Clark Park Boathouse
3400 N. Rockwell Chicago, IL
Located in the Roscoe Village neighborhood, Clark Park Boathouse is the first of four new boathouses built along the Chicago River. The 20,000 square foot, state of the art facility鈥檚 exterior is richly decorated with a mixture of zinc and slate tiles, lined with timber that wraps the inside of the balconies and base of hanging eaves. The northern building, features a series of sweeping roof projections, while the south-facing clerestory windows extend up to the edge of the roof, bringing high levels of natural light through the building, but also helping to warm the interior in winter and allow natural ventilation during the summer. Plan an avant-garde event with equal parts cutting edge architecture and natural oasis that your guests will always remember!
Event Spaces & Capacity听
| Location | Measurements | Square ft. | Seated Dinner | Reception Capacity |
| Entire Building | N/A | 20,000 | 180 | 225 听 |
Clark Park Boathouse Room Rentals听
| Name | Price | Notes |
| Meeting Space | $50/hr | up to 2 0ppl |
| Erg Room* | $125/hr | up to 50 ppl /half room (no alcohol) |
| Tank Room |
Resident: $100/hr Non-Resident: $150/hr |
CRF Instructor $50/hr |
| Boathouse | $3,900 | 160 ppl max |
*ERG Room with alcohol = $500/hr & SEV application
Clark Park Boathouse Special Event Venue Rental Rates
| 听 | Entire Building |
| Application Fee | $35 |
Refundable Reservation Deposit |
$500 |
| Rental Fee | $3,500 |
| Park Staff | included |
| Security Officer - 8 hours | included |
| Dock Area | included |
| Total Due | $4,535 |
- Each additional hour = $250-$500/hour
- Please call (773) 248-3966 for availability
- *Deposit is refunded approximatly 30 day after evert is complete.
To Book
Temporary date reservations are not available. To reserve WMS Clark Park Boathouse please submit the following:
1) Special Event Venue Application
2) Non-Refundable Reservation Down Payment. 50% of the Rental Fee or $250, whichever is greater. The Non-Refundable Reservation Down Payment Fee will be applied towards your Rental Fee. It is non-refundable and non-transferable if reservation is cancelled. All remaining fees are due 180 days prior to the event.
3) $35 Non-Refundable Application Fee
Reservations are not secure until all requested fees and documents are received and a permit is issued.
Things to Know
- All timeframes include set-up and breakdown.
- Park District hours are 6am-11pm.
- Fee includes 8 Hour Usage of the selected rental space (inclusive of set-up and tear-down).
- Additional hours are $500.00 per hour
- Tent set-up and breakdown must also be during your timeframe. Tents (not included in rental fee) must be contracted through our Preferred Vendors.
- Erg removal requires an additional labor fee of $500.00
After initial Non-Refundable Reservation Down Payment, remaining fees are due 180 days prior to event.
Additional Information
Non-Refundable Reservation Down Payment
- 50% of the Rental Fee or $250, whichever is greater. The Non-Refundable Reservation Down Payment Fee will be applied towards your Rental Fee. It is non-refundable and non-transferable if the reservation is cancelled and/or other date or location is requested.
Refundable Security Deposit
- All permittees are required to pay a refundable security deposit, as indicated in the fee structure. The amount will be refunded 30 business days after the event as long as there is no damage to the property and all rules and regulations are followed.
- 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.
There is limited public parking this facility. Parking is not guaranteed or included in facility rentals. Please consider alternative parking arrangements or providing a shuttle for guests.
- Professional List for ALL FOOD & BEVERAGE (including alcohol). Other than wedding cakes, permittees are not allowed to supply any food or beverage.
- All deliveries, set-up, tear-down, and clean-up must be within reservation time.
- Cost to be determined by caterer.
- Permittees are encouraged to contact Preferred Professionals prior to booking a venue.
- All permittees are required to use rental suppliers from the Preferred Professional List for items such
- Cost to be determined by rental supplier.
- Certain rentals can also be coordinated and/or contracted through the caterers.
- 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 ($2M if serving alcohol) 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.
There is limited electrical power available, especially outside. Generators may be rented to meet electrical needs.
Includes basic cleaning of rented areas and set up of reserved tables and chairs. Cost indicated in fee structure.
- All permittees are required to have 快播视频 Security Officer(s) onsite during events. Cost indicated in fee structure.