I first visited the Albert H. DeWitt Officers' Club 4-5 years ago when the County of Alameda hosted…read morea Combined Charities kick-off breakfast there. I remember being really impressed with the beautiful interior - dark wood and the chandeliers and booths in the main dining room. When my then fiance and I started looking for venues in April 2022, we really had no idea what to expect. Katherine Sirota with Alameda's Recreation and Parks Department (ARPD) quickly let us know their availability for the remainder of 2022 and early 2023 since you can book up to a year in advance. We opted for the first long weekend in 2023 - the Martin Luther King Jr. weekend and went ahead and paid the deposit. This place is quite popular for events and I definitely encourage brides to get in touch with staff sooner rather than later to secure their date. ARPD provides really comprehensive documentation to walk you through the planning process including individual room layouts depending on which rooms you book (the Lobby and Main Hallway are included). The Lobby area was perfect for the photobooth we ended up renting, some extra seating for guests who wanted to sit for a bit, and the welcome table. The Main Hallway was great for setting up chafing dishes for buffet service. We also ended up booking the Trident Room for cocktail hour (perfect for our 150ish guests) and they have a portable bar and cocktail tables for use. The Main Dining Room was perfect for dinner and our 18 tables fit quite comfortable with extra room for a fully clear dance floor, coffee and tea station, and boba and dessert tables. There are some limitations when it comes to the kind of decor - no sparklers, no candles/flames, no fog machines, etc., but the venue is honestly beautiful enough without needing too much to dress it up. The venue was also really flexible when it came to all the vendors we used - Cousins Maine Lobster out on the patio, Noodle Belly on the interior, So Good Photobooth, etc. which really helped us cut costs. Lastly, on the day-of, they have an attendant there at 11 am until midnight. It was great because we got to drop things off in the morning so that the waitstaff could set-up before our afternoon cocktail hour and evening dinner. I realize some people may feel more comfortable dropping off and setting up well in advance, but I think the option to do so may only be for Saturday events (our wedding was a Sunday). When it came time to do the walkthrough at the end of the event, the attendant was really thorough and quick. We ended up just needing to clear out a few extra garbage bins but were otherwise told we'd get our deposit back. Katherine confirmed this along with our mailing address the next business day and I was really happy with their responsiveness and guidance throughout the whole process. One thing to note is that parking is not a problem here since there's a huge lot across the street from the building. One other review I read said they didn't feel quite safe in the area, but nothing happened during our event.

We recently held our wedding at the O'Club and found that it was a fun, yet affordable, location…read more We were able to bring our own caterer & alcohol, which was a big bonus, and the tables & chairs come with the rental if you're on a budget. (We ended up renting chaivari chairs at the very last minute, but the ballroom chairs that they own will do in a pinch.) It was quite difficult to find a large enough venue on a smaller budget in the Bay Area, but we found that the O' Club fit our needs beautifully. Some of these pros & cons might be similar to other posts: Pros: - Reasonable fees - On-site staff is very helpful but communication with the Parks & Recs department was a bit difficult at times, i.e. they showed up late to our appointment showing & there was no number to reach them at so we weren't sure if/when they were actually going to show up. - BYOB, which saved a ton of money - Free & ample parking - Huge kitchen access - Multiple areas to use/rent (we used the Trident Room for the ceremony & Ballroom for the reception, Garden for family photos, etc.) Cons: - Pretty old & run down on the outside. - Communication with parks & recs department was difficult at times

I recently rent a space for my husband birthday party, we all have a great time…read more Very open, natural, light room with a lot of space The host/ owner was super helpful and made sure we had everything we need it. We all had a great time and I will recommended that space to anyone . Definitely I will be back for next party

I recently rented this place for a small event with my friends and we loved it. It is big space…read more,very clean , lots of natural light, lots of tables and big TV. We were able to order some good food, coffee and cakes from the Aria Market on the first floor and they brought it to us upstairs. I would refer this place to anyone who needs kids birthday party, small company event or any meeting. Employees are nice too, 5 star rating

Gayle and I took a look at the Leona Lodge yesterday as part of our wedding venue search. The…read moreLodge itself is in a woodsy setting and has a roomy interior that partially looks down on the ravine below. There's also a nice BBQ area on one side. However, both Gayle and I agreed that the Leona Lodge would work better as a place for a family reunion, reception or other party, rather than a wedding location. For that, the Sequoia Lodge would be a better choice.

This is a great facility for a baby shower or bridal shower…read more I hosted a babyshower at the Leona Lodge two weeks ago, and it was great. The only issue we had was with the attendant assigned to stay at the facility during the time of our event. She wasn't an attendant whose presence went unnoticed. My family and guest definitely knew she was there for these reasons: 1. She sat right at the entrance of the facility; so you'd assume that she was part of the welcome committee, but her attitude immediately told you otherwise. 2. She hung out in the main part of the facility where the baby shower was taking place. 3. She made a plate of food and had lunch/dinner on us (Maybe she forgot she wasn't a guest). 4. We had a desert table, and she helped herself to cupcakes. She then planted herself right next to the desert table, thus solidifying herself in quite a number of our pictures. Armando, was an absolute pleasure to work with in reserving the facility. It's unfortunate that the attendant they used (Ronnie), provided a completely opposite experience.

