Fresno is the largest city in California’s San Joaquin Valley. The city offers shopping, dining, arts, entertainment, and sports. Outdoor enthusiasts can visit nearby Yosemite, Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Forests. More information about Fresno, California.
Airways Municipal Golf Course
559-291-6254
5440 E. Airways Blvd, Fresno
Airways Municipal Golf Course is located North of the Fresno Airport. The golf course is available for tournaments and outings.
The American Legion Fresno Federal Post 509
559-224-0522
3509 N. 1st Street, Fresno
The American Legion Fresno Federal Post 509 offers a hall for receptions and other events. A kitchen is also available with the hall rental.
The Fresno (Banker’s) Ballroom
559-441-7777
1058 Fulton Mall, Fresno
The Fresno (Banker’s) Ballroom is a 9,750 square feet ballroom located in the 1920s Security Bank Building. The ballroom is available for events with up to 497 people. The ballroom features a high gold-gilded ceiling and a mezzanine floor. A kitchen and the garden room are also available with the rental.
Best Western Village Inn
559-226-2110
3110 N. Blackstone Ave, Fresno
Best Western Village Inn is located in central Fresno across from the Manchester Shopping Mall. The 151 guestroom hotel’s amenities include an outdoor pool and a hot tub. The hotel has a meeting room available for events.
The Big Fresno Fairgrounds
559-650-3247
1121 S. Chance Ave, Fresno
The Big Fresno Fairgrounds offer event facilities for concerts, horse, and livestock shows, and other events. The 25,000 square feet Commerce Building accommodates up to 3,871 people or seated meals with up to 1,667 people. The 25,000 square feet Industry Commerce Building accommodates up to 3,571 people or seated meals with up to 1,667 people. The 20,000 square feet Junior Exhibit Building accommodates up to 2,800 people or seated meals with up to 1,300 people. The 11,000 square feet Industrial Education Building accommodates up to 1,571 people or seated meals with up to 733 people. The 4,760 square feet Gem and Minerals Building accommodates up to 680 people or seated meals with up to 360 people. The Paul Paul Theater seats 5,000 people. The Turf Club seats meals with up to 200 people. Table Mountain Rancheria Park, The Green House and the Livestock Pavilion are also available.
Blackbeard’s Family Entertainment Center
559-292-9000
4055 N. Chestnut Diagonal, Fresno
Blackbeard’s Family Entertainment Center features fun family activities including an arcade, a batting range, bumper boats, a carousel, miniature golf, paintball, a race track, a rope course, a waterslide, and laser tag. Blackbeard’s is available for parties and events with up to 5,000 people and offers birthday party packages for groups with four or more people.
California Arts Academy
559-222-6539
4750 N. Blackstone Ave, Fresno
The California Arts Academy has halls available to rent for events in two locations. The California Arts Academy Building, located on N. Blackstone in Central Fresno, has a 2,600 square feet dance hall that seats up to 200 people with round tables. The Severance Building, located on N. Wishon in Fresno’s Tower District, has a 3,450 square feet historic 1922 Dance Hall that seats up to 250 people at round tables.
Camp Fresno
559-841-3435
Shaver Lake, CA
Camp Fresno is located on Dinky Creek in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. The camp includes a recreation hall, 51 cabins, and a group facility that houses up to 90 people. The group facility includes two dorms, three counselor cabins, a dining pavilion, a kitchen, and a shower house. Camp facilities are available to rent for camps, retreats, reunions, and other events.
Campagnia Restaurant
559-720-3590
1185 East Champlain Drive, Fresno
Campagnia Restaurant is located in North Fresco. The restaurant serves California cuisine and has an extensive wine list. An indoor banquet room is available for events with up to 50 people. The garden atrium is also available for events.
Chuck E. Cheese’s
559-261-4552
7809 N. Blackstone, Fresno
559-229-6200
3117 W. Shaw, Ste. 107, Fresno
Chuck E. Cheese’s is a fun place to take kids with pizza, games, rides, and entertainment. Birthday party packages are available and unreserved walk in parties are also welcome. Chuck E. Cheese’s is also available for organization parties such as sports teams, scouts, and daycare centers.
City of Fresno Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department, Aquatics Section
559-621-6600
Fresno, California
The City of Fresno Recreation and Community Services Department, Aquatics Section has four pools available to rent for parties and events. The Airways Swim Pool is located at 5440 E. Shields. The Frank H. Ball Park Pool is located at 760 Mayor. The Ivy Neighborhood Center Pool is located at 1350 E. Annadale. The Mosqueda Community Center Pool is located at 4670 E. Butler.
