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League Permits are required for activities by organized groups and/or sports leagues, regardless of attendance, that take place on Forest Preserves of Cook County designated fields. Sport activities include, but are not limited to games, practices, events, classes and etc. Activities for which the field will be lined or marked must use designated field areas. Sporting events with 400+ persons must apply for a Special Event Permit.
Also, in conjunction with a sport activity/event, if your organization/group wishes to use a picnic grove/shelter, generator, canopy tent, etc., additional permit(s) and special use fees will be required.
Applications may be submitted in-person at our headquarters (536 N. Harlem Avenue, River Forest, IL 60305). The permit desk is open Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 4:30pm. Applications may also be submitted via fax to 708-771-1071 or via email to fpd.permits@cookcountyil.gov. Applications must include a Certificate of General Liability Insurance in the amount of $1,000,000, naming the “Forest Preserve District of Cook County” as Additional Insured.
* Additional grove fees ($60-$130) for weekends (F-Su) will apply
^ Weekend (F-Su) play prohibited Memorial Day through Labor Day