PARTIES
The Wilmette Park District offers themed parties at the Community Recreation Center and Centennial Recreation Complex. Please review the various options below, and click through the party-specific tabs below for further details.
Party Options |
Location |
Starting Cost |
Basic Capacity |
Contact/Form |
Art Party |
Community Recreation Center |
R-$260 / NR-$265 R-$285 / NR-$290 |
13 participants 14-25 participants |
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Dance Party |
Community Recreation Center |
R-$260 / NR-$265 |
20 participants |
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Gymnastics Party |
Community Recreation Center |
R-$310 / NR-$332 |
14 participants (age 4-6) or 18 participants (age 7-15) |
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Sports Party |
Community Recreation Center |
$240 flat rate |
15 participants |
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Catch-A-Wave Pool Party |
Centennial Recreation Complex |
$400 |
15 participants |
Pool Party Request Form (we're finished partying for the season - see you next summer!) |
Ice Party | Centennial Recreation Complex | $225 | 40 participants | Sayre Froelich: 847/256-9671 | sfroelich@wilpark.org |
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Art Parties
Plan your art party on the following days and times:
Saturdays & Sundays
- 1-3 p.m. (art from 1-2 p.m.)
- 2-4 p.m. (art from 2-3 p.m.)
- 3-5 p.m. (art from 3-4 p.m.)
Art Party Details:
ART PARTY PACKAGES
PARTY PLANNING & PREPARATION
ART PARTY INFORMATION
All Packages
- Price includes the party room and art room rental, setup, instruction, art supplies
- 2-Hour Party
- 1 hour of instructor-led art project
- 1 hour
Package 1: ANIMAL MASHUP
Create your favorite animal using feathers, scales, tissue paper and other fun materials! Kids will mix and match heads and tails and walk out with their own unique member of the animal kingdom! (Ages 3+)
Package 2: NIGHT SKY CANVAS PAINTING
Our instructor will lead a step-by-step tutorial using glow-in-the-dark paint to create a beautiful night sky with stars and other fascinating celestial bodies (Ages 3+)
Party Location
- 3000 Glenview Rd., Wilmette IL, 60091
- Please check in at front desk upon arrival
- Please have guests arrive 10 minutes before party
- Adult party guests should remain in party room for duration of party
Items Provided by the Host
- Food & nonalcoholic drinks,
- Tablecloths, plates, cups, utensils
- Decorations, candles/lighter & party favors
We Supply
- Room, tables, chairs, trash cans, sink
- Refrigerator is available upon request
Please leave at home:
- Pets, noise makers and alcohol
- Messy decorations such as confetti
One hour of instructor-led art in our art studio, followed by one hour of food and nonalcoholic drinks provided by the party host in a party room.
Party Room
- Host will have party room for 2 hours
- Host may arrive 30 minutes prior to start time to check in at front desk & decorate room
- Host & Instructor greet guests at party room as they arrive
- Host ensures that all participants are picked up to go home
Art Studio
- Instructor will lead the group from the party room to the art studio
- Art session is 1 hour (first hour of the party)
- Instructor will return group to party room
Book Your Party:
Book with ease! Fill out our online form:
You will be contacted by an Art Party Coordinator after filling out the following form.
Download our Art Party Handout
Questions? Please email:
DANCEANDARTPARTIES@WILPARK.ORG -
Dance Parties
Book your Dance Party on the following days and times:
Saturdays & Sundays
- 1-3 p.m. (dance from 1-2 p.m.)
- 2-4 p.m. (dance from 2-3 p.m.)
- 3-5 p.m. (dance from 3-4 p.m.)
