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Park Permits and Room Rentals

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Are you looking for the perfect space for your next meeting or special event? Reserve a park for your next picnic, gathering, or reunion!

The Park District offers a variety of facility and park rentals to accommodate both small and large gatherings. It is the intent of the Memorial Park District to make its facilities and parks available to the public on a fair and equitable basis. The following rules and regulations will outline necessary steps.

Picnic Grove Picnics

On sale starting March 1, 2019. All rentals must be done in person at Eisenhower Center.

Park Permits

If you are planning an event in a Memorial Park District Park, you may need to secure a park permit in order to proceed with your event.

To apply for a permit or determine if your activity requires a permit, please visit www.mempark.org or contact Carla Hubbard at (708) 547-3900 x4. Monday – Friday 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM.

MEMORIAL PARK DISTRICT PARK OCCUPANCY

• Stevenson Park Grove #1 (max. 100)
• Adventure Bay Grove #2 (max. 100)
• Adventure Bay Grove #3 (max. 75)

Facilities

Picnic Groves: Rules and Regulations

It is understood that your organization will comply with the laws of the State of Illinois and Memorial Park District regulating the use of park buildings and property:

1. Be responsible for any damages to the buildings, grounds, or equipment.
2. Be responsible for and shall assume liability for all persons participating in your organization’s activity and for all persons in attendance thereof.
3. No alcoholic beverages shall be served on the premises.
4. No amplified music.
5. No one shall be allowed to charge a fee or accept money donations or gifts to enter any part of the
   park/pool, without written permission from the Board of Commissioners.
6. You must vacate the premise at the hours designated on the application.
7. The permit holder must be present at the event.
8. Special permission, with an insurance rider, is needed to erect tents, have amplified music, or bring in outside forms of entertainment such as rides, moon walks, petting zoos, etc.
9. There are a limited number of tables per grove.
   Large groups should supply their own additional tables and chairs.
10. A permit allows a group the right to hold its picnic in
    the park and exclusive use of five tables. It does not give the group exclusive use of the park grounds.
11. All garbage should be placed in in the designated provided containers.
12. NO unauthorized vehicles permitted on grass.

If any violations of the contract occurs, the event will be closed down by the Security Department and all fees will be forfeited.

A $10 service fee will be applied to all refunds, This includes those picnics canceled due to inclement weather.

Park District Room Rentals

MEETING ROOMS (Max. 50) GYMNASIUM (Max. 250) KITCHEN

Meeting Room Rules and Regulations

It is understood that your organization will comply with the laws of the State of Illinois and Memorial Park District regulating the use of park buildings and property:

1. You may decorate the room. Glue, staples and nails are not allowed.
2. The Memorial Park District does not provide decorations.
3. Be responsible for any damages to the buildings, grounds, or equipment.
4. Be responsible for and shall assume liability for all persons participating in your organization’s activity and for all persons in attendance thereof.
5. No alcoholic beverages shall be served on the premises.
6. No amplified music.
7. Smoking or use of illegal drugs in the gym area is not permitted.
8. Fighting or abusive language is not allowed.
9. Street shoes are not allowed to be worn on the gym floor during play, only gym shoes. Shirt must be worn.
10. No one shall be allowed to charge a fee or accept money donations or gifts to enter any part of the park/pool, without written permission from the Board of Commissioners.
11. No one shall be allowed to sell food or beverages, unless the Director of Memorial Park District with the approval of the Board of Commissioners approves it.
12. The last 1/2 hour of the event is allocated for clean up. Tablecloths and decorations are to be removed and placed with other garbage in the containers provided. Kitchen counters and tables are to be wiped clean and left in the same condition as found. Noticeable floor debris should be swept.
13. You must vacate the premises at the hours designated on the application. There will be a charge of $35 per every 30 minutes past your contractual time.
14. The permit holder must be present at the event.
15. It is the permit holder’s responsibility at the end of the event to ensure that all minors and young adults have a safe and dependable ride home.
16. Room rentals require a minimum of 3 business day notice before event.
17. $25.00 Cancellations Fee – Cancellations must be made 72 hours before event.

If any violation of the contract occurs, the event will be closed down by the Security Department and all fees will be forfeited

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