Address ‣ 8030 Chicago Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
This event venue is anchored by a stone masonry traditional gas-lit fireplace which adds richness to the restoration of the entire facility. Two meeting rooms can be used either as a single space or two separate functions, which can accommodate approximately 120 or 80/40 guests accordingly. A convenient prep-type kitchen is on-site.
| Availability | Capacity | Rental Fee |
| Monday - Thursday | 80 | Cook County Resident $79/hr |
| Monday - Thursday | 80 | Non-resident $104/hr |
| Friday - Sunday | 80 | Cook County Resident $109/hr |
| Friday - Sunday | 80 | Non-resident $135/hr |
| Availability | Capacity | Rental Fee |
| Monday - Thursday | 40 | Cook County Resident $63/hr |
| Monday - Thursday | 40 | Non-resident $94/hr |
| Friday - Sunday | 40 | Cook County Resident $94/hr |
| Friday - Sunday | 40 | Non-resident $120/hr |
| Availability | Capacity | Rental Fee | Outdoor Event Fee (Apr 15 - Oct 15) | |
| Monday - Thursday | 120 | Cook County Resident $142/hr | Cook County Resident $210 * | |
| Monday - Thursday | 120 | Non-resident $198/hr | Non-resident $230 * | |
| Friday - Sunday | 120 | Cook County Resident $203/hr | Cook County Resident $210 * | |
| Friday - Sunday | 120 | Non-resident $255/hr | Non-resident $230 * |
*(Required April 15 – October 15)
Special Use Every Day Price - Resident & Non-resident $10
Availability below is for the East (larger) Room:
May: Closed
How to Apply
Applications are reviewed and processed on a first-come, first-served basis.
‣Download 2020 Application
E-mail 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 & touring hours vary. Call or text 773.558.2003 if you are interested in stopping by in person.
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