General Information
Building, Facility and Room Rentals: Since Park District programs take priority,
Tree of Life Program
Our Tree of Life program is a wonderful
way for people, businesses, and
organizations to commemorate an
individual, group or special event by
having a tree planted in one of the
district’s many parks. This program
enhances the environment, encourages
community involvement, and beautifies
our neighborhood parks.
Included with every tree is a golden leaf,
inscribed with your personal message
and permanently displayed on one of
the striking Tree of Life sculptures in the
Administrative & Leisure Center or Prairie
Lakes Community Center.
The Tree of Life program fee is $300,
which includes a 20-year tree replacement
guarantee. A personalized cast bronze
plaque is available, for display at the base
of your memorial tree, for $275.
The deadline to order for spring planting is
April 1; fall planting is September 1.
Please Note: Prairie Lakes Park, Central
Park, and Lake Park are our most popular
locations for memorials. Tree planting is
limited at these parks and we may not
be able to accommodate your request.
However, our program does include the
adoption of existing trees, as well as park
benches and other site amenities, that
may be suitable for your memorial.
Memorial Park Bench Program.
These beautiful benches make a lasting
contribution to the enjoyment of a park.
The cost, which includes a personalized
engraved plate on the backrest, is $650.
For more information, please contact:
Susan Chiakas
Oakwood Maintenance Center
847-391-5744
[email protected]
Our Mission
“Enhancing our community by
providing quality recreational
opportunities, facilities, parks
and open space.”
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and generally use all buildings, Monday–Friday, more facilities are available on Saturdays and
Sundays. Kitchen facilities are designed for limited food preparation: a range, an oven, and a
refrigerator are provided. Facilities are not available on legal holidays.
Rental Facilities Available:
• Lake Park North Picnic Shelter................... Seating for 72–80 (outdoor grill)
• Lake Park South Picnic Shelter................... Seating for 64–72 (outdoor grill)
• West Park Picnic Shelter 1......................... Seating for 32–40 (outdoor grill)
• West Park Picnic Shelter 2......................... Seating for 32–40 (electric outlet)
• Prairie Lakes Mt. View Room 1................... 35.person capacity
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• Prairie Lakes Mt. View Room 2................... 65.person capacity
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• Prairie Lakes Mt. View Room 3................... 35.person capacity
• Prairie Lakes Mt. View Rooms 1+2+3....... 135.person capacity total |
• Prairie Lakes Meeting Rooms 1, 2 or 3........ 35.person capacity each
• Prairie Lakes Multi-purpose Room 1............ 50.person capacity
• Prairie Lakes Multi-purpose Room 2............ 30.person capacity
• Prairie Lakes Multi-purpose Rooms 1+2...... 80.person capacity
Facilities with a Kitchen:
• Arndt Park Fieldhouse: 100 person capacity (not available June – August)
• Cumberland Terrace Fieldhouse: 35 person capacity (not available June – August)
• West Park Fieldhouse: 100 person capacity (not available June – August)
• Prairie Lakes: Mt. View rooms and Multi-purpose rooms have kitchens available for rent.
Some other rooms may be available at Prairie Lakes and the Leisure Center on weekends.
Capacities vary from 30 to 60. Smoking and alcohol consumption are not permitted in any
Park District building, with the exception of Golf Center Des Plaines. Rentals are handled on
a first–come basis, as completed applications are received. There are time restrictions and a deposit
is required. Call 847-391-5700 between 8:30a and 5:00p, weekdays. Other times, please call
847-391-5705 and leave your name, phone number with area code, group size,
date and the facility or room desired, and we will return your call as soon as possible.
The Banquet Facility at Golf Center Des
Plaines has a 100 person capacity. Food and
beverages, including alcohol, are provided by
the Club Casa Cafe under the proprietorship
of Pat & Julie Ergastolo.
Rentals are available throughout the week.
Call 847-298-5100 for additional information
on meetings and b