Picnic Area Rentals
Currently accepting reservations for select 2026 dates.
Reserve a space for your group to gather and relax during your amusement park visit! Picnic areas are perfect for company parties, community events, fairs and festivals, family reunions, graduation parties, and much more! All picnic areas include shelter, picnic tables, serving tables, and electricity. Picnic area rentals are only available on amusement park operating days.
Area 2
$365
Capacity = 350
Seated Capacity = 240
- 20' Octagonal Gazebo
- 20'x20' Tent Top
- 40 Picnic Tables
- 3 10' Serving Tables
- 3 Trash Cans
- 2 Recycling Bins
- Electricity
- Sink
Area 7
$365
Capacity = 200
Seated Capacity = 144
- 1/2 Octagonal Gazebo
- 20'x20' Tent Top
- 20 Picnic Tables
- 2 10' Serving Tables
- 2 Trash Cans
- 1 Recycling Bin
- Electricity
- Sink
Area 8
$365
Capacity = 150
Seated Capacity = 120
- 1/2 Octagonal Gazebo
- 20'x20' Tent Top
- 20 Picnic Tables
- 2 10' Serving Tables
- 2 Trash Cans
- 1 Recycling Bin
- Electricity
- Sink
Area 11
$365
Capacity = 300
Seated Capacity = 210
- Gazebo
- 20'x30' Tent Top
- 30 Picnic Tables
- 3 10' Serving Tables
- 2 Trash Cans
- 1 Recycling Bin
- Electricity
- Sink
Area 12
$490
Capacity = 300
Seated Capacity = 210
- Gazebo
- 20'x30' Tent Top
- 30 Picnic Tables
- 3 10' Serving Tables
- 2 Trash Cans
- 1 Recycling Bin
- Electricity
- Sink
Area 13
$365
Capacity = 200
Seated Capacity = 144
- Gazebo
- 20'x20' Tent Top
- 24 Picnic Tables
- 2 10' Serving Tables
- 2 Trash Cans
- 1 Recycling Bin
- Electricity
- Sink
Area 14
$490
Capacity = 400
Seated Capacity = 300
- 20' Octagonal Gazebo
- 20'x30' Tent Top
- 50 Picnic Tables
- 2 10' Serving Tables
- 3 Trash Cans
- 2 Recycling Bins
- Electricity
- Sink
Area I
$490
Capacity = 400
Seated Capacity = 300
Available Starting 7/1/2026, construction timelines permitting
- 20'x30' Tent Top
- 50 Picnic Tables
- 4 10' Serving Tables
- 4 Trash Cans
- 2 Recycling Bin
- Electricity
- Water access at a shared spigot
Area J
$245
Capacity = 250
Seated Capacity = 180
Available Starting 7/1/2026, construction timelines permitting
- 20'x20' Tent Top
- 30 Picnic Tables
- 2 10' Serving Tables
- 2 Trash Cans
- 1 Recycling Bin
- Electricity
- Water access at a shared spigot
Area K
$245
Capacity = 250
Seated Capacity = 180
Available Starting 7/1/2026, construction timelines permitting
- 20'x20' Tent Top
- 30 Picnic Tables
- 2 10' Serving Tables
- 2 Trash Cans
- 1 Recycling Bin
- Electricity
- Water access at a shared spigot
The Historic Dance Pavilion
Starting at $1000
Capacity = 300 seated, 640 festival-style
Our charming and convenient indoor event space has been a local landmark for over a century, and is the ideal spot for upscale events.
Newly renovated in 2025, The Dance Pavilion is a wonderful option for weddings, fundraisers, corporate events, reunions, or any event looking for air-conditioning or a more sophisticated atmosphere.
Group Dining
View drink menus and our preferred caterer list, and learn more about all of the food and beverage options for your event.
Event Policies
Before requesting your area rental reservation, please read our important event policies.
Request a Tour
Let us show you around! Tours are available by appointment only, M-F between 9 AM and 4 PM.
Event Essentials
Let us take care of all of the extra materials and services that you'll need to ensure that your event comes off without a hitch!
Picnic Supplies
Skip the trip to the store and find your important picnic supplies waiting for you right in your area!
Ice: $8.50 20 lb. bag
Table Covers: 5' Table $10 10' table $15
10" Paper Plates: $20 Package of 125
Plastic Cutlery: $6.75 Package of 100
Paper Napkins: $6 Package of 150
Plastic Cups: $7.25 Sleeve of 50, 7 or 16 oz.
8'X30" Plastic Folding Tables: $14
Outdoor Folding Chairs: $2.50
Group Parking Code
Daily Rate: $4 per vehicle
Cover your guests' parking by adding a group code to your order. You will set a unique code and the maximum number of vehicles that may use it, and then your guests enter that code, along with their license plate number, at any onsite parking meter. Your card on file will automatically be charged for their parking fee. Within 14 business days, your card will be charged the total for the number of times your code is redeemed. Each vehicle may only enter the code once per day, and vehicles are allowed same-day in-and-out privileges.
Beverage Services
Offering Coke products, beer, wine, hard cider and seltzer, delivered to your area.
Beverage services include all the the equipment and expertise you'll need to keep your drinks cold and refreshing all day long.
All alcohol must be purchased from Oaks Park; outside alcohol is strictly prohibited on Oaks Park's grounds.
Group Dining Options
Preferred Caterers: Meal planning is a breeze when you hire one of our preferred caterers.
Oaks Park Concession Vouchers: Treat your guests to their favorite amusement park meals and treats from our midway concession stands.
Party Pizzas: Hot and fresh large pizzas delivered right to your area!
Event Staff & Security
$40 per person, per hour
Our staff is here to help with decorating and light food service duties, crowd control, shuttle services, etc.
Staff must be reserved in advance and are subject to availability.
Game Bundles
$40 for 10 games
Our most economical way to provide your guests with fun on the midway, bundles include ten tickets, each good for one play at any of the classic carnival games. Bundles are a savings of $10 off retail rates! Let your event coordinator know you'd like to add game bundles to your event reservation.
Buy 25 or more and save!
Group rate wristbands/skating tickets must be purchased through our administration office a minimum of three business days in advance; no walk-in/day-of group discounts.
Group Discount Rates
- Standard Days: 48" and taller $33.34 • Under 48" $17.59
- Peak Days: 48" and taller $37.09 • Under 48" $19.84
- Standard Days: 48" and taller $26.67 • Under 48" $14.07
- Peak Days: 48" and taller $29.67 • Under 48" $15.87
Peak Days are SAT/SUN between Memorial Day weekend and Labor Day.
The full fee is due at the time of purchase. Group Discount wristbands/Open Skate Session admission tickets are non-refundable. To qualify for the non-profit wristband rate, a valid tax-exempt ID number must be supplied. Roller skaters must submit a waiver; waivers for minors must be completed by a parent or guardian.
360° View
This virtual tour of areas 7, 8, 12, and 13 shows a sample of what our picnic areas have to offer.