Park Rentals

The perfect event space is just steps away! Our parks and facilities are the perfect place to host your wedding, birthday, family gathering or school picnic.

The Wheaton Park District offers a wide variety of parks available for rent that are open from sunrise to dusk. Click here to see Park Rental Terms and Pricing.

How the Reservation Process Works

  1. Pick a Park Rental
    Scroll through parks listed below or view the Park Rental Terms and Pricing for details.
  2. Check Dates and Times Available
    Contact the Park Services Center for park rental availability or Complete the “Park Rental Inquiry Form” located on this page. Reservations should be scheduled at least one (1) week prior to your event.
  3. Process Your Reservation
    Reservations may be processed by phone or in person at the Park Services Center:
    • Phone: 630-653-5429
    • Address: 1000 Manchester Road, Wheaton – View Map
    • Hours: Monday-Friday from 7:30A-2:30P
    • To qualify for resident rates, a valid ID is required to be presented in person.
  4. Pay for Your Reservation
    Fees are listed under each Park Level (I, II or III) below. All prices are subject to change without notice. For the most accurate pricing, please contact the Parks Department at:
  5. Obtain a Permit
    You will sign a permit when you process your reservation. Permits must be brought to event. More about permits >
  6. Security Deposit fees are refunded after your event
    If paying with check or cash, please allow 10-15 days for the refund check to reach you.

NOTE: 
Please review the Preferred Vendors List (PDF) before choosing a vendor for your event. All vendors have proper licensing and Certificates of Insurance required. These vendors may be used at any and all facilities without additional fees or monetary obligation by the client.

*Arrowhead Golf Club events are excluded from the preferred vendor list. Please see an Arrowhead Event Coordinator for a list of approved vendors and options.

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Rental Parks

Level I

Park Rental Terms and Pricing

Rental Fee* ~$75 per hour/ residents and $150 per hour/ non-residents
Photos Only* ~$30 per hour/ residents and $45 per hour/ non-residents

Hurley Gardens is one of Wheaton’s most beautiful gardens. These European style gardens are host to many small wedding ceremonies and photo opportunities. The Gardens are located at Creekside Drive, just west of Adare Drive. This small, two-acre park has one tennis court. Maximum rental guest capacity is 50.

For your wedding reception, please consider the beautiful ballroom at near-by Arrowhead Golf Club. For more information on room rentals, please visit https://arrowheadgolfclub.org

Level II

Park Rental Terms and Pricing

Rental Fee* – $60 residents and $120 nonresidents ~ Rates based on a 4-hr. rental, in addition to a $100.00 refundable deposit fee. (Additional time $25.00 per additional hour)

All Level II parks offer public washrooms, picnic shelters and open spaces for your guests to enjoy. Playgrounds are to remain open to the public.

Atten Park is located at 1720 S Wiesbrook Rd, Wheaton, IL 60189. This 39-acre park has the following amenities: public washrooms, picnic shelter, basketball courts, baseball fields, tennis courts, soccer field, playground (ages 5-12 years), and tot lot (ages 2-5 years). Maximum rental guest capacity is 50.
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Briar Patch Park is a 26-acre park located at 1700 Briarcliffe Blvd, Wheaton, IL 60189 and includes amenities such as public washrooms, a picnic shelter, baseball fields, tennis courts, soccer fields, a playground (for ages 5-12 years), and a tot lot (for ages 2-5 years). Maximum rental guest capacity is 50.
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Graf Park, located east of 1855 Manchester Rd, Wheaton, IL 60187 is a 24-acre park. This park has the following facilities: public washrooms, a picnic shelter, baseball, softball, football and soccer fields, a playground (for ages 5-12 years), and a tot lot (for ages 2-5 years). Maximum rental guest capacity is 50.
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Northside Park is the largest of the Wheaton Parks at 68 acres, located at 1300 N West St, Wheaton, IL 60187. This historic park includes amenities such as public washrooms, a picnic shelter, basketball courts, a baseball field, tennis courts, petanque court, soccer fields, an ice skating rink, a playground (for ages 5-12 years), and a tot lot (for ages 2-5 years). Maximum rental guest capacity is 100.

