Columbus Park Refectory
5701 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 287-0856
At the Columbus Park Refectory, you and your guests will enjoy a serene country club setting with the chance to dine in a Chicago landmark. Inside, Spanish-influenced architecture, arched entryways, and ornate terra cotta await. Outside, the grounds which were created by the dean of prairie landscape architecture Jens Jensen, contain two natural-looking waterfalls, stratified stonework ledges, and abundant native plant life. The generous-sized Dance Hall with its magnificent windows overlooks the stunning lagoon and comes complete with a grand piano. Located in historic Columbus Park, the Refectory boasts three porticos that fill with sun during the summer. Columbus Park also includes a beautifully landscaped nine-hole golf course plus convenient complimentary parking directly outside!
Event Spaces & Capacity
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| Location | Measurements | Banquet Capacity | Cocktail Reception |
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| Dining HallÌý | 32’x52’ | 100 | 150 |
| Dining Terrace (Outdoor)Ìý | 44’x33’ 23’x12’Ìý |
80 | 125 |
| Dance Hall | 32’x69’Ìý | 200 | 250 |
| South Terrace (Outdoor)Ìý | 82’x16 | 80 | 125 |
| Pavilion (Covered Outdoor)*Ìý | 32’x86’Ìý | 250 | 300 |
* Maximum number of people that the Pavilion can accommodate for a wedding ceremony is 250 guests.
Columbus Park Grove 13 may also be available to rent as an additional event space.Ìý
Layout: ÌýView the facility layout.
Rates
Standard Rates
- Includes use of South Terrace & Balcony
- 3 hours set-up, 4 hours event time, 1 hour tear-down
| Ìý | Monday-Friday | Saturday-Sunday |
| Rental FeeÌý | $1,100.00 | $1,220.00 |
| Refundable Security Deposit | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| Security | $640.00 | $640.00 |
| Maintenance and Set-up | $160.00 | $160.00 |
| TOTAL | $2,400.00 | $2,520.00 |
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Weekday Hourly Rate (2 Hour Minimum) |
$150.00 | Ìý |
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Additional Weekend Hourly Rates available with use of 8 hr package only |
Ìý | $165.00 |
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- Includes use of Dining Terrace
- 3 hours set-up, 4 hours event time, 1 hour tear-down
| Ìý | Monday-Friday | Saturday-Sunday |
| Rental FeeÌý | $1,00.00 | $1,113.00 |
| Refundable Security Deposit | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| Security | $680.00 | $680.00 |
| Maintenance and Set-up | $160.00 | $160.00 |
| TOTAL | $2,340.00 | $2,453.00 |
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Weekday Hourly Rate (2 Hour Minimum) |
$135.00 | Ìý |
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Additional Weekend Hourly Rates available with use of 8 hr package only |
Ìý | $150.00 |
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- Outdoor space only
- 3 hours set-up, 4 hours event time, 1 hour tear-down
| Ìý | Monday-Friday | Saturday-Sunday |
| Rental FeeÌý | $820.00 | $850.00 |
| Refundable Security Deposit | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| Security* | $320.00 | $320.00 |
| Maintenance and Set-up | $160.00 | $160.00 |
| TOTAL | $1,800.00 | $1,830.00 |
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Weekday Hourly Rate (2 Hour Minimum) |
$110.00 | Ìý |
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Additional Weekend Hourly Rates available with use of 8 hr package only |
Ìý | $115.00 |
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- Event time to conclude at 10pm. 11pm-Midnight hour (for tear-down only) may be purchased for $350 plus personnel.
- Hourly rate requires a two hour minimum & 6 hour maximum. A security deposit may be assessed.
- Hourly rate may require maintenance/set-up fees and security fees depending on event size and length.
- Cost for a setup day is the cost of an additional rental fee.
- Tables and chairs (based on availability) are included in the price of the rental.
Package Rates
- May - October
- Dining Hall, Dance Hall, Balcony, South Terrace
- 3 hours set-up, 4 hours of event time, 1 hour tear-down
| Ìý | Saturday-Sunday |
|---|---|
| Rental FeeÌý | $2,495.00 |
| Refundable Deposit | $500.00 |
| Security | $960.00 |
| Maintenance and Set-up | $320.00 |
| TOTAL | $4,275.00 |
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- November - April
- Dining Hall, Dance Hall, Balcony, & Coat Room
- 3 hours set-up, 4 hours of event time, 1 hour tear-down
| Ìý | Saturday-Sunday |
|---|---|
| Rental FeeÌý | $2,165.00 |
| Refundable Deposit | $500.00 |
| Security | $960.00 |
| Maintenance and Set-up | $320.00 |
| TOTAL | $3,945.00 |
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- Dining Hall, Dance Hall, Balcony, South & Dining Terraces, Pavilion, & Coat Room
- 3 hours set-up, 6 hours of event time, 1 hour tear-down
| Ìý | Saturday-Sunday |
|---|---|
| Rental FeeÌý | $3,140.00 |
| Refundable Deposit | $500.00 |
| Security | $960.00 |
| Maintenance and Set-up | $400.00 |
| TOTAL | $5,000.00 |
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- Includes use of one (1): Dining Hall, South Terrace, Dining Terrace or Pavilion
- 4 hour (9 am-1 pm) all-inclusive timeframe.Ìý
| Ìý | Saturday-Sunday |
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| Rental FeeÌý | $435.00 |
| Refundable Deposit | $100.00 |
| Maintenance and Set-up | $75.00 |
| TOTAL | $610.00 |
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- Event time to conclude at 10 pm.
- 11 pm-Midnight hour for tear-down only may be purchased for $350 plus personnel
- Cost for a setup day is the cost of an additional rental fee
- Additional security may be required based upon event features
- *Tables and chairs (based on availability) are included in the price of the rental
To Book
To reserve one of these spaces submit the following:
- Special Event Venue Application
- Non-Refundable Reservation Down Payment (50% of the Rental Fee)
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. - $35 Non-Refundable Application Fee
Reservations are not secure until all requested fees and documents are received and a contract is executed.
Temporary date reservations are not available.
Additional Information
Complimentary parking is available throughout Columbus Park.
Based on availability, the use of tables and chairs is complimentary with every rental. Current inventory includes banquet chairs and a variety of banquet and round tables. Please contact the Special Event Manager for specific information.
- All permittees are required to use a caterer from the Preferred 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.
- A kitchen with a warming oven, ice machine, industrial refrigerator & freezer are available to caterers free of charge.
- 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 as linens, tableware, tents, etc.
- Cost to be determined by rental supplier.
- Certain rentals can also be coordinated and/or contracted through the caterers.
The ¿ì²¥ÊÓƵ requires any individual or group hosting an event on ¿ì²¥ÊÓƵ property to obtain General Liability Insurance in the amount of $1M ($2M if serving alcohol) naming the ¿ì²¥ÊÓƵ at 4830 S. Western Ave., Chicago IL, 60609 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.
Contact us at (773) 287-0856 for more information.
50% of the Rental Fee. 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.
- All events 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.
All permittees are required to have ¿ì²¥ÊÓƵ Security Officer(s) onsite during events. Cost indicated in fee structure.
Includes basic cleaning of rented areas and set up of available tables and chairs. Cost indicated in fee structure.