
Patio heater
Propane mushroom heater, propane extra
$71.50each
Southwest Side · Heating & cooling
Patio heater and fan rentals in West Lawn, Chicago start at $51.70, and the typical item costs about $115.50, across 25 options from Chicago-area rental partners. Delivery to West Lawn 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
$108.90each
$163.90each
$71.50each
$214.50each
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 West Lawn
| 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 West Lawn
Celebrations follow the church calendar, with baptisms, communions and quinceañeras filling parish halls and backyards from spring through fall. Marquette Park, just to the east in Chicago Lawn, offers a big lagoon and open lawns for larger picnics, and the Orange Line at Midway gives easy access to downtown. Planes pass low overhead on some blocks.
Quinceañeras, baptisms and graduations at home, often with canopies.
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.
Large receptions; confirm whether outside rentals are allowed.
Heating & cooling here: Halls are climate controlled, but outdoor smoking or cocktail areas still benefit from one or two heaters.
Communion and confirmation receptions.
Heating & cooling here: Halls are climate controlled, but outdoor smoking or cocktail areas still benefit from one or two heaters.
Large family gatherings; Chicago Park District permits may apply.
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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