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.
Birthday Parties at the Centennial Aquatic Center
Birthday Party Package Includes
- 1 1/2 hours in a reserved party area for your meal and party activities
- Party staff to greet your guests and ensure your party runs smoothly
- A special food package of a hot dog and chips OR pizza, and a beverage for each guest. Party host provides their own cake. (Please no ice cream cakes. No other food may be brought into the facility.)
- Unlimited swimming during public swim hours
Available: Daily, between the hours of 1:00pm-7:00pm
Rate:
$200 Resident / $250 Non-resident for 15 guests (includes the birthday child)
$50 Resident / $75 Non-resident for additional 5 guests
To book your birthday party at the Centennial Aquatic Center, please complete a Facility/Park Rental Application at least two to three weeks prior to your preferred date. Reservations are now being accepted.
Questions? Call 847-292-8921, M-F 8:30am-5:00pm
Facility Rental for a Private Event
To rent one of the outdoor aquatics facilities for a private event, please complete a Facility/Park Rental Application at least two weeks prior to your preferred date. Rentals are available until August 23. Reservations are now being accepted.
For more information on outdoor pool rentals or to schedule a tour: call 847-292-8921, M-F 8:30am-5:00pm
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.
Leisure Pool
Available: Saturdays & Sundays, 10:00am-11:30am
Rate: $325
Available: Saturdays & Sundays, 8:00pm-10:00pm
Rate: $400
Wading Pool
Available: Saturdays & Sundays, 10:00am-11:30am
Rate: $175
Whole Facility
Available: Saturdays & Sundays, 8:00pm-10:00pm
Rate: $550
Additional Rental Option:
Private Pool Party with Multi-Purpose Room Rental at the Centennial Activity Center
• 25% discount on room rental at the Activity Center
• Facility seats up to 140 guests
• Liquor license not available
Catering packages can be purchased through our concession stand vendor.
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.
Available: Friday, Saturday & Sunday, 7:00pm-9:00pm; and Monday-Thursday, 8:00pm-10:00pm
Rate: $100 per hour
Prospect Park Splash Pad
733 N. Prospect Avenue, Park Ridge
The Splash Pad features a large, pirate-themed water play area. Located in the new 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!
Available: 7 days a week, 6:00pm-7:30pm
Rate: $165 for 1.5 hours
Private Splash Pad Party with Room Rental at the Paula Hassell O'Connor Community Building:
• 25% discount on room rental at the Community Building
• Facility seats up to 120 guests
• Liquor license not available
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!
Available: 7 days a week, 6:00pm-7:30pm
Rate: $165 for 1.5 hours
Private Wading Pool Rental with Room Rental at the South Park Rec Center:
• 25% discount on room rental at the Community Building
• Facility seats up to 130 guests
• Liquor license not available