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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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Event Venues in Kennewick, Washington

Kennewick, located south of the Columbia River, is the largest of the Tri-Cities in Washington. Kennewick’s historic downtown features restored historic buildings, and public art. Kennewick has parks, trails, and a golf course. More information about Kennewick.

Baymont Inn and Suites
509-736-3326
4220 W. 27 Pl., Kennewick
Baymont Inn and Suites by Wyndham in Kennewick is a 53-guestroom hotel located near the Canyon Lakes Golf Course. The hotel has an indoor pool, spa, and sauna, a fitness room, and a business center. The hotel has a 620 square feet meeting room available for events with up to 50 people.

Bella Fiori Gardens
509-585-4621
219605 E. Perkins Rd., Kennewick
Bella Fioro Gardens is a gorgeous European inspired setting for weddings, receptions and other events. Along with beautiful flowers and plants, the garden has a fountain with a pool, a walkway with six columnar fountains, a pergola, and a reception pavilion with a patio. The reception area accommodates up to 200 guests.

Benton County Fair Grounds
509-586-9211
1500 S. Oak St.
Kennewick, WA 99336
Benton County Fairgrounds is home to the annual Benton Franklin County Fair. The fairgrounds is a 126-acre landscaped site offering facilities for all sorts of events. Buildings at the fairgrounds include a 15,000 square feet building that accommodates up to 1,000 people, an 8,700 square feet building that accommodates up to 580 people, an 8,000 square feet building that accommodates up to 500 people, a 7,000 square feet building that accommodates up to 460 people, and a 3,200 square feet building that accommodates up to 210 people. The Rodeo arena is 53,200 square feet and seats up to 2,500 people in the bleachers and up to 750 people in the grandstands. Parking is available for over 2,000 vehicles.

Best Western Kennewick Inn
509-586-1332
4001 W. 27th Ave., Kennewick
Best Western Kennewick Inn is an 89-guestroom hotel located near Canyon Lakes Golf Course, shopping, and restaurants. The hotel has a fitness center, a pool, a sauna, and a business center. A large meeting room is available for events.

City of Kennewick Parks
509-585-4293
2901 Southridge Blvd., Kennewick
Gazebos are available to reserve at Horse Heaven Hills Park, Kenwoos Park, Layton Park, Lions Club Park, Grange Park, Grange Rose Garden, Keewaydin Park, Eastgate Park, Playground of Dreams North Park, and Playground of Dreams South Park in Kennewick. Gazebos can be rented for a half or whole day (from 8 am till dusk).

Clover Island Inn
509-586-0541
435 Clover Island Drive, Kennewick
Clover Island Inn is a waterfront hotel located on the banks of the Columbia River. The inn has facilities with great river views available for events. On and off-site catering are also available.

Comfort Inn
509-783-8396
7801 W. Quinault Ave., Kennewick
Comfort Inn is located one block from the Columbia Center mall. The 56-guestroom hotel has a business center, an indoor heated pool and a hot tub. The hotel has a conference room that seats up to 15 people.

Public House and Catering
509-783-0128
9221 W Clearwater Ave, Kennewick
Public House and Catering caters events at the restaurant and off-site. The restaurant has a banquet room available for events. The banquet room can seat up to 120 people or accommodate up to 150 people for standing events.

Motel 6 Kennewick
509-735-9511
2811 W. 2nd Ave., Kennewick, WA
Motel 6 Kennewick is located off 395 within walking distance to restaurants. The 103-guestroom hotel has a business center, a fitness center and a pool. The hotel has a meeting room that accommodates up to 20 people.

Fairfield Inn
509-783-2164
7809 W. Quinault Ave., Kennewick
Fairfield Inn in Kennewick is located within walking distance of the Toyota Center. The 63-guestroom hotel has a fitness center, an indoor swimming pool, and a hot tub. The hotel’s meeting room can accommodate up to 15 people.

