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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
• use of any amplified sound, including microphones or radios
• bringing outside equipment into a park
• food or merchandise sales or sampling
• events requiring a specific location within a park
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 3 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 and Shelter Permits -
Permits may be reserved for the Field Park gazebo, Taylor Park patio, or the Taylor Park Pavilion during the
spring/summer/fall seasons, and are currently open, with an ending date of October 31. Two timeslots are
available, 10am-3pm or 4pm - dusk.
The 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, located throughout
the community, are great settings for birthday parties,
showers and other family gatherings.
Cheney Mansion
www.cheneymansion.com
Poppy Vogel, poppy.vogel@pdop.org
708-725-2500
Pleasant Home
www.pleasanthome.org
Sarah Najera, senajera@pleasanthome.org
(708) 383-2654
Oak Park Conservatory
www.oakparkconservatory.org
Scott Stewart, scott.stewart@pdop.org
(708) 725-2400
Community Centers
(Andersen, Field, Fox, Longfellow)
www.pdop.org/rentals
Barrie Park Sport Court
www.pdop.org/rentals
Stevenson Center Skatepark & Sport Courts
www.pdop.org/rentals
RCRC Ice Arena
Mike Lushniak, michael.lushniak@pdop.org
(708) 725--2303
RCRC Outdoor Pool
Mike Lushniak, michael.lushniak@pdop.org
(708) 725--2303
Birthday Parties
www.pdop.org/birthdayparties
Jackie Sturtz, jackie.sturtz@pdop.org
(708) 725-2309
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
LOCATION
GROUP SIZE
MAXIMUM FEE
GRILLING
ALLOWED?
Field Park Gazebo Up to 25 Residents: $40 per timeslot
Non-residents: $60 per timeslot
No
Taylor Park Patio Up to 75 Residents: $35 per timeslot
Non-residents: $55 per timeslot
Yes, on adjacent
provided grills only
Taylor Park Pavilion Up to 35 Residents: $50 per timeslot
Non-residents: $75 per timeslot
No
Facility Rentals
Park Permits (Available April 1 - October 31)
(708) 725-2000, M-F, 8:30am-7pm & Sa, 8:30am-5pm, Su, 9am-5pm
Questions?
