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Facility Rentals

Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services has a variety of facilities that can be rented by the general public.  Whether you are planning a meeting, wedding, workshop or birthday party, there is a venue for you.

Below, you will find a list of many types of facilities and sites and the corresponding contact number.  

City and Park Facilities

Minoru Sports Pavillion HallMinoru Sports Pavilion Hall
Minoru Community Park - 7191 Granville Ave

  •  Maximum capacity 160 with chairs in a theatre style or 120 with chairs and tables
  • Includes tables, chairs, and kitchen facilities

Minoru Fitness Centre is located in the Minoru Sport Pavilion in Minoru Park.  The pavilion facilities include a large multi-purpose room (upper hall), two full kitchens, change rooms, showers and office space.

In addition to a variety of other recreation facilities, Minoru Park also has a 400 metre running track, high jump, long jump, discus area, soccer/football/cricket fields, fitness circuit, public tennis courts, lawn bowling and walking paths through Pierre Pond Garden.

Bookings for Minoru Pavilion can be made up to one year in advance.  For more information contact the rentals office at 604-233-3304 or rentals@richmond.ca

For bookings please complete the following application form: Pavilion Application Form

Brighouse Park Meeting RoomsBrighouse Park Meeting Rooms
Brighouse Park - 7840 Granville Ave

  • Room A – Maximum Capacity: 27
  • Room B – Maximum Capacity: 17
  • Room C – Maximum Capacity: 17

Located south of City Hall, Brighouse Park is available for meetings.  There are two rooms that hold up to 17 people and one that holds up to 27 people.  This is a great place to hold a meeting away from your work place.  Bookings can be made for meetings, workshops and training only.  All rooms include tables, chairs, sink (no dishes). 

For more information contact the rentals office at 604-233-3304 or rentals@richmond.ca

To  book your event,  please complete the following application form: Brighouse Park Application

McDonald Beach Boat Launch
Yearly passes for McDonald Beach boat launching are available to Richmond residents. There is also a 50% discount on yearly passes to Richmond Seniors (60 years and over). To apply for a pass contact the City Bylaws department at 604-276-4284.

Playing Field Reservations
Groups planning to use outdoor sports facilities must obtain a field use permit.  Regular sports groups should contact their local scheduler for times and availability.  For more information please visit the Sport Field Bookings page. 

King George Picnic Area
King George Park - 4111 Jacombs Road (Cambie and No. 5 Rd)

  • A short distance away from the playground, water park and washrooms.
  • Maximum capacity 100
  • $200.00 per day

Rent this area so you have a guaranteed space for your picnic. 

The picnic area is in the heart of King George Park.  Book early to avoid disappointment.  Perfect for companies, families or friends. For more information contact the rentals office at 604-233-3304 or rentals@richmond.ca

For bookings please complete the following application form: King George Application Form

Special Event Stage Rental
The City of Richmond has purchased a new stage that is available for rent for public events. The City has hired Briere Production Group for set-up and tear-down of the City stage. Please contact Briere directly at 604-299-1046 for more information.

For stage details and photos, please refer to the following Manual.

Chapel in the ParkThe Chapel in the Park
Minoru Chapel - 6540 Gilbert Road
The Minoru Chapel is available for weddings, memorials, baptisms, etc.

  • Maximum capacity: 120
  • For site viewing call 604-687-7068

For more information, call The Chapel at Minoru Park Enterprise Inc. at 604-687-7068 or email info@thechapelatminorupark.com


Arena Facilities
Minoru Arenas - 7551 Minoru Gate

Upstairs Board Room

  • Maximum 15

For more information contact Minoru Arenas at 604-718-8465.

Richmond Ice Centre - 14140 Triangle Road

  • Upstairs Board Room - Maximum 20 people
  • Downstairs Board Room - Maximum 15 people

Ice and Dry Floor Rental

PDF Document Ice and Dry Floor Rental Rates


For more information contact the Richmond Ice Centre at 604-448-5353.

Aquatic Facilities
Minoru Aquatic Centre - 7560 Minoru Gate

  • Minoru Pools (25 metre pool, teach pool, sauna, exercise room)
  • Centennial Pool (30 metre pool, whirlpools)

A great opportunity for birthday parties. Prices and times may vary.
Call 604-718-8020 for booking information.

Join the Fun at WatermaniaWatermania - 14300 Entertainment Boulevard
Indoor competition size swimming pool (57 metres with two moveable bulkheads & bleacher seating for 480)

  • Wave pool
  • Waterslides
  • Whirlpools, sauna & steam rooms, exercise room, concession, and retail
  • Multipurpose rooms

Space available for birthday parties, meetings, or other functions. Prices and times may vary. Call 604-448-5353 for booking information.

Outdoor Pools*

  • Steveston Pool (25 metre pool, tot pool, adjoining park)
  • South Arm Pool (free form pool, waterslides, wading pool in adjoining park)

* Available end of June to end of August.

