Community Centers
Andersen Center
824 Hayes Avenue Oak Park, IL 60302
50
30′ x 29′
60
Kitchen available for prep/storage only. Two-hour rental minimum.
Fox Center
624 South Oak Park Avenue Oak Park, IL 60304
50
36′ x 36′
60
No kitchen available. Two-hour rental minimum.
Ridgeland Common Recreation Complex
Large Room
415 Lake St, Oak Park, IL 60302
50
35′ x 43′
60
A projector and screen are available for an additional fee. No kitchen available. Two-hour rental minimum.
Medium Room
415 Lake St, Oak Park, IL 60302
35
27′ x 32′
60
A projector and screen are available for an additional fee. No kitchen available. Two-hour rental minimum.
Special Rental Options
Community Recreation Center
Only available to activities and meetings that are free and open to the public.
229 Madison St, Oak Park, IL 60302
50
30′ x 29′
60
Kitchen available for prep/storage only. Two-hour rental minimum.
Historic Properties
Looking for a venue for your special event? The Park District owns and operates three historic properties that offer elegance and charm for events from weddings to showers to parties.
You can find more information about these venues on their websites. Click the buttons below to be redirected.
615 Garfield St Oak Park, IL 60304
220 North Euclid Avenue Oak Park, IL 60302
217 Home Avenue Oak Park, Illinois 60302
Information & FAQs
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FAQs
Got questions? We’ve got answers. Here’s everything you need to know before getting started.Access to the community center begins at the time you designated as your start time when reserving the facility. Your cleanup time must also be within the end time designated. If you need additional time, please email reservations@pdop.org with the written request to check for availability. (additional time subject to rental rates, rules, and guidelines)
Alcohol is not permitted in or on Park District property. If found violating this rule, the offender will be asked to leave the community center and park area.
The hourly rate is based upon residency, the amount of people you are looking to accommodate, and the center in which you are interested in renting. For more info see community center rentals.
A Facility Attendant will be available throughout the duration of the rental. They are scheduled for supervisory duties and to monitor the facility and make sure everything pre-arranged is provided. This includes setting up tables and chairs, opening & closing rental spaces, and answering general questions. If a more specific question arises, the Facility Attendant is able to contact the Parks and Facilities Coordinator.
Renters may decorate but may not use tape, confetti, silly string, helium balloons or open flames (Sterno may be used to heat food). Any permitted decorations must be removed by the renter without adversely affecting the facility.
The Park District has established music and amplified music restrictions which we expect rental groups to abide by. These restrictions are: Amplified sound is limited to single unit devices (i.e., boom boxes, radios, IPOD players, etc.) and must be placed indoors and in designated areas only. Activity room doors must be kept closed while amplification is in process and must cease by 10:30 p.m. Decibel level of amplified music must be in conformance with Village of Oak Park noise standards for residential neighborhoods. Furthermore, the sound level must be limited to reach only the immediate audience within the facility. Loudness of music is at the discretion of our onsite staff; failure to comply with a request to lower volume may result in revocation of facility use, police intervention and withholding of your deposit. It is the responsibility of the renter listed on the rental contract to control the sound level at the rental event. DJs, bands, music or speaking that utilizes speakers or amplifiers is strictly prohibited.
Yes. A certificate of insurance may be necessary. Details will be given to renters if insurance is required upon approval of application.
The amount of tables and chairs that are setup is determined by the approximate headcount stated on the contract. We use standard 6′ rectangular tables at our centers.
No, but we encourage our renters to take recyclables home.
It takes approximately four weeks after the date of the event. It takes less time if the deposit is received by a credit card.
Courts and fields can be rented here. Picnic shelters can be rented here.
Certain activities that require a permit include, but are not limited to:
- Gatherings/events with 13+ people
- Bringing outside equipment into a park
- Events requiring a specific location within a park
- Professional filming or photography
- Use of any amplified sound
To apply for a permit, please visit our Permits page.
Reservations are available on a first come, first served basis starting each year at 9:00A on March 15. Our permitting period lasts from April 15-October 31.
See all gazebo/picnic shelter options by clicking here.
We offer many birthday party packages, including:
- Esports
- Pool
- Oak Park Conservatory
- Cubhouse Indoor Playground
- Ice Skating
- Gymnastics
Check out our Birthday Party page for information and to rent.
Grilling is only permitted on provided Park District grills. Grills are available at Taylor Park.
Andersen and Fox Centers are not available for facility tours or pre-event walkthroughs. Virtual tours and pictures are provided on our rentals page.
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.
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