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1. When can centers be rented?

Facilities are available:
Monday through Thursday: 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Friday and Saturday: 8:00 am - 12:00 midnight
Sunday: 9:00 am - 10:00 pm

Availability may vary by site. For more information, please contact the Community Services Department at (909) 349-6900.

2. Is a deposit required?

Renters are required to pay anywhere from $100-$500 as a deposit which is due upon application approval. Rentals that serve alcohol are required to pay an extra $500 deposit upon application approval.

3. Do I need insurance?

Yes, all renters are required to provide proof of liability insurance in an amount of $1 million general liability insurance coverage per occurrence or $2 million for general aggregate, listing the City of Fontana as additionally insured.

4. What if I don't have insurance?

You may purchase special event insurance through the City's insurance policy. For more information, please contact the Community Services Department at (909) 349-6900.

5. When is the final payment required?

All fees must be paid in full no later than 60 days prior to the rental date. Check, money order, and Visa/MasterCard may be accepted if final payment is made 60 days prior to the event.

Fess that are paid less than 60 days prior to the event must be paid by money order.

6. What happens if I have to cancel?

Cancellations at least 60 days prior to rental date will receive 100% of their fees / deposit, minus a cancellation fee.

Cancellations less than 60 days prior to date will result in 100% loss of deposit and rental fees.

7. Do you need a security guard?

Two security guards will be required anytime there are over 100 guests, entertainment, and/or alcohol is present. For groups in excess of 500 people an additional guard is required.

City guards will be arranged by the Community Services Department.

8. Can I serve alcohol?

Permission to serve alcohol will not be granted for any event where the guest of honor is under the age of 21, or the majority (50% plus one) of guests in attendance will be under the age of 21.

If alcohol is served, only beer, champagne, and/or wine with alcohol content of 20% or lower may be served, and it has to be served by a licensed bartender.

9. Who can rent City facilities?

Approval for the use of any City facility will only be granted to adults, age 18 years or older (21 years or older if alcohol is to be served). There are four group categories as follows:

Category One
Activities organized and/or sponsored by the City of Fontana.

Category Two
Fontana nonprofit civic groups, clubs, organizations, and/or government agencies (proof of federal nonprofit status is required)

Category Three
Weddings, receptions, private parties, and church events for Fontana residents

Category Four
Commercial-sponsored events and uses by businesses, groups, associations, unions, or individuals for any type of profit-making activity or event (also applies to use by non-residents)