Joaquin Miller Community Center & Woodminster Cascades
3594 Sanborn Drive
Joaquin Miller Community Center is nestled among the majestic redwood trees inside Joaquin Miller Park. The 8,500 square-foot, rustic wood framed, onestory community center, with exquisitely designed stained glass windows and doors, is one of Oakland Parks and Recreation’s premier facilities. The Cascades tumbling from the Amphitheater, through redwoods, finishing in a reflection pond provide a beautiful and unique ceremony venue or backdrop for photos. Amenities include a modern commercial grade kitchen, assembly rooms, conference rooms, an outdoor deck and an attractive alcove containing original artwork and a working fireplace. Linen rental service is available at a nominal charge. Onsite parking is available.
The Joaquin Miller Community Center may be reserved 30 days to 11 months in advance. For viewing of the facility, contact a Representative directly to make an appointment.
Unique Amenities
- Coat room
- Fireplace
- Modern Industrial Kitchen with Commerical Coffeemaker
- Panoramic View of the Bay Area
- Stained Glass and Original Artwork
Rental Areas & Room Capacities
| Per Rm | Combined | Per Rm | Combined | ||||||
| Theatre | 100 | 175 | 24 | 72 | |||||
| Standing | 150 | 300 | 40 | 100 | |||||
| Seated | 80 * | 160 * 130 ** | 16 w/tables | 48 w/tables | |||||
* No dance floor, Banquet setup | |||||||||
Rental Rate
Room Type | Residents | Non-Residents | Days |
Assembly Room 1 or 2 | $75/hour | $90/hour | (Monday-Thursday) |
Assembly Rooms Combined | $160/hour | $ 92/hour | (Monday-Thursday) |
Assembly Room 1 or 2 | $85/hour | $102/hour | (Friday-Sunday) |
Assembly Rooms Combined | $170/hour | $204/hour | (Friday-Sunday) |
Conference Rooms A,B,C | $35/hour | $42/hour | (Monday-Sunday) |
Conference Rooms Combined | $105/hour | $126/hour | (Monday-Sunday) |
Entire Building | $300/hour | $360/hour | (Monday-Sunday) |
Deck (ceremony) | $150/event | $180/event | (Monday-Sunday) |
Deck (other use) | $85/hour | $102/hour | (Monday-Sunday) |
Kitchen with room rental | $125/event | $125/event | (Monday-Sunday) |
Kitchen without room rental | $100/hour | $100/hour | (Monday-Sunday) |
Room Type | Rate | Days |
Assembly Room 1 or 2 | $60/hour | (Monday-Thursday) |
Assembly Rooms Combined | $120/hour | (Monday-Thursday) |
Assembly Room 1 or 2 | $70/hour | (Friday-Sunday) |
Assembly Room 1 or 2 | $140/hour | (Friday-Sunday) |
Conference Rooms A,B,C | $30/hour | (Monday-Sunday) |
Conference Rooms Combined | $90/hour | (Monday-Sunday) |
Entire Building | $250/hour | (Monday-Sunday) |
Deck (other use) | $85/hour | (Monday-Sunday) |
Kitchen with room rental | $125/event | (Monday-Sunday) |
Kitchen without room rental | $100/hour | (Monday-Sunday) |
Floorplans
Below are the downloadable floor plans and sample setups for users to save and print. Allowing the user to preview the entire facility and aid in planning an event.
- Layout - provides a general overview of the facility.
- Detailed Layout - provides a general overview with measurements.
- Sample Setup - provides sample layouts of the room/facility.
- Setup Sheet - is a printable form for users to print out, fill in, and return to Parks and Recreation when they want to rent a facility.
Catering & Rental Information
You may hire a caterer from the Non-Exclusive Approved Catering List or choose the non-catered option. If you choose the non-catered option, you must comply with the Caterers Opt-Out Regulations and Expectations and pay the additional Caterers Opt-Out fee.
- Blue Heron**
- Culinary Excellence**
- Dorsey’s Locker Catering
- LaBonne Cuisine**
- Magique Events**
- Market Hall Caterers**
- Miraglia**
- Royal Raspberry **
- Savoy Event **
- Scott’s Seafood**
- Swanky Catering*
- Venga Paella Catering
- Emerald Catering
- Trumpet Vine Events
- Small Thyme Catering
Please contact any of these caterers as you prepare for your exciting event.
Download the Approved Caterer’s Information List
Rental Information Packets and Application
- Download the Rental Application
- Download the Rental Fee
- Download the Guideline Packet
- Download the OPD Special Event Packet
- Download the Authorization for Credit Card Payment
Contact Information
Please contact Central Reservations for more information and to reserve Parks and Recreations rental facilities.
