Berger Park Cultural Center
6205 N. Sheridan Rd. Chicago, IL 60660
Park Hours: Monday-Friday, 9am-9pm and Saturday, 9am-5pm and 5pm-7pm (ext hours, requires staffing fee.)
Originally named the Downey Mansion, this historic landmark is one of the few remaining mansions that once lined Chicago鈥檚 Lakefront. This quaint mansion features hardwood floors, original woodwork and antique light fixtures among other charming details. The mansion also boasts an outdoor space with breathtaking lake views. Located just minutes from downtown, this unique space offers three rooms that can be rented individually for intimate gatherings or together for functions that can accommodate up to 100 guests.
Event Spaces, Capacity & Rates
| Location | Capacity | Dimensions | Sq. Ft. | 2025 Rate |
| Sun Room | 20 | 20' x 15' | 300 | $40/hr |
| Living Room | 50 | 40' x 17' | 680 | $92/hr |
| Sun & Dining Room | 35 | 28' x 17' | 475 | $72/hr |
| 1st Floor (min 4hrs) | 100 | 65' x 17' | 1,000 |
Before 5pm: $140/hr After 5pm: $225/hr |
| East Lawn | 125 | 40' x 50' | 2,000 | $225/hr |
| Coach House | 50 | 30' x 40' | 1,000 | $600/Week - Max 20/hrs |
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Full Package: Lawn, 1st Floor, Security,听 Staff, & Kitchenette |
100 | 听 | 听 | SA, 8hrs: $1,645 |
Additional Fees
| Security Deposit | Refunded if no rules are broken or property damaged. | $200 |
| Staffing Fee | For events outside of normal park hours. | $20/hr |
| Security Fee | For events with Alcohol or more than 60 people. | $47/hr |
Park Hours
| Monday-Friday | 9am-9pm | 听 |
| Saturday | 9am-5pm | 5pm-7pm (extended hours requires staff fee) |
- Single Room Rentals are available only during Berger Park鈥檚 standard business hours.
- Entire First Floor Rentals are available ONLY OUTSIDE of Berger鈥檚 standard business hours. See Page 1 for hours. For the Entire First Floor Rentals, clients must purchase a minimum of four hours.
- All events must conclude by 11 pm.
- Set-up and tear-down time (including deliveries and pick-ups) must occur during the time the client reserves and pays for. The outdoor campus is not included in the building rental.
- Berger Park does not provide air conditioning. Event organizer may bring portable units if desired. Contact Park Supervisor for more information.
If interested in only a ceremony in the outdoor space at Berger Park, please submit a Special Event Application for a Commemorative Permit.
Visit . Select 鈥淧ermits and Rentals鈥, then 鈥淲eddings鈥 to learn about outdoor ceremony options. Berger Park offers Level 1 Commemorative Permit, which allows two hours (including set-up and tear-down), and it allows customers to bring in chairs and a trellis. No amplified sound may be used outdoors. Depending on availability, Berger Park has chairs free of charge that customers may set-up and tear-down. More information can be found on pages 5 鈥 8 in the Special Event Permit Application.
Applications are processed in the order received. Customers are contacted if your time/date/location is available and what fees/documents/etc are required in order to secure a permit.
To Book
Temporary holds are not offered. To reserve Berger Park, please submit the
following:
- Special Event Venue Application
- $35 Non-Refundable Application Fee
- 50% of the Rental Fee.
Cancellation is subject to forfeiting amounts already paid. No exceptions.
Additional Information
Parking does not exist on the Berger Park premises. Limited street parking is available on Granville or its neighboring streets. Guests should make their own parking arrangements. Vehicles are not allowed to remain on-site and can never drive or park on the grass. For nearby businesses with parking, contact Sacred Heart for availability at 773.262.4446 or Kindred Hospital at 773.381.1222.
Event organizers are welcome to use our current inventory free of charge, based on availability.
Approximately:
- 65 folding chairs
- 10 six foot rectangular tables
- 10 three foot square tables
- Refrigerator Stereo system with auxiliary hookup
All other equipment must be rented from our Preferred Professionals.
- All are required to use rental suppliers from Preferred Professional List.
- Cost to be determined by rental supplier.
- The 快播视频 requires any individual or group hosting an event on 快播视频 property to obtain General Liability Insurance in the amount of $1M naming the 快播视频 as Additional Insured. The Park District also requires the Endorsement issued by the insurance carrier. You may obtain this insurance from any insurance company of your choosing or contact us for a recommendation. Serving alcohol will require additional insurance coverage of $2M.
- Contact Park Supervisor for more information.
- Organizers must set-up, clean-up, and remove refuse themselves.
- No set up/break down service, consultation fee or janitorial service is included in the rental.
- All are required to use a caterer from Preferred Professional List ALL FOOD & BEVERAGE (including alcohol), must be supplied and served by the Preferred Professional caterer. Customers may not supply and food or beverages. Exception: Wedding cake.
- Alcohol is not permitted outdoors.
- Cost to be determined by caterer.
- There is limited electrical power available, which is sufficient for basic needs; however, we recommend renting generators for additional electrical needs.
- Contact Park Supervisor for more information.
- All are required to pay a refundable security deposit, as indicated in the rate structure. Refunds will be processed after the event as long as there is no damage to the property and all rules and regulations are followed.
- A partial list of violations in which part or the entire security deposit will be withheld include: entering/exiting outside of reservation time, deliveries/pick-ups outside of reservation time, unauthorized vehicles on-site and/or on the grass, or policies of the park district are not followed as stated.
- All events with over 60 guests are required to have at least one (1) 快播视频 Security Officer on-site during the rental.
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