Promontory Point Conservancy does NOT issue permits for events at the fieldhouse. The property owner, the Chicago Park District, does.
Promontory Point Conservancy understands from the Chicago Park District that you do NOT need a permit for a gathering at the Point if:
There are four Council Ring firepits at Promontory Point. They are available on a first come, first serve basis.
Promontory Point Conservancy understands from the Chicago Park District that you do NOT need a permit for a gathering at the Point if:
- forty or less people attend
- no sound system is used
- no alcohol is served
There are four Council Ring firepits at Promontory Point. They are available on a first come, first serve basis.
If you do need a permit for your event at the Point, please contact the Chicago Park District park supervisor, Mr. Joe Lewis, Jr. or call him at +1.773.285.7099. Promontory Point is the southern most point of Burnham Park.
If you wish to make a donation for a memorial bench at the Point, please contact the Chicago Parks Foundation.
If you wish to purchase and plant a tree in memory of a loved one through the Chicago Park District's Green Deed Program, please contact District Forester Jerome Scott. If you do purchase a memorial tree, please be aware that the landscape design and plantings at Promontory Point are part of the landmark designations. Please work with the Conservancy to choose trees and locations for trees that harmonize and comply with the planting designs of renowned landscape architect Alfred Caldwell and preserve the historic design of the Point. Thanks.
If there's a problem at the Point such as locked restrooms, a damaged American flag, no buoys or jetskiis in the beach swim area, cars parked on the pathway, etc., please contact the Chicago Park District Area Supervisors Demetrice Seaton and Maceo Johnson and copy the Fifth Ward Office at [email protected].
If you wish to make a donation for a memorial bench at the Point, please contact the Chicago Parks Foundation.
If you wish to purchase and plant a tree in memory of a loved one through the Chicago Park District's Green Deed Program, please contact District Forester Jerome Scott. If you do purchase a memorial tree, please be aware that the landscape design and plantings at Promontory Point are part of the landmark designations. Please work with the Conservancy to choose trees and locations for trees that harmonize and comply with the planting designs of renowned landscape architect Alfred Caldwell and preserve the historic design of the Point. Thanks.
If there's a problem at the Point such as locked restrooms, a damaged American flag, no buoys or jetskiis in the beach swim area, cars parked on the pathway, etc., please contact the Chicago Park District Area Supervisors Demetrice Seaton and Maceo Johnson and copy the Fifth Ward Office at [email protected].