Birthday Parties and Rentals
Theme Birthday Parties + Hot Shot Parties
Parties are available September 14 through mid April.
AVAILABLE TIMES ON SATURDAY AND SUNDAY
Theme Birthday Parties (Two Hours)
Parties Include > • Party Room • Party Host to assist with party • Ice Cream Cake • Basic Birthday Decorations • Activities (60 mins) • Up to 50 guests allowed per party
Park District Party Theme Options
- Superhero
- Princess/Prince
- Magic Party
FEE: R $300/NR $375 up to 25 children *FEE: R $350/NR $437
- Sports Galore (Ages 3+) Choose up to 3 sports to customize your party!
- Ninja Warrior Party (Ages 3-6) Leap, Hop, Skip and Run your way through obstacles.
- Nerf Dodgeball (Ages 7+) All nerf guns, darts and protective eye wear will be provided.
Rental Deposit and Cancellation Policy Down Payment: $100 will be required to hold your birthday party date. The balance of payment is due two weeks before the rental.
Cancellation Policy: If you cancel your party within three weeks of the rental date, your $100 down payment will not be refunded. Note: All Parties MUST be booked at least three weeks in advance. Also, Children under 12 years old must be supervised by a guardian.
Prairie View Community Center
This rental requires a credit card down payment of $100 that will be applied to the total amount due within 5 days. Final payment is due one week prior to the event. Any damage or excessive clean-up will require additional fees.
A $100 cancellation fee will be charged if the event is canceled within 3 weeks.
RESTRICTIONS: The Park District prohibits alcohol, grilling, smoking, open flames, and collection of fees. Additional restrictions may apply.
PLEASE NOTE: Rental Fee is on an hourly basis and set-up and clean-up time must be included in the rental time.
National Park Fieldhouse
Please complete the form and submit it. Make sure all contact information is correct.
PLEASE DO NOT CALL; WE WILL CALL YOU WITHIN 48 HOURS AFTER YOU SUBMIT THE FORM.
This rental requires a credit card down payment of $100 that will be applied to the total amount due within 5 days. Final payment is due one week prior to the event. Any damage or excessive clean-up will require additional fees. A $100 cancellation fee will be charged if the event is canceled within 3 weeks.
RESTRICTIONS: The Park District prohibits alcohol, grilling, smoking, open flames, and collection of fees. Additional restrictions may apply.
PLEASE NOTE: Rental Fee is on an hourly basis and set-up and clean-up time must be included in the rental time.
Athletic Field Rental
All outdoor athletic facilities are available for rent April – October only.
If it rains prior to the use of the field and it is canceled by the park district or if field conditions do not allow the fields to be used, the rental fee for that day will be returned to the field renter. The field renter will also be given the option to extend the field use to make up the rained-out date if the availability of the fields allows for it.
Any questions regarding field rentals, including Field Permit Policy and Application and General Use Ordinance to rules and restrictions, please contact 847-965-1200.
Harrer Park Pavilion
Rentals Available 2025 – Memorial Day through Labor Day!
Rentals may be booked beginning in May 2025.
FYI: This pavilion rental requires a credit card down payment of $100 that will be applied to the total amount due within 5 days. Final payment is due one week prior to the event. Any damage or excessive clean-up will require additional fees.
A $100 cancellation fee will be charged if the event is canceled within 3 weeks.
RESTRICTIONS: The Park District prohibits alcohol, grilling, smoking, open flames, and collection of fees. Additional restrictions may apply.
PLEASE NOTE: Rental Fee is on an hourly basis and set-up and clean-up time must be included in the rental time.
Oriole Private Pool Rentals
Parties may be booked from June 16 – August 4 on Sunday evening from 6:30-8:00 pm.
Resident registration opens on Monday, April 1, Non resident registration opens on Wednesday May 8.
Parties must be paid in full at time of booking.
All rentals must be booked at least 2 weeks in advance. Once the reservation is booked, staff will contact you to confirm reservation.
