Picnic Facility Rates

Optional Add-Ons
- Electricity (Available at Central and Homeridge Parks): $20/Permit

Central Park Picnic Areas

Neighborhood Parks' Picnic Areas

Homeridge Park and Lick Mill Park are suitable for smaller groups. You must be a resident of the City of Santa Clara to reserve.

Unreserved Picnic Areas

City of Santa Clara Park picnic areas are available to use on a first-come, first-serve basis if not previously permitted. There are limitations to unreserved picnic areas including:

• Parties should be limited to 50 people or less. 
• No alcohol.
• No amplified sound.
• No balloons or confetti.
• Cannot bring chairs, tables, canopies, jump houses or other additional equipment. 

Other Reservable Facilities

Sports Field Rentals

The Parks & Recreation Department provides field rentals for your group use and enjoyment. Refer to the Facility Use Information document below to review the guidelines and rules that have been established for use of these facilities.

Athletic Facilities Request Form (PDF)

Email mcruz@santaclaraca.gov for reservations and questions.

Chapel at Mission City Memorial Park (MCMP)

The Mission City Memorial Chapel is available to reserve in two-hour time blocks for memorials, community gatherings or meetings. 

Reservation Fee: $373 for a 2-hour period
Santa Clara residents planning a burial at MCMP are eligible for one complimentary 2-hour Chapel reservation. Additional time will be subject to standard fees.

Contact MCMP for reservation information via email at cemetery@santaclaraca.gov or call 408-615-3790.

Agnews Campus at Oracle

The City of Santa Clara, by an access to Historic Easement Agreement, with Oracle Corporation, the Agnews Auditorium and Mansion is available to residents of Santa Clara and qualifying resident groups.

• Auditorium: 250 max
• Mansion: First Floor Library 15 max, Drawing Room 18-20 max, Dining Room 10 max
• Closed on holidays

Address: 4060 George Sellon Circle, Santa Clara, CA 95054

For more information and availability contact Sylvia Lopez via email at sylvia.lopez@oracle.com. 

Mission City Center for Performing Arts

The Mission City Center for Performing Arts (MCCPA) is available to civic and professional organizations during non-school hours. 

MCCPA Features:

• 350-seat community theatre
• 65-foot fly (the space above the stage)
• Orchestra pit
• State-of-the-art acoustics, lighting and sound systems
• Stage set design space

Address: 3250 Monroe St., Santa Clara, CA 95051

For more information and availability contact the Production Manager, Jennifer Kohler, at 408-423-2400 (x2598). 

Additional Permits

Special Events Permits

Planning a special event in Santa Clara? The Parks & Recreation Department is here to help! We guide you through the special event permit process and coordinate with other City departments to make your event a success. For more information, visit Special Events Permits. 

Banner Permits

The display of banners or freestanding signs on public property is limited to banners that advertise local, public events of a non-commercial nature. Event must be free of charge or aimed at raising funds for the non-profit sponsor. Display of banners on freestanding signs or public fences must be approved, scheduled and coordinated by the City of Santa Clara Parks & Recreation Department.

Submit your Banner Display Request now!