Park shelter rentals in Joliet, IL
9 public shelters and rooms you can reserve for birthdays, reunions and cookouts.
9 spaces
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Rental rules in Joliet
- Booking: Reserve online through the Forest Preserve District of Will County shelter reservation system (Active Communities) or in person at any district visitor center; permits become available the first business day of the year; minimum 2 business days advance notice (by 4 p.m. Wednesday for weekend use). Reservations are not taken by phone.
- Electricity water: Only three district shelters have electricity (Kerry Sheridan Grove, Riverview Farmstead, Lakeside Shelter); all shelters include wheelchair accessible picnic tables, grills and accessible latrines.
- Minimum hours: None
- Nonresident surcharge: Nonresident permit fee is double the resident fee ($140 vs $70 standard; $200 vs $100 large-capacity).
- Overtime: None
Common questions
- How much does it cost to rent a park shelter in Joliet, IL?
- Resident rates in Joliet start at Free. Most shelters rent by the hour or in time blocks, and non-residents usually pay a higher rate. Each listing above shows its full price table.
- How do I reserve a park shelter in Joliet?
- Pick a shelter from the list above and use its booking button to check open dates on the official City of Joliet site, where all reservations are made.
- How many guests can park shelters in Joliet hold?
- Shelters in Joliet hold up to 200 guests. Use the size filters above to narrow the list by group size.