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Pasadena Event Venues: Parks and Community Centers

There are many parks and community centers in Pasadena which offer picnic areas, amphitheaters, meeting rooms, sporting facilities, and other function space for events.

Allendale Park
626-744-7500
1130 South Marengo Avenue, Pasadena
Allendale Park is a 2.9 acre park with a tennis court, a baseball field, and playground equipment. The picnic area and the open area each accommodate events with up to 50 people. The softball diamond accommodates games and events with up to 25 people. The tennis court accommodates games and events with up to 10 people.

Brenner Park
626-744-7500
235 Barthe Drive, Pasadena
Brenner Park is a 1 ¾ acre park with tennis and basketball courts, a ball field, an athletic field, a playground, and a picnic shelter. The picnic shelter accommodates up to 50 people. The picnic area accommodates up to 25 people. The basketball court and the softball field each accommodate games and events with up to 25 people. The tennis court accommodates games and events with up to 10 people.

Central Park
626-744-7500
275 S. Raymond Ave., Pasadena
Central Park is a 9.2 acre park with horseshoe pits, lawn bowling courts, and playground equipment. Six grass areas are available for events with up to 150 people. The picnic area accommodates up to 50 people.

Defenders Park
626-744-7500
West Colorado Blvd. & N. Orange Grove Blvd., Pasadena
Defenders Park is a 1.8 acre park with monuments and a walkway. The park has an open grass area that is available for events with up to 50 people.

Eaton Canyon Natural Area
626-398-5420
1750 N Altadena Dr, Pasadena
Eaton Canyon Natural Area is a 190 acre nature preserve with a 7,600 square feet Nature Center building. The Nature Center’s auditorium is available for meetings and events. Group tours are also offered at the Nature Center.

Gwinn Park
626-744-7500
Orange Grove Blvd. & Sunnyslope Ave., Pasadena
Gwinn Park is a 2 ½ acre park with an open grass area and trees. Three grass areas, the multipurpose field, and the picnic area accommodate events with up to 50 people each.

Hamilton Park
626-744-7500
3680 Cartwright St., Pasadena
Hamilton Park is a 6+ Acre park with tennis and basketball courts, a horseshoe pit, baseball fields, soccer and football overplays, play equipment, and a picnic shelter. The two picnic areas accommodate up to 50 people each. Three baseball fields accommodate games and events with up to 30 people each. The basketball court and the multi purpose court each accommodate games and events with up to 25 people each. The 2 tennis courts accommodate games and events with up to 10 people each.

Jefferson Park
626-744-7500
1501 E. Villa Street, Pasadena
Jefferson Park is a 2.2 acre park with volleyball and basketball courts, a baseball diamond, and play equipment. The picnic area and the grass area each accommodate events with up to 50 people. The multi-purpose and the softball field each accommodate games and events with up to 50 people. The basketball court accommodates games and events with up to 25 people.

Lower Arroyo Park
626-744-7500
415 S. Arroyo Blvd., Pasadena
Lower Arroyo Park is a 150 acre park with a clubhouse, a fishing pond, a bird sanctuary, and an archery range. La Casita del Arroyo accommodates events with up to 80 people. The Lower Arroyo Bridal Path accommodates up to 150 people. The Archery Range, the Cross Country Trails, and the Camel’s Hump Loop Trail each accommodate up to 150 people. The Casting Pond and the Bridge Areas each accommodate up to 25 people.

Memorial Park
626-744-7195
85 E. Holly Street, Pasadena
Memorial Park is a 5 ¼ acre park with play equipment, an amphitheater, and a picnic area. The amphitheater accommodates events with up to 500 people. The picnic area seats up to 50 people. Three grass areas are available for events with up to 70 people each.

Robinson Park
626-744-7500
1081 N. Fair Oaks Ave., Pasadena
Robinson Park is a 6 ¾ acre park with a community center, volleyball and basketball courts, baseball diamonds, and athletic field, and play equipment. The gymnasium accommodates up to 999 people. The multi-purpose room accommodates up to 295 people. The classroom accommodates up to 55 people. The weight and music rooms each accommodate up to 25 people. The computer lab and the conference room each accommodate up to 20 people. The kitchen accommodates up to 10 people. The grass area accommodates events with up to 25 people. The swimming pool area accommodates up to 200 people. The multi-purpose sports field accommodates games and events with up to 100 people. The Northwest and Southeast Diamonds each accommodate games and events with up to 50 people. The basketball courts accommodate games and events with up to 25 people.

