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Rental Opportunities

Planning an Event?

Find your perfect venue! The Glen Ellyn Park District has many indoor and outdoor rental spaces perfect for any occasion, from weddings and tournaments to holiday gatherings and pool parties. Rental fees vary based on location, size, amenities available, and more. Please contact the supervisor of the facility you intend to rent with questions or to make a reservation.


Rooms to Rent

Lake Ellyn Boathouse

645 Lenox Road
The Lake Ellyn Boathouse is available to rent for your wedding, party, meeting, or event. The maximum capacity is 120.

Contact: David MacDonald
Email: [email protected]
Boathouse webpage »

Maryknoll Clubhouse

845 Pershing Avenue
The party room located within the Clubhouse at Maryknoll Park is available to rent. The maximum capacity is 50.

Contact: Lisa Semetko
Email: [email protected]
Clubhouse webpage »

Ackerman SFC

800 St. Charles Road
A party room with a capacity of 20 and a dance studio are available to rent within Ackerman SFC.

Contact: Brad Thomas
Email:
[email protected]
Ackerman SFC website »

Spring Avenue Rec Center

185 Spring Avenue
A classroom (capacity: 25) and a craft lab (capacity: 40) are available to rent for your next event within Spring Avenue Recreation Center.

Contact: Anastasia Aubie
Email: [email protected]
Spring Avenue webpage »

Main Street Rec Center

501 Hill Avenue
Main Street Recreation Center offers rentals for a classroom (capacity: 30), a double classroom (capacity: 50), and an elementary-sized gymnasium.

Contact: Katy Speck
Email: [email protected]
Main Street webpage »


Sports Rentals

Basketball Courts (Indoor)

Three full-size basketball courts are available to rent at Ackerman SFC (800 St. Charles Road). You can also rent the Civic Center gymnasium through the Park District.

Contact: Brad Thomas
Email:
[email protected]

Synthetic Turf Field (Indoor)

800 St. Charles Road
A 45-yard by 60-yard indoor artificial turf field is available for rent at Ackerman SFC.

Contact: Brad Thomas
Email:
[email protected]

Synthetic Turf Field (Outdoor)

800 St. Charles Road
An oversized synthetic turf field is available for rent at Ackerman Park.

Contact: Brad Thomas
Email:
[email protected]

Grass Fields

800 St. Charles Road
Multiple grass fields are available for rent at Ackerman Park.

Contact: Brad Thomas
Email:
[email protected]

Sand Volleyball Court

800 St. Charles Road
One outdoor sand volleyball court is available for rent at Ackerman Park.

Contact: Brad Thomas
Email:
[email protected]

Baseball Fields

130 S. Lambert Road
Four official-size and four youth-size baseball fields are available for rent at Village Green Park.

Contact: Clint Babicz
Email:
[email protected]

Softball Fields

800 St. Charles Road
Six softball fields are available for rent at Ackerman Park.

Contact: Clint Babicz
Email:
[email protected]

Indoor Batting Cage Tunnels

800 St. Charles Road
Four indoor batting cage tunnels are available for rent at Ackerman SFC.

Contact: Brad Thomas
Email:
[email protected]


Reservable Picnic Areas

Maryknoll Park Picnic Pavilion & Shelter

The Maryknoll Park picnic pavilion (located south of the splash park) and tables under the picnic shelter (located north of the splash park) are available to rent. For more information and to reserve, contact Lisa Semetko at [email protected].

  • Reservations are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • Groups are limited to 50 attendees or less.
  • A completed contract, signed waiver, and permit fee(s) are due when reserving a site.
  • Consumption of alcoholic beverages is not allowed.

Other Picnic Shelters

All other picnic tables/shelters are on a first-come, first-served basis. Permits are not required for groups under 100. There is no guarantee that restrooms will be open or that space and tables will be available.


Block Party Wagon Rentals

You must contact the Village of Glen Ellyn separately to reserve a block party permit.

In cooperation with the Village of Glen Ellyn, the Park District offer free use of the Block Party Wagon, April 1 through October 31, weekends only. The Park District will drop off the wagon on Friday afternoon and pick it up on Monday. The Party Wagons can be reserved up to one year in advance of today’s date. A waitlist is available if your date is already booked. To reserve, contact Koshie Mills at [email protected].

The wagon will contain everything you will need at your block party including:

  • 10ft x 10ft Tent
  • 100 Chairs
  • Ten 8-foot Tables
  • Large Outdoor Grill
  • Bean Bag Toss Game
View availability »

Sunset Pool Rentals

483 Fairview Avenue
Sunset Pool is available for private rentals from 7:30 pm to 9 pm on Friday and Saturday evenings throughout the summer when events and programs are not running. For more information and availability, please contact Lisa Semetko at [email protected].

The rental fees below include the first 100 guests. Lifeguards and a pool manager are also included. Additional guest may be added for a fee of $5 per guest, with a maximum of 200 guests allowed.

ClassificationRental Fee
Residents $500 per 1.5 hours
Non-Residents $575 per 1.5 hours

Special Use Permits

Looking to host a unique event—such as a 5K fundraiser, walkathon, tournament, photo or movie shoot, etc.—at a Glen Ellyn Park District park? Then you’ll need a special-use permit. The permit ensures that we at the Glen Ellyn Park District can efficiently arrange for a safe and successful private event for you while maintaining a pleasant experience for our regular park visitors. For more information, please call (630) 858-2462, and a member of our team will be happy to assist you.