Event Porta Potty Rental in Redwood City

Restrooms and handwashing for parties, weddings, and community events in Redwood City.

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Events in Redwood City

Redwood City hosts more outdoor events than most cities its size. The downtown calendar centers on Courthouse Square, which has its own reservation process through the city's Parks, Recreation and Community Services department. Neighborhood parks like Red Morton Park and Stulsaft Park host family gatherings and youth sports, and the Fourth of July parade and festival brings big crowds every summer.

For private events, the planning starts with the same questions: How many guests? How long will it last? Will there be food or alcohol? Where can a truck reach? If your event closes a commercial street or puts anything on a city street or sidewalk, the city's special event process applies (see below), and permit holders must provide adequate temporary restrooms.

Events we set up for

Backyard birthdays and quinceañeras
Graduation parties
Neighborhood block parties
Company picnics in Redwood Shores
Youth sports tournaments
Weddings and receptions
Church and community festivals

Sizing rule of thumb

Guests	~4-hour event
Up to 50	1 unit
51–100	2 units
101–150	3 units
151–200	4 units

This is a common industry rule of thumb, not a regulation. Add units for longer events or when alcohol is served, and include at least one accessible unit for public events. Add handwashing where there's food.

Permit notes for Redwood City events

Redwood City: encroachment permit applications for work or items in the public right-of-way are submitted by email to the city (encroachment@redwoodcity.org). A permit technician reviews the application, fees are invoiced and paid online, and the permit is issued by email when approved.Source: City of Redwood City, Engineering – Permit Submittal. Rules change, so confirm with the agency before you rely on this.

Redwood City special events: closing part of a commercially zoned street, encroaching on any city street or sidewalk, or using city-owned property must be approved by City Council resolution, with the Police Department as the contact agency. Events on Courthouse Square are handled by Parks, Recreation and Community Services.Source: City of Redwood City, Police Department – Special Events Permit. Rules change, so confirm with the agency before you rely on this.

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