Once a maintenance facility for The Bay Area’s street cars, The Bridge Yard is now Oakland’s most iconic event space.
The award-winning restoration of this historic building features panoramic waterfront views of Oakland and San Francisco, a light-filled indoor space, and an outdoor courtyard with a stage, seating and elevated viewing deck.
Features
12,500 sqft of flexible, light-filled indoor event space, and soaring 19 ft ceilings.
An outdoor courtyard with built-in seating and an elevated viewing deck.
Massive accordion doors allow for plenty of natural ventilation, easy indoor/outdoor access, and lends to quick contingency plans in the event of weather.
Amazing views facing downtown Oakland, downtown San Francisco, the Oakland Estuary, and the Bay Bridge.
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Rental Information
Available for corporate and community events, fundraisers, weddings, receptions, private gatherings, public events, concerts, festivals and more.
Ask about our Non-Profit Discounts.
Venue Rental Includes
8-12 Hour Rental Period (including Setup and Breakdown)
Venue Staffing & Security Services based on event scope and guest attendance
Fire permit fees & submission
In-House Equipment:
20′ x 20′ Event Stage
400 Black Folding Padded Chairs
(20) 30” Cocktail Tables
(50) 60” Rounds
(30) 6ft Tables
(30) 8ft Tables
Linens not included
Additional Venue Rental Fees may apply for Extended Load In/ Load Out.
AV Services & Additional Equipment are not included in rental fees.
The Bridge Yard is a central feature of the Judge John Sutter Regional Shoreline Park, the gateway to Oakland.
Capacity
The Bridge Yard can accommodate up to 300-500 guests for seated dinners, 800 for theater seating, or 2000+ standing room for concerts or cocktail style events.
Terms
Non-Refundable Venue Rental Fee is due at the time of signing to confirm your reservation. All other service fees are due 14 days prior to the event date.
Damage Deposits
$2,500.00 damage deposit is required with final payment 14 days prior to your event and will be fully refunded upon satisfactory inspection of premises.
Wireless
All rentals include access to secure reliable Wi-Fi internet with burst speeds up to 1GB.
If your event requires LAN, private Wi-Fi networks, or guaranteed speed packages, these are available at an additional cost.
Parking
Limited guest parking is included with rental fees for up to 250 vehicles. Additional staffing and safety equipment rental fees may apply. Please note there is no street parking in the area and no public transit. We highly encourage ride-sharing.
