Park Hall
Would you like to Rent the Hall or Picnic Grounds?
St. Joseph Hall, Legion Room, & Park Pricing
The parishioner rate to rent the Hall at St. Joseph Park is $1,300 plus a $300 deposit.* The deposits will be returned upon approval of the Park Manager following an inspection after the event. Any damage to the property will result in a forfeit of the deposit.
The non-parishioner rate to rent the Hall at St. Joseph Park is $1,400 plus a $300 deposit.* The deposits will be returned upon approval of the Park Manager following an inspection after the event. Any damage to the property will result in a forfeit of the deposit.
*The above prices are base fees and may be revised after this posting. Additional fees vary depending on type of services at your event. Please call the rectory for final pricing and availability.
Planning a special celebration for your group or family? Why not rent the Picnic Grounds and Hall for your event?
The rental fee for the picnic grounds and hall is $2,800, plus a $350 deposit.* This price includes use of the outside kitchen, the bar, the grassy areas, two bandstands, and the air conditioned Hall. Please call 815-727-9378 for more information and availability. The summer dates usually book a year ahead of time – don’t delay, call today!
Wedding Receptions (Memorial Day through Labor Day) includes the hall, outside bar, bandstand, and bathrooms $2,250 plus $350 deposit.
The Legion Bar is also available to rent for smaller gatherings (50 people). This room is located off the main Hall on the north side of the building. It is air conditioned as well.
Parishioner rate to rent the Legion Bar is $300.*
Non-Parishioner rate to rent the Legion Bar is $400, plus a $100 deposit.*
*The above prices are base fees and may be revised after this posting. Please call the Rectory at 815-727-9378 for availability and final pricing.
For information on renting the Legion Room, Hall, or the Picnic Grounds,
please call 815-727-9378 or email cgimbel@stjosephjoliet.org
History of St. Joseph Park
Our energetic young pastor, Mgr. Matthias Butala, outlined plans for a parish park on the grounds neighboring the new cemetery. During March, 1939, the men of the parish helped grade the grounds; they planted over one hundred trees and erected buildings so that the park was ready for use in the summer. The Most Rev. Bernard J. Sheil, Auxiliary Bishop of Chicago blessed the grounds on July 9th.
In 1940, the hall was erected with just walls, a roof, and a floor to be used for summer purposes only. In 1941, a cyclone demolished most of the walls of the building. It was a blessing in disguise as we were able to reconstruct the hall with the insurance money, adding the kitchen and stage area to the hall proper with a gymnasium floor. In 1943, the Legion Bar area was added to the hall. Heat was installed in 1946.
In 1941 the park altar in memory of the Golden Jubilee of the parish was installed in the cemetery. In September of 1947, a grotto (erected in memory of 19 parishioners who died in WWII) was designed by Fr. Kuzma at the parish cemetery on Raynor Avenue. It sits opposite the Golden Jubilee Altar.
In 1950, St. Joseph Park completed a new softball diamond that was illuminated for night use. This new field utilized the additional property bought last year on Theodore Street. This was added to the already existing tennis courts, 2 basketball courts, a hard ball diamond, and children's playgrounds.
To this day summer picnics at St. Joseph Park are a very popular tradition for people in Joliet and surrounding towns.
Pictured above:
St. Joseph Hall and St. Joseph Legion Room
St. Joseph Parish Programs
Ways to Help St. Joseph Parish While Doing your Regular & Holiday Shopping
Raise Right Gift Cards
Raise Right gift cards (formerly called Manna) can be used for your daily or holiday shopping needs. Cards can be purchased or ordered through the gift shop, the rectory or through their website. Visit https://shop.raiserightp.com/Login or use the link on the parish website. It’s that easy! You can order the gift cards yourself or by going through the rectory office. Simply pay for them through the rectory or through osvonlinegiving.com/4159. Cards will be delivered to the rectory. These are the same gift cards you would purchase in individual stores. A percentage of all gift cards sold is rebated to the parish. Save Gas! Save Time! And help the parish at the same time.
Food 4 Less Rewards Cards
St. Joseph Parish earns a rebate on all purchases made when you present your Food 4 Less Community Rewards card to the cashier when checking out. Cards can be found at all Church entrances.
St. Joseph Charitable Foundation
The St. Joseph Charitable Foundation was established to help parishioners in need of financial assistance to get them through a difficult time, whether they are in need due to a job loss, under-employment, health issues, or other matters. All registered, active parishioners of St. Joseph Parish are eligible for assistance.
Applications are located on the kiosk in the front entrance of Church, in the rectory or by clicking here. You may also speak directly to Fr. Tim about applying. The process is strictly confidential. Parishioners are eligible to receive up to a $500 grant within a twelve month period.
Tax deductible donations can be made to the Charitable Foundation at any time throughout the year. Please mail your donation to the rectory to Fr. TIm's attention. Thank you.
