Picnic Rental FAQs
Welcome to the Picnic Rentals FAQ!
Have questions about reserving a picnic site, what’s included, or what’s allowed during your rental? You’re in the right place! Whether you’re planning a small gathering or a large celebration, this page will help you understand policies, amenities, setup guidelines, and more.
If you’re looking for how to reserve a site or check availability, head back to the Picnic Rentals main page!
Most picnic sites have barbecue grills. Please note that only charcoal briquettes from manufactured sources can be used in the grills.
If you would like to bring a propane barbecue, they are allowed only in designated picnic areas. All other personal barbeques are strictly prohibited. All barbecues must be from manufactured sources, in good working condition, and used only for their intended uses.
Please make sure that you thoroughly quench the fire after using the barbecue(s). Live coals must NOT be put on the grass or in trash receptacles.
Yes, dogs are allowed, but they must be on a leash at all times and have all of their current vaccinations.
Alcohol is prohibited at all CARD parks and picnic sites.
Bounce houses are allowed at all picnic sites and must be supervised at all times. They cannot be placed in playing field areas. Bounce houses with any type of water feature, water slides, dunk tanks, or any other similar items are prohibited.
Power is provided with a fee at DeGarmo and Veterans Memorial Park. You will need to provide your own generator at other sites.
Amplified sound is prohibited without prior written authorization from CARD. The renter is responsible for complying with all City of Chico noise ordinances.
If the reservation is canceled by the Renter fourteen (14) days or more before the event, CARD will issue a full refund. If the reservation is canceled by the Renter thirteen (13) days or less before the event, all rental fees will be forfeited.
Weather: Refunds will not be issued due to weather (rain, extreme heat, etc.). A credit will be issued on the account and the user can reschedule at their convenience.
Air Quality: If the AQI is 151 or higher, a credit will be issued to the account, and the user can reschedule at their convenience. Visit: https://www.airnow.gov.
In the event of an issue that needs staff attention, please contact the CARD office Monday-Friday between 8 am-5 pm at (530) 895-4711, or if the CARD office is closed, contact picnic staff at (530) 624-3985.
Wedding ceremonies are allowed by permit only. For more information, please contact the CARD office at (530)895-4711 or email our Rentals Department at rentals@chicorec.gov.