Park Permit Fees

Rental Items

30 by 30 Feet Shelters

  • East Chicago Residents: $85.60
  • Non-Residents: $299.60

14 by 24 Feet Shelters

  • East Chicago Residents: $74.90
  • Non-Residents: $288.90

Pavilion in Washington Park

  • East Chicago Residents: $214
  • Non-Residents: $428

Gazebo in Veterans Park

  • East Chicago Residents: $160.50
  • Non-Residents: $321

Deposit

  • $200
  • Deposit is required for all rentals
  • Deposits will be refunded by check 4 to 6 weeks after event upon a satisfactory inspection of facility

Hours

Park and rental hours are from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Required Items for Reservations

  • ID as proof of residency
  • To reserve date must pay event in full (deposit and fee) -  Cash, money order, and credit card payment are accepted
  • If paying cash exact amount is required. No change will be given.

Shelter Rules

  • No alcohol beverages permitted
  • No glass bottles of any kind allowed
  • No charcoal grills allowed. Only gas grills
  • No grilling under the shelter
  • No vehicles are to park on grass, parkway, or walkway or you forfeit your deposit
  • Decorations must be taken down and properly discarded (No duct take or confetti allowed)
  • Shelter must be properly cleaned after rental of you forfeit your deposit
  • All garbage must be in containers or at a minimum secured in garbage bags
  • All inflatables require proof of insurance or you forfeit your deposit
  • Electrical is not guaranteed 
  • Restrooms are available 9am - 2pm Monday-Saturday.  
  • All parks contain 1-2 porta potties for visitors to use.