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Central Park Picnic Shelter

Facility Rates are Per Day	Deposit	Civic & Non Profit	Residents (Current HB Residents)	Non-Residents	Commercial
Picnic Shelter	$200	$250	$250	$385	$500
Park Site Reservation	Call Community Services Department for details (714) 536-5486

PICNIC SHELTER
At 6630 Lakeview Drive, the picnic shelter is located on the west side of the park off of Edwards Street, between Inlet Street and Central Park Drive, has eleven (11) 16' tables, 8 charcoal barbeques, 4 sinks and 2 electrical plugs in a covered area. This area holds up to 200 people. Tables are not individually reservable. If the shelter has not been reserved, it may be used on a first come, first served basis.

CAMPING

Non-profit youth organizations may reserve and use the camping area of HCP. Individual camping is not available. An off-duty police officer or licensed security guard must stay with the group through the night. Copies of the officer's credentials (to be filed with HBPD) and proof of non-profit status must be presented at the time of reservation.

NOTES:

Regulations

1. Reservation availability hours are generally dawn to dusk. Park curfew hours are 10:00 pm to 5:00 am.
   
2. Amplified sound is not permitted in Huntington Beach parks.
3. Reservations must be made at least three (3) weeks in advance and in person. Reservations may be made up to one (1) year in advance.
4. Alcoholic beverages are not permitted in any Huntington Beach park.
5. Deposits are refundable in 4-6 weeks if facilities are properly cleaned and damage has not occurred.
6. Portable rest rooms should be rented for groups of 200 or more. Contact the Community Services Department at (714) 536-5486 for more information.
7. The use and distribution of expandable polystyrene (styrofoam) products by any attendee, vendor, caterer, supplier, or any other person attending the permitted event, are prohibited by City Resolution No. 2005-1. The security deposit may be forfeited if it is determined that such products were utilized.

For availability, please contact the Community Services Department at (714) 536-5486. To make a reservation, please visit the Community Services Department at the Huntington Beach Civic Center in person. Dates may not be held over the phone.

Special Events

To inquire about holding special events at Huntington Central Park, please visit or call the Community Services Department at (714) 536-5486. Foot races are only permitted on the west side of the park.

Closed on Holidays
Facilities are not available on the following holidays: Easter, 4th of July, Thanksgiving, day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Day, New Year's Eve and Day.

Nonprofit Rentals

*To obtain nonprofit rates, proof of nonprofit status must be presented at the time of reservation. Acceptable forms of proof are:

• Articles of Incorporation as a nonprofit organization - Secretary of State
• IRS letter showing organization to be Tax Exempt Service - Internal Revenue
• State Franchise Tax Board letter showing Board organization Tax Exempt - Franchise Tax Board
• Certificate of Registration with the State Registry of Charitable Trusts - State Registry of Charitable Funds

Nonprofit Rentals
*To obtain nonprofit rates, proof of nonprofit status must be presented at the time of reservation. Acceptable forms of proof are:

Document		Source
Articles of Incorporation as a nonprofit organization		Secretary of State
IRS letter showing organization to be Tax Exempt Services		Internal Revenue
State Franchise Tax Board letter showing Board organization Tax Exempt		Franchise Tax
Certificate of Registration with the State Registry of Charitable Trusts		State Registry of Charitable Funds