ABOUT THE VENUE
The Forest Preserves' Volunteer Resource Center (The VRC) has long been an enjoyable meeting location and can be rented out for private parties, weddings, birthdays, communions, baptismal, and organizational meetings. It features an amply spaced room with a stage and an enclosed porch separated by a row of classic French doors. This room can accommodate up to 100 guests and has a smaller class room (40 guests) nearby which can be configured for a variety of uses as well.
Accented by beautiful high-wooden ceilings, this place is hidden in the Forest Preserves of Cook County overlooking the Edgebrook golf course.
Accented by beautiful high-wooden ceilings, this place is hidden in the Forest Preserves of Cook County overlooking the Edgebrook golf course.
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WELCOME TO THE VRC
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WEEKEND AVAILABILITY UPDATE
VRC at Edgebrook Pavilion - Community (Large) Room Available Dates:
September 2025:
Fridays- 19th, 26th
Saturdays- No Availability
Sundays- No Availability
October 2025
Fridays- 3rd (9am-3pm), 10th (9am-2pm only), 17th, 31st (9am-1pm only)
Saturdays- 18th (6pm-10pm only)
Sundays- 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th
November 2025
Fridays- 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th
Saturdays- 22nd, 29th
Sundays- 2nd, 23rd, 30th
December 2025
Fridays- 5th, 19th, 26th
Saturdays- 6th (9am-2pm), 20th, 27th
Sundays- 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th
VRC at Edgebrook Pavilion - Classroom (Small Room) Available Dates:
September 2025:
Fridays- 19th (6pm-10pm only), 26th (6pm-10pm only)
Saturdays- 13th, 20th, 27th
Sundays- 14th, 21st, 28th
October 2025
Fridays- 3rd (6pm-10pm only), 17th (6pm-10pm only), 24th (6pm-10pm only), 31st (6pm-10pm only)
Saturdays- 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th
Sundays- 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th
November 2025:
Fridays- 7th (6pm-10pm only), 14th (6pm-10pm only), 21st (6pm-10pm only), 28th (6pm-10pm only)
Saturdays- 1st, 15th, 22nd, 29th
Sundays- 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th
December 2025:
Fridays- 5th (6pm-10pm only), 12th (6pm-10pm only), 19th (6pm-10pm only), 26th (6pm-10pm only)
Saturdays- 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th
Sundays- 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th
Bookings and Cancellations are ongoing and ever-changing, please call or fill out an inquiry form below to inquire about the most up to date availability of your date.
September 2025:
Fridays- 19th, 26th
Saturdays- No Availability
Sundays- No Availability
October 2025
Fridays- 3rd (9am-3pm), 10th (9am-2pm only), 17th, 31st (9am-1pm only)
Saturdays- 18th (6pm-10pm only)
Sundays- 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th
November 2025
Fridays- 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th
Saturdays- 22nd, 29th
Sundays- 2nd, 23rd, 30th
December 2025
Fridays- 5th, 19th, 26th
Saturdays- 6th (9am-2pm), 20th, 27th
Sundays- 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th
VRC at Edgebrook Pavilion - Classroom (Small Room) Available Dates:
September 2025:
Fridays- 19th (6pm-10pm only), 26th (6pm-10pm only)
Saturdays- 13th, 20th, 27th
Sundays- 14th, 21st, 28th
October 2025
Fridays- 3rd (6pm-10pm only), 17th (6pm-10pm only), 24th (6pm-10pm only), 31st (6pm-10pm only)
Saturdays- 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th
Sundays- 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th
November 2025:
Fridays- 7th (6pm-10pm only), 14th (6pm-10pm only), 21st (6pm-10pm only), 28th (6pm-10pm only)
Saturdays- 1st, 15th, 22nd, 29th
Sundays- 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th
December 2025:
Fridays- 5th (6pm-10pm only), 12th (6pm-10pm only), 19th (6pm-10pm only), 26th (6pm-10pm only)
Saturdays- 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th
Sundays- 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th
Bookings and Cancellations are ongoing and ever-changing, please call or fill out an inquiry form below to inquire about the most up to date availability of your date.
APPLICATION PROCESS
How to Apply: Applications are reviewed and processed on a first-come, first-served basis. Download the 2025 Permit Application below; Email your completed application to info@forestpreserveevents.com or schedule a time to bring it to the indoor permit office at 6100 N Central Ave, Chicago IL 60646.
Office & viewing hours vary. Call or text 773.558.2003 if you are interested in stopping by in person.
Office & viewing hours vary. Call or text 773.558.2003 if you are interested in stopping by in person.
THE VRC INQUIRY FORM
Once you complete and submit a request for information, a member of our professional staff will reach out and contact you.
