Facility Rentals & Reservations

APPLICATIONS FOR PARK AND FACILITY RENTALS MUST BE MADE AT LEAST 1 WEEK IN ADVANCE OF DESIRED RENTAL DATE.

Ridgeville Park District Rentals & Reservations Policy

General Park Information

• Parks are open from 9am to 9pm.

• No amplified music is allowed.

• Reservations are required for: 

  • Any functions involving 15 or more people

General Information on Rentals & Reservations 

Reservations allow the park district to avoid scheduling conflicts, maintain clean facilities, and ensure safe use of our parks. Reservation requests are approved unless there is a schedule conflict with use of the space or unless the size of the party exceeds our capacity.

• Reservations are processed between 9 am to 5pm, Monday through Friday at the RPD Community House (908 Seward St, Evanston, IL 60202). Staff can be reached during those hours by calling 847-869-5640, or by email at mrodas@ridgeville.org.

• Reservations are issued on a first-come, first-served basis.

• Reservation Form can be filled out online or in-person at 908 Seward St.

• Reservations are encouraged for all parties held at Ridgeville Park District parks, but are required for parties of 15 or more. 

Indoor Facilities Available for Rent:

• David Wood Fieldhouse at Kamen East Park (1111 South Blvd.) 

  • Two bathrooms

  • $80/hour

• RPD Community House at Ridgeville Park (908 Seward St.) 

  • One bathroom

  • Full kitchen

  • $100/hour

Ridgeville Park District Grilling Information

• General grilling reservations are strongly preferred because it reduces conflict with scheduled park events. 

• Parties of 15 or more must make a reservation (see above). Reservation fees may apply, depending on party needs.

• Parties of 15 of more reserve the grilling area for the specific time approved by Ridgeville Park District. 

• All functions must abide by Ridgeville Park District and the City of Evanston Ordinance (no alcohol).

• Grilling is allowed at Elks and Kamen East Park’s grilling area in designated areas during park hours (9 am to 9 pm), from May 1st to September 30th.

• Grilling is allowed only in the posted, designated grilling area. Grilling areas have a coal receptacle, picnic table, and trash can.

• Persons wishing to grill will need to bring their own grills. The park district does not currently provide grills.

• Grills must be attended by an adult the entire time they are burning.

  • Please be sure to supervise children around grilling.

• Do not dispose of coals anywhere besides the receptacle. Hot coals must first be doused with water before disposal.

• Please dispose of all trash in recyclables in respective containers.