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Washington Park Refectory

Facility Details

Main Address

5531 S. Russell Drive
Chicago, IL 60637
United States

  • Tel: (773) 256-1897 | Main
Facility Hours
Closed
| 9:00 am-7:00 pm
Located Within:
Facility Supervisor
Ivry Ector

Washington Park Refectory

Description

Located in the Washington Park/Woodlawn neighborhood, the Washington Park Refectory sits adjacent to the Aquatic Center, which houses a 36-foot water slide plus a swimming pool with a patio and fountains. The Refectory has a rich history that is interwoven with Chicago’s architectural design legends. Daniel H. Burnham & Company designed and built the pool and Russell Drive in 1891, two years before the Columbia Exposition. The Refectory features ground level colonnades and four open-roof towers. The classically designed Refectory building and grounds offer two distinguished floors: "Cafe Lounge" and "Miniature Ballroom."

Cafe Lounge: This level gives you a “bird’s eye” view of the 36-foot water slide and pool. This space also contains a fireplace (which features a remnant of the building’s original mosaic flooring), mid-room elevators and side stairwells that lead to the Tower Level, along with complimentary coffee & tea station.


Miniature Ballroom: This level provides a bright and airy panoramic view overlooking the park to the north and the Aquatic Center on the south. The amenities include a full-service kitchen and a dazzling fireplace mantle reminiscent of the turn of the century.

This facility is available for rent for such occasions as: Small Weddings, Receptions, Baby Showers, Repasts, Company Meetings, and Small Events.

Each level holds up to 100 people comfortably - 80 with dance floor.

Additional Information

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Interested in having your next meeting or special event at Washington Park Refectory?

Weekday and Weekend hours are available. 

Give us a call and schedule an appointment. (773) 256-1897

Washington Park Refectory

Washington Park Refectory