Quality Inn & Suites Fresno
559-275-2374
5455 W. Shaw Ave, Fresno
Quality Inn & Suites Fresno is a 69 guest room hotel with an exercise room, an outdoor pool, and a hot tub. The hotel has a 420 square feet meeting room available for events with up to 44 people.
Comfort Suites
559-435-5650
102 E. Herndon Ave, Fresno
Comfort Suites is a 70 guestroom hotel located just five miles from the Save Mart Center at Fresno State. The hotel’s amenities include an exercise room, a business center, an indoor heated pool, and a hot tub. The hotel has a boardroom available for small meetings and events.
Copper River Country Club
559-434-5200
2140 E. Clubhouse Drive, Fresno
Copper River Country Club offers tennis, golf, aquatic, and fitness facilities, and a restaurant. The club has indoor and outdoor event spaces available for weddings, meetings, tournaments, and other events with up to 300 guests.
Best Western Plus Fresno Airport Hotel
559-251-5200
1551 North Peach Avenue, Fresno
Best Western Plus Fresno Airport Hotel is a 116 guest room hotel located near the Fresno airport. The hotel’s amenities include a restaurant, a fitness center, a swimming pool and hot tub. The hotel has two meeting rooms available for events. The larger meeting room, the 450 square feet Sierra Room accommodates up to 40 people.
Courtyard Fresno
559-221-6000
140 East Shaw Avenue, Fresno
Courtyard Fresno is a 134 guestroom hotel with a restaurant, fitness center, pool, and whirlpool. The hotel has three meeting rooms totaling 1,418 square feet available for events. The largest meeting room is 650 square feet and accommodates up to 35 people.
Dante Club of Fresno
559-276-7563
6167 N. Grantland Ave, Fresno
The Dante Club of Fresno offers a large rental hall with indoor rooms and an outdoor garden for weddings, reunions, parties, meetings, and other events. The facility can accommodate up to 400 people.
Days Inn Fresno South 559-708-4698
2640 South Second Street, Fresno
Days Inn Fresno South is located off Hwy 99 and 41 near downtown Fresno. The hotel’s amenities include a fitness center, a business center, and a pool. The hotel has an 800 square feet meeting room available for events with up to 30 people.
The Discovery Center
559-251-5533
1937 N Winery Ave, Fresno
The Discovery Center is an educational science canter offering interactive, educational displays for children. The Center offers birthday party packages for kids with fun hands on classes.
The Downtown Club
559-375-1367
2120 Kern St, Fresno
The Downtown Club is located in the Fresno Republican Printery Building. The main floor and large side room can be used together to accommodate events with up to 300 guests. The main floor accommodates events with up to 140 guests. Additional private rooms are available for events with up to 80 guests.
Edo-ya Tokyo Cuisine Restaurant
559-275-7535
3050 W Shaw Ave, Ste 112, Fresno
Edo-ya Tokyo Cuisine Restaurant serves Japanese Cuisine prepared on Teppan-Yaki grills. The entire restaurant can accommodate up to 150 people for teppan-yaki or 60 people for regular dining. Tatami rooms are available for groups with up to 22 people, and the Teppan-Yaki table accommodates up to 22 people.
Fresno’s Chaffee Zoo
559-498-5910
894 West Belmont Avenue, Fresno
Fresno’s Chaffee Zoo began in the 20’s as a collection of unwanted pets and has expanded over the years to include all sorts of animals from around the world. The zoo offers several settings for parties and other events. The Dining Garden seats 100 to 800 people. The Grove seats 75 to 300 guests. The Flamingo Plaza seats 75 to 100 guests. The Rain Forest Lawn seats 65 to 80 guests. Wolf Woods and Giraffe Vista each seat 50 to 75 guests.
Fresno Convention Center
559-445-8200
700 M Street, Fresno
The Fresno Convention Center includes five facilities on five city blocks. The 67,000 square feet Convention Center offers 16,000 square feet of exhibit space and 20 meeting rooms. Valdez Hall is a 32,000 square feet hall that accommodates up to 2,700 people. The Selland Arena seats 11,300 people. The William Saroyan Theatre seats 2,353 people. The Robert A. Schoettler Conference Center includes a dividable 13,129 square feet ballroom that accommodates up to 12,000 people and 5 additional meeting rooms.
