Civic Park Gazebo Rules
Security deposit
The City of Walnut Creek will charge your security and damage deposit for costs that include:
- Damages to the floors or structure
- Damage to the landscaping
- Extra cleaning of the Gazebo by the City custodian
- Overtime charges
- Other unusual costs that you incur through your use of the Gazebo
The City will bill you for any damages not covered by your deposit.
Furnishings
The City does not provide furnishing for the Gazebo. Renters must bring, set-up, and remove their own tables and chairs.
Prohibited items
Do not use rice, birdseed, confetti (paper, plastic, or metal), rose petals, glitter, open flame, etc., inside or outside the Civic Park Community Center or the Gazebo. We may terminate your event if you use these items. Bubbles are permitted.
The City of Walnut Creek does not allow decorations on the trees or landscaping that surround the Gazebo.
Noise levels
Volume levels should be at an appropriate level for your group. Music or speaking should not be audible more than 50 feet from the source.
Cleaning
You are responsible for leaving the Gazebo in the same condition as you found it before your event. Plan ahead and finish clean up within your rental hours.
This checklist is like the one we use to assess the condition of the Gazebo after your event. Use it as a guide for your clean up:
Cleaning responsibilities checklist
- Remove all furnishings by the end of your contracted rental time.
- Remove trash. You can place the trash in receptacles located in the park. The City will charge you $50 if you have not removed garbage from the Gazebo and placed it in the trash receptacles.
- Clean all spills from the Gazebo floor.
- The Facility Manager will assess any damage to the facility including the use of nails; tape on painted surfaces; tacks; staples; etc. They will also asses any damage to the floors, structure, or landscaping. Charges for any damages are at the discretion of the Facility Manager.
Questions before your event
If you have any questions about your responsibility for damages or cleanup, ask the Facility Coordinator before your event.
Security
- A building attendant or custodian is not always on duty when there is an event in the Gazebo.
- The City does not provide event staff or security, so please be sure to safeguard your items.
Cancellations or rescheduling
Gazebo rental fees are non-refundable.