Main Rentals Page
The Park District has over 50 parks that may be reserved for outdoor events! Scroll down for shelter and center details or use our Park Locator to explore and find amenities at all of our parks. We begin accepting applications for the 2025 calendar year on January 1st.
Amenities and Information
- Parks and shelters are available to rent from April 1st through November 1st.
- Renters are responsible for ensuring that their guests comply with all Park District ordinances and guidelines current on the date of their rental.
- Applications for events with 100+ total guests or that are open to the public must include a completed Large Event Rental Addendum.
- 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.
- Grilling – new for 2025!
- Propane and electric grills may be used on concrete grill pads at the following parks: Camelot, Centennial, Frontier, Hickory Meadows, Patriots, Pioneer, Recreations, and Sunset Meadows. Wood and coal burning grills are not allowed, and parks do not have containers to safely dispose of hot coals.
- 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.
- Some facilities, like North School Park, Lake Arlington, Melas Park, and the AH Historical Museum, may also require certificates of insurance for partner agencies.
- Examples of activities that may require a Certificate of Insurance:
- Inflatables and tents larger than 10’x10′ – these items must be secured with sandbags or similar external anchors
- Sport and Fitness Organizations
- Renter has hired on organization or is employing staff to work on Park District property
- Commercial rentals
- Use of a generator
| Park | Grilling Allowed | Shelter | Playground | Restrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camelot Park | Yes | Seats 50 | Yes | Indoor when center is open, seasonal port-o-let |
| Frontier Park | Yes | Seats 50 | Yes | Indoor when center is open, seasonal port-o-let |
| Hickory Meadows Park | Yes | Seats 40 | No | None |
| North School Park | No | N/A | Yes | Indoor – staffed rentals only |
| Pioneer Park | Yes | N/A | Yes | Indoor when center is open, seasonal port-o-let |
| Recreation Park | Yes | N/A | Yes | Indoor when center is open, seasonal port-o-let |
| Sunset Meadows | Yes | Seats 50 | Yes | Indoor |
| Other Park Space | Some | N/A | Some | Some seasonal port-o-lets |
Rental Rates | May 1, 2023 through April 30, 2025
Rental fees are for a 5-hour block of time. Rentals over 5 hours will be charged a second rental fee. Rates are calculated based on rental date(s), not the application date.
| Park/Greenspace (up to 5 hours) | Small (0-39 people) | Medium (40-75 people) | Large (75+ people) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resident, until 4/30/25 | $40 | $65 | $125 |
| Resident, starting 5/1/25 | $45 | $70 | $135 |
| Non-Resident, until 4/30/25 | $60 | $95 | $175 |
| Non-resident, starting 5/1/25 | $65 | $95 | $190 |
| Commercial (hourly), until 4/30/25 | $45 | $65 | $125 |
| Commercial (hourly), starting 5/1/25 | $80 | $125 | $240 |
| Picnic Shelter (up to 5 hours) | 50 people max |
|---|---|
| Resident, until 4/30/25 | $65 |
| Resident, starting 5/1/25 | $70 |
| Non-Resident, until 4/30/25 | $90 |
| Non-resident, starting 5/1/25 | $90 |
| Commercial (hourly), until 4/30/25 | $65 |
| Commercial (hourly), starting 5/1/25 | $105 |
There is an additional fee of $25.00 per hour, per staff member, for events that require on-site staff.
The 2024 fee for one additional standard port-o-let unit is $150.00. 2025 port-o-let fees will be posted in late winter.