Dance Party Details:
DANCE PARTY PACKAGES
PARTY PLANNING & PREPARATION
DANCE PARTY INFORMATION
All Packages
- 2-Hour Party
- 1 hour of instructor-led dancing
- 1 hour in party room with adults
Package 1: BALLET PARTY
(Ages 3-5, 6-9, 10+)
Package 2: HIP HOP / JAZZ PARTY
(Ages 3-5, 6-9, 10+)
Package 3: CREATIVE MOVEMENT PARTY
(Ages 3-5, 6-9, 10+)
Party Location
- 3000 Glenview Rd., Wilmette IL, 60091
- Please check in at front desk upon arrival
- Please have guests arrive 10 minutes before party
- Adult party guests should remain in party room for duration of party
Items Provided by the Host
- Food & nonalcoholic drinks,
- Tablecloths, plates, cups, utensils
- Decorations, candles/lighter & party favors
We Supply
- Room, tables, chairs, trash cans, sink
- Refrigerator is available upon request
Please Leave at Home:
- Pets, noise makers and alcohol
- Messy decorations such as confetti
One hour of instructor-led dancing in our dance studio, followed by one hour of food and nonalcoholic drinks provided by the party host in a party room.
Party Room
- Host will have party room for 2 hours
- Host may arrive 30 minutes prior to start time to check in at front desk & decorate room
- Host & Instructor greet guests at party room as they arrive
- Host ensures that all participants are picked up to go home
Dance Studio
- Instructor will lead the group from the party room to the dance studio
- Dance session is 1 hour (first hour of the party)
- Instructor will return group to party room
- Hosts are the only adults allowed in the dance studio
Book Your Party:
Book with ease! Fill out our online form:
You will be contacted by a Dance Party Coordinator after filling out the following form.
Download our Dance Party Handout
Questions? Please email:
DANCEANDARTPARTIES@WILPARK.ORG -
Gymnastics Parties
Parties will include 60 minutes in the gymnastics center. Gym time will include gymnastics skill instruction, obstacle courses, pit and trampoline time! Parties will also include 30 minutes in the party room to serve food, open gifts, play game s or give out goody bags.
Saturdays and Sundays at 3, 4 and 5 p.m. for age 4 and up!
Gymnastics Party Details:
GYMNASTICS PARTY PACKAGES
PARTY PLANNING & PREPARATION
GYMNASTICS PARTY INFORMATION
All Packages
1.5 Hour Party
- R-$294 / NR-$315
- 60 minutes of Gymnastics
- 30 minutes in the Party Room
- Up to 14 participants (+$79 for 15-21 participants)
- Up to 18 participants (+$79 for 19-27 participants)
Party Location
- 3000 Glenview Rd., Wilmette IL, 60091
- Please check in at front desk upon arrival
- Supervising parents of the birthday party child have access to the party room to set up decorations 30 minutes prior to the start of the party.
- We encourage attendees to be dropped off 15 minutes in advance of the party, in the party room.
- At the beginning of the party, gymnastics coaches will come to the party room to escort the party attendees to the gym.
Payment Information
- Full payment for the party is due upon reservation. Final party numbers must be confirmed and any necessary additional payment made by the Wednesday before the party, or the party will be canceled with no refund.
- Your signed party contract must be received before the party. Send your completed contract to gymnasticsparty@wilpark.org.
- Cancellation requests received up to 14 days prior to the party date are eligible to receive a 50% refund. Any cancellation request made within 14 days of the party date are not eligible for a refund.
Book Your Party:
Book with ease! Fill out our online form:
You will be contacted by a Gymnastics Party Coordinator after filling out the following form.
Questions? Please email:
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Sports Parties
Score big this year with a sports birthday party catered to your athlete! We provide the equipment and staff, you provide the sportsters!
Sports Party Details:
SPORTS PARTY INFORMATION
PARTY SCHEDULE
PARTY SUPPLIES
All Packages:
Choose up to 3 different sports and games to play during the hour n the sports gym.
Not sure what to choose? Contact Taylor Brooks for options and suggestions of games to play.
