Facility and Picnic Shelter Reservations
The Parks and Recreation Department has a new facility reservation policy and application form effective January 24, 2013.

*You must be a resident of the City of Downey to reserve a park building or shelter.  Proof of residency is required, a current utility bill and drivers license or CA ID must be present at time reservation is made.

*Reservations must be made a minimum of (2) two weeks to a maximum of six months prior to the scheduled event. 

*All reservations forms must be signed and fees paid before reservation request can be considered for approval.

*All reservations must be made in person and are based on a first-come, first-serve basis. No reservations will be taken over the telephone, email, mail or fax. A completed reservation form must be submitted in person Monday – Friday at the Parks and Recreation Department at the location listed below:

NEW LOCATION
7850 Quill Drive
Downey, CA 90242
8:30 am – 5:30 pm
                                                                                                                   
*Reservation fees are due at time the reservation is made.
The use of the Parks and Recreation Department facilities is for family or neighborhood related social functions.  The facilities may not be used for business use or monetary gain that results from the exchange of money or events that conflict with City of Downey programming. No advertisement, petitions, or  solicitations is allowed.

For the complete Park Facility Rental Policies and Procedures click here:
Reservation Policies and Procedures
 
For the Park Building & Shelter Reservation Application Form click here:
Reservations Request Form

For a sample of the Certificate of Liability Insurance click here: Certificate of Liability Insurance Sample
 
For more information please call the Parks and Recreation Department Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM at (562) 904-7238.
 

Fee schedule - City of Downey Resident - (2 Hour Minimum)

Picnic Shelter Hourly $24.00
Activity Room Hourly $35.00
Kitchen Hourly $24.00


Fee schedule - Commercial - (2 Hour Minimum)

Activity Room Hourly $61.00
Kitchen Hourly $40.00


Apollo Park
12544 Rives Avenue
Downey, CA 90242
  • Activity Room
    (capacity 65)

Dennis the Menace Park
9125 Arrington Ave
Downey, CA 90240
  • 1 Picnic Shelter
    (capacity 60)

Furman Park
10419 Rives Ave
Downey, CA 90241
  • Activity Room
    (capacity 60)
  • Kitchen
  • 2 Picnic Shelters
    (capacity 60 each)

Golden Park
8840 Golden Ave
Downey, CA 90240
  • Activity Room
    (capacity 100)
  • Kitchen
  • 3 Picnic Shelters
    (capacity 50 each)

Rio San Gabriel Park
9612 Ardine Street
Downey, CA 90241
  • Picnic Shelter
    (capacity 200)

Wilderness Park
10999 Little Lake Road
Downey, CA 90241
  • 3 Picnic Shelters
    (capacity 50 each)