Picnic Rentals

The Cosumnes Community Services District offers park picnic sites for rent. Featuring various sizes, the picnic sites are ideal for hosting personal, family, or corporate picnics, birthday parties, and small gatherings. Sites available can accommodate anywhere from 30 people to 500 people, and have a wide variety of outdoor amenities ranging from fixed grills to covered picnic tables, depending on the site and park. The reservation season is from March - October.

LOCATIONS AVAILABLE TO RENT

Derr-Okamoto Community Park

Derr-Okamoto Community Park features a jungle-themed play area with sprayground, BMX/Skate elements, picnic areas with shade structures, a full basketball court, a soccer field, a jogging trail, adult fitness equipment, and restroom facilities.

Address: 9950 Mainline Drive, Elk Grove, CA 95624 (map) (park webpage)

Elk Grove Park

Elk Grove Park features many amenities and attractions. Located within the park are Jerry Fox Swim Center, the Youth Center, Babe Ruth Baseball fields (with lights), softball fields (with lights), multipurpose fields, volleyball court, horseshoe pits, a disc golf course, and a BMX Bike Park. Within the Youth Center, there is playground equipment for children to use. 

Throughout the entire park, there are numerous rentable and non-rentable picnic sites with tables and barbecue pits. Parking spaces are located at the park in addition to a large dog park. In the center of the park is a lake with 2 islands. Strauss Island is rentable and home to the annual Strauss Festival. Pirate Island is the future site of the Pirate Island playground. 

Address: 9950 Elk Grove-Florin Rd., Elk Grove, CA 95624 (map) (park webpage) 

Morse Community Park

Morse Community Park features a large play area with a sprayground, picnic areas, a full-court basketball court, Cal Ripken baseball fields, a soccer field, a dog park, a playground, adult fitness areas, cornhole, a climbing wall, skate elements, open-grassed areas, and restrooms.

Address: 5540 Bellaterra Drive, Elk Grove, CA 95757 (map) (park webpage) 

Oasis Park

Oasis Park features a sprayground, a large shaded communal picnic area, two smaller shaded picnic areas, a lighted soccer field, tennis/pickleball courts, a dog park, walking paths, adult fitness areas, open grass areas, and restrooms. 

Address: 8015 Poppy Ridge Road, Elk Grove, CA 95757 (map) (park webpage) 

HOW TO RENT A SITE

Method One:

  • Access our Online Picnic Rental Application Portal and complete a picnic rental application for the date and site you would like to rent.
    • Online applications will be reviewed on the following business day and processed in the order they are received. Permits are not valid until approved by District staff.

Method Two:

Reservation Information

  • Listing of Picnic Fees and Amenities (PDF)
  • Cosumnes CSD Book of Fees (Picnic Rental Fees)
  • Picnic Rental Rules, Regulations, and Frequently Asked Questions
  • Picnic Reservation Hours: 7 am - 7 pm
  • Reservations are available March through October only and are based upon availability. 
  • Reservations are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis, a maximum of one year in advance of the reservation date. 
  • Site and park amenities are not guaranteed and are subject to repair and maintenance.
  • Cosumnes CSD also offers the rental of outdoor sports fields and courts, tournament parks, and a gymnasium.
  • When hiring an attraction or renting equipment (e.g. bounce house, climbing wall, and tents), the renter must provide a Certificate of Liability Insurance naming Cosumnes CSD as additional insured from the attraction company. For information on companies already approved, review the Bounce House Vendor List (PDF). Contact companies directly for pricing and availability.
    • Attraction vendors interested in being allowed to operate in District parks, click HERE.

Special Event or Large Rentals

In general, if your event meets one or more of the following criteria, you may be required to complete a Special Event or Large Rental Application. 

  • Attendance is expected to exceed 499 people
  • The event is advertised and open to the public
  • Your event requires traffic/intersection control
  • Parking needs exceed the capacity of the park
  • You intend to sell, vend, or offer services for sale
  • Your event is a tournament, parade, run/walk, carnival, or festival
  • If you plan to sell alcohol

All Special Event or Large Event Rental Applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis and are reviewed within 48 hours. The applicant will receive communication from a coordinator to discuss event details and next steps. Events may not be advertised until a permit has been signed and paid for.