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Picnic Rentals & Permits

Picnic Rentals, Alcohol Consumption Permits, and Bounce House Permits

Most city parks are first come, first serve for private use. Organized sports or events organized for the public to attend require a separate permit. See Sports Facility Rentals or Special Event Application for further information. Picnic Areas may be reserved at Jensen Family Grove at Antioch Community Park and at Grand Plaza at Prewett Community Park. Alcohol Consumption and Bounce House Permits may be requested for all city parks.

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

Picnic Rentals

Picnic area reservation requirements and rules:

  1. All fees for picnic areas and alcohol permits must be paid when reserving. Reservations may be made during business hours at the Antioch Community Center. Cash, check, and credit cards are accepted.
  2. Reservations must be made no later than 2 working days prior to the date of use (no later than Wednesday for the following weekend).
  3. Users need to pick up and place all garbage in garbage cans provided in the area.
  4. Users are responsible for damage to the picnic area during their reservation.
  5. Permission is needed to bring any special equipment. Some equipment may require reserving party to provide insurance coverage to the City.
  6. An Alcohol Permit must be obtained from the Recreation Department for use of alcohol in any City park for a fee of $26 (alcohol can only be served in conjunction with food).

Click here for Information and Application for Picnic Area Reservations, Alcohol Permits, and Bounce House/Air Jumper Permits.

Alcohol Consumption & Park Guidelines

Alcohol Consumption & Park 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: $26 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.
  • Picnic areas are on a first-come, first-serve basis (except at Jensen Family Picnic Grove in Antioch Community Park).
  • Designated softball fields may be rented.
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: $26 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.
  • Horses, ponies, or any other livestock are not allowed in any of the Antioch City parks.
  • Video game trucks are not allowed at any of the Antioch City parks.
  • There is a noise ordinance in the City of Antioch. No loud music is allowed in the 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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