Group Picnic Sites

 

General Information

You are welcome to picnic in any City of Concord parks on a first come first served basis. For your convenience, there are seven designated group picnic sites that may be reserved up to a year in advance.

All group picnic site reservations require a $100 refundable damage deposit. It will be returned if the site is left clean, with no damage; the use did not result in a response by the Concord Police; and/or applicant did not violate any of the Conditions of Use.

Reservations

Reservations can be made over the phone with your Visa or MasterCard or in person at 2974 Salvio Street, Concord. We are located next to the Concord Civic Center near the Concord library. Full payment of use fees and damage deposit is required at the time of reservation. For information and site availability call (925) 671-3404.

Due to the popularity of picnic sites, we recommend that you have someone in your group watch the site during the morning hours. The applicant named as the responsible party must be in attendance at the event and have a copy of the permit in their possession. Use your permit and payment receipt to show verification of your reservation in the event of a conflict. We do not have site monitors. If you experience an unresolved conflict, call the Concord Police at (925) 671-3232.

Cancellations/Refunds

If you cancel with more than 60 days notice, we will refund 75% of fees paid. With 30-60 days notice, we will refund 50%. With less than 30 days notice, no refund will be given. Rain Out – if it rains the day of your picnic, please call (925) 671-3404 the first business day after your picnic.  A rain check will show on your account.  This rain check may only be used for a future park reservation within a year of the original date of your picnic.  No refund will be issued.

Inflatable Play Structures (Jumpy House or Bouncy House)

Inflatable play structures are allowed ONLY in the designated group picnic sites, not in the general park areas, and require proof of liability insurance as detailed below.

Liability Insurance

If you are planning to bring in special equipment for your group (such as inflatable jumps), you are required to provide proof of liability insurance. Insurance shall provide for bodily injury and property damage liability protection in an amount of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence. The policy must include an endorsement, which names the City of Concord as "additional insured".  Applicant’s insurance shall be primary to any insurance carried by the City. The insurance certificate shall be properly executed with an original signature of an authorized agent of the insurance company and must be in the reservation office at least two weeks prior to your picnic. Such equipment may not be brought into the park for non-reserved use. Use of such equipment is restricted to the applicant and guests and must not be accessible to the general public.

Alcohol Use Permits

The Concord Municipal Code (Chapter 66 – Article IV) prohibits the use of alcohol in City parks except by permit. If alcohol will be consumed at your picnic, you must obtain an Alcohol Permit. Alcohol Permits are available only with group picnic site reservations at Concord Community, Hillcrest, and Newhall Parks.  Alcohol Permits will not be issued for non-reserved park use or with group picnic site reservations at Baldwin, Meadow Homes or Ygnacio Valley Parks. Alcohol Permits will only be issued upon proof of legal age to consume alcohol.

There is a non-refundable fee of $40 for an Alcohol Permit. Alcohol Permits are subject to a $150 refundable damage/nuisance deposit, which may be withheld should the group use result in any damages or a nuisance complaint requiring a response from the Concord Police Department.

Peace and Quiet

NOISE must not carry beyond your picnic site.

Amplified Sound

The Concord Municipal Code (Chapter 74- Article II) prohibits amplified sound in City parks except by special permit, subject to a public hearing process before the Parks, Recreation & Open Space Commission. Permits will not be granted for group picnic site reservations.

Special Event Permits

Some parks may be available for large public events such as craft fairs, festivals or car shows. These require a Special Event Permit and the payment of fees for park use and City services. For information call (925) 671-3304.

Concord Group Picnic Sites

Baldwin Park

Parkside Circle, located off Bonifacio Street near Port Chicago Highway. The park is 18 acres with a playlot, softball fields and basketball courts. There is one reservable site. NO ALCOHOL PERMITS.

  • Capacity 120
    Running water, shade trees, no electricity
    (2) BBQ 3'x3'
    (12) Tables 8'
    Fee: $130 residents, $157 non-residents
    Plus $100 refundable damage deposit

Concord Community Park

Located on the North side of Cowell Road near Babel Lane. The park is 30 acres with a swimming pool, tennis courts and playlot. There are two reservable sites. For information about the swimming pool, call (925) 671-3474.

  • SITE ONE (between playground & pool)
    Capacity 180
    Shade trees, no running water or electricity
    (2) BBQ 3'x3'
    (15) Tables 8'
    Fee $202 residents, $233 non-residentsPlus
    $100 refundable damage deposit
  • SITE TWO (in front of the pool)
    Capacity 240 Running water, no electricity, limited shade
    (2) BBQ 6'x2'
    (20) Tables 8'
    Fee $330 residents, $361 non-residents
    Plus $100 refundable damage deposit

Meadow Homes Park

Sunshine and Detroit Avenue, next to Meadow Homes School. The park is 12 acres with ballfields, basketball courts and swimming pool. For pool information call (925) 685-6456. There is one reservable site. NO ALCOHOL PERMITS.

  • Capacity 80
    Running water, no electricity, covered
    (2) BBQ 3'x3'
    (10) Tables 8’
    Fee $66 residents, $92 non-residents
    Plus $100 refundable damage deposit

Hillcrest Park

Grant Street and Olivera Road. A 26-acre park with softball fields and a playlot. Reservations for Dog Shows may be made at this park. There is one reservable site.

  • Capacity 60
    Running water, no electricity, no shade
    (1) BBQ 3'x3'
    (8) Tables 8'
    Fee $66 residents, $92 non-residents
    Plus $100 refundable damage deposit

Newhall Park

Located on 122 acres between Treat and Ayers Roads along Galindo Creek. Access from Newhall Parkway and Turtle Creek Road. The park has ball fields, ponds, open space trails for hiking and equestrian use. There is one reservable site.

  • Capacity 120
    Running water, no electricity, large oak trees
    (2) BBQ 3'x3'
    (12) Tables 8'
    Fee $130 residents, $157 non-residents
    Plus $100 refundable damage deposit

Ygnacio Valley Park

Oak Grove Road at Minert. The 9.5 acre park has a softball field and playlot. There is one reservable site. NO ALCOHOL PERMITS.

  • Capacity 50
    Running water, no electricity, limited shade
    (2) BBQ 3'x3'
    (7) Tables 6'
    Fee $66 residents, $92 non-residents
    Plus $100 refundable damage deposit