GRIER PAVILION – Criteria for Use & Reservation Guidelines
Criteria for Use
Permitted Uses: Permitted uses include, but are not limited to the following:
- Use by the Mayor and City Council for the purpose of addressing issues or celebrating matters of
a municipal nature with community impact;
- Use by City government to carryout City business or celebrate city events;
- Use by other levels of government to address issues relating to the City of Riverside; and
- Use by non-profit and community-based organizations that offer a program or service that is
sponsored or endorsed by the City of Riverside.
Non-Permitted Uses: The Pavilion may not be used for event such as weddings, or other private parties
and political (e.g. partisan, non-partisan, etc.) events.
Availability: The Pavilion is available for reservation Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00
am and 10:00 pm.
Capacity: The applicant/facility user is restricted to no more than 200 guests, which also reflect
adjacent restroom capacity. Seating capacity is 180 guests.
RESERVATION GUIDELINES
Security Deposit: If your event meets the Criteria for Use noted above and is approved by the City,
there is no facility fee associated with use of the Pavilion. A deposit of $500 is required to secure your
reservation and must be submitted with your completed Reservation Request Form and signed
Applicant Agreement. Please be advised that your event date is not secured until your Security Deposit
is received. Any repairs or special cleaning necessary after your event, and any Additional User Fees
incurred, will be deducted from your Security Deposit or you will be billed.
Set-Up: A Set-Up Fee will be charged to the applicant/facility user requesting the use of table and chair
equipment. Applicant/facility user will be restricted to the use of table and chair equipment provided
by the City at the venue. For a full listing of City table and chair equipment please see the “Table &
Chair Equipment” section. Set-Up Fees are further addressed in the “Additional User Fees” section.
Site Supervisor: Site Supervisors are responsible for ensuring that use of the Pavilion remains, at all times,
fully consistent with all requirements, to include the Riverside Municipal Code. Site Supervisor Fees are
further addressed in the “Additional User Fees” section.
Audio/Visual Equipment: The City has equipped the Pavilion with an Audio Visual System. Use of venue
electronics (e.g. one (1) wireless microphone, three (3) flat panel screens, colored LED lights, etc.) is
permitted; however, an audio/visual technician provided by the City must be present to operate all
City-owned systems. Additional audio/visual equipment and audio/visual technician fees are further
addressed in the "Additional User Fees" section.
Security: At least one (1) security guard must be present on the first floor during events after 5 p.m. on
week-days and during times that City Hall is otherwise closed. A second City-provided security guard
may be needed depending on the event timing on the 7
th
floor lobby. Security Fees are further
addressed in the "Additional user Fees" section.