Facility Reservations FAQs

We offer a variety of rooms and outdoor spaces, ideal for weddings, receptions, fundraisers, private events, corporate meetings, and family celebrations.

Our full Community Hall can seat up to 300 dining. We are also able to split our Community Hall into our 2/3 Patio Room and 1/3 Plaza Room. Our Patio Room seats up to 150 dining and our Plaza Room seats up to 80 dining. Our outdoor Arts Garden can seat up to 150 dining or 300 for ceremony.

Yes, our facility can accommodate both wedding ceremonies and receptions. Some clients choose to rent one space for both events, while others opt to rent the Arts Garden for their ceremony and then the Community Hall for their reception, provided both spaces are available on their preferred date/time.

For a guided tour, you must call or email our facility rental team to schedule the tour. For guided tours, we are typically available Monday through Thursday between 8 AM and 4 PM. Alternatively, if you prefer, you are welcome to conduct a self-guided tour during normal business hours. We recommend calling our front desk (714) 990-7101 ahead of time to ensure that no rentals are taking place at that time. To view our virtual tour, pictures, pricing, and facility guidelines, visit our website at Brea Facility Reservations.

Email facilityrentals@cityofbrea.gov or call 714-990-7140 to check availability and start the reservation process.

We typically book one year in advance.

The permit holder must live, work, or go to school in Brea and show proof of residency at the time the permit is created.

Minimums vary depending on the space and day. The Community Hall, Patio Room, and Arts Garden require a 6-hour minimum on Fridays and Saturdays, and 4 hours on Sundays. The Plaza Room has a 4-hour minimum on Sundays.

No maximum, but rentals must end by 1 a.m. for the Community Hall and 11 p.m. for the Arts Garden.

The deposit and signed rental permit are due within 24 hours of the permit being created. The final payment is due 60 days before your event.

Online via the link sent for your permit, in person, or by phone at 714-990-7101 during business hours.

Yes, if space is available, up to two weeks before your event.

Yes, all time from when the facility is first accessed through cleanup is charged at the hourly rate. All times must be continuous.

Set-up hours are for decorating and prep. Event hours are when guests arrive. Cleanup is the time from the event end until you leave the space.

Leave the space in the same condition as found: wipe spills, take out trash, remove decorations, and have rented items removed. City staff will take down City-provided tables and chairs.

No, access begins at your contracted time.

Yes, and staff will set them up according to your diagram by your contracted start time.

Yes, but they must be picked up at the end of your rental.

No, linens are not provided.

Community Center:
72” Round (Seats 10)
8’ x 3’ Banquet
30” Round Tall Cocktail
30” Round Cocktail
60” Round
48” Round
60” Half Round

Civic Center:
60” Round (Seats 8)
8’ x 2.5’ Banquet

Tables, chairs, basic A/V (lectern & microphone in Community Hall, Art Studio, and Arts Garden), and on-site limited staff support.

Yes, 1–2 staff will remain on site to handle setup, takedown, trash, and restocking restrooms. They do not decorate, serve food, or provide security.

Homemade and potluck food are not allowed. All food vendors must have a current valid health department permit.

Yes, outside vendors are allowed. Renters must share City guidelines with them. Food vendors require a valid health permit.

All events require special event liability insurance, typically $100–$140 through our vendor.

Yes, but it must be served by a bartender (no self-serve). Security is required when alcohol is served.

Preferred but not required. Bartender must be 21+ and serve responsibly.

Yes for events with alcohol, and sometimes at the discretion of the Director for other events.

1 guard for 99 guests or fewer, 2 guards for 100+ guests.

Current rate is $40/hour per guard (subject to change).

Yes, special event liability insurance is required for all rentals.

You’ll receive instructions after booking to purchase through Bene-Marc: bmispecialevents.com

Yes, but it must be approved by Risk Management and can take up to two months.

Yes, available with Community Hall rentals when the kitchen is added.

Ice machine, refrigerator, freezer, sinks, counters, and storage during rental time.

All partial kitchen amenities plus ovens, griddle, and stovetop.

Yes, during your contracted rental time.

No, only resident discounts for Brea residents.

Yes, amplified music must end one hour before your rental ends. Live bands and DJs are allowed.

No, bounce houses are not permitted.

Requests must be in writing by the permit holder. Fees may apply.

Cancelling or changing your date forfeits your deposit. If the space is rebooked with a comparable rental, 50% of the deposit is returned. Cancelling within 60 days forfeits all fees paid.