Picnic Shelter Rentals
The Lisle Park District has three shelters at 1825 Short Street that are available for rental within Community Park. The North and South shelters are located on the north side of Short Street next to the ponds. The Bandshell is located on the south side of Short Street next to the Community Center.

The shelters contain at least 5 picnic tables (seating approximately 6 adults), electricity, 3 garbage cans, recycling can, and hot coal can. There are washroom facilities nearby.

Shelters are available on Saturdays and Sundays, dawn to dusk, between Memorial Day and Labor Day weekend unless previously scheduled for park district or community functions. The week of July fourth will not be available due to the Eyes to the Skies festival.  Please use the menu below to guide you through the rental process.

To reserve a shelter please fill out these forms.  More information can be found under the 2008 reservation section.

Reservation form (PDF file)

Registration form (PDF file)

Shelter Availability

Last updated June 4, 2008

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2008 Reservations

Priority reservations for Lisle Park District residents begin on January 16, 2008. Non-resident reservations begin on February 12, 2008.

All picnic shelter reservations are on a first-come, first-served basis and be accompanied by the following:

• When reserving a shelter you need to fill out a registration form and reservation form.

• The session number for the registration form for the deposit is 1131-0

• Registration form. pdf

• Reservation form (PDF file)

• $300 security deposit-refundable if no damage occurs to the turf or shelter and the renter followed all park rules and procedures.

• All corporations and non profit organizations must submit a valid certificate of insurance naming the Lisle Park District as additional insured (click here for info)

Questions? Call Mike at 630-964-3410 ext. 4306
 

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Cancellation Policy

Cancellations made at least 30 days prior to the reserved date will receive a full refund. Cancellations made less than 30 days prior will forfeit the security deposit of $300. There will be no refunds given for any site in the event of inclement weather.

Questions? Call Mike at 630-964-3410 ext. 4306

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Park Rules

Large rented grills operated by a caterer are allowed if prearranged with the Lisle Park District. Disposal of coals is the responsibility of the renter and must be placed in the hot coal can provided. Personal grills or ground fires are prohibited.

All garbage must be bagged and disposed of in receptacles provided. If garbage cans will not be adequate for disposal, it is the renters’ responsibility to provide the necessary materials.

Parking is allowed in designated areas only (see map). Failure to comply will result in ticketing of vehicles and possible cancellation of event.

Any disruptive activity, obnoxious behavior or loud noise will not be permitted and could result in cancellation of the event.

No motorized vehicles are allowed on the grass or pathways. This includes unloading of supplies and any event set up that is required. Failure to comply may result in termination of the event.

Questions? Call Mike at 630-964-3410 ext. 4306

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Shelter Permit Fee Structure
 

ALL FEES ARE DUE 30 DAYS PRIOR TO PICNIC

Questions? Call Mike at 630-964-3410 ext. 4306

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Additional Equipment

Additional equipment or supplies, such as picnic tables, chairs, tents and portable facilities are the responsibility of the renter. The Lisle Park District will not sign for or accept delivery of any equipment or supplies. It is the renter’s responsibility to provide a representative to accept any deliveries. The layout of the picnic facility and related activities must be pre-approved by authorized Park District personnel and is subject to change at the discretion of Park District staff.

A permit for each piece of equipment brought on site must be issued through the Park District. The approval of any piece of equipment/game brought into the park is the sole discretion of the Park District.

A map will accompany the permit and a designated place for the pieces of equipment will be provided. If the equipment is not in its assigned space, the picnic may be cancelled and/or the deposit will be lost. Park District staff will be checking permits when they greet you. Requests for permits must be completed prior to the event. No requests will be granted on site.

Questions? Call Mike at 630-964-3410 ext. 4306

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Special Use Permit Fees

*Ball fields are available after 2 PM. Basketball court rentals are from 12 Noon-5:30 PM only. Without permits, the fields/courts are available on a first-come, first-serve basis if scheduled games are not being played.

Special use permits may be issued for provisions listed above only.  Each item brought into the park must have its own permit.

ALL FEES ARE DUE 30 DAYS PRIOR TO PICNIC

Questions? Call Mike at 630-964-3410 ext. 4306

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Refundable Fees

The $300 security deposit is refundable if no damage has been done to the turf or shelter and the renter followed park rules and procedures.

Questions? Call Mike at 630-964-3410 ext. 4306

Aquatic Park Passes

$10 per person
A specific number of passes must be purchased and paid for at least one week prior to the event to receive the discounted rate or they can be purchased at the door for regular prices. All water park regulations must be followed. Advanced pool pass sales are nonrefundable if the pool is open for operation.

Portable Facilities

Shelter rentals, which have 75 or more participants attending, are required to provide portable facilities based on the following scale:

•   75-150 people:  1 Port-A-Let minimum

• 151-300 people:  2 Port-A-Let minimum

• 301-450 people:  3 Port-A-Let minimum

 Add an additional Port-A-Let for each 150 people over 450.

The Lisle Park District has the right to cancel, alter or terminate all or some of the conditions as provided for in the agreement and reserves the right to keep part or all of the security deposit in the event the renter and/or participants fail to comply with the established rules.

Questions? Call Mike at 630-964-3410 ext. 4306

Alcohol

Alcohol is allowed only with a permit issued by the Park District at the shelter site and not in any other adjacent park areas. Failure to comply will result in termination of the contract, confiscation of the alcoholic beverages and may result in the removal of picnic attendees from the premises.

Picnic attendees may not bring or supply their own alcohol. The picnic host/hostess wanting alcoholic beverages on site must arrange for the provision of alcoholic beverages and is required to purchase Host Liquor Liability insurance.

All laws enacted by the Village of Lisle, DuPage County, the State of Illinois, and the Federal Government regarding the distribution of alcohol applies. Agencies/Hosts must provide Host Liquor Liability Insurance in the amount of one million dollars per occurrence naming the Lisle Park District as additional insured. The certificate of insurance must be provided no later than four weeks prior to the picnic date. Alcohol insurance may be purchased through the Park District. (See Special Use Permit Fee section.)

Questions? Call Mike at 630-964-3410 ext. 4306

Insurance

General Liability:
The sponsoring organization shall secure and maintain in it’s own name and with the Lisle Park District and it’s employees named additionally insured, general liability insurance covering bodily injury and property damage with limits of not less than one million dollars per person and one million dollars per occurrence for each accident for bodily injury or death and five hundred thousand dollars for each accident and one million dollars aggregate property damage.