Community Center
Lafayette, CA 94549 MAP IT
Phone: (925) 284-2232
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The City purchased the Community Center in 1983 from the Lafayette Elementary School District. It was formerly Burton Elementary School. The Community Center has 10 rooms which are various sized and used for a number of recreational purposes. Examples include classes for all ages, special events, lectures and meetings. Some of our rooms may be rented by the general public depending on availability.
Rental Info
The Community Center's primary purpose is to house on-going City programs and meetings. We rely on one-time renters to leave the facility clean and undamaged for the many facility users who will follow.
Rental procedures and rules have been developed to assure us that the Community Center will be protected and maintained. As a municipally owned building, we've taken great care to ensure that no claims are made against the City that could cause the elimination of all City operated programs at the Community Center.
Facilities
- Live Oak Room: Accommodates 225 people. Kitchen adjoins this room.
- Jennifer Russell Building: Accommodates 240 people. No kitchen adjoins this room, but the Live Oak Kitchen can be rented if available.
- Sequoia Room: Accommodates 50 people. Carpeted floor and a gas fireplace. (No food or beverages allowed)
- Cedar Room: Accommodates 45 people. Linoleum floor, screen and sink.
- Arts & Crafts Room: Accommodates 45 people. Linoleum floor, screen and sink.
- Kitchen: Equipped with commercial refrigerator, freezer, icemaker, coffee pots, microwaves, stove, ovens, sinks and counters. No cooking or eating utensils available.
- Bocce Picnic Area: One bocce court with two small picnic tables and a small BBQ. Application Here
Times and Days Available
- Friday/Saturday: 2:00pm-11:30pm
- Sunday: 9:00am-10:30pm
Please Note: Your rental time must include all deliveries, decoration, set-up & clean-up.
Room Rates
Hourly (4 consecutive hour minimum for Live Oak and Jennifer Russell Building, 2 consecutive hour minimum for Arts & Crafts and Sequoia):
| Rental Type | Non-Profit | Private | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resident | Non-Resident |
Resident | Non-Resident | |
| Live Oak Room |
$90/hr | $110/hr | $100/hr | $130/hr |
| Jennifer Russell Building |
$110/hr | $130/hr | $120/hr | $150/hr |
| Sequoia Room (self set-up) |
$60/hr | $75/hr | $65/hr | $85/hr |
| ARTS & CRAFTS ROOM (self set-up) | $60/hr | $75/hr | $65/hr | $85/hr |
Flat Rates for Kitchen & Patio (available only with room rental)
| Rental Type | Non-Profit | Private | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resident | Non-Resident |
Resident | Non-Resident | |
| Kitchen |
$200 | $200 | $200 | $200 |
| Live Oak Patio |
$75 | $75 | $75 | $75 |
- Rental time must include all deliveries, decoration, set-up & clean-up.
- Hourly rates shall be used to calculate overtime on all facilities.
- Security deposit and insurance are required in addition to rental fees (security deposit refundable if no damages or infractions).
- All entertainment and vendor contracts must be reviewed and approved and permits can be revoked at any time. (no inflatables allowed on City Properties)
Before your rental can be confirmed, we need you to:
- Call to review date availability at the Parks & Recreation office (925) 284-2232 during regular business hours to discuss dates.
- Complete a Rental Application then submit the application to the Community Center.
- Staff will review your application and contact you within three business days.
- If approved, a $100 deposit will be collected and your rental confirmed.
Read all the rules and procedures carefully. Failure to obey the rules means you will forfeit all or part of your Security Deposit.
We do not hold dates until we have received the Application/Permit and reservation deposit. The reservation deposit is non-refundable.
Community Center Room Diagrams
- Please use these for room set up diagrams. Room measurements are also included for your reference.Native Plant Garden
Visit the Community Center to see the California Native Annuals and Perennials.
Learn more HERE