Once your reservation request is received you will be contacted to confirm your reservation. Full payment is required to book the reservation. If you cancel your party within a 2-week period of the rental date, you will be refunded less the $100.
Oriole Splash Party
Parties may be booked from June 18 – August 6 and combined with open swim.
Available Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays from 5:30-8:00 pm (No rental on July 4)
Resident registration opens on Monday, April 1. Non resident registration opens on Wednesday May 8.
Parties must be paid in full at time of booking.
INCLUDES
- Access to the Palm Room
- Swimming in the pool
- Lifeguards in the pool
- Refrigerator
- 8 tables, 50 chairs
- Setup provided
- Attendant available
- Up tp 50 guests allowed per party
NOTE: All Parties MUST be booked at least 3 weeks in advance. Also, children under 12 years old must be supervised by a guardian. If you cancel your party within a 2-week period of the rental date, your money will be refunded less R $100.
Oriole Palm Room Rental
AVAILABLE FOR RENTAL SEPTEMBER – MID MAY
This rental requires a credit card down payment of $100 that will be applied to the total amount due within 5 days. Final payment is due one week prior to the event. Any damage or excessive clean-up will require additional fees.
A $100 cancellation fee will be charged if the event is canceled within 3 weeks.
RESTRICTIONS: The Park District prohibits alcohol, grilling, smoking, open flames, and collection of fees. Additional restrictions may apply.
PLEASE NOTE: Rental Fee is on an hourly basis and set-up and clean-up time must be included in the rental time.
Harrer Pool Splash Parties
Resident registration opens on Monday, April 1. Non resident registration opens on Wednesday May 8.
Parties must be paid in full at time of booking.
Parties may be book from June 15 – August 10 on Saturdays from 4:30-7:00 pm. (No rental on July 6)
Party will be combined with open swim.
INCLUDES:
- Access to the Multipurpose room
- Swimming in the pool
- 8 tables, 50 chairs
- Refrigerator
- Setup provided
- Up to 50 guests
Once your reservation request is received you will be contacted to confirm your reservation. Full payment is required to book the reservation. If you cancel your party within a 2-week period of the rental date, you will be refunded less the $100.
Note: All Parties MUST be booked at least 3 weeks in advance. Children under 12 years old must be supervised by a guardian.
Harrer Pool Theme Birthday Parties
2024 parties are sold out for the season!
2025 BOOKINGS BEGIN IN MAY 2025
Parties may be booked from June 15 – August 4
Available Saturdays and Sundays 9:00 – 11:00 am
(9:00 – 10:15 AM SWIMMING. PARTY ROOM 10:15 – 11:00 AM)
Use of Spray Ground, Tot Pool, and Plunge Slides*
*Must be at least 48” tall to ride slide.
INCLUDES
-75 minutes of swimming
-Lifeguards in the pool
-Access to party room for entire 2 hours
-Party host to assist with party
-Basic party supplies
-Ice Cream Cake
PARTIES MUST BE PAID IN FULL AT TIME OF BOOKING
Up to 50 guests allowed per party
A $100 cancellation fee will be charged if the event is canceled within 3 weeks.
PLEASE NOTE: Rental Fee is on an hourly basis and set-up and clean-up time must be included in the rental time.
RESTRICTIONS: The Park District prohibits alcohol, grilling, smoking, open flames, and collection of fees. Additional restrictions may apply.
Hot Shots Sports Party
Have an outdoor sport party with Hot Shots this summer.
Parties will be available only on Friday evenings on certain dates throughout the summer starting in June.
Parties will be held at the north end of Harrer Park near the shelter.
Fee includes: 60 minute sport party with Hot Shots (5:00 – 6:00 pm), two hour rental of Harrer Park Shelter (5:00 – 7:00 pm)
Limit of 25 children. PAYMENT IN FULL IS REQUIRED AT TIME OF RESERVATION.