utterly romantic, sweetly secluded park and community center at the edge of Walnut Creek, beautifully tucked among mature sycamores and redwoods for a worlds-away feel. As you walk beneath their wide boughs or perhaps picnic on the lawn in their long, cool shadows, you have the pleasant impression you've stepped through the looking glass into the countryside.
- Exchange vows before the charming white gazebo, which may be draped with colorful floral sprays, twinkle lights, or left unadorned for a vintage Victorian vibe. Receptions follow in the spacious Assembly Hall, where the neutral tones of the well-lit room blend easily with almost any décor and a sliding glass doors connects indoors and out.
- Additional event spaces invite your creativity, with the option to reserve the center's Social Hall or Conference Room for a casual rehearsal dinner, and the carpeted lounge in the back of the building can be rented as a changing room for the wedding party. Best of all, the important wedding areas are just steps apart, ensuring an easy flow on the big day.
PRICES: What's this going to cost?
Rental Fee
- $105/event and up
- Rental fee varies depending on:
- Day of week
- Time of day
- Space reserved
- Event duration
Non-profit/military status
Assembly Hall
Saturday | starts at $1,530 | 6-hour rental
Friday evening & Sunday | starts at $975 | 5-hour rental
Weekdays | starts at $300 | 2-hour rentalSocial Hall & Kitchen | starts at $280 | 2-hour rental
Conference Room/Lounge | starts at $210 | 2-hour rental
Gazebo Permit | $105/hour or $395/5 hours
Rental times above are minimums; additional time is available at an hourly rate. A $100 fee is charged if alcohol is served.
Capacity
| Indoors | Outdoors | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceremony | Seated | 250 | 300 |
| Cocktails, etc. | Standing | 250 | 300 |
| Reception | Seated | 250 | 300 |
| Meetings | Total meeting capacity for this venue is 250. | ||
CEREMONY, EVENT/RECEPTION & MEETING CAPACITY: Various indoor areas hold up to 250 seated banquet-style or 250 theater-style. Smaller events can also be accommodated. The gazebo and park area holds up to 300 guests seated or standing. (Chairs are not provided outdoors.)
Venue Details
Site Uses
- Outdoor Ceremony
- Ceremony
- Wedding Receptions
- Outdoor Reception
- LGBTQ+ Friendly
- Small Wedding
- Rehearsal Dinner
- Special Events / Parties
- Business Functions / Meetings
- Late Night
Essential Info
Price
$
Catering
BYO
Alcohol
BYO
Amplified Music
Indoors
Some restrictions
Wheelchair Access
Wheelchair accessible
Availability
Year-round. Monday–Thursday, 8am–10pm; Friday and Saturday, 8am–midnight; Sunday, 8am–11pm.
Weekend reservations may be made up to 1 year in advance. Weekday evenings may be scheduled on a limited basis depending on availability. Rental hours must include setup and cleanup time.
Venue Type
Buildings & other settings available:
- Banquet Hall / Events Facility
- Community Center / Civic Building
- Garden
- Park
- Patio / Deck / Terrace
Venue Views
Peep the views you’ll enjoy from this venue!
- Cityscape
- Forest / Woods
- Garden
- Landscaped Grounds
- Park
Services & Amenities
Feel like a VIP with these services and amenities:
Catering: BYO
Kitchen Facilities: large commercial kitchen
Tables & Chairs: provided for indoor use
Linens, Silver, etc.: BYO or through caterer
Restrooms: wheelchair accessible
Dance Floor: yes
Dressing Areas: may be available, extra fee
AV/Meeting Equipment: BYO
Parking: limited on site
Accommodations: no guest rooms
Outdoor Night Lighting: yes
Outdoor Cooking Facilities: BYO BBQ
Cleanup: caterer or renter
View: park, garden, landscaped grounds
Other: WiFi available (except Assembly Hall)
Restrictions
But take note of the following limitations!
Alcohol: BYO wine and beer only, permits required; not permitted when guest of honor is under the age of 21
Smoking: outside parking areas only
Music: amplified OK indoors only
Wheelchair Access: yes
Insurance: may be required
Other: no birdseed, confetti, rice, rose petals, aerosol streamers, hay, sand or glitter; security required when guest of honor is under the age of 21 and/or for events with 200+ attendees
Civic Park Community Center
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