Rooms/Rentals

• Belvidere Recreation Center
• Jane Addams Center
• Lilac Cottage
• Schornick Theatre

Field House Sports and Fitness Center

• Field Rentals
• Athletic Courts
• Batting/Golf Cages
• Birthday Parties
• Camp/School Groups
• Climbing Wall
• Meeting Rooms

Pavilions

• Bevier Park Picnic Pavilion
• Bowen Park Formal Garden
• Bowen Park Janet Morrison Picnic Center
• Hinkston Park Main Pavilion
• Hinkston Park South Pavilion
• Washington Park Bandshell

• Park Permit & Rental Rates and Application [English], [Spanish]

Please check back shortly for the Spanish version of the 2010 Park Permit and Rental Information.

Howard Ganster Pool – Belvidere Park

• Pool Rentals

Park Use Permits

Use of park facilities other than designated picnic pavilions requires a Park Use Permit for groups over 25.
Click to download the 2010 Park Permit [English] [Spanish]

General Rules for Room Rentals:
• Alcohol consumption is not permitted in any indoor/outdoor facility.
• Smoking is not permitted in any indoor facility.
• Use of the kitchen is available at the Belvidere Recreation Center, Field House, Lilac Cottage, and the Jane Addams Center for an additional fee.
• For continuous rentals, such as church services, please call the Reservation Clerk at 847-360-4700.
• No items can be stored at the facility before or after contracted rental time.
• At all indoor rentals, a supervisor is present throughout the length of the rental.
• Damage to the facility will result in the loss of the rental deposit.
• Reservations must be made at least two weeks prior to the rental date, youth parties 1 month.
• Contracted hours must include decorating and clean up hours.
• Failure to abide by the rental contract may result in deposit loss or shut down of the rental. Time lost will not be reimbursed.
• Rental deposits are returned 7-10 working days after the rental as long as all contract rules have been adhered to.
• Each rental facility has additional rules and regulations. Please review your rental contract or permit before signing.

General Rules for Park Use:
• All functions conducted in District parks or facilities must be held in accordance with District ordinances, policies and rules.
• Observe closing hours for park site (in most cases sunset).
• Alcoholic beverages are not allowed in District parks or facilities.
• Vehicles are restricted to designated parking areas and are not allowed on grass areas.
• Loud music, obscene language or boisterous behavior breaching the public peace is not permitted.
• Facilities must be cleaned after use; trash and recyclables placed in proper containers and coals must be disposed of in designated concrete containers.
• The Park Patrol officer will monitor Park Use Permits. Please make sure to have your copy with you on the day of your event.
• Notify the Parks Department at (847)360-4725 if your event is cancelled.