Rentals & Permits

Rentals & Permits

The Park District offers a variety of indoor & outdoor spaces to host your next event. Permits are required for many activities that take place on Park District property.

Explore here to learn more about which is right for you and your event!

Indoor & Outdoor Rentals

Apply for permits required for organized activities, events, and special uses within park spaces. Choose the right permit based on your purpose and group type.

Community Centers and Rooms

Options Available: 4 Centers and Rooms

Accommodates: 35-50 people

Chairs arranged in a circle and rows in a spacious room with windows and tables.

Picnic Shelters and Gazebos

Options Available: 6 Gazebos, Shelters, and Patios

Accommodates: 25-50 people

Open-air picnic shelter with a wood-paneled roof and concrete picnic tables underneath. Suitable for park rentals.

Fields

Options Available: 15 Fields

Accommodates: Inquire at time of rental

Three people play soccer on an artificial turf field with white markings. One person in the foreground faces away.

Courts

Options Available: 6 Courts

Accommodates: Inquire at time of rental

Outdoor tennis courts with blue playing surfaces and green surrounds, set against a backdrop of autumn trees. A small inset

Birthday Parties

If you’re looking for a memorable birthday party experience for your child, the Park District of Oak Park is the perfect option! Our birthday party packages are full of fun activities for kids in a unique environment. We work closely with you on every detail of your party from start to finish ensuring fantastic memories that will last a lifetime! All our party packages include tables and chairs, party staff, and trash removal.

To learn more about our birthday party options, click on the boxes below.

Pool

Options Available: Party room, access to Ridgeland Pool

Accommodates: Approx 30 guests

Crowded outdoor swimming pool with many people of all ages enjoying the water on a sunny day.

Gymnastics

Options Available: Party room, access to gymnastics gym

Accommodates: Approx 25 guests

Girls practice gymnastics, with some using a purple barrel and others near bars and mats.

Conservatory

Options Available: Party room, access to Conservatory gardens

Accommodates: Approx 20 guests

Children follow a guide through a lush, green conservatory filled with tropical plants.

Ice Skating

Options Available: Party room, access to Paul Hruby Ice Arena

Accommodates: Approx 25 guests

An empty indoor ice rink with spectator seating visible in the background. The ice surface is smooth and reflects the

Esports

Options Available: Party room, Esports Lounge

Accommodates: Approx 20 guests

Youth and adults observe a vibrant esports room with gaming stations and a large mural.

Indoor Playground

Options Available: Full use of Cubhouse Indoor Playground

Accommodates: Approx 15 guests

boy sits in large red canoe with toys

Nature at Austin Gardens

Options Available: Full access to Austin Gardens Environmental Education Center

Accommodates: Approx 20 guests

Modern wooden building with large windows, surrounded by green grass and trees, suggesting a sustainable garden space.

Historic Property Rentals

Explore unique historic venues available for rent. Please note that bookings for these properties are managed on external websites.

Cheney Mansion

Options Available: 7 unique packages

Accommodates: Up to 200 people

Cheney Mansion, a large brick building with a red tile roof, surrounded by lush greenery and trees under a cloudy sky.

Pleasant Home

Options Available: 7 unique packages

Accommodates: Up to 100 people

A large, light-colored house with a wide porch and red roof, surrounded by trees and flowers.

Oak Park Conservatory

Options Available: 4 unique packages

Accommodates: Up to 100 people

Exterior of the Oak Park Conservatory, a white greenhouse with glass panes and an arched entrance, surrounded by landscaping

Park Permits

Apply for permits required for organized activities, events, and special uses within park spaces. Choose the right permit based on your purpose and group type.

Film/Photo

Close-up of a professional camera lens with "85" marked on the barrel, reflecting colorful light.

General Use

Family smiling for a picture while sitting on a bench at a park.

Daycare/School

Group of children slide down a red slide.

Ceremonies

Floral arrangement on pedestal in front of wedding ceremony arch and seating.

Information & FAQs

Review important details like fees, guidelines, and requirements to ensure a smooth booking or application process.

How It Works

Choose Your Space or Permit

Browse rentals or permits based on your needs.

Check Details & Availability

Review requirements, capacity, and availability.

Submit Your Booking or Application

Complete a quick form online.

Get Confirmation

Receive approval and plan your event.

FAQs

Got questions? We’ve got answers. Here’s everything you need to know before getting started.

No, the outdoor spaces are not included as part of the rental, however you are free to use them in the same manner as any patron of the park in a first come, first serve basis.

Andersen and Fox Centers are not available for facility tours or pre-event walkthroughs. Virtual tours and pictures are provided on our rentals page.

Have any questions?

General Rental Inquiry