Rectangular tables with burgundy chairs around them set up in a spacious room with wood doors and large windows.
room with large windows and wood cabinets with four tables in the center
room with wood beams and chairs set up for an event
Rectangular tables with burgundy chairs around them set up in a spacious room with wood doors and large windows.
room with large windows and wood cabinets with four tables in the center
room with wood beams and chairs set up for an event

Community Centers & Rooms

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Andersen Center, Fox Center, and Ridgeland Common Recreation Complex’s community rooms are available for rent! Perfect for birthday parties, graduations, baby showers, family gatherings, meetings, and more.

About

Please note that rental requests must be submitted no more than three months in advance and no less than three weeks in advance. Oak Park non-profit organizations can rent at a reduced rate. Renters/organizations may book a maximum of two rentals per location per year. Andersen and Fox Centers are not available for facility tours or pre-event walkthoughs. (Please review pictures and virtual tours below)

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Important Notes

All activities taking place in Park District facilities, even private rentals, are required to meet Park District guidelines and follow Park District Code. Some activities not allowed include but are not limited to: consumption of alcohol, smoking, fundraising, accepting donations, charging fees, amplified music, etc.. For a more complete list, please click here to reference the Rules and Regulations Governing Uses of Park Facilities. Renters caught breaking any of these rules forfeit their contract and therefore the full payment and use of the space.

Rental Options

Community Centers

Andersen Center

room with wood beams and tables set up in rows with chairs facing the front
Andersen classroom style
room with wood beams and nine tables with chairs on either side
Andersen banquet style
room with wood beams and table in a large u shape
Andersen conference style
room with wood beams and chairs set up for an event
Andersen theater style
Information
Location:

824 Hayes Avenue Oak Park, IL 60302

Occupancy

50

Size

30′ x 29′

Tables & Chairs

60

Notes

Kitchen available for prep/storage only. Two-hour rental minimum.

Hourly
Private Rental Rates
Non-Profit Rental Rates
Resident
$98/hour
$78/hour
Non-Resident
$117/hour
$98/hour
Deposit
$100
$90

Fox Center

Rectangular tables with burgundy chairs around them set up in a spacious room with wood doors and large windows.
Fox banquet style
Tables and burgundy chairs facing the front of the room set up in a spacious room with wood doors and large windows.
Fox classroom style
Tables and chairs in a large u shape set up in a spacious room with wood doors and large windows.
Fox conference style
Rows of burgundy chairs facing the front of the room set up in a spacious room with wood doors and large windows.
Fox theater style
Information
Location:

624 South Oak Park Avenue Oak Park, IL 60304

Occupancy

50

Size

36′ x 36′

Tables & Chairs

60

Notes

No kitchen available. Two-hour rental minimum.

HOURLY
Private Rental Rates
Non-Profit Rental Rates
Resident
$98/hour
$78/hour
Non-Resident
$117/hour
$98/hour
Deposit
$100
$90

Ridgeland Common Recreation Complex

Large Room

room with tall ceilings and wood floor, mirrors on the two of the surrounding walls
Ridgeland large room
Information
Location:

415 Lake St, Oak Park, IL 60302

Occupancy

50

Size

35′ x 43′

Tables & Chairs

60

Notes

A projector and screen are available for an additional fee. No kitchen available. Two-hour rental minimum.

Hourly
Private Rental Rates
Non-Profit Rental Rates
Resident
$98/hour
$78/hour
Non-Resident
$117/hour
$98/hour
Deposit
$100
$90

Medium Room

room with large windows and wood cabinets with four tables in the center
Ridgeland medium room
Information
Location:

415 Lake St, Oak Park, IL 60302

Occupancy

35

Size

27′ x 32′

Tables & Chairs

60

Notes

A projector and screen are available for an additional fee. No kitchen available. Two-hour rental minimum.

HOURLY
Private Rental Rates
Non-Profit Rental Rates
Resident
$98/hour
$78/hour
Non-Resident
$117/hour
$98/hour
Deposit
$100
$90

Special Rental Options

Community Recreation Center

Only available to activities and meetings that are free and open to the public.

room with windowed doors and several people seated at grey tables
CRC Community Room
Information
Location:

229 Madison St, Oak Park, IL 60302

Occupancy

50

Size

30′ x 29′

Tables & Chairs

60

Notes

Kitchen available for prep/storage only. Two-hour rental minimum.

Hourly
Private Rental Rates
Non-Profit Rental Rates
Resident
$98/hour
$78/hour
Non-Resident
$117/hour
$98/hour
Deposit
$100
$90

Historic Properties

long tables with white table clothes set up in historic room with fireplace and chandeliers
Cheney Mansion
long table with white tablecloth and wood chairs set in room with painted ceilings and a fireplace
Pleasant Home
black chairs set in room with brick walls and wood floors
Oak Park Conservatory

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.

Oak Park Conservatory
Information
Location:

615 Garfield St Oak Park, IL 60304

Cheney Mansion
Information
Location:

220 North Euclid Avenue Oak Park, IL 60302

Pleasant Home
Information
Location:

217 Home Avenue Oak Park, Illinois 60302

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.

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.