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Pine Avenue Community Center

3209 Harding St., Carlsbad, CA 92008 Verified Checked September 2026

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An 18,000-square-foot inter-generational community center at 3209 Harding Street, next to Pine Avenue Community Park's playground, with indoor birthday-party packages: a party room with big-screen TV for up to 30 including parents ($132 for two hours), a Kids Party with gym time for basketball, dodgeball and rock climbing for up to 40 ($284) and a Teen Scene party in the teen room with pool, ping pong, air hockey and game consoles for up to 60 ($472), bookable online in 2-hour blocks (12-2 or 2-4 p.m.) on weekends only - the Kids Party on Saturdays and Sundays, the Party Room and Teen Scene on Saturdays (Teen Scene 2-4 p.m.); call 442-339-5130 to ask about other times. The activity room ($76/hr, 95 theater-style) and second-floor teen center ($114/hr, 60) also rent by the hour with a 2-hour minimum; the gym ($88/hr, 125) is for sports activities only.

Published prices

Fee	Price
Party Room Rental (2-hour block, 12-2 or 2-4 p.m.)Fee schedule p.1 'Pine Avenue Community Center Party Packages' (Individual rate). Max capacity 30 including parent supervision. Includes: Party room for tables, chairs, music, cake, presents; big-screen TV to plug in your own game system or watch a movie; easy access to the Pine Avenue Community Park playground. Other times may be available - call 442-339-5130. Booking system: offered on Saturdays only (noon-2 or 2-4 p.m.); no Sunday or weekday slots for any date checked Oct 2026-Jan 2027.	$132 / 2-hr block
Party Room Rental - Carlsbad residentcomputed: package price less the fee schedule's 10% resident discount (the schedule marks the party packages 'Yes')	$118.80 / 2-hr block
Kids Party (2-hour block, 12-2 or 2-4 p.m.)Fee schedule p.1 'Pine Avenue Community Center Party Packages' (Individual rate). Max capacity 40 including parent supervision. Includes: Gym access (basketball, dodgeball, rock climbing, games) plus the party room (food, music, tables, chairs, presents; big-screen TV). Other times may be available - call 442-339-5130. Booking system: offered Saturdays and Sundays (12-2 or 2-4 p.m.); no weekday slots for any date checked Oct 2026-Jan 2027.	$284 / 2-hr block
Kids Party - Carlsbad residentcomputed: package price less the fee schedule's 10% resident discount (the schedule marks the party packages 'Yes')	$255.60 / 2-hr block
Teen Scene Party (2-hour block, 12-2 or 2-4 p.m.)Fee schedule p.1 'Pine Avenue Community Center Party Packages' (Individual rate). Max capacity 60 including parent supervision. Includes: Teen Room with balcony, pool table, ping pong, foosball, air hockey, Xbox/PS4/Nintendo Switch; kitchen space with refrigerator; gym time (hoops, dodgeball, rock wall). Other times may be available - call 442-339-5130. Booking system: offered on Saturdays 2-4 p.m. only (no noon block, Sunday or weekday slots for any date checked Oct 2026-Jan 2027).	$472 / 2-hr block
Teen Scene Party - Carlsbad residentcomputed: package price less the fee schedule's 10% resident discount (the schedule marks the party packages 'Yes')	$424.80 / 2-hr block
Game system add-on (Xbox, PS4 or Nintendo Switch)Fee schedule p.1 'Rental Add Ons (game systems) $25 Per Console'.	$25 / console
Activity Room 108Parks & Recreation fee schedule (Sept 4, 2026) p.1 Individual rate, per hour, 2-hour minimum. Capacity: theater 95; classroom 40. Use: 'meetings or small social gatherings'. Kitchen: sink area only.	$76 / hr (2-hr min)
Activity Room 108 - Carlsbad residentcomputed: Individual rate less the fee schedule's 10% resident discount	$68.40 / hr (2-hr min)
Gymnasium 103Parks & Recreation fee schedule (Sept 4, 2026) p.1 Individual rate, per hour, 2-hour minimum. Capacity: max 125. Use: no - 'Gym for sports activities only.' Kitchen: no. The Rentals page's phased-fee table lists the Pine gym at $87/hr Individual ($63 non-profit) from May 4, 2026; the fee schedule and CarlsbadConnect ('2026 Individual ($44/Half Hour)' = $88/hr) agree on $88.	$88 / hr (2-hr min)
Gymnasium 103 - Carlsbad residentcomputed: Individual rate less the fee schedule's 10% resident discount	$79.20 / hr (2-hr min)
Second Floor 200 (teen center)Parks & Recreation fee schedule (Sept 4, 2026) p.1 Individual rate, per hour, 2-hour minimum. Capacity: max 60. Use: yes - 'An ideal location for teen social gatherings, sport team end of year celebrations, clubs, and more.' Kitchen: kitchen area (microwave and refrigerator). Extra: game systems $25 per console. CarlsbadConnect charges 'Individual ($57/Half Hour)' = $114/hr, but also still lists a leftover 'OLD Individual ($55/Half Hour)' rate ($110/hr) for 2026 dates; the fee-schedule price is shown.	$114 / hr (2-hr min)
Second Floor 200 (teen center) - Carlsbad residentcomputed: Individual rate less the fee schedule's 10% resident discount	$102.60 / hr (2-hr min)
Insurance processing fee (only when the City requires liability insurance)Fee schedule p.4: 'Insurance Processing' $50 per rental, or $35 with City-offered insurance ('Insurance Processing (city offered)'). Insurance is required 'when applicable' with the amount set by the Risk Manager (Use Regulations p.1); the City does not publish when it applies to a private party. $2M liquor liability if alcohol is permitted (Council Policy 28 G.9).	$50 / rental
Rental modification fee (per change)Fee schedule p.4. Cancellations/changes more than 30 days ahead get full credit, 50% credit if less (fee schedule footnote); the 2025 Use Regulations refund policy instead gives a 50% refund or full credit at 30+ days and nothing under 30 days - the two City documents disagree. No deposit is published for ordinary rentals.	$10 / change

