The Glen Ellyn Park District has many indoor and outdoor rental spaces. Whether you’re hosting a wedding, tournament, holiday family gathering, or pool party, we can help! 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
185 Spring Avenue A single classroom with a capacity of 25 and a craft lab with a capacity of 40 are available to rent within Spring Avenue Recreation Center for your next event.
501 Hill Avenue A single classroom with a capacity of 30, a double classroom with a capacity of 50, and an elementary-size gymnasium are available to rent.
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 Park District.
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 lsemetko@gepark.org.
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 1 year in advance of today’s date. A waitlist is available if your date is already booked. To reserve, contact Amanda Blanco at ablanco@gepark.org.
The wagon will contain everything you will need at your block party including:
483 Fairview Avenue Sunset Pool is available for private rentals from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. 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 lsemetko@gepark.org.
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.
Classification
Rental 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 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.