Singer Park
626-744-7500
California Blvd. and St. John Ave., Pasadena
Singer Park is a 2.9 acre park with play equipment and open grassy areas. The four open grassy areas and the picnic area accommodate up to 50 people each.

Victory Park
626-744-7500
2575 Paloma Street, Pasadena
Victory Park is a 26.6 acre park with a community center, a volleyball court, baseball diamonds, a soccer field, play equipment, and a picnic shelter. The gymnasium accommodates up to 100 people. The patio accommodates up to 100 people. Multipurpose rooms 2 and 3 each accommodate up to 40 people. The computer room and the conference room each seat 12 people. Six picnic shelters and six grass areas each accommodate up to 50 people. The 4 baseball diamonds accommodate up to 50 people each for games and events or combine to accommodate up to 300 people. The multipurpose field and the upper field each accommodate games and events with up to 50 people. The Sand Volleyball Court accommodates games and events with up to 20 people.

Viña Vieja Park
626-744-7500
3026 East Orange Grove Blvd., Pasadena
Viña Vieja Park is a 7.5 acre park located in East Pasadena. The park’s picnic shelter, two picnic areas, and three dog park’s each accommodate events with up to 50 people.

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San Jose Event Venues: Parks and Community Centers

San Jose has many parks and community centers with picnic areas, meeting rooms, and other function space available to rent for events.

Almaden Community Center
408-268-1133
6445 Camden Ave, San Jose
Almaden Community Center has a gym, a fitness center, a computer lab, teaching studios, a children’s center, a kitchen, a multipurpose room, and classrooms. Most of the spaces at the community center are available to rent for events.

Almaden Lake Regional Park
408-277-5130
6099 Winfield Blvd., San José
Almaden Lake Regional Park is a 65 acre park with a 32 acre lake, hiking trails, and picnic areas. The park’s amphitheater is available for wedding ceremonies with up to 75 guests.

Billy De Frank LGBTQ+ Community Center
408-293-3040
938 The Alameda, San Jose
The Billy De Frank LGBTQ+ Community Center has several spaces available for meetings and events. The Ballroom accommodates up to 250 people. The Library accommodates up to 40 people. Room A accommodates up to 30 people. Room B accommodates up to 20 people. Room C accommodates up to 35 people.

History Park
408-918-1045
1650 Senter Rd, San Jose
History Park is a 14 acre landscaped park that includes a historic town with buildings and a trolley. The park has picnic tables and a barbecue area and can accommodate picnics and private events with up to 1,000 people or festivals and exclusive use events with up to 10,000 people.

Japanese Friendship Garden
408-794-7275
1300 Senter Road, San Jose
The Japanese Friendship Garden is a peaceful garden with a Koi pond, bridges, and waterfall. The garden is a popular setting for wedding ceremonies.

Kelley Park
408-794-7275
1300 Senter Rd, San Jose
Kelley Park(Archer Grove) is a 186 acre park with a zoo, a Japanese Garden, and a museum. The park’s amphitheater is available to reserve for events with up to 200 people. The Learning Center’s Okayama Room and patio is available for events with up to 175 people. Several picnic areas are also available for events with capacities ranging from 30 to 200 people.

Municipal Rose Garden
408-794-7275
1500 Naglee Ave, San Jose
The Municipal Rose Garden is a 5 ½ acre rose garden with a reflection pool, a fountain, and an arbor. The park has two sites available for wedding ceremonies. The Rose Garden Stage area accommodates up to 200 guests. The Fountain/ Arbor area accommodates up to 75 guests.

Overfelt Gardens
408-793-5510
368 Educational Park, San Jose
Overfelt Gardens is a community park with a 1.6 acre wildlife sanctuary. The park’s picnic area has 12 tables and accommodates events with up to 120 people. The park also has a wedding ceremony site that accommodates up to 75 people.

Prusch Farm Park
408-794-7275
647 S. King Rd, San Jose
The Prusch Farm Park is a 47 acre historic farm that serves as a park. The park’s Multicultural Building c is available to rent for events 238 people. The meeting hall accommodates up to 67 people and has a kitchen. Picnic areas are also available for events.

Raging Waters
408-238-9900
2333 S White Rd, San Jose
Raging Waters is a 23 acre water park with a wave pool and a water fort. The park has cabanas available to rent for groups of 4-6 people each. Group tickets and catered picnics are also available at the park.

