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PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
VETERAN’S REDUCED CAMPING FEE PERMIT
BE IT ORDAINED, by the Cook County Board of Commissioners, that TITLE 2, FOREST PRESERVE LANDS AND PROPERTY, CHAPTER 4 - RECREATION IN FOREST PRESERVES, SECTION 2, EVENTS REQUIRING PERMITS AND TITLE 7, FEES, CHAPTER 1, FEE SCHEDULE of the Cook County Code is hereby amended as Follows:
2-4-2: - EVENTS REQUIRING PERMITS.
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D. Reduced Rate Permits: For any event, activity, and/or use for which a permit is required, the permit fee shall be reduced as follows: (i) by fifty (50) percent, when the applicant is a school or bona fide nonprofit organization, residing in the County of Cook; and (ii) by fifty (50) percent, when the applicant is a veterans' organization residing in the County of Cook.
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3. Veterans: Veterans who have previously served as members of the United States Armed Forces and currently reside in the County of Cook. An applicant must submit proof of the following:
a. An Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs Identification Card; or
b. Copy of the Veteran’s form DD-214 and a photo identification card; or
c. Any identification card or other form of identification issued by the Veterans' Administration or other governmental agency which indicates the card-holder's former military status shall be sufficient to accord such card-holder the reduced rate permit under this subsection.
4.3. Costs Not Waived: Any rate reduction shall not apply to applicable application fees, cost of District provided security, and vending.
5. 4 Deadlines: Notwithstanding any other published deadlines, all applications for permits at a reduced rate must be received by the District no less than forty-five (45) days prior to the date of the event, activity, and/or use, unless such time period is otherwise waived by the General Superintendent.
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TITLE 7 - FEES
CHAPTER 1 - FEE SCHEDULE
7-1-1: - FEE SCHEDULE.
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Fee type |
Fee Description |
Fee |
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Picnic Permit* |
|
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No Shelter - Category W |
$37.00 |
|
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No Shelter - Category X |
$90.00 |
|
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No Shelter - Category Y |
$535.00 |
|
|
No Shelter - Level 4 |
$960.00 |
|
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With Shelter - Category W |
$53.00 |
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With Shelter - Category X |
$105.00 |
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With Shelter - Category Y |
$550.00 |
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With Shelter - Level 4 |
$960.00 |
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Permit Application Fee |
$10.00 |
|
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Vending |
Maximum $500.00 per vendor |
|
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Special Use Permit |
$25.00 + $10.00 per item |
|
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Replace/Change |
$5.00 |
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Copy of Permit |
$2.00 |
|
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Special Event Permit |
$175.00 per day |
|
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Youth Field Permit (Soccer, football, etc.) |
$50.00 + $10.00 per hour |
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Adult Field Permit (Soccer, football, etc.) |
$50.00 + $20.00 per hour |
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Still Photography |
$55.00 per hour |
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Commercial Photography (Video) |
$125.00 per hour |
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Day Camp Permit |
$30.00 per day |
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Cabin Fee per Night (all locations) |
$50.00 |
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Tent Fee per Night per Group |
$20.00 per tent |
* Picnic Permits - one grove per permit, fees assessed for all permits; large groups may require multiple permits and/or security.
Picnic permit category W = 25 to 99 people
Picnic permit category X = 100 to 399 people
Picnic permit category Y = 400 to 999 people
Picnic permit Level 4 = Large area events
• Special use permits: special accommodations such as tents, beer truck, caterer, rides, generator, lights, overflow parking. A special use permit will be required for the aforementioned accommodations even if a picnic permit is not required based on the size of the group.
• Special activity/event permits: activities not included in picnic permits and/or special use permits. Usually sold to a group.
• Rallies, pickets, protests, speeches, and demonstrations involving 25 or more persons shall be considered activities requiring special event permits.
• Nonprofit organizations with proper documentation may qualify for a reduced rate of 50% on designated picnic permit charges.
