Heritage County Park Reservation Rules, Fees, and Insurance Requirements

General Rules

• Parking is limited. Please ask guests to carpool. Heritage County Park has three parking lots.

Main lot: Behind Senlis Cottage, accessed at the end of Harney Street.

Secondary lot: Open lot at the corner of Juan and Harney Street.

Third lot: Covered lot under the Best Western next to the open lot.

When all lots are full, overflow parking is available in the surrounding neighborhood.

• The cobblestone road is for loading and unloading only. After unloading, please park in a designated lot or in the neighborhood.
• Park staff provide basic custodial cleaning only. If the park is left in unsuitable condition (such as excessive trash, wax, flower petals, or damage), the incident will be documented, and an additional clean up fee will be charged.
• The reserving party is responsible for ensuring that all guests, family members, caterers, bartenders, vendors, and group members follow all rules and reservation conditions.
• No glass is allowed in the park. Please use plastic cups.
• Drone use requires prior permitting and approval.

Rules for the Upper Lawn and the Front Lawn

• Vehicles are not allowed on the lawns.
• Tents are permitted. Use free standing blocks, sandbags, or similar methods.

Underground irrigation is present throughout the grass. If stakes are used, they must be placed at least 2 feet away from sprinkler heads.

• Generators are allowed.
• Electricity is available at the gazebo and outdoor classroom on the Upper Lawn.
• No electricity is available on the Front Lawn.
• Cooking is not allowed in the park.

Pre cooked food may be brought in and heated with propane warmers.

Food trucks may be set up as follows:

Upper Lawn: Coordinate with park staff.

Front Lawn: In the parking lot or along the cobblestone road.

• Sound rules:

Amplified musical instruments and horn blowing or excessive noise are not allowed.

Live DJs are not permitted.

Recorded wedding music may be played if it does not exceed 55 dB at the property line.

All music must be turned off by the end of permit time or no later than 8 PM.

Ice may not be dumped on the lawn.

Dump ice on a bare hillside or spread it on a bare planter area

Upper Lawn: Do not set up within 25 feet of the McConaughy House.

Rules for Temple Beth Israel 

• The Temple capacity is 150 people. The pews seat 108. Additional plastic chairs may be brought in. Because the Temple is a historic building, nothing may be brought in that could damage it.
• Amplified music is not allowed inside the Temple.
• Recorded wedding music, a small speaker, and a microphone are permitted.
• Candles:

Allowed only inside the Temple.

A plate must be placed under each candle to catch dripping wax.

• Flowers:

Allowed inside and outside the Temple.

Flowers must be in waterproof containers or placed on plates to protect wood and carpet.

Scattering flower petals is not allowed inside or outside.

• Food and drinks:

No food, beverages, or smoking are allowed inside the Temple.

Refreshments may be served on the concrete area in front of the Temple.

A $50 catering fee applies when applicable.

• Alcohol:

A ceremonial toast is allowed on the front patio.

No glass is allowed; please use plastic cups.

• Decorations:

Decorations may not be attached with tape, staples, glue, nails, tacks, or wire.

Pew bows may be attached with plastic pew clips, rubber bands, pipe cleaners, ribbon, or elastic.

• Furniture:

Only plastic chairs are allowed inside; no metal furniture.

Furniture in the front two rooms may not be moved.

Any type of chairs or tables may be used outside in front of the Temple.

• Rice and confetti:

Not allowed in the park.

Bubbles may be used outside the Temple.

Fees

Upper Lawn (capacity 200):

• $400 for 3 hours
• $1,200 for 9am-8pm

Front Lawn (capacity 100):

• $650 for 9am-8pm

Temple Beth Israel (capacity 148):

• $675 for 3 hours
• $900 for 4 hours
• $1,050 for 9am-8pm

All reservations require a non refundable $8 reservation fee and a refundable $300 cleaning deposit.

Early entry and late stay are available from 8 AM–9 AM and 8 PM–9 PM.

A one hour rehearsal is included on the Thursday or Friday before the reservation.

Available times: 4–5 PM, 5–6 PM, 6–7 PM.

Reservation time includes set up and clean up. No early set up is allowed.

For all day reservations, the last hour must be used for clean up.

Additional fees:

• Caterer: $50
• Additional Vendors: $25
• Early Entry or Late Stay: $75

Insurance

• The reserving party assumes all liability for use of the Temple and Park.
• A certificate of insurance is required for Temple use and for any activity involving high risk or extensive setup (such as bounce houses, alcohol, large tents).
• Insurance must include:

At least $100,000 liability coverage

County of San Diego listed as additionally insured with this wording:

County of San Diego, Department of Parks and Recreation,

2454 Heritage Park Row, San Diego, CA 92110.

• A copy of the declarations page or certificate must be provided to park staff at least 45 days before the reservation. Failure to provide documentation may result in cancellation without refund.
• If the reserving party does not have the required insurance, staff can provide an application for purchasing special event liability insurance through Alliant Insurance.
• Vendors or service providers may also be required to provide a certificate of insurance naming the County as additionally insured.

For reservations, fees, availability, changes, or cancellations, contact:

Heritage Park Staff

Phone: (619) 260 6401