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.
2025 outdoor pool rental registration opens for residents on April 1 at Noon, ONLINE ONLY at prparks.org. Non-resident registration opens on April 4 at Noon. For more information on outdoor pool rentals, call 847-292-8921.
To find out more information or to book a party, please contact our party staff at 847-292-8921 or by email.
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 both for your gathering. Party packages are also available during open swim times. Centennial Aquatic Center rental dates are available beginning May 27.
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: $485 R / $630 NRAdd Wading Pool: $105 R / $130 NR
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Morning Rentals:Sat & Sun, 9:00am-10:30am
Leisure Pool: $365 R / $475 NRMax Capacity: 400 people
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Wading Pool: $245 R / $335 NRMax Capacity: 150 people
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Parties are available 7 days a week; reserved between 12:30pm-7:00pm. The Party package includes food choice and patio area for 1½ hours. Centennial Aquatic Center birthday party dates are available beginning June 2.
15 guests, includes birthday child: $320 R / $400 NR Additional 5 guests: $60 R / $85 NR
25 Busse Highway, Park Ridge
Located a short walk from uptown Park Ridge, Hinkley Pool is a five-lane, thirty-three yard pool. It also features a grassy picnic area and covered party patio. Hinkley Pool rental dates are available beginning May 31.
Private rentals at Hinkley Pool are available 6 days a week from 7:30pm-9:30pm (Wednesdays are not available).Fee: $405 R / $505 NRMax Capacity: 300 people
Rent Hinkley Pool on a Monday, Tuesday, or Thursday night and save 10%!
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 6 days a week from 5:30pm-7:00pm (Tuesdays are not available).Fee: $245 R / $335 NRMax Capacity: 180 people
Private Splash Pad Party with Room Rental at the Paula Hassell O'Connor Community Building:
• $96 Resident / $144 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
• $60 Resident / $120 Non-Resident for 4 hours• Liquor license not available• Max capacity: 30 people
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 27.
Private rentals are available 6 days a week from 5:30pm-7:00pm (Mondays are not available).Fee: $150 R / $195 NRMax 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
Please note that regardless of party size, there must be one adult over 21 supervising every 12 kids under 21. In addition, any attendees who cannot swim independently (including with a lifejacket or puddle jumper), must have an adult within arm's reach of them in the water.
Glass, floatation devices that are not Coast Guard Approved, alcohol, outside rented equipment, and entertainment are not allowed. Folding tables, chairs, tents, etc., are also prohibited.
For your convenience, a catering menu is available for all pool parties.
Limited refrigeration is available at CAQ and Hinkley. South Park & Splash Pad do not have a refrigerator available.
15 minutes set-up and clean-up are included in your rental. Please check in with the pool manager (or cashier at Prospect Park Splash Pad) upon arrival.
If the forecast looks undesirable leading up to your rental, the following options are available:
If you choose not to reschedule or cancel your rental and inclement weather forces a pool closure, you will receive a prorated credit based on the length of the event. For example, if the pool closes due to inclement weather after one hour of a two-hour rental, you will be refunded 50% of your rental fee. Refunds will be issued as a household (HH) credit on the host’s account unless a request is made to return the refund to the original form of payment.
Outdoor aquatic facilities close due to inclement weather in the following situations:
NOTE: Outdoor rentals cannot be rescheduled to the indoor aquatic facility.
Regardless of when the rental was secured, cancellation requests are subject to the following: