Fern Cottage

About the Facility
Rental Fees
Catering
Reservations
Driving Directions
Photo Gallery

About the Facility

Location

6530 San Pablo Dam Road
Kennedy Grove Regional Recreation Area
El Sobrante, CA 94803

Features

Cottage Size: 1000 sq. feet
Seating Capacity: 60
Standing Capacity: 130
Backyard with Covered Deck: 50' x 40'
Front Deck: 16' x 20'
Wolf Range: 6 burner, single oven
Tables: (13) 6', (2) 8', (10) 5' round
Chairs: 20 (outdoor use) white plastic, 90 (indoor/deck use) almond stacking chairs with chrome legs
Ice tub for outdoor use
Refrigerator with freezer
55 cup coffee pots, cart, 100 pound ice bucket

General Facility Information

For general information about the Fern Cottage call the Facility Office at 510-544-3164. Information can be mailed to Facility Office at the Brazilian Room, Tilden Park, Berkeley, CA 94708. This facility is wheelchair accessible.

Open House

Open for viewing by appointment only. Please contact Facility Operations Office at (510) 544-3164.

Rental Fees

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Catering

You may hire a caterer from the Approved list or choose the non-catered option. If you choose the non-catered option you may not use an outside caterer or have any hired staff. Your unpaid volunteers will be required to attend an orientation. You will pay an additional fee for the ability to use the non-catered option.

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Reservations

Fern Cottage will require a contract fee of $100 to reserve a specific date. If this date is cancelled more than 120 days in advance, $50 shall be refundable and the remaining $50 forfeited. No tentative holds without an initial payment will be processed. Contracts for events under 120 days require payment in full. Facility Reservations may be contacted at (888) 327-2757 Option 2 for Reservations, then Option 2 for facilities.

Facility Reservations and Availability Information

All initial inquires, holds, bookings and payments are handled through the East Bay Regional Park District, Attention: Facility Reservations at PO Box 5381, Oakland, CA 94605-0381. Call 1-888-EBPARKS (1-888-327-2757), option 2.

You may also view live information about availability for our indoor facilities on EBParksOnline, under "facilities" tab. Click through to EBParksOnline.org to search for future facility availability information online..

To Confirm a Reservation

There are two steps to confirm your reservation.

Step 1 (Reservations): To finalize this date, you are required to sign the Rules and Use Agreement within one week of your initial payment and return it to our office. Rules and Use Agreement may be downloaded here. The Reservations Department may be contacted at the number below:

o Facility Reservations Phone:
(888) 327-2757, option 2, then option 2 facilities
o Facility Reservations Fax:
(510) 635-5502
o Facility Reservations Address:
EBRPD, Attn. Facility Reservations,
P.O. Box 5381, Oakland, CA 94605-0381

Step 2 (Coordination with Facility staff): After you return our contract and forms, the Facility staff will contact you regarding any additional forms and informational sheets that you may need. If you are doing a Non-Catered event, you will need to schedule a meeting with the Facility staff located at the Brazilian Room in Tilden Regional Park within 14 days of booking your reservation. During the on-site visit, the Facility staff will provide you with helpful planning information and additional forms to be completed. Some of these forms may be downloaded at www.ebparks.org/activities/corpfamily/br/docs. Maps and driving directions are also found here.

Please note: If your event is fewer than 120 days before the event date, this meeting with facility staff needs to take place within 3 days of your payment. If your event is less than 30 days away, then this meeting needs to be completed within 24 hours. Call (510) 544-3164 to set up an appointment.

Driving Directions

The Fern Cottage (Building) is located in Kennedy Grove Regional Recreation Area, on San Pablo Dam Road.

From Highway 80:
- Take San Pablo Dam Road exit
- Turn south on San Pablo Dam Road
- Proceed about one-quarter mile south of Castro Ranch Road, through El Sobrante to the Kennedy Grove entrance (on the left)
From Highway 24:
- Take the Orinda exit
- Turn north on Camino Pablo, which becomes San Pablo Dam Road
- Drive past the San Pablo Dam Recreation Area entrance
- Drive about one mile to the Kennedy Grove park entrance (on the right).

Fern Cottage Map

Parking

There is a charge of $5.00 per car April through October (fees subject to change). Call the Kennedy Grove Supervisor if you want to make special arrangements for paying one sum, a voucher will be included in your rental packet. The Park Supervisor's number is 510-223-7840.

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