San Jose Department of Parks, Recreation, and Neighbor Services
408-794-7275
200 E. Santa Clara St., San José
San Jose Department of Parks, Recreation, and Neighbor Services manages park space rentals at parks throughout San Jose. Picnic areas are available with capacities ranging from 30 to 400 people. Ball fields, swimming pools, and other amenities are also available to rent for events. Permits are available for inflatable bouncers.

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San Diego Event Venues: Parks, Community Centers, Pools, and Stadiums

San Diego’s parks, community centers, pools, and stadiums provide outdoor and indoor event venues often with very reasonable rates.

Balboa Park
619-235-1169
1549 El Prado, San Diego
Balboa Park is a 1,000 acre park that includes the San Diego Zoo, museums, gardens, a sports complex, picnic areas, and more. There are many spaces available for events at the park. Casa del Prado has a theater that seats events with up to 640 people, the Majorca Room that accommodates up to 300 people, and classrooms that accommodate between 66 and 210 people. Casa del Prado’s Patio A accommodates ceremonies with up to 200 people, and Casa del Prado’s Patio B accommodates ceremonies with up to 300 people. Balboa Park Club has a 13,000 square feet ballroom that accommodates up to 500 people and the Santa Fe Room that accommodates up to 125 people. The War Memorial Building has an auditorium that accommodates up to 300 people and classrooms that accommodate up to 75 people. The Palisades Building has a 5,400 square feet Recital Hall that accommodates up to 300 people. Park Boulevard and Presidents Way Lawn is a large lawn that accommodates events with up to 5,000 people. Spreckels Organ Pavilion features the world’s largest outdoor pipe organ and bench seating for up to 2,400 people. Pepper Grove is a picnic area that accommodates up to 500 people with 15 tables and a playground. The Administration Courtyard Lawn is a lawn area with a fountain that is available for ceremonies with up to 200 people. Marston Point and Redwood Circle each have large lawn area that accommodate up to 200 people. Golden Hill Community Park and Pine Grove each have picnic areas that accommodate up to 100 people. Zoro Garden is available for ceremonies with up to 75 people. Alcazar Garden and the Rose Garden are available for ceremonies with up to 50 people each.

Border Field State Park
619-575-3613
3085 Beyer Blvd # A103, San Diego
Border Field State Park is located 15 miles south of San Diego on the southwestern corner of the United States. The park’s amenities include picnic areas, barbecues, and horse corrals. Permits are required for group events with 25 or more people or any group event with catering.

Cabrillo National Monument
619-557-5450
1800 Cabrillo Memorial Dr, San Diego
Cabrillo National Monument is located on the San Diego coast. The Bluff Event Site at the park is a lovely setting for wedding ceremonies and other events with up to 100 people.

Cleveland National Forest
858-673-6180
10845 Rancho Bernardo Rd, San Diego
Cleveland National Forest includes over 460,000 acres with trails and campgrounds. Special use permits are available for events in the forest.

Embarcadero Marina Park North
619-686-6200
400 Kettner Blvd, San Diego
Embarcadero Marina Parks North has basketball courts, gazebos, and a fishing pier. The park is available for weddings, picnics, and other events with up to 3,000 people.

Embarcadero Marina Parks South
619-686-6200
Marina Park Way, San Diego
Embarcadero Marina Parks South has basketball courts, gazebos, and a fishing pier. The park is available for weddings, picnics, and other events with up to 5,000 people.

Heritage Park
858-565-3600
2454 Heritage Park Row, San Diego
Heritage Park is a 7.8 acre park which was created to preserve some of Old Town San Diego’s historic Victorian buildings. The park’s 1889 Temple Beth Israel and the open lawn are available for weddings and other events.

Japanese Friendship Garden
619-232-2721
2215 Pan American Road E., San Diego
The Japanese Friendship Garden is located in San Diego’s Balboa Park. The garden provides a beautiful setting for weddings and other events. The Ceremonial Gate and the Ceremonial Plaza areas each accommodate up to 200 people. The Exhibit House accommodates up to 50 people.

