Rentals & Facilities
Rentals
Our rooms are ideal for sports, meetings, social functions, birthday parties and special occasions! User groups are responsible for room setup and room take down, which will be included in your rental time. Rental requests will be finalized upon payment of rental fees (please refer to the chart below for additional fees and damage deposit rates) and presentation of proof of insurance. Fees are subject to change without notice.
To book a room, requests are to be completed through an online rental request process at vancouver.ca Requests can be submitted up to 2 months in advance and no less than 7 days prior to date of rental. If unable to complete online rental process, or request is less than 7 days prior to rental date, please submit email request to marpole.rentals@vancouver.ca including details such as date of request, time, nature of event, number of people, contact information and any special requests, and we will follow up with an email whether or not we can accommodate them. A rental request request form is also available for pick up at the front office.
Use of television, projector, laptop, sport equipment, or bouncy castle are not available for rentals.
Kitchen access only available for Upper Lounge rentals.
Please visit recreation.vancouver.ca for room availabilities and to submit your rental request! If you have any additional questions or inquiries, please send an email to marpole.rentals@vancouver.ca
Overview
The Marpole-Oakridge Community Centre is a two-story building with an elevator. It’s wheelchair accessible with a 31-stall parking lot with two dedicated handicapped spaces. On-street parking is also available. The building has a full-size gymnasium for sports activities, in addition to a variety of multi-purpose rooms which can accommodate events/functions from 20-100 people. User groups are responsible for room set-up and room take-down.
Room rentals include:
• rectangular tables (varying lengths)
• folding armless-chairs
Room Rates:
| Day(s) | Non-Prime Time | Prime Time (After hours) |
|---|---|---|
| Mon – Thu | 9am – 9pm | 9pm – midnight |
| Friday |
9am – 8pm (Sep – Jun) 9am – 5pm (Jul – Aug) |
8pm – midnight (Sep – Jun) 5pm – midnight (Jul – Aug) |
| Saturday |
9am – 4pm (Sep – Jun) 9am – 1pm (Jul – Aug) |
4pm – midnight (Sep – Jun) 1pm – midnight (Jul – Aug) |
| Sunday | N/A; all of Sunday is prime time | 9am – midnight |
Gymnasium – Sports Only
| Max Capacity | Dimensions | Non-Prime Time | Prime Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | 90′ x 64′ | $50 | $79 |
Auditorium
| Max Capacity | Dimensions | Non-Prime Time | Prime Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | 72′ x 24′ | $45 | $74 |
Upper Lounge
| Max Capacity | Dimensions | Non-Prime Time | Prime Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70 | 48′ x 30′ | $45 | $74 |
Club Room
| Max Capacity | Dimensions | Non-Prime Time | Prime Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 49′ x 20′ | $38 | $67 |
Social Room
| Max Capacity | Dimensions | Non-Prime Time | Prime Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | 29′ x 22′ | $28 | $57 |
Lower Lounge
| Max Capacity | Dimensions | Non-Prime Time | Prime Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | 26′ x 20′ | $28 | $57 |
All fees are subject to GST and subject to change. All after hour rentals have a minimum 2 hr booking requirement.
SOCAN and ReSound fees:
- With dancing: $44.13+$18.51 = $62.64 plus tax
- Without dancing: $22.06+$9.25 = $31.31 plus tax
Staffing (2 hour min. required):
- Additional staff costs are applicable for after hours rental
- $29/hour plus tax
Damage deposit:
- Damage deposit fee will be collected for all rental at time of rental confirmation
- $25-$350 depending on type of rental
Insurance:
- https://vancouver.ca/doing-business/insurance-requirements-for-filming-event-and-facility-use.aspx
- Liability insurance is required for sports, high performance dance or any “high risk” activities, including any event with alcohol. Insurance is to be purchased from an external source. Visit. www.vancouver.ca for more information
- The policy shall contain a cross liability clause and name the City of Vancouver, Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation, and the Marpole-Oakridge Community Association, their officials, officers, employees, servants, and agents as “additional insureds” with respect to liability arising out of the rental.
All fees are subject to GST.
Rental Terms & Details
- Prime time after hours rentals are subject to change during statutory/seasonal holidays and the months of July and August.
- Additional staffing costs ($29 per hour per staff member) may be applicable to special events, social functions and events where alcoholic beverages will be available
- After hours rentals must be booked for a minimum of two hours.
- Liability insurance is required for sports, high performance dance or any “high risk” activities, including any event with alcohol. Insurance is to be purchased from an external source. Click here for more information.
- The policy shall contain a cross liability clause and name the City of Vancouver, Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation, and the Marpole-Oakridge Community Association, their officials, officers, employees, servants, and agents as “additional insureds” with respect to liability arising out of the rental.
- A damage deposit fee will be collected for all rentals at the time of rental confirmation.
- No pinatas, confetti or glitter are allowed in our rental rooms under any circumstances.
- Due to popular demand, gymnasium rentals are limited during the winter season. Please call for availability.
