What is included in the rental fee?
The Central Park West building includes north and south patios, a kitchen, an open field on the northwest side
of the building, and garbage and recycling receptacles. Your rental also includes event attendant services as
well as the following:
80 Lifetime folding chairs
8- 72” round guest tables
7- 6’ banquet tables
3- 32” round, 43.5” high cocktail tables
Can I change my event date?
Yes. While we cannot guarantee the secondary event date will be available, the Recreation Manager will be
happy to assist you in finding an available date and will move your reservation, if possible, free of charge.
What is the maximum number of people Central Park West can hold?
The maximum capacity for Central Park West and the grounds is a total of 80 people, which includes the host
and children.
Is the Central Park West ADA accessible?
Yes. The main entrance and the doors on the north patio to the Grand Room are accessible. Additionally, the
restroom is ADA accessible.
Is there smoking on the premises?
Per Park District Policy, there is no smoking on Park District grounds or in Park District buildings.
Where do our guests park?
Central Park West offers its own parking lot, which can accommodate 36 vehicles, in addition to 3 accessible
parking spaces. Please note, at this time we do not block off those parking spots. There are additional spots in
the Central Park campus along the soccer fields, east of Central Park West.
Is there a place for my party to get ready?
Although there is not a designated changing room, the restroom is available that can accommodate
approximately 2 persons getting ready at a time.
Do you provide linen?
We do not offer linen service, yet you are able to bring in your own linens. If renters are getting linens delivered
from a company, please have them delivered to a residence address, as we cannot accept deliveries at any Park
District facility.
Do you have an ice machine?
Central Park West is not equipped with an ice machine. However, there is a refrigerator with a freezer. The
freezer can comfortably fit two large bags of ice. Please consider size, time, and length of the party when
purchasing ice. If your party requires more ice than the freezer can hold, parties are encouraged to bring
coolers to hold the additional ice bags.
When is my event balance due?
Full balance of rental charges is due at the time the renter reserve's their date on the online registration portal.
Alcohol permit fee and AV/projector fee will be auto drafted once the Recreation Manager has the signed,
corresponding paperwork to approve those additions to the rental.
What is the alcohol policy?
Any party serving beer, wine, champagne or hard liquor must request and pay for an alcohol permit, provided
through the Recreation Manager, regardless of the amount of alcohol at the event. A $275 fee will be assessed to
process the permit request and is due one month before the event. Once the fee is submitted, it is
non-refundable if the alcohol permit has been secured.
Do I have to use a vendor from the preferred vendor list?
You may use a vendor that is not on our preferred vendor list, but they will have to submit a certificate of
insurance with the Oak Brook Park District as additionally insured if the vendor is providing a service on site or
bringing equipment on site. This includes but is not limited to dropping off rental items, a catering staff serving
or prepping food, a DJ service and a photographer. The Recreation Manager can provide a resource for one day
event insurance.
Can I serve homemade food at my event?
Yes, you may bring in homemade food and desserts. Central Park West also offers a basic residential grade
kitchen that is great for heating or chilling items and plating food. Best practice is to have food already prepared
and ready to serve or plate.
Can we rent a tent for our event?
Yes, you may rent a tent, provided that the company issues a certificate of insurance with the Oak Brook Park
District listed as additionally insured. Please note, ground staking of tents is not permitted. All tents will have to
be weighted down via water barrels or other means. Tent rental companies or other vendors are not allowed to
drive their vehicles on sidewalks or grass areas.
Is liquor allowed in the tent?
If liquor permit is secured in advance of rental, liquor and other alcoholic beverages are allowed in the tent.
When do we gain access to the facility?
The renter, their vendors and party guests may gain access at the start of the rental time, reflected on the rental
agreement.
Can I come earlier in the day or the day before to setup my event?
Due to the rental and program usage of Central Park West, set up prior to the designated reservation time is not
offered on a regular basis nor included within the rental.