It's hard to review an event space. Because it depends on who's putting on the event that really…read morehighlights the environment. However, I attended the 2025 Diwali celebration. Very family forward, fun performances. The space is nice. And I could imagine there would be so many ways that you could style the space for any event.

Date: 2/24/2024 Time:12 PM 69° Sunny & warm…read more BLOC15 is the venue for the Oakland Fans Fan Fest 2024. The building is spacious for any type of events. However, my main focus is on the organizers of this event - the Oakland 68's and Last Dive Bar. Indeed the building and the outdoor areas were filled with many vendors selling tee shirts, caps, beer, food, etc. There was also live entertainment (bands, former players, music groups), and some vendors had freebies (swags). I have to give kudos to the two above-mentioned organizers for planning a wonderful Fan Fest for the fans of baseball, all happening in Oakland. They did something that a certain owner has not done since 2019, a fan fest. There were a few former Oakland A's players who appeared and talked to us fans. The owner and DK are determined to take a professional baseball team out of Oakland and have them play in Las Vegas. I did not linger too long indoors at this venue. There were too many people in the building and it is unfortunate that I am claustrophobic. The surrounding areas outdoors had activities. Finally, sitting on some stairs I had to chuckle to myself because this fan fest was taking place not too far from the Oakland A's headquarters, which is located at one end of Harrison Street on the third floor.

I inquired with BK studio about hosting a repass for my mother. We didn't end up going with them,…read morebut they were very accommodating with letting us view the space and very open and honest about their availability and what they could do to make it work for us overall the customer service was impeccable, and I would definitely recommend them

Date: 6/3/2025 Time: 12:00 PM 68° Sunny…read more A repast was held at this venue for one of my high school classmates who passed away last month. His family and church hosted the Celebration of Life for the late Elder Eddie Walker. The venue is indeed an excellent one for any occasion - birthdays, bridal and baby showers, repasts, parties, etc. There is a stage area for bands to perform. For this occasion, the stage area was the pulpit. The Celebration of Life for my departed classmate was uplifting. Just hearing the praise and love by family members and friends, sharing memories of a man who was faithful, a mentor to his relatives and no matter where he was, the gospel was being preached. The ambiance is one of comfort. The catered food was quite enjoyable. Yummy delicious was the Southern green beans that accompanied the mac 'n cheese, bbq chicken and candied yams. I did not meet the owner of BK Studio. I have to admit based on my observation she did this occasion right.

Went here for my cousin wedding. The hall size was decent. The staffs was nice and friendly…read more The DJ was so professional about calling each table to the buffet area to get our food. I love the food choices they had. You can choice from salad to protein aka meats. The bar was an open bar service. The DJ even put on good music. He have good taste in music too. Cons: By the way there are no phone service here. I end up using their WiFi called Meadows Guest_2.4GHz and the password is guest, but its really slow.

I recently attended a wedding here and let me tell you it was great. It was very simple and…read moretasteful. The ceremony area was very nice tucked away for privacy, and had a field (portion of the golf course? not sure) open to take pictures with the bride and groom. The reception was very pretty. I loved the usage of room space. They were able to accommodate about 18 tables, bride and groom table, DJ space, dance floor, 2 photo areas, projector space, cake space, bar, and the buffet station. Staff The staff here were very friendly and professional. The bar ladies made excellent drinks and kept them flowing. The buffet staff made sure food was brought out in a timely manner. The only thing I would change would be how they handled the cake and clean up. Apparently there were several types of cake flavor and we weren't asked which one we wanted. Also the staff were in such a rush to clean the tables they almost knocked over glasses on guests. Food The food was better than most weddings I've been to. It was flavorful, but not very warm. Some of the fruit and salad pieces looked a bit wilted and old. Cons If you are a techy signal isn't the best here. They do have complimentary wifi but it's a hit or miss for connection. I knock one star. For the most part this venue was fabulous. Might even consider for my nuptials.

Beautiful place to have an event, party, or celebration. Went there for my Aunt's 75th birthday..read more

Planned to have my baby shower here . The lady told me one thing then waited for me to send my…read moredeposit to say something completely different . I was told the price was $1500 with a $500 deposit. Once I sent my deposit she sent a receipt back With an ending balance of $1500. once I contacted her she told me it was $2000 with a $500 deposit but never mentioned it was $2000 when we spoke nor in the contract . She uses word play to try to make people think it's only $1500 but then switches it once you send your deposit . I wouldn't recommend this place. She's not honest. Any normal person would just say its $2000 with a $500 deposit . Not it's $1500 with a $500 deposit making people think they would only owe $1000. Then she puts the $2000 in the account part of the receipt so you would think it's an account number and not a price . Very sneaky . The place is not even worth $2000.

We rented the space for our daughters 1st birthday and it was perfect. We had 50 friends and…read morechildren and could have easily held twice as much comfortably. The turf patio was great for kiddos to crawl and the space is full of games for adults and kids (cornhole, 4square, giant connect 4 and jengo). We used the gymnasium for games and the bleachers for some great group pictures. Would recommend for kids bday parties and even adult parties if you're looking for space to invite a large group.

Excellent location, easy street parking, walk to Jack London Square and Ferry. A bot of walk from…read more12th BART but totally doable. Nice and accommodating hosts. Fun and unusual spaces.