| Windy City Fieldhouse |
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| Windy City Fieldhouse is located just 10 minutes north of the Loop. The Fieldhouse is the length of a football field (over 55,000 square feet in size) and features a multitude of sports and fitness activities. Ideal for private events, the facility can be reserved for up to 3,500 people for corporate outings, team building or special events of any size. Other unique City of Chicago venues available. |
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2367 West Logan Boulevard Chicago, IL |
Murrel Karsh (773) 486-7300 Visit Web Site |
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| Bensenville Water Park |
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| The Bensenville Water Park is the perfect place for a group outing, company picnic or private pool rental. Located just a couple of miles from I-290 and 1 block East of Route 83; the Water Park is one of the best kept secrets of the western suburbs. We offer a zero depth entry pool, a 155 foot water slide, two drop slides, and interactive water playground for children age 9 and under, a one meter diving board, large 90’ x 90’ grass area just for outside groups, concessions, sand play area and over 120 pieces of pool furniture. The Golf Waters Miniature Golf course is attached to the Water Park and is included with any group outing during regular pool hours. |
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1000 W. Wood Street Bensenville, IL |
Mr. Conor Cahill (630) 766-7015 Visit Web Site |
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| Redmond Complex, Village of Bensenville |
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| Stunning facility for large or small events, picnics and team building. 88 acres with a 16 acre pond featuring paddle boats, canoes and kayaks. A 1.2 mile walking/jogging path surrounds the complex. A lighted baseball stadium with seating for 1,200, a premium softball field with stands and restroom facilities and a full sized soccer field are waiting for your guests. This gem of a facility also has basketball and volleyball courts, in line skating rink, a pavilion, two gazebos, children's playgrounds, climbing wall and a bandshell. DJ's and bands are permitted. Alcohol is not permitted in the park.
Also available, is ice time at the beautiful Edge Ice Arenas. This complex has three full sized indoor ice rinks with locker rooms. |
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| Jefferson Street east of County Line Road |
Mr. Gary Thorsen (630) 670-1692 Visit Web Site |
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Elk Grove Park District/Pirate's Cove and Rainbow Falls |
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| Interested in interesting locations for corporate meetings or outings? Call EGPD's Debby Oneil for your corporate needs. Outdoor facilities, indoor classrooms, gazebos, tented classrooms, on-site and off-site corporate recreation, food, beverage and entertainment all facilitated with one phone call. |
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1000 Wellington Elk Grove Village, IL |
Ms. Debby Oneil (847) 228-3516 Visit Web Site |
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| Schaumburg Park District/Water Works |
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| Make your event weatherproof this summer or winter! The Water Works, Illinois’ premier indoor aquatic park, is the perfect spot for your company gathering. Three large pools (including one with a beach-like entry), four waterslides, a splashy water playground and a giant whirlpool spa are just some of the features that you and your employees and their families will delight in. Private and semi-private rentals can be arranged. Air-conditioned indoor party rooms. Available for rental 7 days a week.
In addition to Water Works, Schaumburg Park District has several facilities available for corporate and family functions. Amenities include meeting rooms, indoor tennis courts, shelters, playgrounds, ball fields, basketball courts and outdoor swimming pools. |
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505 N. Springinsguth Road Schaumburg, IL |
Ms. Kristy Paukner (847) 985-2144 Visit Web Site |
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| DuPage County Forest Preserve Headquarters |
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| For information pertaining to DuPage County Forest Preserve grove locations and permit procedures, please call. |
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3S580 Naperville Rd. Wheaton, IL |
Picnic Permits (630) 933-7248 Visit Web Site |
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| Carol Stream Park District |
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| Carol Stream is nestled in the heart of the Northwest Suburbs. Their park district hosts 36 parks and playgrounds ranging in size from 1/4 acre to 74 acres - perfect for company picnics and outings! Facilities are also available for indoor events. |
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391 Illini Drive Carol Stream, IL 60188 |
Mr. Brian Romes (630) 784-6100 Visit Web Site |
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| Arlington Heights Park District |
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| With over 50 parks and facilities, the friendly staff of this fine park district will be happy to help you find a location that suits your needs. |
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410 N. Arlington Heights Rd. Arlington Heights, IL |
Ms. Cathy Puchalski (847) 577-3000 Visit Web Site |
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| Friendship Park Conservatory |
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| Located in Friendship Park (Mt. Prospect), this beautifully landscaped facility is set back from the road. Amenities include tennis courts, baseball diamonds, a children’s playground, and a fieldhouse (rest room facilities). Friendship Park Conservatory may be rented as a rain back up or for its clean, air-conditioned banquet room. Imagine the spectacular memories you’ll treasure from this unique location. Greens and flowers bloom all year ‘round! Small companies may wish to hold a picnic for up to 65 people in the courtyard. Larger groups of 200-250 can enjoy an outdoor event on the spacious grounds. This facility has a liquor license. Available for rental 7 days a week. |
