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www.pdop.org
Rentals & Permits
facilities
Facility Rentals
Due to the pandemic, facility rentals
are not taking place. We are still here
to answer your questions. e Park
District of Oak Park offers a variety of venues
for your special occasions. Among them are
Cheney Mansion, Pleasant Home and the Oak
Park Conservatory, which are unique historic
properties well-suited for weddings, showers
and corporate functions. Our recreation centers
throughout the community are great settings for
birthday parties, showers and other gatherings.
Cheney Mansion
www.cheneymansion.com
Susan Crane, susan.crane@pdop.org
(708) 725-2500
Pleasant Home
www.pleasanthome.org
Colette Anderson, rentals@pleasanthome.org
(708) 383-2654
Oak Park Conservatory
www.oakparkconservatory.org
Patti Staley, patti.staley@pdop.org
(708) 725-2400
Community Centers
(Andersen, Barrie, Field, Fox, Longfellow, Austin
Gardens)
www.pdop.org/rentals or reservations@pdop.org
RCRC Ice Arena & Meeting
Rooms
Kayla Fauria, kayla.fauria@pdop.org
(708) 725-2315
RCRC Pool & Rehm Pool
Stacey McNamara, stacey.mcnamara@pdop.org
(708) 725-2309
Birthday Parties
www.pdop.org/birthdayparties
Indoor Playground
Barb Grooms, barb.grooms@pdop.org
(708) 725-2108
Gymnastics Parties
gymnastics@pdop.org or (708) 725-2200
Oak Park Conservatory Parties
Patti Staley, patti.staley@pdop.org
(708) 725-2451
Dance Parties
Genevieve Garcia, genevieve.garcia@pdop.org
Accessibility
e Park District of Oak Park welcomes the opportunity to assist residents and visitors with disabilities to enjoy
our facilities, programs and services. e Park District is a public entity as defined under Title II of the Americans
with Disabilities Act (ADA) which prohibits the District from discriminating against individuals with disabilities
(as defined by the ADA) in all programs, activities, and services. We are committed to complying with all applicable
provisions of Title II as well as all other federal and state laws and regulations pertaining to persons with disabilities.
e Park District works closely with our partner, West Suburban Special Recreation Association, who provides
recreation programs for adults and children with physical impairments, mental disabilities, or any other type of
disability. Residents of all ages with disabilities can participate in year-round programming specifically designed
to meet their individual needs through inclusion support of Park District programs and participation in WSSRA
programs.
To contact WSSRA directly, please call (847) 455-2100 or visit www.wssra.net. To request an inclusion aide for a
Park District of Oak Park program, please indicate your request on the program registration form which can be
completed online at pdop.org or in-person. See page 2 for registration locations and hours.
For assistance with special needs at public meetings, please contact Karen Gruzska, Executive Assistant, at
(708) 725-2017 or karen.gruzska@pdop.org.
For assistance and general information on accessibility at the Park District of Oak Park, contact ADA Coordinator at
(708) 725-2250.
Park Permits (Available April 15 - October 31)
If you are planning an event in a park in Oak Park, you may need to secure a park permit in order to proceed with
your event. Certain activities that require a permit include, but are not limited to:
• Gatherings/events with 12 or more participants • Professional filming or photography
• Bringing outside equipment into a park • Food or merchandise sales or sampling
• Events requiring a specific location within a park • Use of any amplified sound, including microphones
or radios
Obtaining a Park Permit
To apply for a permit or determine if your activity requires a permit, please visit www.pdop.org. Fill out the
appropriate permit request and submit it to the Park District at least three weeks prior to the proposed activity.
Requests must be accompanied by the application fee ($10 for residents, $25 for non-residents) to be processed.
Questions? Email reservations@pdop.org.
Picnic Patio & Shelter Permits (Available April 15 - October 31)
Permits may be reserved for the Field Park gazebo, Taylor Park patio, Taylor Park Picnic Shelter or Lindberg Park
Picnic Shelter or Maple Park Picnic Shelter during the spring/summer/fall seasons between 9:00A-8:00P for a
minimum of 3 hours. Reservations can be made starting March 15.
Location
Max.
Capacity
Fee
Grilling
Allowed?
Field Park Gazebo Up to 25
Res Fee: $13/hour
Fee: $16/hour
Not allowed
Taylor Park Patio Up to 50
Res Fee: $15/hour
Fee: $20/hour
Allowed on adjacent
provided grills only
Taylor Park Picnic Shelter Up to 35
Res Fee: $15/hour
Fee: $20/hour
Not allowed
Lindberg Park Picnic Shelter Up to 35
Res Fee: $15/hour
Fee: $20/hour
Not allowed
Maple Park Picnic Shelter Up to 35
Res Fee: $15/hour
Fee: $20/hour
Not allowed
