Northerly Island Park
1521 S. Linn White Dr. Chicago, IL 60605
(773) 256-0159
A true gem located on a 91-acre peninsular piece of land surrounded by Lake Michigan to the south and east and Burnham Harbor to the west, Northerly Island is sure to amaze your guests. Just southwest of the Museum Campus and directly east of Soldier Field. The Visitor Center is the former terminal building when the area was Meigs Field. The expansive space also caters to the needs of meeting planners as well as larger scale productions and conventions. This distinctive location is a very exclusive selection for your special event. Plan a metropolitan event with equal parts iconic skyline and natural oasis that your guests will always remember!
Event Spaces & Capacity
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| Location | Sq. Ft. | Measurements | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visitor Center Main Lobby Area |
4163 | 58’x80’ | 150 people for a seated dinner with a dance floor 200 people for a seated dinner without a dance floor 400 cocktail reception |
| Visitor Center 2nd Floor |
1615 | 59’x32’ | 40 people for a seated dinner 75 cocktail reception |
| Tent Pad West | 10,000 | 100'x100' | Ìý |
| Tent Pad Lakefront | 15,000 | 100’x150’ | Ìý |
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Layout: View the facility layout.
The Visitor Center (also referred to as the Terminal Building) is available for rental year-round. The Lakefront Tent Pads are seasonal and are available April-October. Inside the Visitor Center, the second-floor landing overlooks the first floor, but there is no elevator access to the 2nd floor. The Visitor Center is open to the public Mon-Sat from 10 am - 4 pm, unless closed for a private event, Chicago Bears home games or any other large event occurring throughout the Museum Campus.
Rates
Standard Rates
| Ìý | Monday-Friday | Saturday-Sunday |
|---|---|---|
| Rental FeeÌý | $3,640 | $3,745 |
| Refundable Security Deposit | $500 | $500 |
| Personnel/Labor/Security | $520 | $520 |
| TOTAL | $4,660 | $4,765 |
- 8 Hour Rental (3 pm-11 pm), including set-up, tear-down, deliveries, and pick-ups (2 hours set-up, 5 hours event time, 1 hour tear-down).
- Additional Hours before 3 pm can be purchased for $250/hour.
- Additional Hours past 10 pm (for tear-down purposes) can be purchased for $500/hour.
| Ìý | Daily (M-Su) |
|---|---|
| Rental FeeÌý | $4,000 |
| Refundable Security Deposit | $2,000 |
| Personnel/Labor/Security | $1,280 |
| TOTAL | $7,280 |
- 11 Hour Rental (12-11pm), 4 hours set-up, 6 hours event time, 1 hour tear-down.
- Additional Set-Up/Tear-Down day(s) for the tents assessed at $2,000 between the hours of 9 am-5 pm.
- See tent vendors on our Preferred Professional list.
- 8 Hour Rental (3 pm - 11 pm), including set-up, tear-down, deliveries, and pick-ups.
- Additional Hours before 3 pm can be purchased for $250/hour.
- Additional Hours past 10 pm (for tear-down purposes) can be purchased for $500/hour
- No outdoor space is included
Package Rate
Reserve your space within 60 days of your event and receive the following rates:
| Rental Fee Per Hour | $130.00 |
| Security Services | $200.00 |
| Security Deposit (refundable) | $250.00 |
| Personnel/Labor | $150.00 |
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
The North Parking Lot is a pay-and-display lot that fits approximately 60 cars. Parking Lot Rentals and/or Valet Parking are contracted through Standard Parking. Please contact Standard Parking at (312) 951-0722.
You are welcome to use our current inventory free of charge inside the Visitor Center. Currently there are approximately (5) 6-ft rectangular tables. All other equipment must be rented from our Preferred Professionals.
- All permittees are required to use a caterer from the Preferred Professionals list for ALL FOOD & BEVERAGE (including alcohol and linen). Other than a wedding cake, the client is not allowed to supply any food or beverage.
- Cost to be determined by caterer.
- Events are encouraged to contact Preferred Professionals prior to booking a venue.
- All permittees are required to use rental suppliers from Preferred Professionals List.
- Cost to be determined by rental supplier.
- Certain rentals can also be coordinated and/or contracted through the caterers.
- All permittees are required to pay a refundable security deposit, as indicated in the rate structure. The amount will be refunded approximately 30-45 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 but are not limited to: entering/exiting outside of reservation time, deliveries/pick-ups outside of reservation time, unauthorized vehicles on-site and/or on the grass, and not following ¿ì²¥ÊÓƵ policies and procedures.
- All permittees are required to have ¿ì²¥ÊÓƵ Security Officer(s) on-site during all events.
- Number of officers determined by event size and event features.
- Security must be hired for any set-up and/or tear-down days.
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 or contact us for a recommendation.
- There is limited electrical power available inside the Visitor Center.
- Generators must be rented for all outside power.
- Contact us at (773) 256-0159 for more information.
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