West Side Recreation and Park District
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Facilities
FRANKLIN FIELD COMPLEX
Franklin Field Complex is located at 281 E. Cedar Street in Taft, California and has 3 ball fields, 2 playground areas, 3 picnic pavilions, volleyball courts, and horseshoe pits.
PAVILION RENTALS:
Please call our office at (661) 763-4246 for field rental rates and/or light fees.
COMMUNITY CENTER
The Community Center is located at 500 Cascade Place in Taft and has several rooms available for parties, weddings, or other occassions. Please call our office at (661) 763-4246 to check availability and/or to make a reservation.
Additional Charge for Non-Resident-25%
See Deposit Schedule for applicable deposits
Additional Charge for Non-Resident-25%
See Deposit Schedule for applicable deposits
*For-Profit is a group/individual using the facility to promote a business that is intended to make a profit.
Additional Charge for Non-Resident-25%
See Deposit Schedule for applicable deposits
*Non-Profit fund raiser is an event where the non-profit group accepts donations or charges a fee and the proceeds are used to further the specific cause of the group. Fund raisers not open to the general public are considered a social event.
Additional Charge for Non-Resident-25%
See Deposit Schedule for applicable deposits
**Any event where alcohol will be present will also require the hiring of licensed security guards-Proof of security required prior to event.**
WALTER GLENN NATATORIUM
Spend your summers at the Nat! We open daily during the summer beginning the Monday after school lets out. We remain open daily until the Friday before school starts. The Natatorium is also available for private rentals. Call our office at (661) 763-4246 for rates!
TAFT SKATE PARK
The Skate Park is open daily for skating. Helmets are required. No bikes are allowed. Occassionally, the skate park is closed due to abuse of the facilities. Please help us keep the skate park open and accessible to everyone by keeping things clean and free of vandalism. Thank you in advance for your cooperation!
Franklin Field Complex is located at 281 E. Cedar Street in Taft, California and has 3 ball fields, 2 playground areas, 3 picnic pavilions, volleyball courts, and horseshoe pits.
PAVILION RENTALS:
| PAVILION #1-Largest pavilion, located adjacent to large paved parking lot and horse corrals, playground area, volleyball, horseshoe pit, barbecue | DEPOSIT | FEES |
| Less than 50 people | $60 | $35 |
| 50-100 people | $75 | $70 |
| 101-250 people | $75 | $100 |
| PAVILION #2-Located along Ash Street behind pumping unit, volleyball, horseshoe pit, barbecue | DEPOSIT | FEES |
| Less than 50 people | $60 | $35 |
| 50-100 people | $75 | $70 |
| PAVILION #3-Located in the center of the complex between Wilson and Oliver Fields. Playground area nearby, barbecues | DEPOSIT | FEES |
| Less than 50 people | $60 | $30 |
| 50-100 people | $75 | $60 |
Please call our office at (661) 763-4246 for Field Rental Rates and/or Light Fees as well as Tournament Rates.
'A' STREET PARK
A Street Park is located on the corner of Hillard & 'A' Streets in Taft, California and has basketball courts, softball/soccer fields, 2 covered pavilions and a playground area.
PAVILION RENTALS:
| A STREET PAVILIONS | DEPOSIT | FEES |
| Less than 50 people | $50 | $25 |
| 50-100 people | $75 | $60 |
COMMUNITY CENTER
The Community Center is located at 500 Cascade Place in Taft and has several rooms available for parties, weddings, or other occassions. Please call our office at (661) 763-4246 to check availability and/or to make a reservation.
PRIVATE GROUPS |
UP TO 4 HRS |
UNLIMITED |
| Auditorium-Full | $110.00 | $220.00 |
| Auditorium-Side A | $85.00 | $165.00 |
| Auditorium-Side B | $75.00 | $145.00 |
| Assembly Room | $85.00 | $165.00 |
| Kitchen | $30.00 | $55.00 |
| Crafts Room | $55.00 | $110.00 |
See Deposit Schedule for applicable deposits
FOR-PROFIT GROUP/INDIVIDUAL |
UP TO 4 HRS |
UNLIMITED |
| Auditorium-Full | $220.00 | $440.00 |
| Auditorium-Side A | $165.00 | $330.00 |
| Auditorium-Side B | $145.00 | $290.00 |
| Assembly Room | $165.00 | $330.00 |
| Kitchen | $55.00 | $110.00 |
| Crafts Room | $110.00 | $220.00 |
See Deposit Schedule for applicable deposits
*For-Profit is a group/individual using the facility to promote a business that is intended to make a profit.
NON-PROFIT GROUPS-FUND RAISER |
UP TO 4 HRS |
UNLIMITED |
| Auditorium-Full | $55.00 | $110.00 |
| Auditorium-Side A | $45.00 | $85.00 |
| Auditorium-Side B | $40.00 | $75.00 |
| Assembly Room | $45.00 | $85.00 |
| Kitchen | $30.00 | $55.00 |
| Crafts Room | $30.00 | $55.00 |
See Deposit Schedule for applicable deposits
*Non-Profit fund raiser is an event where the non-profit group accepts donations or charges a fee and the proceeds are used to further the specific cause of the group. Fund raisers not open to the general public are considered a social event.
NON-PROFIT GROUPS-SOCIAL EVENT |
UP TO 4 HRS |
UNLIMITED |
| Auditorium-Full | $85.00 | $165.00 |
| Auditorium-Side A | $65.00 | $125.00 |
| Auditorium-Side B | $55.00 | $110.00 |
| Assembly Room | $65.00 | $125.00 |
| Kitchen | $30.00 | $55.00 |
| Crafts Room | $45.00 | $80.00 |
See Deposit Schedule for applicable deposits
| DEPOSITS | UP TO 4 HRS | UNLIMITED |
| Cleaning/Damages-Rooms should be left in the condition in which they were found | $100.00 | $200.00 |
| Alcohol-Any event where alcohol will be present requires an additional deposit. | $200.00 | $200.00 |
WALTER GLENN NATATORIUM
Spend your summers at the Nat! We open daily during the summer beginning the Monday after school lets out. We remain open daily until the Friday before school starts. The Natatorium is also available for private rentals. Call our office at (661) 763-4246 for rates!
TAFT SKATE PARK
The Skate Park is open daily for skating. Helmets are required. No bikes are allowed. Occassionally, the skate park is closed due to abuse of the facilities. Please help us keep the skate park open and accessible to everyone by keeping things clean and free of vandalism. Thank you in advance for your cooperation!
