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Shelter Reservations

The Fox Valley Park District has 15 shelters located in parks throughout the District that are available to rent for family gatherings and special events. Shelters may be reserved from May 1 to the second weekend in October, weather permitting. Alcohol is not allowed at any park or park shelter with the exception of Cool Acres (with special permit and insurance). Note: Cool Acres reservations are only accepted at the Administration Office. If you wish to use tents, portable restrooms, moon jumps, dunk tanks, caterers or music at one of our parks, see Contracted Services. Reservations are accepted for the season beginning the first Monday in February. All paperwork and payment of fees are due at the time the reservation is made. Reservations cannot be made over the phone. Reservations are accepted at the following locations:

• Administration Office, 712 S. River St., Aurora
• Eola Community Center, 555 S. Eola Road, Aurora
• Prisco Community Center, 150 W. Illinois Ave., Aurora

For more information, call 630-897-0516.

Shelter Fees

• Resident: $60
• Non-resident: $90
• Refundable security deposit: $100
• Additional table rental: $15 each

Cool Acres Reservations

Located on Route 25 approximately ¼-mile north of Indian Trail Road, this facility is open to the public for picnics under the following rules and regulations:

• Reservations are on a first-come, first-served basis to Park District residents.
• Applications for permits are available at the Administration Office, 712 S. River St.
• Permits will only be issued to groups of 25 or more. You may be required to show this permit to a park official.
• Consumption of alcoholic beverages will be allowed by groups securing a permit and paying the required fees.

Cool Acres Fees

• Deposit: $300
• Additional tables: $15
• Reservations with alcohol require additional insurance fees: 1–100 people, $170; 101–500 people, $190. Insurance fee is non-refundable.

Contracted Services

Residents wishing to use contracted services such as tents, portable restrooms, moon jumps, dunk tanks or petting zoos at their event may upgrade their reservation by adding a preferred vendor. The agreement must be completed at the Administration Office, 712 S. River St., Aurora, 630-897-0516.  

Vendors: To become a preferred vendor, read the instructions on our Additional Park Services page.