Great opportunities for booking birthday parties, family or corporate picnics. Prices and times may vary. Call 604-718-8020 for booking information.

School Board Facilities

The Richmond School District encourages community use of Board-owned facilities by both the general public and City affiliated groups. Facilities are available for classes, meetings, children's birthday parties, and sports events.

Important Information for all user groups: Groups requiring a specific date or dates for a special event must submit a letter to the Secretary Treasurer of the Richmond School District six months in advance.

For booking procedures and charges please contact the Richmond School District Rental Office at 604-668-6036.

Community Centres
Cambie Community Centre - 4111 Jacombs Road

Multipurpose Room or Lounge

  • Maximum capacity: 25
  • $19.80 per hour plus $50 damage deposit
  • Tables & chairs

Board Room

  • Maximum capacity: 15
  • $19.80 per hour plus $50 damage deposit

East Richmond Community Hall - 12360 Cambie Road

  • Available Saturday evenings only
  • Maximum capacity: 100
  • Friday and Saturday
  • $346.75/event + $350 damage/cleaning deposit
  • Kitchen, tables & chairs

Specail events liability insurance is required. Minimum liability must be $2,000,000 and the City of Richmond and the East Richmond Community Association must be named as additional insured.

Contact: Susan or Lorne at 604-233-8399

City Centre Community Centre (Lang Centre)

  • 2 multipurpose rooms
  • Maximum capacity: 40
  • Mon/Tues/Wed/Thurs
  • $30.00/hour
  • Limited tables and chairs will be provided.  Available for user to set up and take down

For more information and availability call 604-233-8910.

Hamilton Community Centre - 5140 Smith Drive
Multipurpose Room

  • Maximum capacity: 50
  • Weekends only
  • $175/event + $200 damage deposit
  • Kitchen included (oven but no stove top)

For booking information, please call 604-718-8055


Minoru Place Activity Centre - 7760 Minoru Gate

Banquet Room/Saturday Evenings Only

  • Maximum capacity: 180 sitting/120 dancing
  • $350.00/event + $350 damage deposit
  • Stage, piano, tables & chairs (set up - extra fee)
  • In house catering service - phone Eva at 604-718-8461.

Banquet Room

  • During Facility hours
  • Maximum capacity: 180
  • $30.00/hour for Community Groups (non-profit)
  • $40.00/hour for Outside Groups (profit)

Multipurpose Room During Facility Hours

  • During facility hours
  • Maximum capacity: 50
  • $30.00/hour for Community Groups (non-profit)
  • $40.00/or Outside Groups (profit)

To make a booking or for information call 604-718-8450.


Sea Island Community Centre - 7140 Miller Road

Hall and Multipurpose Room

  • Maximum capacity: 90
  • $250/event + $325/damage deposit
  • Small kitchen, no stove, tables & chairs

Multipurpose Room

  • Maximum capacity: 30
  • $25 per hour + $100 damage deposit

Bookings can be made up to one year in advance. The Hall is available for rental on Saturdays and Sundays. There is a Commissionaire on duty for all events.
Call 604-718-8000 for information.


South Arm Community Centre - 8880 Williams Road
Rooms available for meetings or social functions $39.65/hour.  Call 604-718-8062 for more information

South Arm Community Hall - 9020 Williams Road

  • Maximum capacity: 200
  • $421.05/event + $365 damage deposit
  • $500 damage, sports group
  • Tables & chairs, kitchen (no dishes), stage
  • Available Saturday evenings 6:00pm to 1:00am

  • There is a Commissionaire on duty for all events

Bookings for the Community Hall can be made up to one year in advance. Call the Centre at 604-718-8062 for booking information, Monday - Thursday, 9:00am - 4:00pm.

Steveston Community Centre - 4111 Moncton Street

Banquet Room

  • Available Saturday evenings only
  • Maximum capacity: 125
  • $272.45/event + $275 damage/cleaning deposit
  • Kitchen, tables & chairs

Special events liability insurance is required. Minimum liability must be $2,000,000 and the City of Richmond and the Steveston Community Society must be named as additional insured.

Call Stephanie at 604-718-8091 Monday - Thursday 9:00am - 4:00pm for more information.

Thompson Community Centre - 5151 Granville Avenue

Banquet Room 

  • Maximum capacity: 200
  • $386.35/event + $200 damage deposit for evenings & weekends only
  • Kitchen, tables & chairs

Club Room/Thompson Room/ Multi-Purpose Room

  • Maximum capacity: 20
  • Call for Rates

Board Room

  • Maximum capacity: 30
  • $25.00/hr plus GST.

Bookings can be made up to one year in advance. There is a Commissionaire on duty for all events. Call Naomi 604-718-8427 for information, Monday - Thursday,  9:00 am - 4:00 pm.


