Outdoor Rentals

The Park District has over 50 parks that may be reserved for outdoor events!

If you would like to reserve space at a park, please click on one of the below facilities for specific information or use our Facility locator to search for additional parks not listed below.

Amenities and Information

• Renters are responsible for ensuring that their guests comply with all Park District ordinances and guidelines current on the date of their rental.
• Items that require anchoring such as tents larger than 10'x10' and inflatables:
  • Must be secured with sandbags or similar above ground anchors. Staking is prohibited.
  • Require a Certificate of Additional insurance (see below)
  • Items may not be left unattended. The time required to set up and take down the items must be included in the permit reservation.
• Renters are responsible for cleaning up the rental site and disposing of trash in trash cans or closed trash bags. Excess trash must be removed from Park District property.
  • Additional trash cans may be requested for a fee of $50/ five cans.
  • Large group and event rentals include 5 additional trash cans in the rental fee.
• Park features like playgrounds and walking paths may not be reserved for exclusive use.
• Water access is not available at any outdoor facilities.
• Electrical access is only available at North School Park for staffed rentals.
• Restrooms:
  • Indoor rest rooms are available at community center parks when the centers are open for registration and programs.
  • Port-o-let units are available seasonally at locations with athletic fields. You may reserve additional port-o-let units through the Park District for a fee. For some events, the Park District may require renters to reserve additional units.
• Renters wishing to schedule a rain date in advance must pay for the additional date at the standard fee.
• Certificate of Insurance: Commercial rentals, sports and fitness organizations, companies working on Park District property, and events with items that require sandbag or similar anchors, must provide a Certificate of Insurance listing the Arlington Heights Park District (410 N. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights, IL 60004) as additionally insured for $1,000,000 for the date(s) of the event before a permit is issued.

* For grilling information, visit Outdoor Grilling

Rental Application and Instructions

Specialized outdoor rentals

For more information or to reserve space at a specialty facility, please visit the facility page and contact facility staff.

Outdoor tennis and pickle ball courts

A lottery for summer court permits is held in early May. Visit Outdoor Tennis for permit information, deadlines, and a lottery application.

Lake Arlington park space, boat rentals, and boat storage​

Visit Lake Arlington.

Pool rentals​​

Visit Pool Rentals.

Athletic Field Rentals

Visit Athletic Field Rentals.​

• There is an additional fee of $20.00 per hour, per staff member, for events that require on-site staff.
• The 2023 fee for one additional standard port-o-let unit is $125.00.
• Rental fees are for a 5-hour block of time. Rentals over 5 hours will be charged a second rental fee.

Cancellations

All reschedule and cancellation requests, including requests to move an outdoor event indoors, must be submitted, in writing, to the facility supervisor, a minimum of 72 hours prior to the rental date.

• If cancelling before the deadline, the renter will be refunded in full minus a $5 transaction fee. 
• If cancelling inside the 72 hour deadline, the renter will forfeit all fees paid to the Park District.