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PAVILIONS AND FACILITIES*
|
Pavilion |
Deposit |
Capacity |
Cook County Residents and Businesses** |
Non-Cook County Residents and Businesses |
|
Thatcher |
|
East Room |
|
M.-Thurs. |
50% |
166 |
$50/Hr. |
$75/Hr. |
|
Fri., Sat., Sun. |
50% |
166 |
$70/Hr. |
$95/Hr. |
|
West Room |
|
M.-Thurs. |
50% |
133 |
$40/Hr. |
$65/Hr. |
|
Fri., Sat., Sun. |
50% |
133 |
$60/Hr. |
$85/Hr. |
|
Dan Ryan Woods |
|
M.-Thurs. |
50% |
183 |
$50/Hr. |
$75/Hr. |
|
Fri., Sat., Sun. |
50% |
183 |
$70/Hr. |
$95/Hr. |
|
Mathew Bieszczat Volunteer Resource Center |
|
Community Room |
|
M.-Thurs. |
50% |
100 |
$30/Hr. |
$55/Hr. |
|
Fri., and Sun. |
50% |
100 |
$40/Hr. |
$50/Hr. |
|
Sat. |
50% |
100 |
$50/Hr. |
$60/Hr. |
|
Classroom |
|
M.-Thurs. |
50% |
40 |
$15/Hr. |
$25/Hr. |
|
Fri., and Sun. |
50% |
40 |
$30/Hr. |
$40/Hr. |
|
Sat. |
50% |
40 |
$25/Hr. |
$45/Hr. |
*Pavilions and Facilities require a 2-hour minimum rental.
**Nonprofit organizations with proper documentation may qualify for a reduced rate of 50% on designated charges. Additionally, designated rates and minimum rental times may not apply to the above-listed pavilions and facilities for District Volunteer Stewards, units of local government and permit applicants who have an executed partnership agreement with the District.
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Fee |
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Pool Fee |
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Child 3-12 years old |
$4.00 |
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Adult |
$6.00 |
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Season pass (Family-Up to four members) |
$150.00 |
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Additional |
$35.00 |
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Season pass (Individual) |
$40.00 |
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Annual Horse License |
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Resident |
$30.00 |
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Nonresident |
$45.00 |
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Annual Rider License |
$4.00 |
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One Day Horse Permit Fee |
|
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Resident - Horse Tag/Rider Fee |
$4.00 |
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Nonresident - Horse Tag/Rider Fee |
$5.00 |
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Annual Dog License |
|
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Resident |
$55.00 |
|
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Nonresident |
$110.00 |
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Snowmobile Permit |
|
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Resident |
$25.00 |
|
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Nonresident |
$50.00 |
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Cross-Country Skiing |
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Ski Rental |
$15.00 |
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Ski Rental - Senior |
$10.00 |
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Ski Rental - Family |
$40.00 |
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Ski Rental - Group |
$5.00 (per person) |
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Lesson and Ski Rental |
$30.00 |
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Lesson |
$20.00 |
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Boat House Rental Fees |
|
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Row Boat Rental: |
|
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Hourly Rate |
$15.00 |
|
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Discount Day Hourly Rate |
$12.00 |
|
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All Day Rate |
$45.00 |
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Single Kayak Rental: |
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Hourly Rate |
$15.00 |
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Discount Day Hourly Rate |
$12.00 |
|
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All Day Rate |
$45.00 |
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Tandem Kayak Rental: |
|
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Hourly Rate |
$20.00 |
|
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Discount Day Hourly Rate |
