
Patio heater
Propane mushroom heater, propane extra
$71.50each
South Side · Heating & cooling
Patio heater and fan rentals in Hyde Park, Chicago start at $51.70, and the typical item costs about $115.50, across 25 options from Chicago-area rental partners. Delivery to Hyde Park is priced per order, usually $150 to $400 depending on distance, stairs and timing, and one free itemized quote covers delivery, setup and pickup.


Propane mushroom heater, propane extra
$71.50each

Indirect-fired, heats 800-1,000 sq ft, fuel extra
$181.50each
$214.50each
group: Buffet Service Equipment
$115.50each
group: Buffet Service Equipment
$137.50each
170,000 BTU forced air; propane/natural gas
$266.20each per day
Prices are based on local rental companies' published rates plus our booking fee. Your final quote is confirmed by the rental company for your date and venue.
Planning for Hyde Park
| Guests | You will need about |
|---|---|
| 50 guests | 5 patio heaters (or 1 tent heater per 800 sq ft) |
| 100 guests | 9 patio heaters (or 1 tent heater per 800 sq ft) |
| 150 guests | 13 patio heaters (or 1 tent heater per 800 sq ft) |
| 200 guests | 17 patio heaters (or 1 tent heater per 800 sq ft) |
Want exact counts for your floor plan? Try the seating planner or see what heating & cooling cost in Chicago.
Celebrating in Hyde Park
Faith communities are central here. Historic churches host weddings, baptisms, homegoing services and anniversary celebrations, often followed by a gathering in the fellowship hall. Those halls tend to have their own stacking chairs, but families frequently want something nicer for the head table, the couple or an honored elder.
Settings for weddings, baptisms, memorials and anniversaries, often with in-house rules for outside furniture.
Heating & cooling here: Halls are climate controlled, but outdoor smoking or cocktail areas still benefit from one or two heaters.
Family gatherings and graduation parties, frequently with alley access.
Heating & cooling here: Propane patio heaters need clearance from tent walls, trees and eaves. Plan one heater per 10 to 12 guests on a cold night.
Rented rooms and halls near campus used for receptions and reunions; check each venue's vendor policies.
Heating & cooling here: Venues often have their own fire rules for propane. Electric heaters or forced-air units outside the space may be required.
Beautiful outdoor backdrops near the Museum of Science and Industry, subject to Chicago Park District rules.
Heating & cooling here: Many parks restrict open-flame and propane heaters, so ask the park district before you rely on them.
How to plan
One mushroom patio heater per 15-20 guests, spaced about 10-15 feet apart.
Close the sidewalls and use forced-air heaters, about 1 per 800-1,000 sq ft.
Propane and diesel are usually billed separately by what you use.
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