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Facility Rental Opportunities
The Park District of Oak Park offers a variety of venues for
your special occasions.
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Address: 220
North Euclid Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60302
Phone: (708) 383-2612
Website: www.cheneymansion.com |
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This elegant and spacious property was designed in 1913
by Charles E. White, Jr., a student of Frank Lloyd Wright.
This 12,000 square-foot mansion boasts many handsome reception
rooms, six bedrooms, seven bathrooms, and separate servants’ quarters.
The two acres of beautifully-landscaped grounds also include
a coach house and greenhouse. Located in the Historic District
of Oak Park, the mansion is available for your most special
occasions including weddings, showers, memorial services,
corporate events and much more. For information please visit
the Cheney Mansion web site at www.cheneymansion.com
Pleasant Home is a National Historic Landmark building designed
in 1897 by noted Prairie School architect, George W. Maher
and preserved and operated by the Pleasant Home Foundation.
This historic property is one of the earliest and most distinguished
examples of Prairie architecture in the country and has one
of the best preserved interiors of that design era. The Pleasant
Home Foundation offers this venue for corporate meetings,
luncheons, private parties, wedding ceremonies, and receptions.
The many spacious rooms, layout, and expansive windows that
look out onto the four-acre park make Pleasant Home a truly
wonderful setting for the most intimate meetings or festive
affairs.
The new Oak Park Conservatory features not only three unique
display houses which date back to 1929, but the Elvira Rubinstein
Community Room which is now available for rental. This historic
property is an ideal location for weddings, parties, meetings
and family celebrations with a full-size kitchen and seating
for up to 50 which can be expanded through the grand corridor
for larger groups. Of course, what makes this facility appealing
to guests is the accessibilty of the tropical, desert and
fern show houses which display plant specimens dating back
to 1914.
Oak Park Conservatory Rental Brochure
Professioinal photographers are welcome to use the Oak Park Conservatory facility for photo shoots once the proper permit application has been completed.
For more information on renting this unique and
refreshing facility, please call (708) 386-4700.
The Park District of Oak Park operates seven community centers
throughout the village which are perfect locations for special
gatherings of families and friends including birthdays, anniversaries
and family reunions. These very popular facilities are available
on a first come, first served basis. Rental requests for the community centers must be made a minimum of 3 weeks prior to the rental date. For further details or
to find out if your special date is available, please call the
facility rental hotline at (708) 725-2722.
Community
Centers Frequently Asked Questions
Andersen Center
824 N. Hayes
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Field Center
935 Woodbine
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Longfellow Center
610 S. Ridgeland
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Barrie Center
1011 Lombard at Garfield
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Fox Center
640 S. Oak Park Avenue
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Stevenson Center
49 Lake Street
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Carroll Center
1125 S. Kenilworth
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The Park District of Oak Park is presently reviewing and redeveloping the Park Permit process and policies. Please be aware that any changes made are intended to improve staff customer service by making the permit process easier to manage. You will be asked to present complete and thorough information which will expedite your request.
Park Permit Application Timeline:
January 5, 2009
Permit Applications accepted for Community Based
Events (i.e. Day in our Village)
March 16 , 2009
Permit Applications accepted for School District 97 & 200 picnics and activities
April 1 , 2009
Permit Applications accepted for Resident activities (birthdays, family gatherings) & Taylor Park Picnic Area (cookouts & gatherings)
Park Permits (May 1-Oct 15)
The parks of the Park District of Oak Park are available to be permitted between the dates of May 1 through October 15. Organized groups of 15 or more are required to request a park permit at least three (3) weeks prior to the activity. Download the Park Permit Application and email, fax or mail the form to the Park District. Please be sure to include a second choice in case of conflicts with other permits. Incomplete forms will be denied.
Groups may not barbecue (see Taylor Park Picnic permits below), erect canopies or inflatable activities, or have amplified music.
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Starting April 1, 2009, the Taylor Park Picnic Area is available to be permitted between the dates of May 1 through October 15. Groups may barbecue in the Taylor Park Picnic Area. A picnic permit is $25 for residents and $40 for non-residents. Residents may be required to show
proof of residency before a permit will be issued. Taylor Park Picnic Permit Application Form
Times available: 10am-3pm or 4pm to Dusk
Dates available: May 1-Oct 15
Fee: $25/$40
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