Douglass Park
1401 S. Sacramento Dr., Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 762-2842
Around the same time Humboldt Park was being built, Douglass Park was also in the works. Unsurprisingly so, the Douglass Park
Cultural & Community Center is almost an exact replica of Humboldt Park Fieldhouse. The historic Fieldhouse contains many event spaces with terrazzo flooring and grand intricately designed plaster ceilings. A guest favorite is cocktails on the veranda overlooking the lagoon. Outside, Douglass Park contains gardens, the 鈥淔lower Hall鈥, a formal reflecting pool, a swimming pool, lily pools, and acres of breathtaking landscaping. With both indoor and outdoor options, Douglass Park is the perfect setting for receptions, cotillions, and informal affairs.
Event Spaces & Capacity
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| Location | Capacity |
| Ballroom | 225 Seated Dinner (without dance floor) 175 Seated Dinner (with dance floor) |
| Auditorium | 120 Seated; 225 Standing |
| Gymnasium | 120 Seated; 225 Standing听 |
| Terrace | 300 Standing听 |
| Club Room/Children鈥檚 Gallery听 | 30 Seated (maximum)听 |
Please note that the Fieldhouse does offer air conditioning.
You may visit Douglass Park at your convenience during the hours listed below. To reserve the facility or to set up an appointment, please call (773) 762-2842.
Douglass Park Field House General Hours
Monday-Friday: 8am-8pm
Saturday: 9am-5pm
Douglass Park Fieldhouse Summer Hours
(Mid-June thru Labor Day Weekend)
Monday-Friday: 8am-8pm
Saturday: 9am-7:30pm
Sunday: 11am-7:30pm
Rates
| Room | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|
| Ballroom | $100 |
| Auditorium | $125 |
| Gym | $50 |
| Terrace | $50 |
| Club Room/Children's Gallery | $45 |
- Two hour minimum for Hourly Rates
- Includes use of current inventory of tables and chairs, based on availability
Hourly Rate may be assessed additional maintenance/set-up fees and security fees depending on event size and length - Hourly Rate may require a refundable security deposit based upon event activities
- Kitchen may be added to any Room Rental for a flat rate of $50.
- Hours reserved must include set-up, event, and tear-down time
- All events, including tear-down, must conclude by 11pm
- A $35 Application Fee is due at time of securing reservation
Fieldhouse Only
| Rental Fee听 | $1,000 |
| Security Deposit | $250 |
| Maintenance/Set-up | $75 |
| TOTAL | $1,565 |
- Includes Ballroom (or Auditorium), Outdoor Terrace, Kitchen
- 8 hour usage, including set-up and tear-down
Birthday/Shower/Repast Rates
- Includes Kitchen for Fieldhouse Events
- 4 hour usage including set-up and tear-down
- Security and/or security deposit may be required based upon event activities
| Rental Fee听 | $215 |
| Maintenance/Set-up | $50 |
| TOTAL | $265 |
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| Rental Fee听 | $385 |
| Maintenance/Set-up | $50 |
| TOTAL | $435 |
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| Rental Fee听 | $470 |
| Maintenance/Set-up | $50 |
| TOTAL | $520 |
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- All Fieldhouse packages include use of current inventory of tables and chairs, based on availability.
- Additional hours are added at the standard hourly rates.
- Timeframes include set-up, event and tear-down time.
- All events, including tear-down, must conclude by 11 pm.
- Security Officer Fee includes one security officer. Additional officers may be required depending on event activities.
- A $35 Application Fee due at time of securing reservation.
To Book
Temporary date reservations are not available. To reserve Douglass Park please 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 permit is issued.
Wedding Ceremonies (Commemorative Event) Outside in Gardens
If you are interested in performing a ceremony (only) in the gardens or anywhere outside in the Park, please submit a Special Event Application for a Commemorative Permit. A Commemorative Special Event Permit is required for every type of ceremony on Park District property regardless of size. More information including the fees can be found in the Special Event Application. Availability for Commemorative Events is confirmed after an application is received; applications are processed in the order received, and you will be contacted within 14 business days regarding if your time/date/location is available and what fees/documents/etc are required in order to secure a permit.
Additional Information
The Park District does not provide designated parking for Douglass Park events. However, there are several public parking lots in the area.
Use of tables and chairs is complimentary with every rental at the Fieldhouse. Based on availability, current inventory includes a limited number of plastic and metal folding chairs and a variety of banquet and round tables (approximately 20 of
each).
All additional equipment must be rented from our Preferred Professionals. No equipment is available at the Flower Hall.
Please contact Douglass Park for additional information.
- All permittees are required to use a caterer from 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.
- Permittees are encouraged to contact Preferred Professionals prior to booking a venue.
- All permittees are required to use rental suppliers from Preferred Professional List for items such as linens, tableware, tables, chairs, tents, etc.
- Cost to be determined by rental supplier.
- All permittees are required to pay a refundable security deposit, as indicated in the rate schedule. 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.
- Permittees are required to have at least one (1) 快播视频 Security Officer on-site during Package Rate events and may be required to contract security for other events.
- Security Officers are $40/hour, 4 hour minimum.
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 an insurance coverage of $2M.
- There is limited electrical power available in the outdoor spaces.
- Contact Douglas Park for more information.