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Park Permits (Available April 1 - 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
• 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 - Make your reservations starting March 15!
Permits may be reserved for the Field Park gazebo, Taylor Park patio, Taylor Park Pavilion or the new
Lindberg Park Pavillion during the spring/summer/fall seasons.
LOCATION MAX.
CAPACITY
FEE GRILLING ALLOWED?
Field Park Gazebo Up to 25
Residents: $60/timeslot
Nonresidents: $90/timeslot
Not allowed
Taylor Park Patio Up to 75
Residents: $75/timeslot
Nonresidents: $115/timeslot
Allowed on adjacent
provided grills only
Taylor Park Pavillion Up to 35
Residents: $75/timeslot
Nonresidents: $115/timeslot
Not allowed
New! Lindberg Pavillion Up to 35
Residents: $75/timeslot
Nonresidents: $115/timeslot
Not allowed
Facility Rentals
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
Poppy Vogel, poppy.vogel@pdop.org
708-725-2500
Community Centers
(Andersen, Barrie, 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
Pool & Rink
Kyle Sandine, kyle.sandine@pdop.org
(708) 725-2309
Indoor Playground
Amanda Heiman, amanda.heiman@pdop.org
(708) 725-2309
Gymnastics Parties
Emily Castenaro, emily.castenaro@pdop.org
708-725-2000
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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Scholarship Funds Are Available
Scholarship funds for all ages are available to assist low-income individuals and families in
participating in Park District of Oak Park programs. These funds are provided by the Park District of
Oak Park and by the Oak Park Township. For more information or to print an application, please visit
www.pdop.org/scholarships. Key Scholarship program details include:
• Oak Park residency is required as well as meeting financial requirements.
• Funding for up to 75% of program fees.
• Funding limits are by family member, per program season, with a max. amount per household.*
*Please view the online Scholarship Application for details
Scholarship applicants must provide all information requested on the Scholarship Application and
pay the approved but reduced amount of program fees. Please contact the Customer Service (708)
725-2000 if you have questions regarding the application process. Please allow up to one week for
processing once you have submitted the Scholarship Application and supporting documentation.
Note: Scholarship funds are not retroactively applied to registrations done prior. Forms are available
online at www.pdop.org/scholarships. Applications for the 2015 calendar year are available online
and must be filled out annually and turned in after January 1 each year.
