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Picnic Area Reservations
Reserved Areas
The City of Fremont has many fee-based picnic sites. These sites include barbecue grills and picnic tables. Each site holds a different number of people (between 20 - 350) depending on the location. See below to clarify size, fees and location of sites.
All City of Fremont picnic tables, picnic areas, and barbecues will re-opened by April 1, 2021. Please note that picnic tables are not sanitized and should be used at your own discretion. Reservations for Central Park are available for advanced booking for small private gatherings among no more than three households. Applications can be submitted by email/mail. At this time, Community Park picnic tables are ONLY available for drop-in/first-come, first-serve use. Advanced reservations are only available for Central Park sites. For more details, contact Central Park via email or call (510) 790-5541.
For information regarding Palms Pavilion Picnic Area, contact Jimmy Dilks at (510) 790-5529 or email jdilks@fremont.gov.
How to Reserve
- Review Picnic Areas listed below or view Central Park Map
- Read Picnic Use Regulations & Guidelines & Polystyrene Information
- Submit Application Packet
- Central Park Picnic Sites: CentralPark@fremont.gov or mail to City of Fremont Recreation Services 40000 Paseo Padre Pkwy Fremont, CA 94538 (Packet includes: Picnic Use Application, Alcohol Use Permit, Rules & Regulation Agreement, Credit Card Authorization Form)
- Palms Pavilion Picnic Area: Jimmy Dilks at (510) 790-5529 or email jdilks@fremont.gov or mail to City of Fremont Recreation Services 3300 Capitol Avenue Building B Fremont, CA 94538 (Packet includes: Picnic Use Application, Alcohol Use Permit, Rules & Regulation Agreement, Credit Card Authorization Form)
- Payment accept by credit/debit card or check only (reservations paid by check must be made 14 days in advance)
| Site | Capacity | Tables | Resident | Non-Resident | Damage Deposit | BBQ Grills |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Area A | 300 | 25 | $702*/$245** | $988*/$361** | $275 | 1 large & 3 small |
Area B | 80 | 8 | $329*/$96** | $467*/$160** | $275 | 2 small |
Area C | 350 | 28 | $786*/$277** | $1105*/$404** | $275 | 2 large |
Lions 1 | 90 | 9 | $243 | $283 | — | 2 small |
Lions 2 | 90 | 9 | $243 | $283 | — | 3 small |
Always Dream 2 | 80 | 8 | $216 | $251 | — | 1 large |
Kennedy | 70 | 7 | $182 | $212 | — | 2 small |
Area D 2 | 60 | 6 | $156 | $181 | — | 1 large & 1 small |
Redwood 2 | 60 | 6 | $162 | $187 | — | 1 med. & 2 small |
Brook 1 | 60 | 6 | $162 | $187 | — | 2 small |
Always Dream 1 | 60 | 6 | $162 | $187 | — | 1 large |
Redwood 1 | 50 | 5 | $135 | $155 | — | 2 small |
Triangle 1 | 50 | 5 | $135 | $155 | — | 1 large & 1 small |
Triangle 2 | 50 | 5 | $135 | $155 | — | 1 large & 1 small |
Brook 2 | 40 | 4 | $108 | $123 | — | 2 small |
Area D 1 | 40 | 4 | $108 | $123 | — | 2 small |
Dock | 30 | 3 | $81 | $91 | — | 1 small |
Mammoth | 20 | 2 | $54 | $59 | — | 1 small |
Treehouse | 20 | 2 | $54 | $59 | — | 1 small |
*Prime Season pricing -- (April - October) | **Off Season pricing -- (November - March) | ||||||
Tables may be claimed on a first-come, first-served basis. Reservations for Community Park Picnic Areas are not available at this time. Call (510) 790-5541 or email CentralPark@fremont.gov for more information.
Community Park Picnic Areas
| Center | Tables |
|---|---|
| Centerville Community Center 3355 Country Drive, 94536 View Map Alcohol is not permitted in this park per City A.R. 6.6 | 4 tables unsheltered (must book all tables) |
Irvington Community Center | 7 tables unsheltered |
Los Cerritos Community Park | Area A - 2 tables unsheltered Pavilion B - 2 tables sheltered Pavilion C - 4 tables sheltered |
Warm Springs Community Center | 6 tables unsheltered |
Fees
| Reservation Type | Residents Sheltered | Resident Non-Sheltered | Non-Resident Sheltered | Non-Resident: Non-Sheltered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Two table minimum | $59 | $54 | $69 | $59 |
| Additional Table | $32 | $27 | $37 | $32 |
| Non-Profit; Two (2) Tables | $32 | $27 | $37 | $32 |
| Non Profit; Additional Table | $17 | $13 | $27 | $22 |
Drop-In Picnics at Central Park
There are individual picnic tables and family-size grills available for drop-in (no fee) use of small gatherings throughout the park.
Stevenson Boulevard
- 16 tables and 9 grills
- Accommodate groups of less than 25 people.
- 16 tables and 9 grills
- Accommodate groups of less than 50 people.
How to Reserve
- Read Picnic Use Regulations & Guidelines & Polystyrene Information
- Submit Application Packet to Jimmy Dilks at jdilks@fremont.gov or mail to City of Fremont Recreation Services 3300 Capitol Ave. Bldg B Fremont, CA 94538 (Packet includes: Picnic Use Application, Alcohol Use Permit, Rules & Regulation Agreement, Credit Card Authorization Form)
- Payment accept by credit/debit card or check only (reservations paid by check must be made 14 days in advance)
For more information on the Palms Pavilion Picnic Area and/or Catering Packages, please contact Jimmy Dilks at (510) 790-5529 or email jdilks@fremont.gov
Palms Pavilion Picnic Area Fees | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Group | Whole | Area 1 | Area 2 | 1/5 Area |
Non Profit* | $722/$213 | $436/$128 | $287/$86 | $150/$43 |
Resident | $1,402/$489 | $836/$298 | $563/$192 | $277/$96 |
Non Resident | $1,975/$722 | $1,190/$436 | $786/$287 | $393/$149 |
*Non Profit Rate Not Valid on Saturday | Rates: April - October/November-March | ||||