Donald H. Schrade Gymnasium
The Donald H. Schrade Gymnasium, located at 694 W. Stearns Road, is a 7,000-square-foot gymnasium available year-round as a multi-sport training center. We are fully equipped to host a wide range of sports games and practices, from soccer, basketball, baseball, softball, lacrosse, and much more! We are also an ideal location for birthday parties, sports team picture days, equipment pick-up, registrations, events, meeting space, etc. The facility is A.D.A. accessible. You must be 21 years old to rent. For information regarding the rental process, rental options, and rental rates, please view the links below:
Donald H. Schrade Rental Request Form
Donald H. Schrade Rental Fees
Donald H. Schrade Policies & Procedures
Please email completed forms to awenz@bartlettparks.org
For short term availability and to book online, please click button below:
Frequently Asked Questions
General Use
Q. What kind of reservation can I make online?
A. Donald H. Schrade Gymnasium is a 7,000-square-foot gymnasium available year-round as a multi-sport training center. We are fully equipped to host a wide range of sports games and practices, from soccer, basketball, cricket, baseball, softball, lacrosse, pickleball and much more. You can book a birthday party, team practice, pick-up game, or private rental.
Q. How do I make a reservation online?
A. If you’re using a mobile device, download the CatchCorner app and create an account. Choose the “Chicago (Metro Area)” and then search for “Donald H. Schrade Gymnasium” under the featured facilities section. Select your sport category and begin making reservations.
If you’re using a desktop, visit Schrade Gym – Bartlett Park District (bartlettparks.org) and click the CatchCorner Book Online icon. Create an account. Select your sport category and begin making reservations.
Q. How far in advance can I make a reservation?
A. We are currently taking reservations up to 3 months out.
Q. How many hours can I rent the facility for?
A. The facility is rented at a fluctuating, Resident and Regular hourly rate. Reservations are available in 1hr, 1.5hr, and 2hr increments.
Q. How old do I have to be to rent the Donald H. Schrade Gymnasium?
A. Renters must be at least 21 years old to rent the facility.
Q. When can I book the gym online?
A. The online system allows you to book the facility during business hours, Monday-Friday from 9 am-4:30 pm.
Q. Can I rent equipment?
A. Yes! When booking your reservation, you will be asked if you would like to add-on our “Sports Equipment Package” and any other additional equipment specific to your sport of choice.
Q. What is included in the Sports Equipment Package?
A. Sports Equipment Package:
Two – Soccer Balls
Two – Basketballs
Some Dodgeballs
Two – Footballs
A Kickball
Whiffle Ball Bat
Whiffle Ball
Cones/Discs
Bases
Q. Can I eat and drink in the gymnasium?
A. No. Eating and drinking is prohibited on the gymnasium floor.
Q. Can I rent additional rooms and tables?
A. Yes. When booking your reservation, you will be asked if you would like to add-on tables and additional rooms including batting cages, sky box, and/or training room.
Q. I submitted my reservation request, now what?
A. Rental requests are sent to the facility manager for review. Once the facility manager reviews your request, he/she will approve or deny your request. If the facility manager needs more information, the manager will contact you. Your credit card will not be charged until your reservation is finalized by the facility manager.
Q. How do I get into the building once my reservation is finalized?
A. A facility attendant will be on-site to open the building and provide sports equipment if applicable.
Q. What type of balls are allowed in the Donald H. Schrade Gymnasium?
A. Indoor balls are allowed. Indoor Baseballs (Jugs Softies, Whiffle Balls and lite flight balls). Indoor Softballs (Jugs Softies 11” and 12” Balls). Soft Indoor Lacrosse Balls. For cricket, tennis ball. No regular outdoor lacrosse balls, hard league baseball and softballs and cricket balls are allowed in the Donald H. Schrade Gymnasium.
Q. Do the basketball baskets adjust?
A. Yes, the baskets can move from 10 ft. to 8 ft. The baskets can be adjusted to 8 ft. for younger children, please ask the facility attendant to adjust them for you.
Birthday Parties
Q. I want to rent the gym and orchestrate my own games for my child’s birthday party, which sport category do I pick?
A. If you want to utilize the gymnasium for general use and/or sports such as kickball, dodgeball, tag, etc. you should select “Basketball Courts”. If you want to play futsal (soccer) and rent 4×8 ft. soccer goals, choose the soccer category. If you want to do a baseball/softball theme birthday party and rent the batting cages, choose the baseball category. You can also add on the sports equipment package and skybox or training room under these categories also.
Q. Where can I celebrate with food, cake, and birthday gifts?
A. Eating and drinking is prohibited on the gymnasium floor. When booking your reservation, you will be asked if you would like to add-on additional rooms. The training room holds up to 20 people while the sky box holds up to 30 people. Both are acceptable places to eat and drink.
Q. Will the facility attendant help facilitate games and sports?
A. No. The attendant’s role is to open/close the facility, provide sports equipment if applicable, and answer any facility related questions.
Q. How early can I arrive to set up for my birthday party?
A. You may arrive 15 minutes prior to your reservation time.
Q. If I add on the Skybox or the Training Room as a party room, do I have to clean up before I leave?
A. a. Yes, we ask that you leave the room as you found it, please throw out all garbage into the trash can and straighten out tables and chairs before you leave.
Birthday Parties
Q. I want to rent the Donald H. Schrade Gymnasium and orchestrate my own games for my child’s birthday party, which sport category do I pick?
A. If you want to utilize the faciliyt for general use and/or sports such as kickball, dodgeball, tag, etc. you should select “Basketball Courts”. If you want to play futsal (soccer) and rent 4×8 ft. soccer goals, choose the soccer category. If you want to do a baseball/softball theme birthday party and rent the batting cages, choose the baseball category. You can also add on the sports equipment package and skybox or training room under these categories also.
Q. Where can I celebrate with food, cake, and birthday gifts?
A. Eating and drinking is prohibited on the gymnasium floor. When booking your reservation, you will be asked if you would like to add-on additional rooms. The training room holds up to 20 people while the sky box holds up to 30 people. Both are acceptable places to eat and drink.
Q. Will the facility attendant help facilitate games and sports?
A. No. The attendant’s role is to open/close the facility, provide sports equipment if applicable, and answer any facility related questions.
Q. How early can I arrive to set up for my birthday party?
A. You may arrive 15 minutes prior to your reservation time.
Q. If I add on the Skybox or the Training Room as a party room, do I have to clean up before I leave?
A. a. Yes, we ask that you leave the room as you found it, please throw out all garbage into the trash can and straighten out tables and chairs before you leave.
Birthday Parties are also available at the Bartlett Nature Center and the Bartlett Community Center.
