Available Wednesday - Sunday

Please read the City of Oceanside Park & Recreation Division policies and procedures for the use of this facility before completing the application.

Applicaple fees may apply.

HERITAGE PARK POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

Procedures: Heritage Park is available for rentals and is ideal for weddings, receptions and group picnics. The historic buildings are normally  not  open  during  private  activities.

Rental Hours:  Wednesday – Sunday from Dawn to Dusk (January – December). NO EVENING RENTALS PERMITTED.  Cleanup must be completed by scheduled cleanup end time.

Tables and Chairs: All equipment including tables, chairs, and canopies necessary for a function must be provided by the applicant.

Parking: The small parking lot located directly in front of the park is available for use. There is a secondary parking lot with 96 spaces located at the back on the park. The access road is only to be used for unloading supplies. Vehicles must not be parked on access road during activity.

Policies:

1. Rental applications must be submitted to the Parks & Recreation Division no later than 30 days prior to the event and no more than 365 days in advance.
2. All charges must be paid 21 days prior to the scheduled date of the event.
3. A deposit of $250 dollars must be paid within three working days after notification of receiving an application has been sent. The deposit is fully refendable at the conclusion of your event as long as the amenitites are free of intentional damages. All fees are to be made payable to CITY OF OCEANSIDE or by using our on-line payment system.
4. Events cancelled within 30 days of schedule event will forfeit their deposit.
5. All applicants will be required to provide liability insurance. Applicants individual insurance may be used endorsing the City of Oceanside as additional insured for the dates/times of the event in the amount of $2,000,000.00 per occurrence and $4,000,000.00 aggregate. Applicants may purchase insurance through the City of Oceanside Special Events Insurance Carrier. The insurance fee is non-refundable. Insurance purchased through the City will be obtained 30 days prior to your event.
6. Usage must be made within the allotted permit time. Additional time for set-up and/or rehearsals must be included in set-up  time.  Permit  will  be  considered  cancelled  and  fees  forfeited  if  applicant  is  not  at  the  facility  60  minutes  after  the beginning of the time for which applied.
7. No activity will be permitted which is in violation of local, state or federal statutes. Applicants must adhere to all City, Police and Fire codes during their use of the facility. No applications will be accepted from anyone under the age of 18.  Youth groups must have adult sponsors who guarantee observance of these rules and regulations.
8. The presence of and the serving or selling of alcoholic beverages is permitted under the following conditions: (a) a daily on-sale general license from Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Office is obtained, and (b) all ABC rules and regulations are enforced. No alcohol is allowed during any youth-related activities.
9. Events that include cooking and distributing food to the public at large must follow all County health permit standards and  regulations  including  an  active  health  permit  from  the  County  Health  Department  issued  to  the  sponsor organization, as well as food handling and preparation credentials issued to sponsor representatives engaged in these activities during the event. 
10. Applicants will be responsible for all damage, and must leave facilities in the same general condition as received. The area outside  of the  buildings  is  included  in  this  responsibility.  Therefore,  before  the  start  of  the  event,  a representative should inspect the condition of the facility with the person on duty.
11. Appropriate damage deposits above and beyond required special service fees may be levied at the discretion of the City.
12. No  City  facility  may  be  altered  or  changed  without  written  approval  from  the  Parks  &  Recreation  Division.  Signs  or decorations to be affixed to the building or gazebo must have prior approval. Nails, tacks, or any device which makes a hole are not allowed. Only the use of tape or string is permitted.
13. Advertising,  solicitation  of  sales,  posting  of  signs  or  distribution  of  pamphlets  using  City  facilities  will  not  be  permitted without  the  consent  of  the  Parks  &  Recreation  Division.    No  donations,  under  any  guise  or  circumstance,  or  for  any purpose, shall be solicited at any City facility for causes not directly related to the activity in progress.
14. City facilities may not be reserved on the following holidays:  New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day.
15. The North County Model Railroad Society operates a museum on site and they do not close the museum during rentals. 
16. The City of OCeanside Code Chapter 13, State of California AB939 and AB341 and the City of Oceanside Zero Waste Strategic Managment Plan, all special events are required to engage in proper disposal of solid waste and separation of all recyclable materials through the procurement and proper placement of landfill to recycling containers on 1:1 baisis. Trash and Recycling dumpsters will be provided to you for the cost of $40.

To the greatest extent allowed by law, Permittee shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City and its officers, agents and employees (“Indemnified Parties”) against all claims for damages to persons or property arising out of the activities authorized by this special event permit, including the negligent acts, errors or omissions or wrongful acts or conduct of the Permittee, or its employees, agents, subcontractors, or others in connection with the special event.  Furthermore, Permittee shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless the Indemnified Parties  against all claims including claims for damages and/or equitable relief (whether based in mandamus, declaratory or injunctive relief) arising out of City’s approval of this special event permit.  Permittee’s indemnification shall include any and all costs, expenses, attorneys' fees, expert fees and liability assessed against or incurred by the City, its officers, agents, or employees in defending against such claims or lawsuits, whether the same proceed to judgment or not.  Further, Permittee at its own expense shall, upon written request by the City, defend any such suit or action brought against the Indemnified Parties subject to this indemnity.