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Temescal Beach House

Facilities

• Fireside Room 29’x29’ (815 sq. ft.) and
  Adjoining Room 38’x15’ (590 sq. ft.)
  Patio 92' x 28'
  
• Seating Capacity: 80
  
• Standing Capacity: 130
  Total, indoor and outdoor
  
• Tables: (20)6'x30", (16)5' round
  
• Chairs: 100 fabric (stacking)
  
• Fireplace: Catered events only
  
• 2 - Ice tubs with dollies
  
• Refrigerator with freezer
• Kitchen Cart
• 100 cup Coffee Maker, 55 cup Hot Water Pot (let us know in advance, if needed)

Rentals

FACILITY RESERVATIONS AND AVAILABILITY INFORMATION
All initial inquires, holds, bookings and payments are handled through the East Bay Regional Park District, Attention: Facility Reservation at PO Box 5381, Oakland, CA 94605-0381. Call 1-888-EBPARKS, option 2.

GENERAL FACILITY INFORMATION
For general information about Temescal Beach House call the Facility Office at 510-841-1244. Information can be mailed to Facility Office at the Brazilian Room, Tilden Park, Berkeley, CA 94708.

HOLDING A RESERVATION DATE
By calling Facility Reservations at Call 1-888-EBPARKS, option 2, you may place a date on hold. If you wish to reserve your date, you must do so before your hold expires.

TO CONFIRM A RESERVATION
There are two steps to confirm your reservation. Step 1: A reservation down payment of $400 per block of time must be paid before your hold expires by calling or coming in to the Facility Reservation Office. The Rules and Use Agreement will mailed/given or faxed to you with your reservation confirmation form. You will need to sign and return it as part of the next step. Step 2: Within 24 hours to two weeks of your initial payment you will need to meet with the Facility Operation Staff, in person, at the Brazilian Room Office to receive your packet and return your original signed Rules and Use Agreement. Call for an appointment at 510-841-1244 or drop by the Brazilian Room during Open House.

OPEN HOUSE
Temescal Beach House can be viewed during Open House on the 1st Tuesday of each month: October – April (1:00 to 6:00 pm) and May – September (1:00 – 8:00 pm). For viewing on another day call the Facility Office.

OUT OF COUNTY
Temescal Beach House rates apply to Contra Costa and Alameda county residents. All other counties must pay the additional fee of a surcharge of 20% of room rental.

FACILITY USE INSURANCE
The cost of this mandatory general liability insurance varies according to the number of guests and type of event. A Certificate of Liability Insurance in the amount of $1 Million per occurrence, naming the East Bay Regional Park District as additional insured is required at least 30 days in advance of your event. If you don’t have insurance that meets this requirement it can be purchased through the Facility Reservations Office.

CLEANING AND DAMAGE DEPOSIT
This deposit is refundable after your event as long as all of the terms of the contract have been met.

CATERING
You may hire a caterer from the Approved list or choose the non-catered option. If you choose the non-catered option you may not use an outside caterer or have any hired staff. Your unpaid volunteers will be required to attend an orientation. You will pay an additional fee for the ability to use the non-catered option. WE CANNOT ALLOW ANY NON-CATERED EVENTS TO TAKE PLACE AFTER DARK. Each month has a designated time that defines dark.

PARKING
There is a charge of $5.00 per car April through October.