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.

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. 50)
Gymnasium (Max. 100)
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. 

Open Gym Hours

Take advantage of our Open Gym hours for fitness walking or a pick-up game of basketball. You can participate during the scheduled hours by purchasing an annual Open Gym pass. Your pass allows you access to the Eisenhower or Sharp gym. Open gym hours are occasionally preempted for special events or rentals, and extra sessions may be added throughout the season. Any changes to the regular open gym schedule will be posted.


Volunteers Needed!


Strengthen Muscle In Our Weight Rooms!

*Rates For Passes
(Valid from Jan. 1 - Dec. 31 of year purchased)

Adult Open-Gym Hours
Monday - Friday 9 am - 6 pm
Saturdays - 9 am - 1 pm
Adult membership $50 annual
Teen Open-Gym Hours (Pass Holders receive priority entry)
Monday - Friday 12 pm - 5 pm
Saturdays - 9 am - 1 pm
Youth Membership $35 annual
Your pass allows you access to the Eisenhower and Sharp Community Center(s).  Access to these facilities are included with membership to the MPD Fitness Center.
Open Gym hours may occasionally be preempted for special event(s) or rental(s).  Any changes to the regular schedule will be posted.
Family Household Membership up to 4 members (2 Adults Max) $75 Annual