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RENTAL FACILITIES

Freedom Hall · Small Meeting Room · Large Meeting Room · Recreation Center

 

FREEDOM HALL

Freedom Hall '76 was built as a community project that would provide a lasting tribute to our nation's Bi-Centennial celebration in 1976 and Morton's Centennial birthday in 1977. The beautiful facility at 349 W. Birchwood is a testimonial to all those who dedicated their time and effort to make Freedom Hall a reality.

The original structure was built on land donated by the Village of Morton. Many of the materials used to construct the hall were donated by area businesses. Labor was donated for a large amount of the work through the county's High School Vocational School. The building contains a large 40 ft. x 50 ft. main room, a full service kitchen, public restrooms and a smaller room in its upstairs level. The facility was deeded over to the Park District just prior to its completion and has assumed the permanent management and maintenance of the facility. In 1983 an addition was added to the north end that is now the permanent Administrative Offices of the Morton Park District. This addition also contains a 25 ft. x 30 ft. meeting room that is accessible to the main room of the hall. Additional storage space was also added at this time. The hall is air conditioned and available for public rental throughout the year. (see Freedom Hall rental information.).

FREEDOM HALL '76 RENTAL INFORMATION

Rules on Use | Application Info | Application Form

The Rental Policy Form has been created to provide equal opportunities for use of the Freedom Hall. For more information or clarification of this information, call the Park District at 263-7429.

Use of Facilities: Organization Classification

  • Class A: A Morton Park District program or affiliate program of the Morton Park District.

  • Class B: Community chartered non-profit organizations of a social, religious, civic, or service whose sole purpose is for the betterment of the entire community.
  • Class C: Non-resident not for profit groups of a social, religious, civic, fraternal, cultural or service character with charter address and less than 60% of participants of the meetings residing within the Morton Park District.
  • Class D: In-District Private Parties - reunions, receptions, etc. ($300.00 maximum)
  • Class E: In-District Commercial Enterprises - Business Related Use
  • Class F: Out of District Private Parties - reunions, receptions, etc. ($500.00 maximum)
    Class G: Out of District Commercial Enterprises. (Business Related Use)
     
     
    FEE SCHEDULE A B C D E F G
    Per Hour Rental Fee N/C $30 $45 $50 $60 $80 $95
    (1 hour prior to the time of the event will be given without an
    extra charge and a half hour given after the event for clean-up)
    Deposit A refundable damage and cleanup deposit of $50.00 is required for ALL rentals. Depositors forfeit $25.00 of the deposit if rental is canceled.

     

    Rules on Use of Freedom Hall '76

    It is understood that the group or organization using the facility will comply with all the ordinances and rules set forth by the Park District and all laws of the State of Illinois and Ordinances of the Village of Morton.

    1. Will vacate the building at the hour requested in the application or forfeit partial or total deposit.

    2. Organizations using the facility may not use it as a mailing address, telephone number or storage area.

    3. The person in charge or his delegated officer must be in attendance at all times during the activity.

    4. Will be responsible for supervision of their participants and for leaving the facility in an acceptable condition to include the taking down of all decorations, all trash disposed of in cans and taken out to dumpster, kitchen supplies cleaned and put away (PLEASE LEAVE ALL LINENS IN HALL - WE WILL LAUNDER THEM).

    5. Alcoholic beverages are PROHIBITED BY LAW on Park District property which includes Freedom Hall. Violators will be prosecuted.

    6. Gambling, lotteries, or raffles are not permitted.

    7. All proposed decorations on Park District property must be specified and approved in the rental application.

    8. No unauthorized person may use the equipment-service utensils in the kitchen.

    9. Any use of loudspeakers for public address instruments is prohibited except by special permission.

    10. NO SMOKING is permitted in the facility.

    11. All activities shall be family-oriented and appropriate for attendance by any family member.



    Application

    1. Groups desiring the use of Freedom Hall '76 must make formal application through the Morton Park District Office, 349 W. Birchwood on the appropriate form.
    2. Rental applications will be accepted no sooner that 12 months prior to the scheduled event. Applications must be submitted at least one week prior to date requested.
    3. All information requested by the Morton Park District must be submitted on the application and the Park District reserves the right to classify all organizations.
    4. All rentals will be issued on a first come, first serve basis after Class A activities have been scheduled.
    5. An adult representative for all groups of minors must make application in person. A chaperone ratio of one adult per ten minors is required.
    6. Proof of insurance may be required by the Morton Park District.
    7. Category "D" groups having wedding receptions, family reunions, or other family type meetings will be assessed a maximum of $300.00 for a one day usage of the hall. Category "F" groups of a similar nature will be assessed a maximum rental fee of $500.00 for a one day usage of Freedom Hall.
    8. The supplying of inaccurate information in the application or violation of Park District rules will be cause for revocation of the application.
    9. The Morton Park District will not be responsible for accidents, injury, or loss of individual's property in the building.
    10. The Morton Park District reserves the right to deny rental or subsequent use of any of it's buildings or equipment.

     

    Small Meeting Room: is a small room (25 ft. x 30 ft.) with a seating capacity of 40 people. Cost is $25 per hour. (No additional charge if rented with the large room.)

    Large Meeting Room: is a meeting room that has a kitchen area with a seating capacity of 125 people. Great for family reunions, business meetings, receptions and parties.



    Recreation Center: at 324 Detroit has two rooms to rent, indoor playground and the soccer turf.

    1. The upstairs room has a seating capacity of 15 - 20 people. (Cost: $25/hour)

    2. Tumble Room (60 x 25) has a seating capacity of 25 - 50 people. (Cost: $50/hour)

    3. The soccer turf is available for soccer, kickball, football and birthday parties. (Cost: $75/hour)

     

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    • Morton Park District • 349 W. Birchwood • Morton, IL 61550
    Phone: (309) 263-7429 • Fax: (309) 263-7141
    Email: mortonpd@mtco.com