$15.00 |
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All Day Rate |
$50.00 |
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Canoe Rental: |
|
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Hourly Rate |
$20.00 |
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Discount Day Hourly Rate |
$15.00 |
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All Day Rate |
$50.00 |
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Paddle Boat Rental: |
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Hourly Rate |
$15.00 |
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Discount Day Hourly Rate |
$12.00 |
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Electric Motor Boat Rental: |
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Hourly Rate |
$20.00 |
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Discount Day Hourly Rate |
$12.00 |
|
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All Day Rate |
$60.00 |
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Bicycle Rental Fees |
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Adult Bicycle: |
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Hourly Rate |
$7.00 |
|
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All Day Rate |
$28.00 |
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Tag-a-long Bicycle (attached to adult bicycles): |
|
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Hourly Rate |
$5.00 |
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All Day Rate |
$10.00 |
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Bicycle Wagon (attached to adult bicycle): |
|
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Hourly Rate |
$10.00 |
|
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All Day Rate |
$20.00 |
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Baby Seats (attached to adult bicycles) |
|
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Hourly Rate |
$5.00 |
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All Day Rate |
$10.00 |
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Tandem Bicycle: |
|
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Hourly Rate |
$15.00 |
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Four-hour Rate |
$30.00 |
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All Day Rate |
$40.00 |
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Cruiser Bicycle: |
|
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Hourly Rate |
$7.00 |
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All Day Rate |
$28.00 |
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Comfort Bicycle: |
|
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Hourly Rate |
$10.00 |
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All Day Rate |
$30.00 |
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Small Quadricycle Bicycle: |
|
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Half-Hour Rate |
$15.00 |
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Hourly Rate |
$25.00 |
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Large Quadricycle Bicycle: |
|
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Half-Hour Rate |
$25.00 |
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|
Hourly Rate |
$35.00 |
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* Veterans, students and seniors with proper documentation will qualify for a reduced rate of 10% on designated charges. |
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CAMPGROUND FEES
|
TYPE |
CAPACITY |
MONTHS |
NIGHTS |
RESIDENT* |
NON-RESIDENT* |
|
Tent or RV Electric |
6 |
November - March |
All Nights |
$25.00 |
$35.00 |
|
Tent or RV Electric |
6 |
October - April |
Sunday - Wednesday |
$35.00 |
$45.00 |
|
Tent or RV Electric |
6 |
April - October |
Thursday - Saturday |
$50.00 |
$60.00 |
|
Tent or RV Non-Electric |
6 |
November - March |
All Nights |
$20.00 |
$30.00 |
|
Tent or RV Non-Electric |
6 |
April - October |
Sunday - Wednesday |
$30.00 |
$40.00 |
|
Tent or RV Non-Electric |
6 |
April - October |
Thursday - Saturday |
$35.00 |
$45.00 |
|
Small Cabin |
8 |
November - March |
All Nights |
$40.00 |
$50.00 |
|
Small Cabin |
8 |
April - October |
Sunday - Wednesday |
$50.00 |
$60.00 |
|
Small Cabin |
8 |
April - October |
Thursday - Saturday |
$80.00 |
$90.00 |
|
Large Cabin |
10 |
November - March |
All Nights |
$65.00 |