Fresno County Sportsmen’s Club
559-434-7618
10645 N Lanes Rd, Fresno
The Fresno County Sportsmen’s Club has a log cabin style clubhouse on a 13 acre riverside property with picnic tables, barbecues, a playground, a volleyball court, a fishing pond, shade trees, and lawn. The property is available for weddings and other events.
Golden Palace
559-233-1234
2625 W Vassar Ave, Fresno
The Golden Palace is an upscale and elegant event venue for weddings and other events. The dividable 12,264 square feet Gold Room accommodates up to 1,200 people. The Golden Palace also has a 2,315 square feet Foyer, a 195 square feet guestroom, and kitchen facilities.
The Grand 1401
559-266-8000
1401 Fulton St, Fresno
The Grand 1401 features two exquisite ballrooms located in a historic 1922 building that has recently been renovated. The Grand 1401 Ballroom, located on the mezzanine level, accommodates events with up to 500 people. The Grand on 10 Ballroom, located on the tenth floor, accommodates events with up to 250 people.
Fresno Grizzlies Stadium
559-320-4487
1800 Tulare Street, Fresno
The Grizzlies Stadium offers group rates, party packages, and group areas for games and events. Tecate Cantina accommodates groups with 50 or more people. The Party Deck accommodates up to 75 people. The Pool and Spa accommodates up to 50 people. The Grizzlies Den accommodates 25 to 50 people. The Owner’s Suite seats 30 people. The Home Plate Box and Luxury Suites each seat 14 people.
Hampton Inn and Suites Fresno
559-447-5900
327 E. Fir Avenue, Fresno
Hampton Inn and Suites Fresno is an 85 guestroom hotel with a business center, a fitness room, and a pool. The hotel’s dividable 1,296 square feet Harvest room is available for events with up to 80 people. The hotel also has two boardrooms.
Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites Fresno Northwest-Herndon
559-277-0004
7191 W. Kathryn Ave, Fresno
Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites Fresno Northwest-Herndon is located in Northwest Fresno. The hotel’s amenities include a business center, a fitness center, a swimming pool, and a whirlpool. The hotel has a 790.5 square feet meeting room available for events with up to 48 people.
Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites Fresno South
559-237-7800
2660 S 2nd St, Fresno
Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites Fresno South is an 85 guestroom hotel with a business center, a fitness center, a pool, and a whirlpool. The hotel has a 348 square feet meeting room available for events with up to 24 people.
Wyndham Garden Fresno Airport
559-494-4992
5090 East Clinton Way, Fresno
Wyndham Garden Fresno Airport is a 210 guest room hotel located adjacent to Fresno Yosemite International Airport. The hotel’s amenities include a business center, a fitness center, an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, and a whirlpool. The hotel’s 2,028 square feet Sierra Center accommodates up to 175 people. The Garden Terrace and Atrium are available for outdoor events.
Radisson Hotel Fresno Conference Center
559-233-6650
1055 Van Ness Ave, Fresno
Radisson Hotel Fresno Conference Center is a 197 guest room downtown Fresno hotel with a café, sports bar, a business center, a fitness center, and an outdoor pool. The hotel has 14,894 square feet of meeting space available for events. The dividable 6,890 square feet Sierra Grand Ballroom accommodates events with up to 800 people. Additional event spaces range from 352 to 1,426 square feet.
Holland Park West, LLC
559-275-4444
3855 N Bryan Ave, Fresno
Holland Park West, LLC is an outdoor event facility with waterfalls, lawns, a dance floor, and a pavilion. The facility accommodates large events with over 100 guests. Parking is available for 200 guests in the main lot and additional guests can park in the back lot.
Homewood Suites by Hilton Fresno
559-440-0801
6820 North Fresno Street, Fresno
Homewood Suites by Hilton Fresno is located on the North side of Fresno by restaurants and shopping. The 119 guestroom hotel’s amenities include a pool table, a fitness room, a basketball court, and a pool. The hotel has a 750 square feet meeting room available for events with up to 50 people.
Island Waterpark
559-277-6800
6099 W Barstow Ave, Fresno
Island Waterpark’s features include pools, waterslides, an arcade, a carousel, mini golf, a railroad, a playground, and volleyball courts. The park is a fun settings for birthday parties and other group events. Birthday party packages are available.
La Quinta Inn Fresno
559-442-1110
2926 Tulare St, Fresno
La Quinta Inn Fresno is a 72 guestroom hotel with a business center, a fitness center, and a pool. The hotel has a 650 square feet meeting room available for events with up to 50 people.
