Brazilian Room - Tilden Park

11/21/2024

🎉 Approved Caterer RFP Announcement 🎉

The East Bay Regional Park District wishes to partner with well-qualified caterers to provide catering services on a non-exclusive basis to parties that rent its Reservable Facilities. The District will have a site visit on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, 9am to 12:30pm and will receive digital proposals by 4:00 p.m. on February 10, 2025 for the business opportunity for the operation of Catering Services at the District Reservable Facilities. Facilities include: the Brazilian Room in Berkeley, CA; Fern Cottage in El Sobrante, CA; Temescal Beach House in Oakland, CA; and Shoreline Center in Oakland, CA. Please go to Bid page on the District’s website for more information, https://www.ebparks.org/public-info/bids-rfps

📸: Vivian Chen Photography
Approved Caterer Featured: OLIVE

10/29/2024

With rainy weather on the horizon, South Park Drive in Tilden Park will be closing effective Friday, November 1st, 2024 through April 1st, 2025 for the California newts' migration during the rainy season. Please make plans to adjust your travel plans and advise event attendees to use other access routes, such as Golf Course Drive to Shasta Road, to reach the Brazilian Room.

If you are planning to visit the Brazilian Room during our first Tuesday of the Month Open House, November 5th, please plan your route accordingly. We will be holding Open House on Election Day from 3pm-7pm. Staff will be available to answer questions along with Approved Caterers Carrie Dove Catering & Events , S+S Gastro Grub Catering , and Trumpetvine Catering .

No RSVP or reservation necessary to attend, walk-ins are welcomed. For more information, call 510-544-3164 or email [email protected].

📸: Jamie Hardin Photography Jamie Hardin Photography

10/23/2024

Thank you to the readers of for voting the Brazilian Room Best Wedding Venue for the second year in a row!

04/12/2024

Our heritage cheery trees bloomed a little later than expected this year. The trees are now in full bloom, just in time for our second April Open House this Tuesday, April 16th.

Come visit the Brazilian Room this Tuesday, April 16th from 3pm-7pm. Approved Caterers Cafe Soleil Ca, Carrie Dove Catering & Events, and Montperi Catering and Events will be in attendance to speak with event hosts along with EBRPD staff members.

🌸 Plus, Preferred Vendor Wild About You Photography will be at the Brazilian Room for a portrait pop-up under the blooming cherry trees. 🌸

No RSVP or reservation necessary to attend, walk-ins are welcomed. For more information, call 510-544-3164 or email [email protected].

📸: Preferred Vendor Zoe Larkin Photography
Zoe Larkin Photography

03/21/2024

The Cherry Blossom countdown has begun! 🌸🌸🌸🎉
We expect the heritage Cherry Trees at the Brazilian Room to be in full bloom within the next two weeks. 🌸😍🌸

If you are interested in seeing the Cherry Blossoms in person or touring the Brazilian Room, please join us for Open House on April 2nd from 3pm-7pm. Staff will be available to answer questions along with Approved Caterers The Arlington, Culinary Excellence and Salt & Honey Catering + Events.

No RSVP or reservation necessary to attend, walk-ins are welcomed. For more information, call 510-544-3164 or email [email protected].

📸: Preferred Vendor Gina Halferty Photography

02/28/2024

Our third and final Brazilian Room Wedding Fair of 2024 is scheduled for Tuesday, March 5th from 4pm-8pm.

The theme of this year's Wedding Fairs is Forever Yours in the Outdoors as East Bay Regional Park District celebrates its 90th anniversary in 2024. Each Wedding Fair will focus on a different aesthetic, our March 5th event will be Park Picnic.

The following Approved Caterers and Preferred Vendors will be in attendance, along with special guest Smokey the Bear East Bay Regional Park District Fire Department :

269 The Arlington Cafe, Kensington.
Blue Heron Catering
Carrie Dove Catering & Events
OLIVE
S+S Gastro Grub Catering

Chef Auri's SugaDotz
Culinary Excellence
Chairs4Events
Katharina Stuart Floral Art and Design
Stephanie Secrest Photography
Imagine This Events
JennyDee Photography
Amy Carr Photography l www.amycarr.com
Angel Worldwide Transportation
Aaron Gayden Band
Echo Talent Management

📸: Vivian Chen Photography

02/20/2024

We will be holding our second of three 2024 Wedding Fairs at the Brazilian Room next Tuesday, February 27th from 4pm-8pm.

The theme of this year's Wedding Fairs is Forever Yours in the Outdoors as East Bay Regional Park District celebrates its 90th anniversary in 2024. East Wedding Fair will focus on a different aesthetic, February 27th event will be Park Whimsical.

