Lucie Stern Community Center

Announcement

Due to COVID-19, our offices continue to remain closed to the public. Please contact us via email or phone for general inquires.

Please also note we are currently ONLY able to take reservations that adhere to the current Santa Clara County Health Orders. County health orders must be followed during your rental. More information will be provided.

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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 (LSCC) is the ideal location for every occasion.   

Lucie Stern Community Center Booking Process

  • Lucie Stern Community Center may be reserved for events up to one (1) year in advance. Applications can be submitted via email or turned in at the community center front desk. Once an application is approved, a permit will be emailed with event details, rental fees, and the payment plan.

  • We can process the payment in full upon approval of your application, or break your payments down into two (2) installments. The first installment is one-half (1/2) of your total rental + a $500 deposit and is due immediately upon approval of your application. You have ten (10) days to cancel with no cancellation fees. After the ten (10) days has passed, the paid one-half (1/2) of total rental fee is no longer refundable, but you can get your $500 deposit refunded. The final installment is due no later than one (1) month prior to your event date. Failure to pay by your payment deadlines will result in the immediate cancellation of your event.

  • We require at least one (1) month notice for application submissions. Availability of rooms can be seen in links below or provided by phone or email. No date will be held until an application is submitted.

  • For tours, please call, email, or visit our availability page (under "Facility Rental Information") to schedule a self-guided tour. Drop-ins are accepted, however we ask that you follow up ahead of time in case there is an event taking place.    

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Facility Information

 

  • Ballroom
    Resident Rate: $197/hr | Non-Resident Rate: $283/hr

    This large space features hardwood floors, a wood-beamed cathedral ceiling, two tiled fireplaces and six art deco chandeliers in the California Colonial style architecture. This room measures 70 by 40 feet and can accommodate 300 guests theatre-style or 200 for dining.

  • Community Room
    Resident Rate: $147/hr | Non-Resident Rate: $199/hr

    The Community Room measures 45 by 25 feet and features wall-to-wall carpeting, as well as windows and two French doors that open onto the Patio. This bright room can accommodate 125 guests theatre-style or 75 for dining and provides a comfortable setting for smaller events or meetings.  

  • Fireside Room
    Resident Rate: $112/hr | Non-Resident Rate: $156/hr

    The Fireside Room also features French doors that open onto the Patio, wall-to-wall carpeting as well as a lovely working fireplace. This room measures 25 by 26 feet and can accommodate 70 guests theatre-style or 45 for dining and is frequently used for small parties and meetings. 

  • Patio
    Resident Rate: $108/hr | Non-Resident Rate: $154/hr

    The enclosed Patio area is accessible through both the Community and Fireside Rooms. With a large lawn area, the Patio makes an ideal setting for spring and summer events. It measures 70 by 90 feet and can accommodate 250 guests theatre-style or 150 for dining.
  • Kitchen
     Resident Rate: $42/hr | Non-Resident Rate: $59/hr 

    Conveniently located between the Community and Fireside Rooms, and adjacent to the Patio, the fully equipped kitchen will easily meet the requirements of your caterer.

Application Resources

Rental Rules

Cancellation Policy

  • Cancellation requests must be made in writing and received thirty (30) days before the event. One-half (1/2) of the rental fees and charges are non-refundable unless the City cancels the permit, wherein a full refund will be made. No refund is given if cancellation is made less than thirty (30) days before the event. The City reserves the right to cancel an applicant’s permit, if the City deems the facility not usable or unsafe due to natural causes, repair, renovation, or is deemed an unsuitable facility for the event by the City. Changes to previously approved permits may result in cancellation of the permit.

Location

1305 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA 94301  View Map

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Features

  • Kitchen
  • Meeting Rooms
  • Air Conditioned
  • Heating
  • WiFi
  • Meeting Tables and Chairs
  • Function Tables and Chairs
  • Parking

Contact

650-463-4900
LSCC@cityofpaloalto.org

Hours

  • Sunday Closed
  • Monday
    • 08:30 AM–05:30 PM
  • Tuesday
    • 08:30 AM–05:30 PM
  • Wednesday
    • 08:30 AM–05:30 PM
  • Thursday
    • 08:30 AM–05:30 PM
  • Friday Closed
  • Saturday Closed

Due to COVID-19, our offices continue to remain closed to the public. Please contact us via email or phone for general inquiries.

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