Reservable Picnic and/or Park Areas

Locations vary. Click here for the map of availability facilities and select "Picnic Table" from the Amenities Filter on the right hand side.

Refer to page 8 and 12 of the Facility Rentals Packet.

For questions or to reserve, please call 949-644-3151 or email recreation@newportbeachca.gov. 

• 20: Channel Place, Inspiration Point, Lookout Point, Ensign View, Galaxy View
• 40: Marina Park
• 75: Arroyo, Begonia, Buffalo Hills, Cliff Drive, Irvine Terrace - East + West, Spyglass Hill, Veterans Memorial
• 150: Bonita Creek, Bonita Canyon Sports Park, Eastbluff, Grant Howald, Mariners, Peninsula, San Miguel
• 1500: Civic Center Lawn

Applications: Submission of an application does not guarantee a reservation. City staff will review and contact with questions, provide terms, and confirm before processing. Please allow for a minimum of 10 business days prior to your desired date. Availability of staffing may impact our ability to accommodate certain activities.

Alcohol Permit: Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) permits are required for events where alcohol is being sold. Permits are available through the Department of Alcoholic Beverages Control for non-profit organizations and caterers. Private individuals are not permitted to sell alcohol unless a caterer or bartender who possesses an ABC license is contracted. Contact the Department of ABC at www.abc.ca.gov or (714) 558-4101 to obtain permit. The City will require a copy of the permit.

• Security guards are required if alcohol is being served.
• Alcohol is not allowed when an event is designated for minors such as school age award programs, birthday parties and/or receptions. (City Council Policy B-13)

Bounce Houses: bounce houses are only permitted at certain parks (see page 8 of the Facility Rental Packet)

• Maximum of 2 bounce houses per rental.
• Obstacle courses and slides must safely fit in the designated area.
• No bounce houses with water features permitted.
• No bounce houses permitted at Marina Park or Peninsula Park between Memorial Day and Labor Day.

Food: When food is being served or prepared on-site, a renter may be required to use a vendor from our exclusive catering list to ensure they have already been vetted and have insurance on file with the City. Additional restrictions apply.

• Exclusive Catering List (may apply to Civic Center Community Room, Marina Park, and OASIS Senior Center)

Permitted Activities: Restrictions apply to permitted activities at City parks. Please click here to view a list reflecting common inquiries. Subject to change.

Vendors: When using a vendor for a rental, you as the renter will be required to provide proof of their Newport Beach Business License as well as their insurance that lists the City as additionally insured. To expedite this process, consider using vendors on the City Approved Vendors List who already have this information on file. Contact 949-644-3151 or email recreation@newportbeachca.gov with any questions. 

• Park & Community Center Reservation Request Packet
• Marina Park Rental Information + Reservation Request Form
• Vendor Information (Requirements)
• Business License Application
• Marian Bergeson Aquatic Center Reservation
• Permitted Activities at City Parks (includes non-permitted)
• Approved City Vendors List

Submission of an application does not guarantee a reservation. City staff will review and contact with questions, discuss terms, provide a quote, and confirm before processing.

Click here for a list of Newport Beach parks and facilities. You can narrow your search using the Amenities Filter on the right hand side. Select 'view images' below each location name and address to be directed to a page featuring photos and additional information. The images portion of many of our key parks also includes an overhead labeled map to help renters orient to the correct space within a given park.

Facilities Not Available for Reservations on the following Holidays:

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King Jr. Day
• President's Day
• Easter
• Memorial Day
• 4th of July
• Labor Day
• Veterans Day
• Thanksgiving
• Christmas Eve
• Christmas Day

Beach: The City of Newport Beach allows wedding ceremonies on the beach with some restrictions. The beach may not be reserved - all beach and parking areas in Newport Beach are available on a first come first serve basis. Wedding ceremonies on the beach are restricted to groups of 50 or less people, alcohol and amplified sound are not permitted. Set-up of equipment including tables, chairs, tents, arches, etc. is not permitted. Beach areas may not be roped off or otherwise reserved, all use is subject to availability upon arrival of your group. Summer weddings are not advised as during this time of the year the beach and parking lots are extremely crowded. Click here for more information about beaches in our City.

Parks: The City of Newport Beach allows some City parks to be reserved and used for wedding ceremonies. No amplified sound or alcohol are permitted. There are some restrictions on the time of the year and attendance levels that are allowed depending on the park location. Reservation of City parks requires completion of a Park Reservation Form along with an hourly reservation fee and deposit. In some cases, a Special Event Permit is also required.

For more information, park availability or to schedule a walk-through, contact the Newport Beach Recreation & Senior Services Department to be directed to someone who is best prepared to assist you.

949-644-3151
recreation@newportbeachca.gov.