Tue, Dec 17: The Rec Center Fitness Floor has temporarily moved to the gym, now a fully equipped workout space, as repairs continue in the main fitness area.  Learn more.

Rentals
Interested? Contact Debbie Pierce at 847.579.4047 or [email protected]
  • Room rentals are available for events for any occasion from 10 – 100 guests.
  • Requests are not taken more than 90 days prior to usage date.
  • Requests are processed on a first come/first serve basis. A resident may not be the applicant for a non-resident.
  • Proof of insurance is needed to serve alcohol listing the Park District of Highland Park as additionally insured. Alcohol must be kept in the designated area.
  • Payment in full is required at the time of booking.
  • 2 hour minimum

Maximum: 30 (with the exception of the multi-purpose room)

West Ridge Multipurpose Room: Maximum: 100

Rentals over 50 people will incur a $200 cleaning fee.

Rooms for Rent
Resident
Non-Resident
Multi-Purpose Room
$100/hr
$120/hr
Jammin’ Jungle Playground Party
Party is 1 hour and 30 minutes
$220
$320
West Ridge Center Room #1
$75/hr
$95/hr
West Ridge Center Dance Studio
$95/hr
$115/hr
West Ridge Center Gym
$80/hr
$100/hr

Building Use Policy Rental Rules and Regulations

  1. Park District sponsored activities shall have priority in all facility usage.
  2. A 90% of the total rental fees, plus damage deposit, will be refunded if requested more than 30 days prior to the event.
    • A 50% of the total rental fees, plus damage deposit, will be refunded if requested less than 30 days, but more than 10 days prior to the event.
    • A 30% of the total rental fees, plus damage deposit, will be refunded if requested less than 10 working days prior to the reserved date.
  3. A refundable cleaning deposit will be charged. Cleaning deposits shall be refunded approximately two weeks after the date of rental if the group or individuals using the Center left the room in an orderly state. Please note: Additional fees will be assessed to the renter if there is any damage incurred by misuse of the facility and its property.
  4. All rental fees and charges are subject to change and are established annually by the Board.
    Rental fees will be charged based on 2 divisions: Resident and nonresident. Proof of residency is required with a valid ID.
    Individuals signing permit must be 21 years of age, be present during rental period and assume responsibility for all actions of the group and usage of the room and equipment including the chaperoning of minors.
  5. A rental permit shall be revoked at any time due to misconduct of individuals, falsification of information, misuse of property or failure to comply with Center and Park District rules and regulations. Rental payment will be forfeited to the Park District and future permits will not be issued to group or individuals involved.
  6. Park District reserves the right to prohibit any rental application which is contrary to the public safety and welfare.
    Any use of loudspeaker or public address instruments must be approved by the Park District. Necessary information must be submitted on rental application.