Indoor Events

An exterior photo of Thatcher Woods Pavilion, showcasing the building, the grounds and an array of picnic tables.

Nestled in serene forests in Chicago and its suburbs, the Forest Preserves of Cook County’s five indoor event venues offer scenic views and beautiful spaces for your next wedding, party, banquet, celebration, corporate work retreat—or any outing. For inquiries regarding these indoor event locations, call 773-558-2003 or email [email protected].

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2027 Indoor Event Pavilion Rentals

Applications opened on Monday, August 17, at 9 am. Requests will be processed in the order received on a first-come, first-served basis and must be submitted to [email protected]. We look forward to helping you host a memorable event!

Locations

Dan Ryan Woods Pavilion

Dan Ryan Woods Visitor Center & Pavilion
S Western Ave & W 87th St
Chicago, IL 60620 (view web map of Dan Ryan Woods Visitor Center & Pavilion)
The interior of a large indoor pavilion building.
Dan Ryan Woods Pavilion offers a versatile, wide-open design that can be arranged for banquets, meetings and receptions, with a convenient prep kitchen for light food preparation.
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Rolling Knolls Pavilion

Rolling Knolls
11N260 Rohrssen Rd
Elgin, IL 60120 (view web map of Rolling Knolls)
The interior of a large indoor pavilion building.
Rolling Knolls Pavilion is a LEED-Platinum-certified venue featuring flexible indoor spaces and easy access to an outdoor patio and scenic deck overlooking the lake.
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Swallow Cliff Pavilion

Swallow Cliff Woods-North
Calumet Sag Rd/Rte 83, west of La Grange Rd/96th Ave
Cook County, IL 60464 (view web map of Swallow Cliff Woods-North)
(near Palos Park)
The interior of an indoor pavilion.
Nestled near a scenic bluff, Swallow Cliff’s LEED Silver-certified pavilion offers an intimate setting for celebrations, showers, classes and meetings in a cozy, natural environment.
Swallow Cliff Pavilion building
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Thatcher Woods Pavilion

Thatcher Woods
Chicago Ave, west of Thatcher Ave
River Forest, IL 60305 (view web map of Thatcher Woods)
Thatcher Woods Pavilion, surrounded by oak woodlands in River Forest, combines rustic charm with a traditional stone fireplace and offers both indoor and outdoor options for hosting a variety of events.
About Thatcher Woods Pavilion

Volunteer Resource Center

Mathew Bieszczat Volunteer Resource Center
6100 N Central Ave
Chicago, IL 60646 (view web map of Mathew Bieszczat Volunteer Resource Center)
773-631-1790
The Mathew Bieszczat Volunteer Resource Center is a versatile space with a stage, outdoor stone patio and elegant French doors, accented by high ceilings and a wood-burning fireplace.
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Page last updated: September 29, 2026