Pool parties are a unique way to celebrate birthdays, graduations, neighborhood get-togethers and so much more!
Choose one of the Park Ridge Park District outdoor pools as the place to host your party.
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Facility Rental for a Private Event
Registration for 2024 outdoor pool rentals opens in early April, ONLINE ONLY at prparks.org. Registration links will be on this page when available. For more information on outdoor pool rentals, call 847-292-8921.
Centennial Aquatic Center
100 S. Western Avenue, Park Ridge
The Centennial Aquatic Center has something for everyone: from a zero-depth entry pool with spray features to exciting flume slides that twist and turn. Rent the leisure pool, wading pool, or whole facility for your gathering. Party packages are also available during open swim times. Reservations for Birthday Parties opens on May 1 for party dates beginning May 28. Centennial Aquatic Center rental dates are available beginning May 28.
Private rentals of the Leisure Pool are available daily from 8:00pm-10:00pm. The Wading Pool is available to add on to evening rentals. Private Leisure Pool or Wading Pool Rentals are also available on weekend mornings.
Leisure Pool Evening Rentals:
Daily, 8:00pm-10:00pm
Fee: $446 R / $578 NR
Add Wading Pool: $75 R / $100 NR
Leisure Pool Max Capacity: 400 people
Wading Pool Max Capacity: 150 people
Morning Rentals:
Sat & Sun, 9:00am-10:30am
Leisure Pool: $336 R / $420 NR
Wading Pool: $225 R / $315 NR
Centennial Aquatic Center Birthday Parties
Registration for Birthday Parties opens on May 1 for party dates beginning May 28.
Parties are available 7 days a week; reserved between 1:00pm-7:00pm. The Party package includes food choice and patio area for 1 ½ hours.
15 guests, includes birthday child: $290 R / $361 NR
Additional 5 guests: $55 R / $80 NR
Hinkley Pool
25 Busse Highway, Park Ridge
Located a short walk from uptown Park Ridge, Hinkley Pool is a five-lane, thirty-three yard pool with a one-meter springboard. It also features a grassy picnic area, volleyball court, and snack machine area. Hinkley Pool rental dates are available beginning June 1.
Private rentals at Hinkley Pool are available daily from 7:30pm-9:30pm.
Fee: $394 R / $557 NR
Max Capacity: 300 people
Prospect Park Splash Pad
733 N. Prospect Avenue, Park Ridge
The Splash Pad features a large, pirate-themed water play area. Located in Prospect Park, the Splash Pad is appropriate for children ages 12 years and younger. It features a tot slide, interactive water features, a grassy picnic area, concessions, and restrooms in the Paula Hassell O’Connor Community building. It is conveniently located next to the Prospect Park playground for additional fun! Prospect Park Splash Pad rental dates are available beginning May 28.
Private rentals are available daily from 5:30pm-7:00pm.
Fee: $225 R / $315 NR
Max Capacity: 180 people
Private Splash Pad Party with Room Rental at the Paula Hassell O'Connor Community Building:
• $79 Resident / $119 Non-Resident per hour (Receive 25% off with a Splash Pad Rental)
• Liquor license not available
• Max Capacity: 120 people for full room
Private Pool Party with Prospect Park Pavilion Rental
• $57 Resident / $114 Non-Resident for 4 hours
• Liquor license not available
• Max capacity: 30 people
South Park Wading Pool
833 Talcott Avenue, Park Ridge
This wading pool adjacent to South Park Recreation Center is the perfect place to bring toddlers and infants. It features a zero-depth entry, interactive water features, tot slide, grassy picnic area right outside the facility, and restrooms in the main building. It is conveniently located next to South Park playground for additional fun! South Park Wading Pool rental dates are available beginning May 28.
Private rentals are available daily from 5:30pm-7:00pm.
Fee: $115 R / $126 NR
Max Capacity: 90 people
Private Wading Pool Rental with Room Rental at the South Park Rec Center:
• 25% discount on room rental at the South Park Rec Center
• Liquor license not available