Community Center
Lafayette, CA 94549 MAP IT
Phone: (925) 284-2232
The City purchased the Community Center in 1983 from the Lafayette Elementary School District. It was formerly Burton Elementary School. The Community Center has 10 rooms which are various sized and used for a number of recreational purposes. Examples include classes for all ages, special events, lectures and meetings. Some of our rooms may be rented by the general public depending on availability.
Facility Rental Information
The Community Center's primary purpose is to house on-going City programs and meetings. We rely on one-time renters to leave the facility clean and undamaged for the many facility users who will follow.
Rental procedures and rules have been developed to assure us that the Community Center will be protected and maintained. As a municipally owned building, we've taken great care to ensure that no claims are made against the City that could cause the elimination of all City operated programs at the Community Center.
Facility Rentals- Apply here
- Live Oak Room: Accommodates 225 people. Kitchen adjoins this room.
- Jennifer Russell Building: Accommodates 240 people. No kitchen adjoins this room, but the Live Oak Kitchen can be rented if available.
- Sequoia Room: Accommodates 50 people. Carpeted floor and a gas fireplace. (No food or beverages allowed)
- Cedar Room: Accommodates 45 people. Linoleum floor, screen and sink.
- Arts & Crafts Room: Accommodates 45 people. Linoleum floor, screen and sink.
- Kitchen: No cooking, prep and staging kitchen only. Equipped with commercial refrigerator, freezer, icemaker, microwave, sinks and counters. No cooking or eating utensils available.
- Facility photos available here
Times and Days Available
- Friday/Saturday: 2:00pm-11:30pm
- Sunday: 9:00am-10:30pm
Please Note: Your rental time must include all deliveries, decoration, set-up & clean-up. No storage of items before or after your rental hours is allowed.
Room Rates
Hourly (4 consecutive hour minimum for Live Oak and Jennifer Russell Building, 2 consecutive hour minimum for Arts & Crafts, Cedar, and Sequoia) No overnight/multi day rentals:
| Rental Type | Non-Profit | Private | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resident | Non-Resident |
Resident | Non-Resident | |
| Live Oak Room |
$200/hr | $300/hr | $250/hr | $350/hr |
| Jennifer Russell Building |
$225/hr | $325/hr | $275/hr | $375/hr |
| Sequoia Room/ Cedar Room (self set up) |
$75/hr | $125/hr | $100/hr | $150/hr |
| ARTS & CRAFTS ROOM (SELF-SET-UP) | $75/hr | $125/hr | $100/hr | $150/hr |
Additional Items: Flat Rates for Kitchen & Patio (available only with room rental)
| Rental Type | Non-Profit | Private | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resident | Non-Resident |
Resident | Non-Resident | |
| Kitchen |
$250 | $300 | $300 | $300 |
| Live Oak Patio |
$100 | $200 | $100 |
$200 |
| Portable Stage (JRB only) | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 |
| Audio Video Set Up | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 |
- Rental time must include all deliveries, decoration, set-up & clean-up.
- Hourly rates shall be used to calculate overtime on all facilities, overtime charged at higher rate.
- Security deposit and insurance are required in addition to rental fees (security deposit refundable if no damages, infractions, or overtime).
- All entertainment and vendor contracts must be reviewed and approved and permits can be revoked at any time. (no inflatables allowed on City Properties whatsoever)
Starting the Rental Process:
- Read through this page and the application to familiarize yourself with the rules and limitations
- Call to review date availability at the Parks & Recreation office (925) 284-2232 during regular business hours
- Complete an online Rental Application.
- Staff will review your application and contact you within three business days.
- Once approved, a $100 initial deposit will be collected that goes towards your total owed.
Read all the rules and procedures carefully. Failure to obey the rules means you will forfeit all or part of your Deposit.
We do not hold dates until we have received the Application and reservation deposit. The reservation deposit is non-refundable.
LCC Site Map Map
Room Diagrams
- Please use these for room set up diagrams. Room measurements are also included for your reference.- Live Oak Room
- Live Oak Room Measurements
- Jennifer Russell Building
- Jennifer Russell Building Measurements
- Sequoia Room
Native Plant Garden
Visit the Community Center to see the California Native Annuals and Perennials.
Learn more HERE