City of Davis

Guide to Building Reservations

Choose a facility.

The facility information pages describe the facilities available for rental from the City of Davis, including location, size, and features of each facility. We encourage potential facility users to visit buildings they might want to rent.

Check on a date.

Call our office at (530) 757-5626 to check the availability of the facility you would like to reserve or go to the above link to check availability. We do not accept facility reservations over the phone.

Fill out a Facility Use Application.

Come to our office to complete the application and pay a refundable cleaning/damage deposit ($200 to $500, depending on facility). We accept facility reservations a minimum of 30 days in advance, and a maximum of 24 months in advance. No dates will be held or reserved without payment of the deposit. Know the date and times of your event, and be sure to include time for setup and clean-up. If times are uncertain due to advanced reservation, overestimate time to be safe - you can adjust your reservation up to 30 days in advance. For more information about fees & charges, please see the Rental Rates page. The Parks & Community Services office is located in City Hall, at 23 Russell Boulevard (corner of Russell Boulevard and B Street).

Set Final Time and Pay Fees.

30 days prior to your event all fees are due and reserved times must be confirmed. Included with your rental fees will be a cleaning/damage deposit which is refundable as long as the facility is left clean and undamaged at the end of your event.

Cancellations Policy.

Any cancellation must be made with 90 days notice or the deposit is non-refundable. Reservations canceled less than 30 days and will forfeit reservation fees up to the amount of the deposit.

A Note About Rental Rates:

The rates listed on the facility information pages are for Davis residents. Rental rates for commercial and out-of-town users are not listed. Please call our office at (530) 757-5626 for more information. All fees are subject to change on July 1 of each year.

Turn in floor plans and work out last minute details.

Floor plans are due to the City 30 days prior to the reservation. (Veterans' Memorial Center, Senior Center, and Third & B) For any last minute changes or questions regarding set up, event planning, or available equipment or special services, please call our office.

The day of your event:

Arrive at the facility at the scheduled start time of your reservation (remember, no items may be dropped off prior to this time). At the Veterans' Memorial Center, Senior Center, and Third & B, a facility staff member will ask you to review and sign a copy of the cleaning/damage form.

During your reservation, enjoy your event! At staffed buildings, facility staff will be present in the building to assist you, if needed.

At the end of your event, you must end by the indicated time. Clean-up involves returning the building to the condition it was at your arrival - this may include cleaning and putting away furniture, picking up trash, sweeping, and other similar tasks. You may be responsible for cleaning other areas of the building used by your group, such as the lobby and entrance areas. Basic cleaning equipment and supplies are provided. At the Veterans' Memorial Center, Senior Center, and Third & B, staff will put away the tables and chairs.

When approved, cleaning deposit refunds are issued within 3 to 4 weeks.

Guide to Picnic Area Reservations

Choose a park.

The park information page describes the parks with areas available for rental from the City of Davis, including location, size, available features, and pictures of each park, or you can download the Picnic Area Information Sheet .

Please Note: Some picnic areas are subject to the Open Container Ordinance, which prohibits open containers of alcoholic beverages in certain areas. For more information, please visit the Open Container Ordinance Question and Answer Page.

Check on a date.

Call our office at (530) 757-5626 to check the availability of the park you would like to reserve. If the date and time you are interested in is available, you must fill out the application form to make your reservation. Reservation can be held over the phone for no more than 7 days. Our office is located in City Hall, at 23 Russell Boulevard (corner of Russell Boulevard and B Street).

Sign the registration form and make payment.

All deposits and fees are due when the reservation is made fourteen days prior to the date of the reservation. Payment of fees must be made in person at our office, because you will need to sign a waiver form and pick up your facility use permit. Your payment will include a cleaning/damage deposit ($20.00 to $200.00) and an hourly rental rate that will depend on the group size. For more information, please see the Rental Rates page. If payment is not received by the due date, your reservation will be cancelled. The Parks & Community Services office is located in City Hall, at 23 Russell Boulevard (corner of Russell Boulevard and B Street).

A Note About Rental Rates:

The rates listed on the facility information pages are for Davis residents. Rental rates for commercial and out-of-town users are not listed. Please call our office at (530) 757-5626 for more information. All fees are subject to change on July 1 of each year.

Enjoy your event!

The day of your reservation, take your use permit. The pink copy of the reservation form is your permit to use the area. There will be a sign at the park stating that the area is subject to reservation, but no notice will be posted that the area has been reserved. Please note: Barbecues may only be set up on paved or non-landscaped (dirt, decomposed granite) areas. If you bring glass containers (bottles, jars), we ask that you take them with you when you leave.

You may not bring motor vehicles into the park without special arrangement.

Guide to Athletic Fields & Swimming Pools Reservations

Athletic Fields

The City of Davis has many playing fields for baseball, softball, soccer, and other sports available for reservation. Please call our office at (530) 757-5626 for more information about playing field reservations. Reservations made 30 days prior to use is requested. Fields with lights have an additional light fee when lights are used.

Playfields

This facility is our premier facility. There is a snack bar, two softball fields, one baseball fields, and a soccer field. The ball fields require prep at an additional cost. This facility is great for company picnics.

Swimming Pools

Several of our swimming pools are available for reservation during their operating season. We even have special birthday party packages! Please call our office at (530) 757-5626 for more information about swimming pool reservations.