La Quinta Inn & Suites Fresno RiverPark
559-449-0928
330 E. Fir Ave, Fresno
La Quinta Inn & Suites Fresno Riverpark is a 56 guest room hotel with a swimming pool and a spa. The hotel has a 420 square feet meeting room available for events with up to 20 people.
La Quinta Inn & Suites Fresno Northwest
559-275-3700
5077 N Cornelia Ave, Fresno
La Quinta Inn & Suites Fresno Northwest is a 72 guest room hotel with a business center, a fitness center, an outdoor pool, and a hot tub. The hotel has a 650 square feet meeting room available for events with up to 50 people.
The Lime Lite
559-224-1054
1054 W Shaw Ave, Fresno
The Lime Lite is a restaurant serving steaks, seafood, and salads. The restaurant has a banquet room available for events with up to 24 people and can also accommodate events on the patio and in the lounge.
The Manhattan Steakhouse and Bar
559-449-1731
1731 W Bullard Ave, Fresno
The Manhattan Steakhouse and Bar is an award winning steak and seafood restaurant. The restaurant’s main dining area is available for banquets and other events with up to 125 people. The Park Avenue Room and the Carnegie Room are available for smaller events.
Max’s Bistro
559-439-6900
1784 W Bullard Ave, Fresno
Max’s Bistro is a comfortable restaurant and bar serving sandwiches and gourmet food. The entire restaurant is available for receptions with up to 200 people or seated meals with up to 130 people. Private party rooms are available for groups with 18 to 35 people.
The Meux Home Museum
559-233-8007
1007 R St, Fresno
The Meux Home Museum is a restored 1889 Victorian home with authentic antique furnishings. The museum makes a lovely setting for indoor weddings with up to 55 guests. The veranda and yard are available for larger weddings with up to 200 guests.
Mosqueda Community Center
559-621-7529
4670 E Butler Ave, Fresno
Mosqueda Community Center is located in a park with a baseball and softball field, basketball courts, a football and soccer field, a swimming pool, a children’s play area, picnic tables, and barbecues. The community center includes a library, a kitchen, a computer lab, a social hall, and meeting rooms. The park’s facilities are available to rent for events.
Pardini’s
559-224-3188
2257 W. Shaw Ave, Fresno
Pardini’s does not only have great catering but a banquet facility that has multiple spaces available for events. The Tuscan Room accommodates 50 to 300 people. Salon A accommodates 50 to 180 people. Salon B and C accommodate 150 to 230 people. All three Salons can be combined to accommodate 250 to 550 people. The VIP Room accommodates up to 22 people.
Piccadilly Inn Shaw
559-348-5520
2305 W Shaw Ave, Fresno
The Piccadilly Inn Shaw is located in Northwest Fresno. The hotel’s amenities include a restaurant, a nine hole putting green, a fitness center, an outdoor pool and a hot tub. The dividable 2,520 square feet Regency Ballroom accommodates up to 250 people. The 1,710 square feet Patio accommodates up to 125 people. The 1,410 square feet Crown Room accommodates up to 130 people. The 600 square feet Executive and Director’s Rooms each accommodate up to 60 people. The 300 square feet Chairman’s and Board Rooms each accommodate 12 people.
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Fresno Convention Center
559-268-1000
2233 Ventura Street, Fresno
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Fresno Convention Center is located in downtown Fresno. The hotel’s amenities include a business center, a fitness center, a pool, a spa, and a sauna. The hotel offers 27,000 square feet of meeting and event space with 20 meeting rooms. The dividable Grand Ballroom is 13,120 square feet and accommodates up to 1,500 people.
Ramada Fresno Northwest
559-708-4880
5046 N Barcus Ave, Fresno
Ramada Fresno Northwest is a 166 guest room hotel with a restaurant and lounge, a business center, a fitness center, and a pool. The hotel’s dividable 3,780 square feet Shaw Room accommodates events with up to 400 people. The 1,200 square feet Palm B Room accommodates up to 90 people. The 1,000 square feet Palm A Room accommodates up to 80 people. The 900 square feet Van Ness Room accommodates up to 70 people. The 360 square feet Wishon room accommodates up to 40 people. The 288 square feet Maroa room accommodates up to 25 people.
