Community Event Permits

Definition of a Community Event

A community event is any planned gathering on public property consisting of 50 or more people or any sized event which blocks/reserves access to public property / right of way. Examples of these events include, but are not limited to:

• Pre-planned Marches / Demonstrations
• Parades
• Weddings
• Block Parties
• Concerts in the Park

Step by Step Rental Instructions for Community Events

Community events require a permit issued by the City of Emeryville Community Services Department. Please complete the requirements listed below at least 30 days in advance of your event.

1. Download and review the Community Event Permit Guide(PDF, 301KB) and complete the Community Event Permit Application(PDF, 285KB) by clicking on the link, emailing rentals@emeryville.org or in person at:
   4727 San Pablo Ave.
   Emeryville CA. 94608
2. Download and review the Rental Fee Chart - Community Events & Parks(PDF, 138KB)
3. Submit the Community Event Application and appropriate application fee to Ellen Han. To verify residency please reference this List of Emeryville Resident Addresses(PDF, 88KB)
4. Once the application is reviewed by the Community Events Committee the applicant will be contacted as soon as possible
5. If the application is approved or approved with conditions, all the associated fees must be paid and all the conditions met prior to the rental date
6. Once all fees are paid and all conditions are met, a final permit will be issued

Mandatory Permit Requirements

• All Community Events must provide a $1,000,000 Certificate of Event Liability Insurance indemnifying the City of Emeryville.
  • Note that Event Liability Insurance is offered through the City of Emeryville / Hub International for those renters unable/unwilling to obtain their own Certificate of Insurance.
• Incorporate the Emeryville Green Ordinances into your event: Recycling / Eco Food-Ware Flyer(PDF, 2MB)

Submitting Applications & Questions

Email rentals@emeryville.org or call 510-596-4322.

Park Rental Information

For a list of specific rental guidelines and facility details please visit the following links.

• Doyle Hollis Park Site Map(PDF, 52KB)
• Park Amenities Matrix(PDF, 180KB)
• Emeryville Resident Addresses(PDF, 88KB)
• Rental Fees(PDF, 138KB)
• City Holidays(PDF, 162KB)
• Park Rental Guide & Application(PDF, 377KB)