Bookable areas (6)

Party Room Rental package - max 30 including parent supervision, 2-hour block (noon-2 or 2-4 p.m.)
Kids Party package - gym plus party room, max 40 including parent supervision
Teen Scene Party package - teen room, kitchen space and gym time, max 60 including parent supervision
Activity Room 108 - theater 95 / classroom 40; 'meetings or small social gatherings'; sink area only; tables, chairs, digital display, WiFi, wireless mic
Second Floor 200 (teen center) - max 60; 'teen social gatherings, sport team end of year celebrations, clubs'; kitchen area with microwave and refrigerator; rental hours 6-8 p.m. Mon-Thu, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat-Sun
Gymnasium 103 - max 125; 'Gym for sports activities only' - not for parties (except as part of the party packages)

Outdoor picnic areas, amphitheater and open space are listed under Pine Avenue Community Park

At a glance

Capacity: 95 guests
Setting: Indoor
Hours: Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-8 p.m., Sat-Sun 8 a.m.-5 p.m. (City facility page); party packages noon-2 or 2-4 p.m. on weekends (CarlsbadConnect: Kids Party Sat-Sun, Party Room Sat, Teen Scene Sat 2-4 p.m.; call 442-339-5130 about other times); teen center rentals 6-8 p.m. Mon-Thu and 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat-Sun (CarlsbadConnect)
Parking: Available
Run by: City of Carlsbad

Amenities

Restrooms
Playground
Picnic tables
BBQ grills
Sports fields
Beach access (no)
Dogs allowed (no)
Accessible (ADA)

Rules

Alcohol: Banned unless your permit waives it: possessing an open container or drinking is prohibited at Holiday Park and Pine Avenue Community Park unless a special event permit or park and facility use permit requesting a waiver is granted (CMC 8.44.040(A)(3) and (C)). Indoors, with a waiver, alcohol is limited to the terms of the permit; security, if required, is arranged by the City and paid by the renter ($45/hr); no alcohol at any celebration for someone under 21 (such as a child's birthday party); $2M liquor liability insurance (Council Policy 28, section G).
Bounce houses: Not addressed for the indoor rooms or party packages. In the park's outdoor areas, a bounce house from a City-approved vendor is allowed with a park permit, for a $20 fee (see the park listing).
Amplified sound: Renters must control any amplified sound, including radios, so it does not disturb other groups or the surrounding neighborhood; the event may be cancelled if noise is not controlled or police are called (Use Regulations p.1). No decibel limit, hours or sound permit is published.
Canopies: Not applicable indoors. For the park's outdoor areas: no published rule for small pop-up canopies; Fire Department tent permit above 400 sq ft with sidewalls or 700 sq ft canopy-only (Special Event Reference Book p.37).
Other rules: Book on CarlsbadConnect 14 to 365 days ahead (the City recommends applying at least 30 days ahead); every rental is per hour with a 2-hour minimum, the time must include setup and cleanup, fees are due 30 days before the event, and the applicant must be on site with a copy of the permit (Use Regulations p.1; CarlsbadConnect). Vendors you hire need general liability insurance and a Carlsbad business license. No handing out single-use plastic beverage bottles of 1 liter or less at City facilities (CMC 6.22.040); balloon releases are banned citywide (CMC 6.26.030). No deposit is published for ordinary rentals. Party packages are scheduled in two-hour blocks (12-2 p.m. and 2-4 p.m.) and include the two hours of party time; call 442-339-5130 for other times. The gym is for sports activities only. Teen Center and gym access can be affected by classes or private rentals (City page). Open containers of alcohol are banned at Pine Avenue Community Park unless a permit waives it (CMC 8.44.040).

All Carlsbad park party rules

How to book

Book the party packages on CarlsbadConnect: its calendar offers them on Saturdays (the Kids Party on Sundays too); call 442-339-5130 to ask about other times. For the rooms: reserve a room on CarlsbadConnect, the City's booking system, 14 to 365 days ahead (the City recommends applying at least 30 days ahead), by emailing rentals@carlsbadca.gov, or in person; for help, call 442-339-2510. Requests stay tentative until staff approve them (usually within three business days) and you've paid in full; fees are due 30 days before the event, or right away if you book less than 30 days out.

Application and booking info Official website

Location

3209 Harding St., Carlsbad, CA 92008 · Approximate pin, moved slightly on the map because it shares a location with Pine Avenue Community Park. Get directions

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We checked these pages in September 2026. Prices change; confirm with the venue before you book. Something out of date? Tell us.

Abbreviations: CMC: Carlsbad Municipal Code (City code)