West Richmond Community Centre - 9180 No. 1 Road

Grouse/Seymour Rooms

  • Maximum capacity: 30-50
  • $30 - $45

Multipurpose Room

  • Maximum capacity: 100
  • $275/event + $250 minimum damage deposit

Gymnasium

  • Maximum capacity: 175
  • $350/event + $250 minimum damage deposit
  • Available Sunday nights only

Cypress/Lions Room

  • Maximum capacity: 90
  • Available Saturday and Sunday nights
  • $275/event + $250 damage deposit

Bookings for weddings, receptions, or parties can be made up to one year in advance, meetings two months in advance. There is a Commissionaire on duty for all events. Call Linda at 604-718-8406 (Monday to Friday 9:00am to 4:00pm) for information.

Minoru Library and Cultural Centre BuildingLibrary Cultural Centre - 7700 Minoru Gate

Lecture Hall
 
Maximum capacity:

  • 128 people seated at tables
  • 144 people seated theatre-style
  • 300 people standing

Rental Rates:

  • Minimum 3 hour rental - $198.15
  • Each additional hour (max 2) - $44.60
  • All-day rental - $594.40

Damage Deposit:

  • $200 or equal to rental fee (whichever is higher)

Boardroom

Maximum Capacity:

  • 20 people seated at the table

Rental Rates:

  • Minimum 3 hour rental - $39.65
  • Each additional hour (max 2) - $9
  • All-day rental - $118.90

Damage Deposit:

  • $200 or equal to rental fee (whichever is higher)

Atrium Meeting Room

Maximum Capacity:

  • 30 people seated at tables
  • 48 people seated theatre-style
  • 100 people standing

Rental Rates:

  • Minimum 3 hour rental - $39.65
  • Each additional hour (max 2) $9
  • All-day rental - $118.90

Damage Deposit:

  • $200 or equal to rental fee (whichever is higher)

Gateway Theatre - 6500 Gilbert Road
Gateway Theatre is available for public rental. Stage a performance, hold a conference or a reception in this unique facility. An intimate venue ideal for workshops, lectures and presentations.

Mainstage

Auditorium

  • Orchestra Level: 14 rows tiered fixed seats
  • Balcony: 6 rows tiered fixed seats
  • Maximum seating capacity: 548
  • Carpeted
  • Computerized lighting
  • Professional sound system

Stage

  • Proscenium opening: 42' w x 22' h
  • Stage dimen'sions: 40' x 30' (curtain line to back wall)
  • 12'6" (apron depth from curtain line)
  • Orchestra pit with hydraulic lift for 15 musicians
  • Full fly gallery - 29 lines: 18 occupied, 11 available

Cyclorama

  • Dressing rooms: 2 private or "star", 2 chorus with washrooms and showers
  • 2 Lobbies
  • 3 levels
  • Carpeted
  • Full bar facilities
  • Ideal for receptions, exhibitions and displays

Studio A

  • 29' x 38' working space
  • Sprung floor, battleship linoleum surface
  • Ideal for rehearsals, receptions, banquets, meetings, trade shows and displays
  • Capacity: Receptions 125
    • Sit down dinners 75
    • Theatre style 100

Studio B

  • Tiered seating (not fixed)
  • 107 total seating capacity
  • 25' x 25' performance space
  • Floor: plywood with masonite covering
  • Lighting and sound booth
  • Dressing rooms: 2 private or "star"
  • An intimate venue ideal for workshops, lectures and presentations

Call Vivienne, Manager of Presentations and Rentals at 604-270-6500 for more information.

London Heritage Farmhouse - 6511 Dyke Road

London Heritage Farm House

Farmhouse

  • Maximum capacity: 40
  • Restored farmhouse furnished to represent the 1880 - 1940 era

Picnic Area and Gazebo

  • For large gatherings and receptions
  • A unique farm setting close to Gilbert Beach and the South Dyke Trail, washrooms available

Tea Room

  • Maximum capacity: 25

For booking and price information call the Farmhouse at 604-271-5220.

Club Facilities
Kinsmen Nature Pavilion - 11851 Westminster Highway

  • Maximum capacity: 80
  • Kitchen, wet bar, tables & chairs
  • Gas fireplace

Call at 604-277-7912 for booking information.

Richmond Rod & Gun Club Hall - 7891 Cambie Road

  • Maximum capacity: 149
  • $295/event + $300 damage deposit
  • Kitchen, dry bar, tables & chairs

Call Albert or Monica at 604-940-0042 for booking information.

Scout Hall - Francis & No. 1 Road

  • Maximum capacity: 100
  • Full kitchen, tables and chairs
  • Booking in advance is highly recommended

Call 604-277-7912 for booking information.  Or visit www.seascouts.ca/10richmond/bookhall.htm  to book on line.

Ukrainian Community Centre - 5311 Francis Road
For booking information call 604-274-4119.

Woodwards Landing Scout Camp - 11551 Dyke Road

  • Campsite with cooking shelter and washrooms
  • $24.75/day weekend daytime use
  • Overnight $1 per night plus $25 damage deposit

Call Darlene Burns at 604-271-7294 or by email

Prices are subject to change without notice