Rental Information | Schaumburg Park District

Application

Permits for park rentals will be issued after a Park Rental Application has been filled out and submitted. Please see General Information and Procedures below. To check availability, contact the parks department at 847-985-2115 or email parkrentals@parkfun.com.

Park Rental Application

There is a separate application for rentals at Olympic Park and Spring Valley. Click the links below to learn more:

General Information and Procedures

Reservations - Reservations are on a first-come, first-served basis. Applications are accepted in January for the current year only. Reservations may not be taken over the phone. Availability may be checked by calling 847-985-2115 or emailing parkrentals@parkfun.com. No dates can be reserved until the Park Rental Application has been submitted and approved by the Director of Parks. Sheltered pavilions include picnic tables on-site. Alcohol and smoking are prohibited at all Schaumburg Park District parks.

Cost - Permit cost is $200 for residents (includes $100 deposit);$300 for non-residents (includes $150 deposit). All fees are due at the time of booking. The permit cost for wedding photos is $15.

Approval - The approval process takes approximately one to two weeks after receipt of the application with payment. The permit will be sent at that time.
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Cancellations - Refunds will be issued if notified at least 3 working days before your reserved date.

Certificates of Insurance - Needed for tents, catering and any special equipment brought onto Park District property. This certificate of insurance must be for at least $1,000,000 coverage in commercial general liability insuring the Schaumburg Park District as additional insured and yourself.

Hours - All rentals have a 4-hour rental limit. All gatherings must end by 6 p.m.

Amenities:

Ballfields - Ballfields may be reserved, if available. Priority is given to Park District programs and Schaumburg Athletic Association (SAA) use. Generally, ballfields cannot be reserved for private rental until after July 31; most SAA programs end at that time. Ballfields for organized groups are by permit only. Please call 847-985-2115 for availability.
Catering - A Certificate of Insurance is needed from the caterer if the caterer stays on-site.
Electricity/Water - There is NO electricity or water in any of the Park District parks. Generators are not allowed.
Fishing - All Park District ponds/lakes allow fishing except for Spring Valley. Anyone over 16 years old requires an Illinois fishing license. Gray Farm, Volkening Lake and Campanelli are some of the larger ponds. Ponds are not stocked.
‍Grills - Grills may be brought into the parks; however, proper disposal of hot coals without harm to the grass and plant growth is a necessity. Gas grills are also allowed.
Inflatables - No inflatables (bouncy houses) are allowed in our parks.
Pickleball - There are pickleball lines painted on the tennis courts at Atcher, Belle, Briar Pointe, Golf & Knollwood, Hoover, Meineke, Roberts, Russ Parker, Sunset and Timbercrest Parks.
Picnic Shelters - Permits are issued for parks with picnic shelters. They are located in the parks at Belle, Bock, Brandenburg, Briar Pointe, Campanelli, Golf & Knollwood, Gray Farm, Linden, Meineke, Timbercrest, Russ Parker, Village in the Park, Spring Valley and Volkening Lake. For a complete list of amenities and locations/directions, visit the Parks and Facilities Directory.
Restroom Facilities - Parks do not have restroom facilities. Volkening Lake has several portable toilets near the concession building during the summer season. Meineke and Bock parks have indoor restroom facilities in the adjacent recreation centers (when the buildings are open).
Soccer Fields - The ONLY soccer fields available for rental are located at Olympic Park.
Tennis Courts (outdoor) - There are several parks with tennis courts, some are lighted. These courts are not reserved. Tennis lessons take place at some courts during the summer season and have priority on the courts. Nets go up approximately April 1.
Tents and Chairs - We do not rent tents or chairs to the public.
Volleyball - Three sand volleyball courts exist: Russ Parker Park, Linden Park and Village in the Park. Doherty Park has a volleyball net in the grass. These areas are not reserved.
Volleyball Nets - Volleyball nets are permitted except for Spring Valley.

Wedding Photo Permit

A $15 permit is required to take photos in our parks. If you would like to reserve a time and location for photos, please fill out our Park Rental Application and submit it with the fee. Allow approximately 1-2 weeks after submittal for the permit to be issued. Permits resolve the issue of two or more groups arriving at the same time for photos.

To inquire about hosting a wedding ceremony at one of our parks, please call 847-985-2115. Please note that all parks are open to the public, only the garden and shelter areas can be reserved.

The Village of Schaumburg Municipal Center located at Summit and Schaumburg Roads and Sara McGinnis Park, the small park with a gazebo at the corner of Schaumburg Road and Plum Grove Road, are Village of Schaumburg properties and not part of Schaumburg Park District. The Town Square lake area across from Schaumburg Township Library at Schaumburg and Roselle Roads is also the property of the Village of Schaumburg. Please contact the Village of Schaumburg at 847-895-4500 for information on those areas.