640 5th Street
Beermann Downtown Plaza is an outdoor location in the heart of downtown Lincoln. With a beautiful fountain and small shade trees, the Plaza makes a wonderful setting for a small event.
$100/hr(resident)
150/hr (non-resident)
$75/hr (CSO)
$75/hr (resident non-profit)
$75/hr (youth organizations)
Refundable Damage/Cleaning Deposit: $400
Civic Center
472 E Street
The facility is perfect for smaller receptions and parties.
Monday-Friday (2 hour minimum)
$60/hr (resident)
$75/hr (non-resident)
$40/hr (resident non-profit)
Saturday-Sunday (4 hour minimum)
$70/hr (resident)
$85/hr (non-resident)
$50/hr (resident non-profit)
Damage/Cleaning Deposit: $400
Community Center
2010 First Street
Located on the corner of First Street and Joiner Parkway, the Community Center is the home of many Recreation programs including the Recreation Department staff. The Community Center features a gymnasium, a stage, and meeting rooms.
Community Center meeting room
$20/hr (resident)
$30/hr (non-resident)
For gym rentals, please contact Doug Brown
McBean Pavilion
65 McBean Park Drive
For that special party or meeting, consider the beautiful, newly remodeled McBean Pavilion. The Pavilion is ideal for weddings and parties if you need a spacious reception hall, kitchen, two wet bars, large stage for band, DJ or presentation.
This 6,720 sq. ft. (160' x 42') facility can accommodate 400 people for banquet seating and 500 in a theater-style set up. The rental fee includes tables (12' rectangular and 72' round) and chairs, set up, clean up and use of kitchen facility.
Sunday-Friday
$915 (resident)
$1070 (non-resident)
$610 (resident non-profit)
Saturday
$915 (resident)
$1070 (non-resident)
Refundable Damage/Cleaning Deposit-
$400 (groups of less than 200)
$600 (groups of 200 or more)
Crab/Lobster Fundraisers will be charged an additional $100 non refundable fee for clean up.
Half Day (6 hours or less)
Monday-Thursday
$400 (resident)
$500 (non-resident)
$400 (resident non-profit)
Refundable Damage/Cleaning Deposit: $400
McBean Park Gazebo
The Gazebo is located within McBean Park and is perfect for events in the park.
$100/hr (resident)
$140/hr (non-resident)
$75/hr(CSO)
$75 (resident non-profit)
$75 (youth organizations)
Refundable Damage/Cleaning Deposit: $400
McBean BBQ Area
65 McBean Park Drive
The McBean Barbecue Area is a paved area great for an outdoor event. Located next to McBean Pavilion, the Barbecue Area has a beautiful shade structure, covered space for cooking, restroom facilities, landscaping and plenty of parking. Tables and chairs are available for use and a full kitchen is available for rent as well.
Sunday-Friday
$460 (resident)
$560 (non-resident)
$330 (resident non-profit)
Saturday (available only in conjunction with Pavilion rental)
$460 (resident)
$560 (non-resident)
Refundable Damage/Cleaning Deposit: $400
McBean Pool
61 McBean Park Drive
McBean Swimming Pool is a cool, summer alternative to an indoor party for a special function. The pool has a diving board and separate wading pool.
Rental Fee: $110 for first hour; $90 for each additional hour
Additional Lifeguards: $50
To secure your requested date on the Facilities Calendar, the following items must be on file with the City:
1. Receipt of Rental Payment for facility and the refundable security deposit
2. Certificate of Insurance
3. Facility Use agreement – Original
4. Contract for Security officers
The City is unable to confirm your reservation until each of the above-mentioned forms are on file with the City.
If you will be selling alcohol at your event, you must secure approval from the Lincoln Police Department at (916) 645-4040. If your event requires street closure, special setup and/or planning strategies, your organization will be required to meet with the City’s Special Events and Incidents Committee. It is mandatory that a representative from your organization attend this committee meeting.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
1. How do I reserve a date?
Dates are reserved when all 4 items listed above are received. Contact the Recreation Department at 434-3220.
2. Can I pay a deposit?
No, the entire rental fee and security deposit are due at the time of reservation.
3. Do I need a liquor license?
Only if you are selling alcohol.
4. Do I have to be a Lincoln resident to reserve a facility?
No, but there is a non-resident fee.
5. Do I need to rent tables and chairs?
No. The tables and chairs are included with rental facilities at the Pavilion, Civic Center, and the Barbecue area. The Civic Center and BBQ area have 8' tables; the Pavilion has 12' tables and 72'' round tables.
6. Do I need to make reservations for a birthday party in the park?
No. It is on a first come, first served basis. If you’ve rented a “Jump House,” you need an Jump House Permit issued by the Recreation Department. The permit needs to be completed five business days prior to the event.
Downloads
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Jump House Permit (pdf) 24k
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