What  features and amenities are available at the Community Center?

A full range of services are available such as a variety of rooms and outdoor spaces ideal for weddings, receptions, fundraising events, corporate meetings, family celebrations, and even pool parties.

Block Rates

Friday, Saturday, & Sunday

Grand Hall & Courtyard 4:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.

Trellis (ceremony & reception) 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Trellis (ceremony only) 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Monday – Thursday

Grand Hall & Courtyard 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

*All other times are rented on an hourly basis.

How do I make a reservation at the Community Center?

To reserve a room, the applicant must contact the Community Center facility rental team. Applicant must pay a nonrefundable fee equal to 50% of the rental fee at the time the reservation is made. The remaining nonrefundable rental fees are due ninety (90) days prior to the event. Refundable deposits are due thirty (30) days prior to the event. Failure to pay in full will result in cancellation of reservation. Deposits will be returned 2 – 3 business weeks after your event.

What is the capacity for your available space?

Grand Hall – 300 dining/ 500 theater style.

Courtyard – 220 dining/ 400 theater style.

Trellis – 250 ceremony style.

Classroom 1 – 65 dining/ 90 theater style.

Classroom 1A or 1B – 30 classroom seating/ 35 theater style.

Classroom 2 – 55 dining/ 70 theater style.

Boardroom – 30 conference style.

Do you need insurance to rent the Community Center?

Applicant must provide, at their own expense, a valid and current certificate of liability insurance and evidence of liquor liability coverage, if applicable. Appropriate insurance may be required of facility users and be in compliance with the current requirements established by the City of Fullerton Risk Management Division. The City of Fullerton must be listed as an additional insured. The City may provide a suggested insurance vendor if needed. If there are any other questions please contact the facility rental team.

Do I need a security guard for my event?

The City reserves the right to require security guard services at any activity in the facility and adjoining courtyard. During the start of alcohol service time, security guards or sworn security officers are required, at the expense of the applicant. Events with more than 150 guests require two security guards on-site, and will be ordered by the Community Center. Guards are required to be present upon guest arrival and stay until the end of clean-up time.

Is music permitted?

Amplified music is permitted and must end 1 hour prior to the time noted on the contract. The standard weekend time blocks require event activities end by 11:00 p.m. and clean up completed by 12:00 midnight. A refundable deposit of $250 is required. Failure to comply with any of the rules will result in forfeiture of deposit.

Can I serve alcohol at my event?

The City of Fullerton will allow the use of alcohol under controlled circumstances. The event is responsible for obtaining all necessary State of California beverage control licenses. All alcohol must be served to persons over the age of 21 and by a certified bartender. These documents must be submitted and approved by the Community Center’s facility rental team. The service of alcohol is limited to a maximum of six (6) hours. No glass bottles are to be served to any guests at any time.

What is the food policy?

A valid and current certificate of liability insurance is required from any catering company utilizing the kitchen and a copy of their current health permit. All events not using the kitchen facility will require receipts from the licensed caterer or restaurant providing the food, which indicates the food was prepared at an off-site commercial kitchen. On-site cooking of any kind is not allowed from any caterer. All food must be cooked/prepared before arriving to the venue.