Fill out and submit this form and your submission will be emailed to the village office. Call 496-2621 or email us at info@shermanil.org if you have any questions.

Waldrop Park Amenities:

Ridge Lake Amenities:

Village Park Amenities:

Crown Point Amenities:

SES Amenities:

Amplified Audio and/or Music:

The undersigned has completed the application and agrees the information provides is true and correct to the best of his/her knowledge or belief. Any willful misrepresentation in the application shall be grounds for the Village of Sherman to revoke the approval of this application and event. As the Responsible Point of Contact for the event, the Applicant will abide and be responsible for all (both sides of document) rules and regulations stated on this form. A signed original of this permit must be present with the Applicant who will serve as the Responsible Point of Contact during the Event and must be presented for inspection to the Sherman Police Department or Authorized Agent of the Village upon request. The Village will provide copies to the Sherman Police Department, Public Works Department and Sherman Fire Protection District. The applicant agrees to indemnify and hold the Village of Sherman harmless from and against all actions, claims, liabilities, or expenses of any kind (including, but not limited to reasonable attorney fees) which the Village of Sherman shall at any time incur by reason of injury or death of others or damage to property of others pursuant to granting of this application.

By typing my name in the box below, I hereby authorize the Village of Sherman to process my event application.

BLOCK PARTY

As the Responsible Point of Contact for the Block Party, the Applicant will ensure the area of the party is clean and free of any obstructions, trash, and debris immediately following the end time for the party. Adequate trash receptacles must be provided, present and maintained during the event.  

VILLAGE FACILITIES (PARK PAVILIONS/SHELTERS/BALL FIELDS)

Park Pavilions at either Waldrop or Village Park may be reserved for your event. There is a fee for the reservation and use of Village facilities. Please contact Village Hall for fee information. Reservation applications are available at the Sherman Village Hall or on-line at www.shermanil.org. Availability of pavilions can be checked by emailing or telephone call to Village Hall. A reservation form may be e-mailed to info@shermanil.org, or be dropped off/mailed to the Sherman Village Hall, 401 St. John Drive, Sherman, IL. 62684. Once the reservation application has been received and approved, you will be notified by e-mail or mail. 

If requesting to use the large pavilion AND the fireplace, additional fees/rules will apply for safety purposes.

Reservations are accepted on a first come, first serve basis, with priority given to Village of Sherman Residents. It is suggested that reservations be made at least seven days prior to your event. The Village of Sherman reserves the right to deny any requests. The Village of Sherman also reserves the right to rescind any granted request, should the needs of the Village of Sherman prevail over the request of the public.

The following regulations are to be strictly followed:

  • Liquor is not permitted in a park without the approval of the Village President, who also serves as the Liquor Commissioner, and proof of liability insurance.
  • Parking is only permitted in designated parking locations; do not park on the grass.
  • Solicitation or sale of items is not permitted without specific authorization from the Village.
  • A park closes at dusk.
  • Any key(s) to Village facilities/property is to be returned within 24 hours after your event.

The individual(s) reserving the Village facility will be financially responsible for any and all damage to Village property including pavilion, pavilion restrooms, picnic tables and/or other equipment. Please report any damage that occurred during your event to (217) 496-2621 or info@shermanil.org (email) or Village Administrator, 401 St. John Drive Sherman Illinois 62684.

The undersigned has completed the application and agrees that the information provided is true and correct to the best of his/her knowledge or belief. Any willful misrepresentation in the application shall be grounds for the Village of Sherman to revoke the approval of the reservation of the pavilion.

As the Responsible Point of Contact for the Block Party, the Applicant will ensure the area of the party is clean and free of any obstructions, trash, and debris immediately following the end time for the party. Adequate trash receptacles must be provided, present and maintained during the event.  

The applicant agrees to indemnify and hold the Village of Sherman harmless from and against all actions, claims, liabilities, or expense of any kind (including, but not limited to reasonable attorney fees) which the Village of Sherman shall at any time incur by reason of injury or death of others or damage to property of others from the use of the pavilion or its premises pursuant to granting of this reservation application.

The Village of Sherman retains the original of this document. The applicant is to have a copy of this document with them during their use of the pavilion should reservations need to be verified by Village of Sherman employees or Village of Sherman Police Department.