Ramada University
559-224-4040
324 E Shaw Ave, Fresno
Ramada University is a 166 guestroom hotel. The hotel’s amenities include a fitness center, a pool, and a spa. The dividable 3,780 square feet Shaw Room accommodates up to 400 people. The 1,000 square feet Palm A Room accommodates up to 80 people. The 1,200 square feet Palm B Room accommodates up to 90 people. The 900 square feet Van Ness Room accommodates up to 70 people. The 360 square feet Wishon Room accommodates up to 40 people. The 288 square feet Maroa Room accommodates up to 25 people.
Residence Inn Fresno
559-222-8900
5322 N Diana Avenue, Fresno
Residence Inn Fresno is a 120 suite hotel with a fitness center, an outdoor pool, and a whirlpool. The hotel has a 750 square feet meeting room available for events with up to 40 people.
Motel 6 – Fresno
559-431-3557
6730 N Blackstone Ave, Fresno
Motel 6 Fresno is a 133 guest room hotel located four miles from California State University. The hotel’s amenities include an outdoor pool and hot tub. The hotel has a meeting room available for events.
Roeding Park
559-621-2900
2326 Fresno St, Fresno
Roeding Park is a 159 acre park with tennis courts, horseshoe pits, playgrounds, large trees and lakes. The park has two dance pavilions and picnic areas with tables and barbecues available for events.
The San Joaquin Hotel
559-225-1309
1309 West Shaw Avenue, Fresno
The San Joaquin Hotel is a family owned, boutique hotel located in Fresno’s Fig Garden District. The hotel’s amenities include a garden, a business center, a fitness room, a pool, and a hot tub. The hotel has two meeting rooms available for events as well as additional event space at the pool and in the garden conservatory.
The Sante Fe Basque Restaurant and Bar
559-226-7499
3110 N Maroa Ave, Fresno
The Sante Fe Basque Restaurant and Bar is a 70+ year old Basque restaurant. The restaurant is available for banquets and other events with up to 125 people.
SaveMart Center at Fresno State
559-278-3400
2650 East Shaw Avenue, Fresno
The SaveMart Center at Fresco State is a concert and sports venue. Group tickets, suites, and premium seating are available for events.
SpringHill Suites Fresno
559-431-0004
6844 North Fresno Street, Fresno
SpringHill Suites Fresno is a 118 suite hotel with an exercise room, a pool, and a whirlpool. The hotel has two meeting rooms available for events. The 725 square feet Yosemite room can accommodate up to 70 people. The 609 square feet Sequoia room accommodates up to 60 people.
Ted C. Wills Community Center
559-621-6720
770 N. San Pablo, Fresno, CA 93728
The Ted C. Wills Community Center is located in downtown Fresno on a park with a Senior Center, a ball field, volleyball courts, a playground, picnic tables, and barbecues. The community center has a gymnasium, a computer lab, a library, a kitchen, a social hall, and meeting rooms. The park and community center’s facilities are available to rent for events.
Torninos
559-222-2453
5080 N Blackstone Ave, Fresno
Torninos is a private banquet facility that is available for wedding receptions, parties, corporate functions, and other events. The Don Francesco Room accommodates up to 500 guests. The Raphael Room accommodates up to 225 guests. The Mark Anthony Room accommodates up to 150 guests.
The Tower Theatre for the Performing Arts
559-485-9050
815 East Olive Avenue, Fresno
The Tower Theatre for the Performing Arts originally opened in 1939 as a movie theater and was restored in the 1990s to be used as a performing arts venue. The theater is available to rent for events such as concerts, theater, receptions, and social gatherings. The theater seats 761 people.
TownePlace Suites Fresno
559-435-4600
7127 N Fresno St, Fresno
TownePlace Suites Fresno is a 92 suite hotel with a picnic and barbecue area, a fitness center, an outdoor pool, and a whirlpool. The hotel has a 255 square feet meeting room available for events with 10 people.
University Student Union
559-278-2741
5280 N Jackson Ave, Fresno
The University Student Union includes the food court, lounge, and conference rooms. The conference rooms are available to rent for events. The three Yosemite Rooms combine to seat up to 100 people. The Sequoia Room seats up to 38 people. The Kings Canyon Room seats up to 26 people. The Sierra Room seats up to 13 people.
Take Home Gifts
Once you decide on a venue for your event, there are lots of other decisions that you will need to make. Here is a suggestion: instead of the usual goody bags, why not send guests home with something that will really provide them with a memory of your event? Photos from one of our photo booths and the always fun flip-books make great take-home souvenirs.
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