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Wally Pond Irvington Community Center is located in a 12-acre park in the Irvington District of Fremont. Built as a sports and conference facility, the Community Center is unable to accommodate wedding receptions.
Rooms
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Sports Gymnasium: 14,000 square feet with a high school-sized basketball court, championship-sized volleyball court, and six badminton courts.
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Conference Room*: Accommodates 85 people. Includes white board and tables and chairs for maximum capacity.
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Children’s Party Room*: Accommodates 45 people. Includes a sink, private patio/playground, child sized restroom, and child sized tables and chairs that can accommodate up to 24 children.
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Picnic Area: Accommodates 70 people. Includes 7 picnic tables and 4 charcoal grills.
*Each room is provided with tables and chairs to accommodate their maximum seating capacity.
Drop-In Sports
Drop-in sports are available first-come, first-serve for $5 for residents and $6 for non-residents. See below for specific dates/times.
Badminton
- Fridays from 8:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
- Saturdays from 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. (Court A)
Basketball
- Saturdays from 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. (Court B)
Pickleball
- Mondays & Wednesdays from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. from January 5 - March 30, 2026
- Exception dates: January 19, February 16, March 16, and March 18.
Rental Rates
For ALL rentals, there is a Refundable Cleaning/Damage Deposit of $275. Full payment is required upon approval of application.
- Applicants must show proof of residency and/or proof of Fremont Non-Profit status when booking for discounts.
- Saturday rentals by Fremont Non-Profit groups are charged the hourly resident rate.
- City policy states that events with 100+ guests require an additional staff member at $25/hr
| Facility | Non-Profit (Fremont) |
Resident | Non-Resident | Business |
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| Gymnasium | $68 per hour | $85 per hour | $116 per hour | $141 per hour |
| Half-Gymnasium | $37 per hour | $50 per hour | $68 per hour | $79 per hour |
| Conference Room | $62 per hour | $74 per hour | $98 per hour | $135 per hour |
| Half-Conference Room | $43 per hour | $56 per hour | $74 per hour | $93 per hour |
| Children's Party Room (3hrs minimum) | $50/hr | $68/hr | $85/hr | $98/hr |
| Picnic Tables* | $106 | $217 | $253 |
*Picnic Rental Rates are for the entire day until sundown. Must occupy site by 10am.
How to Reserve
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Submit Rental Packet Picnic & Park with driver’s license and/or other above documents via email or in person at Wally Pond Irvington Community Center, 41885 Blacow Rd., Fremont, 94538 during business hours.
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Payment accepted in full by credit/debit card, check, and cash (reservations by check must be made 14 days in advance).
For more information, view the New Gym Reservation Policies and Procedures.
