Follow these quick steps to reserve a picnic area today!

1. Reserve picnic area online here 
2. Review park rules and regulations prior to rental date located further down this page and on your receipt
3. For further assistance contact Recreation and Community Services at (510) 524 – 9283 (Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm)

 View picnic facilities, locations, and amenities 

Important Information

By completing application form, Applicant understands that they, or an appointed representative, will be held responsible for the picnic area rented. Applicant will also be held liable for any damages to the facilities being used.

Please have your picnic rental receipt permit accessible during your picnic reservation. If you need printed copy please contact City of Albany Recreation Department.  

City of Albany Recreation and Community Service Staff will be at parks prior to start and frequent all picnic areas during weekend reservations. 

If you need to reach the City of Albany Recreation Department staff during the weekends please contact Albany Police department non-emergency phone number (510) 525-7300. 

Picnic rates, additional fees and picnic rules, review the Recreation Master Fee Schedule and the Picnic Rules & Regulations.

Park Rules and Regulations

1. No person shall build, maintain or light any open outdoor fire within any park, recreation, open space, waterfront or Albany Hill area except within those facilities and/or areas provided and so designated for that purpose.

2.  No person shall construct or erect any building of any kind, whether permanent or temporary, or run or string any public service utility into, upon, or across such areas. (Examples: NO jump houses, rock walls, etc.)

3. No person shall use or possess a generator, solar panel, or similar device for generating electricity.

4. No person shall attach anything, whether rope, cable or otherwise, to any shrub, tree, fence rail, bridge, bench, or other structure.

5. No person shall fail to deposit refuse and/or rubbish in the receptacles provided. In the event receptacles are not available, all refuse and rubbish shall be carried away from such areas by the person responsible for its presence.

6. No person shall possess or set off any fireworks, or other incendiary devices.

7. It shall be unlawful for any person within a park, recreation, open space, waterfront or Albany Hill area to use or operate any sound amplifying equipment in such a manner as to disturb the peace, quiet and comfort of park users or any reasonable person of normal sensitivity using any of these areas.

8. It shall be unlawful and a misdemeanor for any person to consume, drink, exhibit or possess an open container, cup, or receptacle of any alcoholic or intoxicating beverage in any quantity in a public park or recreation area within the city unless, a written permit to possess alcoholic or intoxicating beverages in a designated area has been obtained from the Chief of Police or his/her designee and the permit fee has been paid at least 24-hours in advance. You must have the alcohol permit available upon request during your rental. AMC 8-7.2 (a), 8-7.4 (d)

Parking 

Please be mindful of parking rules and regulations (e.g. red parking zones, handicap parking, private driveways) and be respectful of park neighbors when using park facilities. Cars parked illegally will be ticketed and/or towed.