Red Lion & Suites Kennewick
509-735-2242
5616 W. Clearwater Ave., Kennewick
Red Lion and Suites Kennewick is a 56-suite hotel located near US Interstate I-182, I-82, State Highway 395 and Highway 240. The hotel has a meeting room that can accommodate up to 24 people.

Highlands Grange Building
509-585-4293
1500 S Union St, Kennewick
The Highlands Grange Building is available to rent for meetings, reunions, and other events. The building accommodates up to 200 people upstairs. Additional space downstairs and a kitchen are also available in the building.

Hilton Garden Inn
509-735-4600
701 N. Young St., Kennewick
Hilton Garden Inn is conveniently located across the street from the Toyota Center and the Three Rivers Convention Center. The 120-guestroom hotel offers a business center, a fitness room, and a pool. The Columbia Club Room is 1,036 square feet and accommodates meetings and events with up to 80 people. The Kennewick Room is 384 square feet and accommodates meetings and events with up to 30 people. The Three Rivers Boardroom is 288 square feet and accommodates meetings with up to 12 people.

Kennewick Activity Center
509-585-4293
304 W. 6th Ave., Kennewick
The Kennewick Activity Center is a small gym that is available to rent for events and recreational activities.

Kennewick Senior Center
509-585-4303
500 S Auburn St, Kennewick
The Kennewick Senior Center is a 7,000 square feet building that is available to rent for events with up to 360 people. The building has a dining room, an activity room, and a dance floor. Rental includes use of tables and chairs. A commercial kitchen is also available to rent at the senior center for an additional fee.

The Kiwanis Building
509-585-4293
6007 Columbia Park Trl, Kennewick
The Kiwanis Building is available to rent for meetings, receptions, reunions, and other events with up to 135 people. The building has 2,000 square feet of open floor space and a small kitchen. Rental includes the use of 10 tables and 80 chairs. The parking lot accommodates 40 vehicles.

La Quinta Inn and Suites Kennewick
509-736-3656
2600 S. Quillan Place, Kennewick
La Quinta Inn and Suites in Kennewick is located close to the Southridge Sports Complex and several wineries. The hotel has a business center, a fitness center and an indoor pool and spa. The hotel has a 650 square feet meeting room that accommodates up to 30 people available for events.

LionsGate
509-582-2246
621 W Albany Ave, Kennewick
LionsGate Wedding Chapel and Reception Hall includes a 1908 church that makes a lovely setting for wedding ceremonies. LionsGate’s reception hall has a marble dance floor and a fireplace. A kitchen is available for food preparation. LionsGate can accommodate weddings and receptions with up to 150 people.

Quality Inn Kennewick
509-735-6100
7901 W. Quinault Ave., Kennewick
Quality Inn Kennewick is located near the Toyota Center and Sun Downs horse racing track. The hotel offers an exercise room, an indoor heated pool, a hot tub, and a sun deck. The hotel’s 1,044 square feet of meeting space can accommodate events with up to 75 people.

Red Lion Hotel Columbia Center
509-783-0611
1101 N. Columbia Center Blvd., Kennewick
Red Lion Hotel Columbia Center is located adjacent to the Columbia Center Mall and near the Toyota Center, the Three Rivers Convention Center. The 162-guestroom hotel has a business center, fitness facilities, and a swimming pool. The hotel has 9,660 square feet of flexible event space and can accommodate events with up to 1,000 guests.

Three Rivers Convention Center
509-737-3700
7016 W. Grandridge Blvd., Kennewick
Three Rivers Convention Center is a 75,000 square feet facility with state-of-the-art technology. The dividable Great Hall is 21,600 square feet. The Foyer is 14,000 square feet. The Convention Center also has 9 meeting rooms and café with high speed internet access.

Toyota Center
509-737-3700
7000 W. Grandridge Blvd., Kennewick
The Toyota Center is a multi-purpose facility that hosts concerts, sports, and other events. The center has up to 27,000 square feet of exhibit space, seating for up to 7,000 people, 3,000 square feet of banquet space, and a catering room.

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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