The following Approved Caterers and Preferred Vendors will be in attendance, along with our special guest Smokey the Bear:

Chris Evans Events & Catering
Classic Culinaire Catering Service
Hugh Groman Group
Montperi Catering and Events
Trumpetvine Catering

Quantum Party Productions
Vybe Society
Renaissance Specialty Cakes & Desserts
OSA Fotography
Chairs4Events
SAE Photo & Film
Rooted in Love Ceremonies
Amarelo Events
Boxcar Flower Farm
Haikuists
Gina Halferty Photography
Brandi Rollins Photography
FOUR POINTS BY SHERATON-Emeryville

📸: Wild About You Photography

02/14/2024

Our first 2024 Brazilian Room Wedding Fair is scheduled for Tuesday, February 20th. In honor of East Bay Regional Park District's 90th Anniversary, our Wedding Fair theme this year is 💚Forever Yours in the Outdoors💚 and we have a special guest attending the Wedding Fairs. . . Smokey the Bear will be joining us to share information about how 💗Only You💗can prevent forest fires while celebrating in the parks.

Wedding Fairs are scheduled for three consecutive Tuesdays: February 20th, February 27th, and March 5th from 4pm-8pm. Attendance is FREE with registration. You can register online at the link in our bio or at the door.

For more information, please reach out to our Rental Facilities office by calling 510-544-3164 or emailing [email protected].

02/13/2024

02/08/2024

Join us Tuesday, February 20th from 4pm-8pm for our first 2024 Brazilian Room Wedding Fair.

The theme of this year's Wedding Fairs is Forever Yours in the Outdoors as East Bay Regional Park District celebrates its 90th anniversary in 2024. Each Wedding Fair will focus on a different aesthetic, February 20th event will be Park Chic. Attendance is free with registration, register online (link in bio) or at the door.

The following Approved Caterers and Preferred Vendors will be in attendance:

Cafe Soleil Ca
Culinary Excellence
JasmineCatering
The RedDoor Catering
Salt & Honey Catering + Events

Alpha-Lit East Bay, Lighting
Chairs4Events, Tent Sponsor
Martell Music Event Productions, Dj & Officiant
Exquisite Events, DJ & Lighting, www.eeventsdj.com
Sutherland Entertainment, DJ, Lighting & Photo Booth
A Monique Affair, Event Planner
A Gordon Event, Event Planner
Natty Cakes, Bakery
Floralisa.Weddings, Floral Design
The Charismatic Conjuror, Magician/Entertainer
Wild About You Photography, Photographer
Christine Glebov Photography, Photographer
Reel Motions, Videographer, www.reel-motions.com
Tangerine Weddings, Videographer

📸: Stephane Leon

01/26/2024

Join us for an evening in the beautiful Brazilian Room. Each of this year's wedding fairs will be unique as vendors curate their displays to feature a different theme. Discover our magnificent caterers, and meet our preferred bakers, DJs, event planners, floral designers, and more.

The overall theme of this year's Wedding Fairs is Forever Yours in the Outdoors.

When
Tuesday, February 20, 2024, Park Chic, from 4-8pm
Tuesday, February 27, 2024, Park Whimsical, from 4-8pm
Tuesday, March 5, 2024, Park Picnic, from 4-8pm

Free admission to the Wedding Fair with registration. Online registration:

https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/ebparks/activity/search/detail/51505?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true

12/28/2023

As we bask in 2023's golden hour, here's a quick reminder of all there is to look forward to in 2024:

🎉 Updated Preferred Vendor List will be posted online January 2nd along with our 2024 Brazilian Room Open House schedule.

🎉 The Brazilian Room will be holding 2 more Open House prior to the 2025 Reservations opening. Join us from 3pm - 7pm on January 2nd and 16th to tour the beautiful Brazilian Room.

🎉 Voting for East Bay Times' Best in the East Bay closes January 7th. Vote Brazilian Room for Best Place for a Wedding. www.bestineb.com (link in bio)

🎉 2025 Reservations Open January 17th! All reservations must be made over the phone with our Reservations Department at 888-327-2757, option 2.

🎉 2024 Brazilian Room Wedding Fairs are scheduled for February 20th, February 27th and March 5th from 4pm - 8pm.

🎉 And of course, the 2024 Cherry Blossom Watch will begin in March. 🌸🌸🌸

Updates will be shared on social media and our website. Please call or email the Rental Facilities Office with any questions, 510-544-3164 or [email protected].

Happy New Year!

📸: Vivian Chen Photography