Frequently Asked Questions

You need a permit:

1. To guarantee the use of a City facility or space.  Without a permit, open facilities are first-come, first-served or closed due to another permit in effect.
2. To bring a paid vendor, rental company, or service onto City property, such as a bounce house, magician, photographer, rented tables or chairs, or a food vendor.
3. To host a group of over 20 individuals
4. To host a paid instructor, such as a soccer coach or other sports or fitness instructor
5. After-hours usage (this may require additional permitting)
6. Indoor room usage
7. Usage of typically closed-off property, like the Ioki Property (this may require additional permitting)

Yes, we welcome equestrians to come to the Malibu Equestrian Park located at 6225 Merritt Drive, Malibu, CA 90265 to ride their horse(s).  Horses are also welcome at Charmlee Wilderness Park for trail rides located at 2577 Encinal Canyon Road, Malibu, CA 90265, where horseback riding is a regular occurrence.

To rent the Malibu Equestrian Park, you will need to verify the availability of the park and the site you want to rent.  To do this, you can contact Recreation Manager, Chris Orosz, at 310456-2489 ext. 337 or email at COrosz@MalibuCity.org.  At this time, you will need to review what you would like to do at the park, the size of the event or program and you will be given more information on what is possible or what additional permitting may be required.

You can review the availability and submit a rental request for City Hall Parking lot use at MalibuCity.org/register and select Facility Rentals to proceed.  If you have further questions, please call or email Brittany Saleaumua at 310-456-2489 ext. 349 or email her at bsaleaumua@malibucity.org

Anyone can enjoy a small gathering at Trancas Canyon Park of 20 individuals or fewer.  You can host a birthday party of 20 individuals or fewer, bring food, and even some decorations, as long as you clean up the space after you are done.  You cannot have any open flames or food vendors.  You cannot host a bounce house, paid rental vendors, or paid entertainment vendors like magicians, characters, etc.  For further questions, please contact Recreation Manager, Chris Orosz, at 310456-2489 ext. 337 or email at COrosz@MalibuCity.org.

There are three cost tiers.  Tier one for Non-profits, HOAs, and other Community organizations, Tier 2 for personal use, and Tier 3 for Commercial Use.  More information can be found on the fee schedule found here.  It will depend on what space you would like to rent, for how long, and if any other permits are required.

All rental costs are the same for residents and non-residents.  

Yes, you may visit the facility before use.  Most locations are open to the public and may be visited at your convenience.  For more information, please contact Recreation Manager Chris Orosz at 310456-2489 ext. 337 or email at COrosz@MalibuCity.org 

City Facilities may be rented up to six months in advance.