Planning your Child’s next Birthday Party?
Are you looking for ideas for your child’s next birthday party? Celebrate with us! All you have to do is sit back, relax and watch your child have a wonderful time. Your child will love the party and you will enjoy the convenience of letting us help you do it all.
Birthday Party Information
Birthday parties are held at the Rakow Center or Randall Oaks Recreation Center. All parties include room rental, an age-appropriate party, planning specific to your child, a Party Host for one hour, equipment rental or material cost and lots of fun!
We also offer birthday parties at Randall Oaks Zoo. For more information, please scroll down to the Party with the Animals section.
For more information…
Please contact Stacey at (847) 428-7131 x1203 for available days and times! Remember, Birthday Parties are available weekdays, weeknights, and weekends, depending upon availability.
Themed Parties:
Every party is a unique experience since our party planning is geared to the birthday child’s age, interests and abilities. Choose from a variety of themed parties listed below.
Crafty Creations
Does your child already have a specific theme for their party? We will make a craft to match your theme, and we just might add a few extra surprises.
Fee: $150
Paint Party
Dress to get messy! We will explore different types of painting techniques and media as we use our creativity to make beautiful masterpieces!
Fee: $150.
Games Extreme
Games, Games and more Games! Relay races, parachute play and traditional birthday games, such as tag, hot potato or duck duck goose are a few of the options. Come prepared for fun!
Fee: $125
Sport Zone
Calling all sports fans…Individualize this party to your liking. Choose from basketball, soccer, t-ball, hockey, or football! Pick your sport, and we’ll play games associated with it!
Fee: $125.
Music Madness
Freeze dance, musical spots, limbo, songs, hot potato & more. Join us as we move to the beat.
Fee: $125
Open Gym
Customized to the birthday child and those that will be in attendance. Arranged to be age appropriate and may include free play of a specific sport or a gym filled with assorted sporting equipment, tunnels, slides, cars, balls and more! We’ll cater to your needs in this supervised unstructured environment. Structured parachute play can also be incorporated into this party!
Fee: $125.
Nerf™
Want the ULTIMATE party experience? Target practice, shooting drills and undercover training exercises are part of the adventure before the real battle starts. You must provide the Nerf guns and eye protection for all participants, we provide the space, targets, and obstacles for this fun-filled party.
Fee: $125 for 14 children.
What you should know about our parties:
- Parties are two hours. Included in each party are one hour of activity time and one hour of facility rental time. In addition, each rental will be given a half hour for set-up. Therefore, the total rental time will be two and a half hours.
- A Park District Party Host will begin every party with the chosen activity for the first hour (unless otherwise requested). You, the party chaperones, will be responsible for the additional time in our party room.
- We require a $50 deposit at the time of reservation. If the room is left in the same condition as when you arrived, the deposit will be refunded and will be given to you within 30 days of the completion of the birthday party.
- The party fee should be paid in full, two weeks prior to the rental date.
- Each party fee includes a maximum of 14 children. There will be a $5.00 charge for each additional child.
- The renter is responsible for providing anything additional for the party, including but not limited to invitations, any food that you would like, cake, plates, utensils, napkins, and any decorations.
- In the event of party cancellation, refunds will only be issued if a refund form is completed and turned in to the appropriate Recreation Center two weeks prior to the day of the party.
When you decide to book a party…
You will first contact Stacey to set a date. After a date is agreed upon, a Birthday Party Information Form will need to be filled out and signed. The form, along with a minimum payment of $50 to cover the deposit for the party, should be mailed, faxed or brought to either the Rakow Center or Randall Oaks Recreation Center to secure your party. The birthday party fee will need to be paid in full at least two weeks prior to your rental date.
Download the Birthday Party Information Form 
For more information…
Please contact Stacey at (847) 428-7131 x1203 for available days and times! Remember, Birthday Parties are available weekdays, weeknights, and weekends, depending upon availability.
Party with the Animals – Randall Oaks Zoo
Types of Parties Available at Randall Oaks Zoo (Available Year Round)
Randall Oaks Zoo has several types of parties to make your child’s day extra special. Choose the one that works best for you!
Package A – Zoo Tour Party
An hour-long hands-on tour of the zoo for your group led by a Zoo Program Specialist.
Includes admission into the Randall Oaks Zoo and a feed cup.
Fee: $8 per child (minimum 10 children), $5 per adult
Package B – Treehouse Party
Have your birthday party with us! Rent the Treehouse Center at the Al Price Building for 3 hours and you get an hour-long tour of the zoo led by a Zoo Program Specialist and a feed cup.
Fee: $12 per child (minimum 10 children), $5 per adult
Package C – Room Rental Only
Rent the Treehouse at the Al Price Building. The room holds 40 people maximum
Fee: $50 per hour (two-hour minimum)
For more information…
Please contact Kath at (847) 551-4310 x5006 for available days and times! Zoo Birthday Parties are available on weekends. Download the Randall Oaks Zoo Birthday Party Reservation Form