Santo Community Center
The Santo Community Center, located at 701 N Columbus Avenue, houses the offices of the City of Medford Parks and Recreation Department and serves as a hub for many programs and activities.
Birthday Party Packages
The Santo Community Center offers a birthday party package for children ages walking to 12 years. Birthday Parties are held in the Santo Community Center main hall and public outdoor courtyard. The outdoor courtyard has a playground, picnic tables, sport court, natural play areas, and an artificial turf play area. Party rentals include tables with seating, a jump house, toys, and floor games.
| Birthday Party Rates |
1.5 hours |
3 hours |
| 40 Guests (guest count includes children & adults) |
$119.00 |
$238.00 |
Private Use
The Santo Community Center has a variety of rooms which may be available for private use. Availability is determined by many factors including but not limited to the programming needs of the center, the proposed use compatibility with the center, and staff availability.
| Private Use Rates |
Max Capacity |
Max Capacity with Tables or Equipment |
Hourly Rate |
| Room 5 |
49 |
34 |
$20 / hour |
| Room 7 |
29 |
20 |
$20 / hour |
| Room 14 |
26 |
16 |
$20 / hour |
| Room 16 |
36 |
23 |
$20 / hour |
| Room 18 |
49 |
40 |
$20 / hour |
| Main Hall |
50 |
50 |
$40 / hour |
| Main Hall |
180 |
140 |
$50 / hour |
Nature Center
The Nature Center is located in the U.S. Cellular Community Park at 2931 South Pacific Hwy, Medford, OR, 97501.
Private Use
The Nature Center conference room is available for small meetings or rentals. The hourly rental fee below includes the cost of a staff member being on site.
| Area |
Max Capacity |
Fee |
| Conference Room |
12 |
$30 / hour |
Park Spaces and Pavilions
Medford's park spaces and pavilions may provide the perfect option for your company picnic, birthday party, group outing, family reunion, or other event.
General Park Use
The majority of our park rentals are general public use. Special event park use criteria is explained below.
| General Park Use Fees |
Medford Resident |
Non-Resident |
Commercial |
| General Fee (3 hours) |
$55 |
$61 |
$90 |
| All Day Fee (6am-10pm) |
$215 |
$221 |
$360 |
Special Event Park Use
A Special Event Permit will be mandated for any reservation that is an open public invited event, over 50 attendees, amplifying sound, requests alcohol, has inflatables, or any event the department deems a permit necessary for. Park spaces must be reserved and paid prior to submitting permit applications. Detailed information on permit applications for alcohol, sound equipment, street closures, and certificate of insurance are below.
| Special Event Park Use Fees |
General |
Commercial |
| General Permit Fee (3 hours) |
$83 |
$166 |
| All Day Permit Fee (6am-10pm) |
$324 |
$664 |
*Additional fees may apply and will be discussed at the time of the reservation.
Alcohol
Alcohol is permitted in the following parks/facilities when the City Managers Office Alcohol Permit is approved. Alba Park, Bear Creek Park, Carnegie Building, Hawthorne Park, Pear Blossom Park, Santo Community Center Gym, US Cellular community Park and Vogel Plaza.
Required when events are open to attendance by the general public and for general use reservations planning on having a jump house or other recreational item at the site.
The special event staff person will help you determine whether your event will be required to obtain General Liability insurance.
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Amplifying sound during any rental may be allowed when in compliance with the City Managers Office Amplification permit.
Bear Creek Amphitheater and the Pear Blossom Park Stage are appropriate locations for large events with music.
Street Closure
Some events may require the temporary closure of a city street.
The special event staff person will help you determine whether your event will be required to submit a street closure plan.
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Please review the full Park Use Regulations document for further details.