Sports Party Fees:
- Ages 5 & up
- 15 children maximum*
- Resident & Non-Resident fee - $240
- Additional 16-30 children - $70
Party Location:
- 3000 Glenview Rd., Wilmette IL, 60091
- Please check in at front desk upon arrival
15-30 Minutes Before Party:
- Check in with front desk staff upon arrival
- Set up/decorate room
- Meet and greet your guest as they arrive
1 Hour in Sports Gym:
- Instructor will greet in the party room and lead the group to the gym.
- Instructor will demonstrate and direct the pre-planned sport(s)
Last Hour:
- Party room
- Instructor will bring gym play to a close and direct the party back to their party room
*Sports gym is for children to participate only, parents may watch & take photos from sidelines.
Items to Bring:
- Cake
- Food and Drinks
- Tablecloths (standard rectangle)
- Plates, Cups, Utensils, etc.
- Candles
- Lighter or Matches
- Decorations
- Party Favors
Items to Leave at Home:
- Pets
- Confetti
- Glitter
- Feathers/Boa
- Pinatas
- Sparklers
- Silly String
- Alcohol
Items Supplied by CRC:
- Room
- Tables
- Chairs
- Trash Receptacles
- Sink in the Room
- Soap and Paper Towels
Book Your Party:
Book with ease! Fill out our online form:
You will be contacted by a Sports Party Coordinator after filling out the form.
Questions? Please contact Andrew Valett, Recreation Supervisor
Tel: 847-256-9690
Email: avalett@wilpark.org -
Pool Parties
- CLOSED for the season -
Plan your pool party for one of the following options:
Saturdays & Sundays
- 1-3 p.m.
Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays
- 4-6 p.m.
Pool Party Details:
POOL PARTY PACKAGES
PARTY PLANNING & PREPARATION
POOL PARTY INFORMATION
Catch-A-Wave Party
- Up to 15 guests ($25 for each additional person)
- Price includes
- Admission to the public swim session
- 2 hours at a concession cabana
- Food for guests
- Table coverings
Party Location
- 2300 Old Glenview Rd., Wilmette IL, 60091
- Please check in with the admission staff upon arrival
Items Provided by the Host
- Birthday treat (if applicable)
- Decorations/party favors
We Supply
- Food choice of Pizza/Hot Dog + Chips + Drink for each guest
- Canopy, tables, seating for 24
- Tablecloths
Swimming
- Each guest is entitled to one daily admission to the coinciding public swim session and may stay to swim after the party has ended (with adult supervision).
- Parties are an open-swim format.
Cabana
- Hosts will have access to the concession cabana for 2 hours and may arrive up to 30 minutes prior to start time for setup.
Book Your Party:
Book with ease! Fill out our online form:
Party Request Form (we're finished partying for the season - see you next summer!)
You will be contacted by a Pool Party Coordinator after filling out the form.
Questions? Please contact Sayre Froelich, Aquatics and Ice Supervisor - SFROELICH@WILPARK.ORG, 847/256-9671
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Ice Parties
Plan your ice party by choosing from the below options:
Combine a skating rink with a party room rental to create your own fun birthday party experience!
- RENT A RINK: Rent the studio or main rink for casual skating, broomball or hockey
- Studio: $190/hr
- Main: $390/hr
- ADD A PARTY ROOM: Select one of our meeting rooms, for $35/hour with your rink rental
- Lower Level Room: Located in the lower level of Centennial Ice Rinks with ample outlets, tables and chairs. It accommodates up to 75 people.
- Mezzanine Level Room: Located adjacent to the Ice Rink Office, it features easy access to both the main and studio rinks. This room can accommodate up to 40 people.
- Upper Level Room: Located near the Wilmette Tennis Club, it is equipped with a sink and full-size refrigerator. It is perfect for smaller groups of no more than 20 people.
- REMEMBER THE ICE SKATES: Ice skate rentals are available for the discounted rate of $3.75 per pair.
Book Your Party:
Please contact Sayre Froelich, Aquatics and Ice Supervisor - SFROELICH@WILPARK.ORG, 847/256-9671
- RENT A RINK: Rent the studio or main rink for casual skating, broomball or hockey