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Community Centers

Conveniently located along Middlefield Road, the City of Palo Alto has three (3) community centers that provide different types of event space. Perfect for your next business meeting, reception, celebration, and athletic or special event.

Cubberley Community Center

Located in south Palo Alto, the Cubberley Community Center is a unique facility, which has been operated by the City of Palo Alto since 1990. Space is available for rent by the hour, either one-time or on a regular basis for community meetings, seminars, social events, dances, theatre performances, music rehearsals and athletic events.

Mitchell Park Community Center

Rebuilt in 2014, the Mitchell Park Community Center provides the City of Palo Alto with an environmentally-friendly community complex. This 15,000-square-foot complex is part of a larger 41,000-square-foot campus including the Mitchell Park Library and Ada's Cafe.

Lucie Stern Community Center

Designed by Birge Clark and built in 1934, this attractive Spanish Mediterranean-style complex is home to the City of Palo Alto's Recreation Department as well as a Community Theatre and Children's Theatre. Whether you are planning an intimate ceremony or elegant reception, the Lucie Stern Community Center is the ideal location for every occasion.

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