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
Picnic Shelters and Gazebos
Fields
Courts
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
Gymnastics
Conservatory
Ice Skating
Esports
Indoor Playground
Nature at Austin Gardens
Historic Property Rentals
Explore unique historic venues available for rent. Please note that bookings for these properties are managed on external websites.
Cheney Mansion
Pleasant Home
Oak Park Conservatory
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
General Use
Daycare/School
Ceremonies
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.
Birthday party packages include Esports, Pool, Oak Park Conservatory, Cubhouse Indoor Playground, Ice Skating, and Gymnastics.
Reservations are first come, first served starting each year at 9:00 a.m. on March 15. The permitting period runs from April 15 through October 31.
Certain activities require a permit, including events with 13+ people, bringing outside equipment into a park, reserving a specific park location, professional filming or photography, and using amplified sound.
Yes. Courts and fields can be rented, and picnic shelters can also be rented.
Approximately four weeks after the event. Refunds may take less time when the deposit was paid by credit card.
No, but renters are encouraged to take recyclables home.
The number of tables and chairs provided is based on the approximate headcount listed on the contract. Standard 6-foot rectangular tables are used.
Yes. A certificate of insurance may be required, and details will be provided if insurance is required upon application approval.
Amplified sound is restricted to single-unit devices indoors and in designated areas. Amplification must stop by 10:30 p.m., and sound levels must comply with Village of Oak Park noise standards. DJs, bands, and music or speaking using speakers or amplifiers are prohibited.
Yes, but tape, confetti, silly string, helium balloons, and open flames are not allowed. Permitted decorations must be removed without damaging the facility.
Yes. A Facility Attendant will be available throughout the rental to supervise, monitor the facility, set up tables and chairs, open and close rental spaces, and answer general questions.
The hourly rate depends on residency, the number of people to accommodate, and the community center being rented.
No. Alcohol is not permitted on Park District property. Violators will be asked to leave the community center or park area.
Access begins at your designated start time. Cleanup must also be completed within the designated end time. Additional time may be requested by emailing reservations@pdop.org (opens email app) and is subject to availability, rental rates, rules, and guidelines.
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.
