Athletic Fields & Courts

Athletic fields within the Downers Grove Park District are available to rent for baseball, football, lacrosse, soccer and softball.

A synthetic turf field is available at Doerhoefer Park for games, practices or tournaments. Basketball, tennis and pickleball courts are also available at this location.

Field Reservations

Reserve a field today by completing the Field Permit Application and submitting it to the Recreation Manager - Community Services, 2455 Warrenville Road, Downers Grove, IL 60515 or email at akish@dgparks.org

Beginning April 15, permit requests are accepted for dates between April 20 and August 31. Please complete the Athletics Rental Request form and email to akish@dgparks.org. Please note, the Park District reserves the right to cancel reservations due to concerns with COVID-19. Reservations are subject to field and weather conditions.

Athletics rental manual

athletic field rental application

LIGHTNING SAFETY TIPS

Advanced Athletic Fields

Rental Fees

	Resident Hourly Rate	Non-Resident Hourly Rate
Doerhoefer Synthetic Turf Field	$130	$180
Diamond (80' or 90')	$43	$53
Diamond (70' or smaller)	$38	$48
Full Size Field (11 v 11)	$43	$53
Youth Field	$38	$48
Lights (per hour)	$45	$45
Diamond Lining, Drag and Prep	$60	$70
Field Lining - Weekend (11 v 11)	$110.63	$156.63
Field Lining - Weekend (Youth)	$87.50	$124
Field Lining - Weekday (11 v 11)	$88.75	$126.75
Field Lining - Weekday (Youth)	$70	$100
Volleyball Court	$10	$15
Tennis Court	$10	$15
Horseshoe Court	$8	$12
Horseshoe Court Lights	$10	$15

Outdoor Facilities

Memorial Park	Doerhoefer Park
North Baseball Diamond #1 (60', 70' bases) South Baseball Diamond #2 (90' bases)	North Baseball Diamond #1 (60', 70' bases) Central Baseball Diamond #2 (60', 65', 70' bases) South Baseball Diamond #3 (60', 65', 70' bases)
Gilbert	Randall Park
1 Baseball Diamond (80' bases)	1 Baseball Diamond (60' bases)
O'Brien Park	Washington Park
Backstop only	1 Baseball Diamond (60' bases)
McCollum Park	Whitlock Park
#1 Northwest Diamond (290' to fence) #2 Northeast Diamond (210' to fence) #3 Southeast Diamond (290' to fence) #4 Southwest Diamond (290' to fence)	West Diamond #1 (80', 90' bases) East Diamond #3 (90' bases)
Ruth K. Powers Park
Northeast Baseball Diamond (60' bases) Southwest Baseball Diamond (60' bases)

Batting Cages

Recreation Center

Cages can be reserved for 30-minute time blocks for up to one hour. Pitching machine must be operated by the participant, and batters must supply a helmet and bat.