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Picnic Rentals & Permits

Picnic Rentals, Alcohol Consumption Permits, and Bounce House Permits

Many of Antioch’s beautiful city parks are open for private use without fees or permits on a first come, first serve basis. Permits and fees are required for: alcohol consumption, bounce houses, organized sports, fitness classes, or events organized for public attendance. See Sports Facility Rentals or Special Event Application on our website for further information. We also offer reservations for Group Picnic Areas at some select parks and pairs of tables may be reserved at all other neighborhood parks. Refer to additional information listed below and Picnic Area Use Application for more details.

Click here for Picnic Area Use Application. For any questions, please contact Recreation Staff at (925) 776-3050.

City Parks

The City of Antioch offers over 30 parks that are open to the public.

Parks are open dawn to dusk. Park restroom hours are listed below:
8am – 2:30pm – Daily Nov. 17 – Feb. 5
8am – 7:30pm – Daily Feb. 16 – Nov. 16

Park Use and Picnic Area Information

  1. Picnic areas are available for use between 8:00am to dusk. Parks are open dawn-dusk.
  2. Requests for group picnic areas are processed on a first-come, first-serve basis.
  3. Reservations must be made a minimum of 2 working days prior to the date of use and may not be made more than 60 days in advance.
  4. Reservations may be completed during business hours at the Antioch Community Center or submitted by mail to the Antioch Community Center, 4703 Lone Tree Way, Antioch, CA 94531. Cash, check, and credit cards are accepted.
  5. All reservations are for single day use only. All fees for picnic areas and other permits must be paid when reserving.
  6. Permits and fees are required for: alcohol consumption, bounce houses, organized sports, fitness classes, or events organized for public attendance.
  7. Permission is needed to bring any special equipment. Some equipment may require insurance coverage provided to the City.
  8. Electricity is not available at picnic areas.
  9. Water jumpers or any other water equipment are not allowed in any of the Antioch City parks.
  10. Horses, ponies, or any other livestock are not allowed in any of the Antioch City parks.
  11. Video game trucks are not allowed at any of the Antioch City parks.
  12. There is a noise ordinance in the City of Antioch. No loud music is allowed in the parks.
  13. No vehicles allowed to park in picnic areas. Vehicles may not drive on turf or walkways.
  14. Park use will remain open to other park users; reservations do not provide exclusive use by permit holder.

Alcohol Consumption Guidelines

Alcohol Consumption Guidelines

The City’s parks are for the enjoyment of everyone – to keep them that way, please observe these few basic park rules posted at each site.

  • Alcoholic beverages are allowed only with a permit from the Recreation Department. Permit Fee: $27 per single use.
  • You may obtain an alcohol permit at the Antioch Community Center, 4703 Lone Tree Way, Antioch.
  • Alcohol Consumption Permits will only be issued if alcoholic beverages are served in conjunction with food at a picnic, barbecue, or concession stand environment (i.e. City parks or sports complexes). Only beer and wine are permissible.
  • Permits shall not be issued to groups for the sole purpose of consuming alcoholic beverages.
  • There are no refunds for alcohol permits.
  • Any alcohol sales are prohibited.

Air Jumpers/Bounce Houses

Air Jumpers

  • Air jumpers are allowed in the parks with a permit from the Recreation Department and proof of current liability insurance from the air jumper/bounce house company. Insurance policy must be submitted to the Antioch Recreation Department at the time of reservation. Permit Fee: $27 per single use.
  • There is no electricity at any of the parks in Antioch.
  • Water jumpers or any other water equipment are not allowed in any of the Antioch City parks.

Insurance Policy Requirements:

Certificate of Liability Insurance with the Certificate Holder as “City of Antioch, 200 H Street, Antioch, CA 94509,” location of event listed in Description of Operations/Locations, and with coverage limits as described below. An Additional Insured Endorsement and a Waiver of Subrogation Endorsement must also be provided, specifically naming “The City of Antioch, its officers, officials, employees, and volunteers” on the endorsements.

Typically, the City of Antioch receives and accepts Acord 25 as standard practice. The following are Insurance Requirements for Rental of Facilities from our liability claim manager:

  1. Minimum Scope and Limit of Insurance – Coverage shall be at least as broad as Insurance Services Form CG 00 01 covering CGL on an “occurrence” basis, including property damage, bodily injury and personal & advertising injury with limits no less than $1,000,000* per occurrence.
  2. Additional Insured Status – “The City of Antioch, its officers, officials, employees, and volunteers” are to be covered as additional insureds on the CGL policy with respect to liability arising out of the rental of the facility/location.
  3. Waiver of Subrogation Endorsement – “The City of Antioch, its officers, officials, employees and volunteers” are to be listed on a Waiver of Subrogation Endorsement.

*A $2,000,000 policy may be required based on event details or features. It is at the City’s discretion when this is required.

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