COMMUNITY CENTERS & ROOMS
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.Â
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.
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.
Andersen Center
Resident: $98/hour
Non-Resident: $117/hour
Occupancy: 50
Kitchen available for prep/storage only. Two-hour rental minimum.
Fox Center
Resident: $98/hour
Non-Resident: $117/hour
Occupancy: 50
No kitchen available. Two-hour rental minimum.
Ridgeland Common Recreation Complex
A projector and screen are available for an additional fee. No kitchen available. One-hour rental minimum.
Austin Gardens Environmental Education Center
Not available for rent at this time.Â
The Austin Garden Environmental Education Center offers a rental opportunity for a group of 30 seated (with tables) or up to 50 people in a classroom setting (without tables) within the main room overlooking the park. Please note: the outdoor space and tables are also available to the park patrons..
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ADDITIONAL RENTAL OPTIONS
Community Recreation Center
Use of the CRC community rooms is limited to activities and meetings that are free and open to the public such as workshops, presentations, and community information meetings. Rentals can be made quarterly by our Oak Park businesses, non-profit groups, and government partners and must take place during facility open hours. This can include things like workshops or community information meetings.Â
Maximum occupancy: 60
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.Â