Outdoor Shelter Rentals

Outdoor Shelters and Pavilions

The shelters and pavilions listed below are available for rent May 1 through September 30, the remainder of the year, they are available on a first-come, first- served basis (restrooms closed due to water shutoff October-April). Reservations may be scheduled at any time throughout the year. Reservations may be made in person by visiting our park office at 3635 4th Avenue, by calling 309.524.2424 or online. Fees must be paid in full at the time of reservation.

* All reservations MUST be made at least one (1) week in advance.

Shelter/PavilionCapacityOutletsFee
Ben Butterworth East
90Yes$40 for a five (5) hour rental
$10 per additional hour
Ben Butterworth West
90Yes$40 for a five (5) hour rental
$10 per additional hour
McCandless
50Yes$40 for a five (5) hour rental
$10 per additional hour
Millennium Park
80Yes$40 for a five (5) hour rental
$10 per additional hour
Peterson Park
100Yes$40 for a five (5) hour rental
$10 per additional hour
Prospect Pavilion
150Yes$95 for a five (5) hour rental
$10 per additional hour
Prospect Shelter (by WQAD)100Yes$40 for a five (5) hour rental
$10 per additional hour
Riverside Butterfly Shelter
20No$40 for a five (5) hour rental
$10 per additional hour
Riverside East Shelter
200Yes$95 for a five (5) hour rental
$10 per additional hour
Riverside West Shelter
50Yes$40 for a five (5) hour rental
$10 per additional hour
Stephens Playground
30No$40 for a five (5) hour rental
$10 per additional hour
Stephens Shelter
100Yes$40 for a five (5) hour rental
$10 per additional hour

Please note that no refunds will be issued for cancellations or changes to reservations for any park facilities.
All reservations are non-transferable and non-refundable.

Alcohol is prohibited at all park shelters and pavilions.