**Annual proposed facility reservation policy changes will be presented at an upcoming City Council Meeting. The public is welcome to attend this public hearing regarding the proposed changes to the Public Facility Reservation and Fee Policies. The meeting will be held at the IrvineCivicCenter in the Council Chambers on Tuesday, June 10, 2008 at 4:00pm. Please call facility reservations at (949) 724-6620 for additional information.**
Applications for Dates September 1 through December 31, 2008 will be accepted on May 30 starting at 8am via fax. In person or by mail on June 2. Use this application. Application for September-December 2008
Picnic and Bounce House Requirements (updated April 25, 2008)
Picnic/Shelter reservations may be made for the following parks only: Northwood, Heritage, Col. Bill Barber, Turtle Rock, Woodbridge, Woodbury & Las Lomas. All other parks are available on a first come, first served basis for groups of 50 or fewer (no reservation required). For park amenities please download the Public Park Inventory.
Reservations are required for groups of 50 or more.
Reservations must be made at least 2 weeks (14 days) in advance for small family gatherings that do not include alcohol. The refundable deposit is $200 + the hourly rental rate ($33 for Irvine residents-proof of residency is required; $46 for non-Irvine residents). Additional insurance may be required.
All other picnic/shelter reservations must be made at least 30 days in advance. These reservations include, but are not limited to: events where alcohol or live animals are present, catered events, business functions and those hosted by non-profit organizations.
Bounce houses are permitted at most community parks with a Picnic area reservation and are also permitted at select non-reservable parks. Bounce house Vendors must provide the appropriate information to the City (business license and proof of liability insurance). The public is not permitted to bring their personally owed equipment. The following companies have met the minimum requirements:
*Inclusion on this list is not an endorsement or recommendation by the City of Irvine. The City assumes no responsibility for any related business transactions. Bounce houses must be supervised at all times and run on a generator. City electrical outlets are not to be used for bounce houses.
Vendors interested in providing services may call (949) 724-6620.
