Entire Building (except library and kitchens)
Japanese Garden & Garden Room (weddings only, 2 hour minimum)
Room Capacity
Ebell Room--200 seated; 250 standing
Garden Room-75 seated; 100 standing
Vista Room-150 banquet; 250 seated; 300 standing
Vista Room
Available for banquets, meetings, flower shows, and wedding receptions, this grand room looks onto a lovely garden. Added features include a movable stage, a movie screen, an upright piano, and public address system available upon request.
Ebell Room
The auditorium style room features a stage, which can accommodate performances, film screenings, garden shows and meetings.
Garden Room
Overlooking the Japanese Garden, this room is adjacent to a small kitchen and the Vista Room and may be used simultaneously or rented separately.
Lanai
A long hall near the Garden Room, the Lanai also includes large shelves for displays used during flower shows.
Picture Room
A small, intimate room located downstairs, the Picture Room is designed for film screenings, meetings, board meetings, flower show exhibitions. Food may be served. However, the room is not wheelchair accessible.
Rental Facility Information
Office of Parks and Recreation
Central Reservations Unit
1520 Lakeside Drive
Oakland, California 94612
(510) 238-3187 Reservations
(510) 238-2397 Fax
New Reservation: Monday ~ Thursday, 9:00am ~ 4:00pm
Existing Reservation: Monday ~ Friday, 9:00am ~ 4:00pm