Facility Information

Details for James Park Picnic Area

Applicants must be 18+ to make a reservationInterface Type of RecTrac.
More Than 2 days before the item begin date.
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Reservations Begin at 9am on 3/01/25
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Capacity is limited to 150 or less people
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James ParkJames Park. Oakton St & Dodge AveEvanston, IL, 60202Facility: James Park Picnic Area

$61.00 = $61.00 $79.00 = $79.00

· Applications will be accepted for event dates from April 15 to November 15, 2025.
· Picnic permits are required for groups of 30 people or more to reserve a picnic area.
· Picnic permits are limited to 150 or fewer people.
· For groups of 100 or more, a certificate of liability insurance naming the City of Evanston as an additional insured is required. Proof of liability insurance is due three weeks prior to the permit date.
· This is a request to hold an available date and time for a picnic permit.
· The picnic sections of the park are reserved in 2-hour time blocks.
· The fee is $61 resident and $79 non-resident for each 2-hour block.
· A Parks and Recreation staff member will contact you within 2 business days to confirm the request and collect payment.
· No reservations are confirmed unless payment has been made.

Tables: 3
Seating Capacity: 12-16
Nearby Amenities: Restrooms, Playground, Concessions, Athletic Fields and Baseball Diamonds
Location: Picnic area is located between baseball diamonds 1 and 2 in the grassy area.