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395 Algonquin Road Des Plaines, IL |
Ms. Pat Pezen (847) 298-3500 Visit Web Site |
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| Park Central |
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| Park Central is a beautifully appointed facility which includes a spectacular New Orleans style courtyard just perfect for a Holiday party, wedding or outdoor event. Complete with a delightful fountain and lush greenery. Casual or formal. The air-conditioned banquet hall can accommodate up to 120 guests. |
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3000 Central Road Rolling Meadows, IL |
Ms. Shannon Klemp (847) 818-3202 x239 Visit Web Site |
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| The Redfield Estate at The Grove |
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| Storybook setting that combines beauty and history...an ideal location for those occasions that are distinctly unique. Fully equipped, picturesque Northern European country house. Spacious, private grounds for a glorious picnic, holiday party or business meeting. Air-conditioned. Available for rental 7 days a week. House will accommodate 85 sit down guests or a buffet for groups of up to 125. |
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1421 Milwaukee Avenue Glenview, IL |
Ms. Carol DiLorenzo (847) 298-0095 Visit Web Site |
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| Gurnee Park District |
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| The Gurnee Park District offers rental facilities to accommodate picnics, parties, receptions, banquets and meetings. |
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4374 Old Grand Avenue Gurnee, IL |
Ms. Jenny Runkel (847) 623-7788 Visit Web Site |
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| Forest Preserve District of Cook County |
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| The Cook County Forest Preserves have thousands of picnic groves available. For more information on securing a grove or to obtain a picnic permit, please call. |
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Permits: 536 North Harlem River Forest, IL |
Picnic Permits (630) 771-1055 Visit Web Site |
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| Lake County Forest Preserve Headquarters |
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| Welcome, relax and have fun in your clean, safe forest preserves located just minutes from home or work. A wide variety of award winning facilities and programs awaits you and your employees in these peaceful, natural settings. Shelters, picnic tables, playgrounds, sports fields, horseback riding and rest rooms are some of the amenities offered at the numerous Lake County Forest Preserve locations. |
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2000 Milwaukee Libertyville, IL |
Picnic Permits (847) 367-6640 Visit Web Site |
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| Barrington Park District |
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| The Barrington Park District offers two parks for which patrons are allowed to rent shelters or party rooms. Langendorf Park has beautifully landscaped picnic groves, shelters, and an air-conditioned party room that can seat 100 people. Amenities located in Langendorf Park include a children’s playground, baseball fields, a skate park, basketball courts, AquaLusion Pool (outdoor pool with water slides) and a par 3, five-hole learning golf course.
Citizens Park is Barrington’s newest 45 acre award-winning park. This park is home to Illinois’ First Universally Accessible Tree House. Nestled among the trees are 2 picnic shelters, an outdoor amphitheater, a gazebo, four tennis courts, two basketball courts and the lodge, which seats about 30 people and features an indoor/outdoor fireplace. The Jewel Tea Pavilion stands majestically in the center of the park. Its vaulted ceilings, large fireplace, stunning masonry pillars and the removable glass walls make this a perfect location for an outdoor reception. The facility holds 125 people. |
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| Barrington, IL |
Contact: Barbara Thompson
Phone: 847-304-5297
Fax: 847-381-8794
Email: bthompson@barringtonparkdistrict.org Visit Web Site |
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| Chicago Park District Special Event Venues |
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| The Chicago Park District offers many unique sites to host your next special event. You and your guests will be able to enjoy some of the most extraordinary spaces in Chicago for your wedding, family reunion, corporate event, or any other occasion special to you. Sites can accommodate up to thousands for a seated dinner with a dance floor. With serene gardens, lakefront settings, and grand ballrooms, find out why so many are choosing the Chicago Park District for their next event. |
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Permits Division
541 N. Fairbanks Ct, 4th Floor
Chicago, IL 60611
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For venue and permit information visit chicagoparkdistrict.com or call 312.742.2001 Visit Web Site |
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| Kane County Forest Peserve |
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| Kane County Forest Preserve offers multiple locations for you and your employees to relax, have fun and enjoy the beautiful outdoors. Their peaceful, natural settings allow for various activities; bike and nature trails, camping, fishing, geocaching, golf, and snowboarding. If that is not enough fun, there is always the opportunity for horseback riding at many locations along with catching a baseball game at Elfstrom Stadium. There is something for everyone at Kane County Forest Preserve. |
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| 1966 South Kirk Road, Suite 320
Geneva, IL |
Picnic Permits
(630) 232-1242 Visit Web Site |
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