Miscellaneous

Summer Teen Jobs

The Memorial Park District hires teenagers 15 and older to work at our three aquatics facilities. Job applications are available after March 1st. Facilities are located in Melrose Park, Hillside & Bellwood.

Deck Attendants - 18 and older
Lifeguards - 15 years & up (with Red Cross Lifeguard Certification)
Lifeguard Certification Class - see above.

Summer Teen Volunteer Opportunities

There are a number of excellent opportunities for teenagers 14 and older to earn community service hours and be active this summer in park district leadership programs.

JR. Lifeguard & Guest Service Assistant Age 14 & Up

Persons who aspire to be a lifeguard or wants to show some leadership experience around the pool can volunteer a minimum of 2 days per week. You must be available to follow an assigned work schedule.

No Fee-Application, interview and accept required.
Contact Rose Mason 708-547-3900 x3006

Junior Day Camp Counselor Age 16 & Up

Assist Day Camp Counselors in an instructional and playful environment. Monday thru Friday 9 am - 5 pm. For an application call 708-547-3900.

THE CENTER AT STEVENSON PARK

3101 Washington Blvd., Bellwood, IL 60104 • (708) 547-5400 x4

“This isn’t just where I work out, it’s where I belong.”

  • Premium locker rooms
  • Indoor track
  • Community relationship and support
  • HOURS
    • Monday – Thursday: 5 am – 8 pm
    • Friday: 5 am – 5 pm
    • Saturday: 6 am – 2 pm
    • Sunday: Closed
    • Hours subject to change
  • FEES
    • Annual membership:
      • In-District: $159
      • Out-of-District: $179
    • Seniors (55 or BETTER):
      • In-District: $75
      • Out-of-District: $179
    • Student membership

      • In-district: $89
      • Out-of-district: $179

Annual rates include Community Center and Gym Memberships

Membership Requirements: 
Adults 18 years and older.
Proof of Park District residency for In District rates -- Driver's License or State ID

Day Pass: 
$15 In District -- $30 Out of District

Reserve a Park for your next picnic, gathering or reunion! Park District Room Rentals

Are you looking for the perfect space for your next meeting or special event? 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.

Meeting rooms (Max. 60)
Gymnasium (Max. 200)
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 on park district grounds is not permitted.
  8. Fighting or abusive language is not allowed.
  9. Street shes 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, gifts to ender any part of the park/pool, without written permission from Commissioners approves it.
  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. Kitchen for food warm up only.
  13. 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 containers provided. Kitchen counters and tables are to be wiped clean and left in the same condition as found. Noticeable floor debris should be swepts.
  14. You must vacate the premises at the hours designated on the application. There will be a charge of $45 per every 30 minutes.
  15. Room rentals require a minimum of 3 business day notice before event.
  16. $25 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.