Main Rentals Page
The Park District has a variety of athletic fields available for rent. To search for a specific type of field, or for the types of fields at a specific park, please use the Parks & Facility Locator page and filter for a specific feature, like a Ball Field, or for a location, like Pioneer Park.
Renters are responsible for ensuring their participants follow all Park District ordinances and guidelines current on the date of their rental.
What Activities Require a Permit?
If you are visiting your local park and would like to use an athletic field, you are welcome to do so. However, the following uses require a permit:
- Events with 25+ attendees.
- Commercial use (whether for-profit or not-for-profit) regardless of the number of participants.
- Activities which require the exclusive use of a field.
- Activities that require lights or field preparation.
- Activities at locations with scheduled programs.
- Activities that require the approval of a Director or the Board of Commissioners.
Applications
Ball Diamonds | Cameron Edelman at cedelman@ahpd.org
Soccer, Football and Lacrosse Fields | Kevin Wollnik at kwollnik@ahpd.org
Cross Country Events | Cameron Edelman at cedelman@ahpd.org
Cross Country Meets at Melas Park
The open park space outside of the Melas Park ball diamond complex may be reserved for Cross Country meets. Sports Complex amenities, including access to concessions and indoor restrooms, are only available during regular ball diamond operating hours. Cross Country permits only include the area of Melas Park to the west of the Central Road driveway entrance. If you are interested in using the area to east of the driveway, please contact the Mount Prospect Park District.
| Meet Size | < 300 Attending | 301 – 750 Attending | 750+ Attending |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resident | $105 | $405 | $705 |
| Non-Resident | $205 | $505 | $805 |
| Commercial | $305 | $605 | $905 |
Rentals for 301-750 attendees include two port-o-let units.
Rentals for 750+ people attendees include four port-o-let units.