Mission Bay Park
619-235-1169
2688 West Mission Bay Drive, San Diego
Mission Bay Park is a 4,235 acre park that is the largest man made aquatic park in the country. The park has several areas for picnicking and events. De Anza Cove accommodates up to 750 people and has picnic tables, a volleyball area, and a tot lot. Fiesta Island accommodates up to 500 people and has a youth camp and an aquatics center. Crown Point Middle accommodates up to 400 people and 2 inflatables. Crown Point South accommodates up to 350 people and 2 inflatables. Crown Point North accommodates up to 200 people and 1 inflatable. Ski Beach accommodates up to 350 people and 2 inflatables and has a picnic shelter, a jogging path, and a playground. Playa Pacifica accommodates up to 300 people and has a picnic shelter, basketball courts, and a tot lot. West Bonita Cove accommodates up to 250 people and 2 inflatables and has a large playground and a tot lot. East Bonita Cove accommodates up to 200 people and 2 inflatables. Hospitality Point accommodates up to 250 people and 2 inflatables and has picnic tables, a picnic shelter, and jogging trails. Mariner’s Point is a sandy peninsula that accommodates up to 200 people. Vacation Isle East and West each accommodate up to 200 people and 1 inflatable and both have picnic tables and beaches. Ventura Cove accommodates up to 200 people and has picnic tables and benches. Mission Point and Sunset Point each accommodate up to 150 people. Tecolote Shores North and the grass area at the Model Yacht Pond each accommodate up to 100 people and 1 inflatable.

Mission Hills Park
619-235-1169
1521 Washington Place, San Diego
Mission Hills Park is located in the middle of Mission Hills, Hillcrest and Middletown on the site of one of San Diego’s first cemeteries. The park has a playground and a large grass area that is available for events with up to 750 people.

Mission Trails Regional Park
619-668-3281
1 Father Junipero Serra Trl, San Diego
Mission Trails Regional Park is a 5,800 acre park with 40 miles of trails, an equestrian center, a campground, and a lake. The visitor center has a 94 seat theater and an outdoor amphitheater.

Petco Park
619-795-5000
100 Park Boulevard, San Diego
Petco Park is home to the Padres baseball team. The park has several venues available for events including the famous Playing Field. The Park at the Park accommodates up to 3,000 people. The Left Field Concourse accommodates up to 1,475 people. Power Alley accommodates up to 825 people. The Home Plate Plaza accommodates up to 550 people. The Homeplate Concourse accommodates up to 540 people. The Palm Plate Plaza, the Padres Hall of Fame Bar and Grill, and the Western Metal Rooftop each accommodate up to 375 people. The Premier Club accommodates up to 280 people. Mercado accommodates up to 275 people. The Western Metal Concourse accommodates up to 235 people. The Auditorium accommodates up to 180 people. Westwinds accommodates up to 148 people. PCL Bar and Grill accommodates up to 144 people. The Sony Dugout Restaurant and the Upper Deck Terrace each accommodate up to 135 people. The Picnic Terrace accommodates up to 132 people. The Sony Dugout Lounge accommodates up to 115 people. Coronados Bar and Grill accommodates up to 110 people. Club 19 accommodates up to 87 people. Baja Bistro accommodates up to 76 people. The Batter’s Eye Pavilion accommodates up to 50 people.

Presidio Park
619-235-1169
Taylor Street and Jackson Street, San Diego
Presidio Park is a 50 acre park that includes a museum and a historical trail. The park offers popular venues for weddings and other ceremonies. Palm Canyon accommodates ceremonies with up to 50 people. The Arbor accommodates ceremonies with up to 30 people. Inspiration Point and Padre Cross each accommodate ceremonies with up to 25 people.

Qualcomm Stadium
619-641-3100
9449 Friars Road, San Diego
Qualcomm Stadium hosts the San Diego Chargers and SDSU Aztec football teams. The stadium seats 70,561 people. Indoor and outdoor function spaces are available for events at the stadium which includes over 150 acres of land with a 176,000 turf practice field.

Shoreline Park
619-235-1169
Torrey Pines City Park South to Sunset Cliffs Natural Park, San Diego
Shoreline Park includes 65 acres of coastal park land with several venues for ceremonies and events. Calumet Park, Ellen Browning Scripps, and Park Kellogg Park each accommodates events with up to 80 people. Cuvier Park accommodates ceremonies with up to 40 people.

Sunset Hills Natural Park
619-235-1169
Adair and Ladera Streets, San Diego
Sunset Cliffs Natural Park is a 68 acre park along the Pacific Ocean with two areas available for events. The Luscomb Point area accommodates up to 150 people. The Ladera Street area accommodates up to 50 people.

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