  • Girl Scout Cabin was built in the 1930’s by the Works Progress Administration and is host to many summer camps. The building capacity is 25. The fire pit capacity is 50.
    • Four-hour rentals are available for $60.00 in addition to a refundable $100.00 deposit fee.
    • Overnight rentals are available on weekends. Rental fee* – $200.00 residents and $400.00 nonresidents in addition to a $250.00 deposit fee which will be refunded after your event.*
  • Boy Scout Cabin was built in the 1930’s by the Works Progress Administration and has been host to many Boy Scout activities over the past 80 years. The building capacity is 25. The fire pit capacity is 25.
    • Four hour rentals are available for $60.00 in addition to a refundable $100.00 deposit fee.
    • Overnight rentals are available on weekends. Rental fee* – $200.00 residents and $400.00 nonresidents in addition to a $250.00 deposit fee which will be refunded after your event.*

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Seven Gables Park is another of the Wheaton Park District’s largest parks. This 66-acre park is located at 1750 S Naperville Rd, Wheaton, IL 60189. Seven Gables offers the following amenities: public washrooms, a picnic shelter, a basketball court, baseball fields, tennis courts, soccer fields, an ice skating rink, a playground (for ages 5-12 years), and a tot lot (for ages 2-5 years). Maximum rental guest capacity is 50.
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*The amount refunded may be reduced if the park district incurs fees or suffers loss as a result of the rental.

Level III

Park Rental Terms and Pricing

Rental Fee* – $40 residents and $80 nonresidents ~ Rates based on a 4-hr. rental, in addition to a $100 refundable rental fee.

Level III parks offer a wide variety of amenities. Each park offers a picnic area and open spaces for your guests to enjoy. Playgrounds remain open to the general public.

Briar Knoll Park is located at 500 Tennyson Dr, Wheaton, IL 60189. This 6-acre park hosts a soccer field, a playground (for ages 5-12 years), and a tot lot (for ages 2-5 years). Maximum rental guest capacity is 25.
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Brighton Park is a 5-acre park that is located at 1297 Brighton Dr, Wheaton, IL 60189. This park has a soccer field, a playground (for ages 5-12 years), and a tot lot (for ages 2-5 years). Maximum rental guest capacity is 25.
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C.L. Herrick Park is located at Armbrust Dr & Herrick Dr, Wheaton, IL 60187. This park offers an ice skating rink, a playground (for ages 5-12 years), a tot lot (for ages 2-5 years), and fishing. Maximum rental guest capacity is 25.
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Hoffman Park is an 8-acre park located at N Prospect St & Hill Ave, Wheaton, IL 60187. This park hosts a baseball field, soccer field, playground (for ages 5-12 years) and a tot lot (for ages 2-5 years). Maximum rental guest capacity is 25.
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Hull Park is located at 1400 Hull Drive, Wheaton, IL 60189. This park features a baseball field, an ice skating rink, a playground (for ages 5-12 years), a tot lot (for ages 2-5 years), and fishing. Maximum rental guest capacity is 25.
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Kelly Park is one of the most popular of the neighborhood parks. Kelly Park is located at 1100 S Main St, Wheaton, IL 60189. This 17-acre park has a picnic shelter, basketball court, soccer field, playground (for ages 5-12 years), tot lot (for ages 2-5 years), baseball fields, and a portable washroom available April-October. Maximum rental guest capacity is 25.
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Presidents Park, located at the corner of S Prospect St & Dawes Ave, Wheaton, IL 60189. Offers baseball fields, a basketball court, a playground (for ages 5-12 years), and a tot lot (for ages 2-5 years). Maximum rental guest capacity is 25.
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Rathje Park is a 6-acre park located at 616 Delles Road,Wheaton, IL 60187. Amenities include a baseball field, an ice skating rink, fishing, a tot lot (for ages 2-5 years), and a portable washroom available April-October.
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Scottdale Park, located at 1855 Scottdale Cir, Wheaton, IL 60189. Offers baseball fields, soccer fields, and a playground (for ages 5-12 years). Maximum rental guest capacity is 50.
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Toohey Park is perfect for small children, offering a tot lot (for ages 2-5 years). The park is 7 acres and is located at 1900 Orchard Road, Wheaton, IL 60189. Maximum rental guest capacity is 25.
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Triangle Park is located at 1100 Crescent St, Wheaton, IL 60187. This park offers basketball courts and a tot lot (for ages 2-5 years).
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