$75.00 |
|
Large Cabin |
10 |
April - October |
Sunday - Wednesday |
$85.00 |
$95.00 |
|
Large Cabin |
10 |
April - October |
Thursday - Saturday |
$100.00 |
$110.00 |
|
Small Bunkhouse |
16 |
November - March |
All Nights |
$75.00 |
$85.00 |
|
Small Bunkhouse |
16 |
April - October |
Sunday - Wednesday |
$90.00 |
$100.00 |
|
Small Bunkhouse |
16 |
April - October |
Thursday - Saturday |
$140.00 |
$150.00 |
|
Large Bunkhouse |
36 |
November - March |
All Nights |
$90.00 |
$100.00 |
|
Large Bunkhouse |
36 |
April - October |
Sunday - Wednesday |
$100.00 |
$110.00 |
|
Large Bunkhouse |
36 |
April - October |
Thursday - Saturday |
$200.00 |
$210.00 |
|
Group Sites (tents only), per tent |
30-60 |
Year Round |
All Nights |
$20.00 |
$30.00 |
|
Gear Library |
32 |
Year Round |
All Nights |
$100.00 |
N/A |
|
* Nonprofit organizations with proper documentation may qualify for a reduced rate of 50% on designated charges. *Veterans with proper documentation may qualify for a reduced rate of 50% on designated Tent or RV non electric charges. Reduced rates shall only apply to the campsite being occupied by the person meeting the established criteria. |
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GOLF
|
Golf Course Green Fees (Weekday) |
18-Holes |
9-Holes |
Twilight |
Sr./Jr. Golf Card |
|
|
Public |
Golf Card |
Public |
Golf Card |
Public |
Golf Card |
|
|
Billy Caldwell |
- |
- |
$18.00 |
$15.00 |
$15.00 |
$12.00 |
$11.00 |
|
Burnham Woods |
$25.00 |
$20.00 |
$17.00 |
$15.00 |
$18.00 |
$16.00 |
$13.00 |
|
Chick Evans |
$30.00 |
$25.00 |
$20.00 |
$18.00 |
$23.00 |
$20.00 |
$15.00 |
|
Edgebrook |
$26.00 |
$21.00 |
$17.00 |
$16.00 |
$19.00 |
$17.00 |
$13.00 |
|
George W. Dunne National |
$49.00 |
$44.00 |
$33.00 |
$27.00 |
$29.00 |
$24.00 |
$21.00 |
|
Highland Woods |
$38.00 |
$33.00 |
$25.00 |
$23.00 |
$26.00 |
$24.00 |
$19.00 |
|
Indian Boundary |
$30.00 |
$25.00 |
$20.00 |
$18.00 |
$23.00 |
$20.00 |
$15.00 |
|
Joe Louis "The Champ" |
$26.00 |
$21.00 |
$17.00 |
$16.00 |
$19.00 |
$17.00 |
$13.00 |
|
Meadowlark |
- |
- |
$18.00 |
$15.00 |
$15.00 |
$12.00 |
$11.00 |
|
River Oaks |
$26.00 |
$21.00 |
$17.00 |
$16.00 |
$19.00 |
$17.00 |
$13.00 |
|
Golf Course Green Fees (Weekend) |
18-Holes |
9-Holes |
Twilight |
|
|
|
Public |
Golf Card |
Public |
Golf Card |
Public |
Golf Card |
|
|
Billy Caldwell |
- |
- |
$20.00 |
$17.00 |
$15.00 |
$12.00 |
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|
Burnham Woods |
$30.00 |
$24.00 |
$19.00 |
$16.00 |
$19.00 |
$16.00 |
|
|
Chick Evans |
$33.00 |
$27.00 |
$22.00 |
$19.00 |
$25.00 |
$22.00 |
|
|
Edgebrook |
$30.00 |
$25.00 |
$20.00 |
$17.00 |
$20.00 |
$17.00 |
|
|
George W. Dunne National |
$55.00 |
$49.00 |
$34.00 |
$28.00 |
$33.00 |
$25.00 |
|
|
Highland Woods |
$43.00 |
$38.00 |
$27.00 |
$24.00 |
$27.00 |
$24.00 |
|
|
Indian Boundary |
$33.00 |
$27.00 |
$22.00 |
$19.00 |
$25.00 |
$22.00 |
|
|
Joe Louis "The Champ" |
$30.00 |
$25.00 |
$20.00 |
$17.00 |
$20.00 |
$17.00 |
|
|
Meadowlark |
- |
- |
$20.00 |
$17.00 |
$15.00 |
$12.00 |
|
|
River Oaks |
$30.00 |
$25.00 |
$20.00 |
$17.00 |
$20.00 |
$17.00 |
|
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Driving Range Fee (Regular Bucket) |
Public |
Golf Card |
|
Burnham Woods, George Dunne, Highland Woods and Joe Louis Only |
$6.00 |
$5.00 |
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|
|
|
|
Cart Fees (All Courses) |
18-Holes |
9-Holes |
|
|
$16.00 per rider |
$9.00 per rider |
|
Golf Course Identification Cards |
|
|
|
Standard - Resident |
$37.00 |
|
|
Standard - Nonresident |
$42.00 |
|
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Platinum - Resident |
$84.00 |
|
|
Platinum - Nonresident |
$89.00 |
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Golf Card rate available with purchase of Golf Card. Weekdays (Mon-Fri); Weekends (Sat-Sun); Holidays (Officially Observed). Seniors age 62 and over; Junior age 17 and under. Add 9% Chicago city sales tax on green fee and 8% Chicago city sales tax on cart fee for Indian Boundary, Edgebrook and Billy Caldwell. Senior/Junior rate only available for Golf Card.
(Ord. No. 12-O-16, 12-18-12; Ord. No. 13-O-14, 10-1-13; Ord. No. 14-0163, 3-11-14; Ord. No. 14-0400, 10-7-14; Ord. No. 15-0135, 3-10-15; Ord. No. 15-0243, 5-19-15; Ord. No. 0334, 6-9-15)
Effective date: This ordinance shall be in effect immediately upon adoption.
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