Buena Park Community Center: Hours, Programs, Rentals & Map

Buena Park Community Center Hours

Community Services office hours and scheduled event access are different. Public listings commonly show the following administrative schedule, but the City’s main Community Services page does not provide a separately confirmed building-wide schedule for every activity.

Holiday closures, staffing schedules and City notices may affect visits. Check the official Community Services page for updates.

Facilities: What Is Available?

The building is primarily a recreation-class and event venue. Do not assume it provides a public swimming pool, unrestricted gym admission or daily drop-in sports without confirming the exact program location.

Recreation Classes & Community Programs

Buena Park Community Services organizes activities for children, teens, adults and older residents. Some programs take place at the Community Center, while sports, aquatics and other activities may use separate City facilities.

How to Register for Classes

1. Open the City’s official recreation registration portal.
2. Select a category such as Dance, Fitness, Arts & Entertainment, Preschool Fun or Sports.
3. Open the activity and check the participant age, fee, start/end dates, day and exact facility address.
4. Review residency requirements, enrollment status and any required materials.
5. Create or sign into the registration account, add the eligible participant and follow the payment instructions.
6. Save the confirmation and verify where to report on the first day.

Buena Park Community Center Rentals: Spaces & Capacities

The Community Center can accommodate approved weddings, quinceañeras, birthdays, seminars, receptions and community gatherings. The City’s venue page identifies the following spaces.

Actual attendance may be lower for dance floors, stages, catering arrangements, tables or accessibility clearances. Ask staff to confirm the approved occupancy for your event layout.

Rental Fees: What You Need to Budget

The City links a separate Buena Park Community Center rental-rate document from its official banquet facilities page. A current complete price sheet could not be independently confirmed for this review, so hourly rates should be obtained directly from Community Services before making a budget or deposit.

How to Reserve a Room: Step by Step

1. Select the space. Choose the Ballroom, Mayor’s Garden or Lily Room based on guest count, event type and required layout.
2. Prepare dates. Have your preferred date, backup date, event start/end time and setup/cleanup time ready.
3. Contact the rental office. Call 714-562-3860 to confirm whether the space can be booked on your dates.
4. Request the current fee schedule. Ask for the total rental price, required deposit, staff charges, kitchen access and additional equipment costs.
5. Open the official facility rental page. Find the downloadable Facility Rental Application and current rental-rate information.
6. Complete the application. Enter the renter’s contact information, event details, estimated guest count and requested facility.
7. Discuss special requirements. Confirm catering, alcohol restrictions, music, vendors, decorations, event insurance and accessibility needs.
8. Submit as instructed. Follow the City’s current application, approval, payment and contract process.
9. Keep written confirmation. Do not treat a phone inquiry as a confirmed reservation. Save the signed agreement and payment receipt.
10. Confirm event-day arrangements. Check arrival instructions, approved entrance, parking, vendor access and cleanup rules.

Alternative: Ehlers Event Center

If your gathering is too large for Buena Park Community Center’s 160-person ballroom, the City also offers the Ehlers Event Center at 8150 Knott Avenue, Buena Park, CA 90620.

Ehlers reservations: 714-236-3870. These are separate facilities with different rental arrangements. Compare the approved capacity, location and total price before selecting either venue.

Location, Parking & Directions

Parking & Accessible Arrival

• Follow signs toward the Community Center rather than the main City Hall entrance.
• On event days, ask the organizer which parking area guests should use.
• Accessible entry and parking are reported by public facility listings, but confirm the current accessible route and available spaces with Community Services.
• Allow extra arrival time for large events or when several City activities overlap.
• For deliveries or vendors, request the approved loading instructions before arrival.

Public transportation and rideshare visitors should verify their route and pickup point for 6688 Beach Boulevard; do not assume the City Hall entrance is the best event entrance.

Other City Services at or Near This Location

The Community Services Department is also a useful contact for City park and recreation questions, but different services may require separate procedures:

• Picnic shelters: The City’s published guidance requires in-person reservations at the Community Center and payment at least 14 days before the event. Confirm the current rule and seasonal availability.
• Athletic fields: City-managed fields, including locations at Bellis Park and Boisseranc Park, may be rented around scheduled City programming. Availability and rates vary.
• Senior programs: Ask whether your activity is at the Community Center or Ehlers Senior Activity Center.
• Family assistance: Friendly Center operates family resource services at the same Beach Boulevard address, but its service hours and eligibility are separate from the Community Center.

Before You Visit: Practical Checklist

• Save the correct address: 6688 Beach Blvd., not the adjacent City Hall mailing address.
• Confirm whether your visit is for office assistance, a registered class or a private event.
• Verify the activity’s exact date, room and starting time.
• For classes, bring registration confirmation and required materials.
• For rentals, have your guest count, setup requirements and preferred dates ready.
• Ask about accessible entry and parking when needed.
• For catered events, obtain written approval of food, kitchen and vendor arrangements.
• Confirm fees and deposit terms through the City before paying.

Other California Community Center Guides

If you are comparing community spaces for recreation, classes or private events, our Montclair Community Center visitor guide explains the difference between recreation and event facilities.

For large event rooms and organized activities, see the Mitchell Park Community Center rental and room guide in Palo Alto.

Our Oak Park Community Center guide in Sacramento covers municipal meeting rooms, programs and reservation considerations.

You can also compare recreation activities and facility rentals in the Redlands Community Center visitor guide.

Official Resources

City of Buena Park Community Services — department contacts, programs and notices.

Official Banquet Facilities and Rentals — room capacities, rental-rate document and application.

Official Recreation Registration — activity categories and enrollment.

Buena Park Today Recreation Guide — City-published program and facility reference, Fall 2025 edition.