This pavilion can accommodate approximately 120 guests and is perfect for your next banquet, meeting, seminar, luncheon or reception. Additionally, the Dan Ryan Woods Pavilion has a smartly designed kitchen for light food preparation. Versatility is the key word for the Dan Ryan Woods Pavilion. The wide open design can be arranged to suit a variety of affairs, functions and occasions.

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Banquet - 10 per
Capacity: 120 People

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Features

The LEED-Platinum certified building includes a large meeting/event space that accommodates up to 80 guests and a smaller room for meetings that seats 20. Both rooms have easy access to the outdoor patio area on the ground level and a deck that overlooks a scenic lake offering a beautiful view. This facility is an enjoyable meeting location and can be rented out for private parties, weddings, birthdays, communions, baptismal and organizational meetings.

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Banquet - 10 per
Capacity: 80 People

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Features

Just north of the 100-foot bluff and popular fitness stairs, the Swallow Cliff Pavilion is perfect for any occasion. Built in 2016, this LEED Silver-certified facility provides an intimate setting for birthday parties, showers, classes and meetings for up to 40 guests. In addition to the wood-burning brick fireplace, the Pavilion features a kitchen prep area, refrigerator/freezer and access to restrooms. This location does not have air conditioning however the floor-to-ceiling windows on either side of the building open completely to allow a cool breeze or create an amazing indoor/outdoor experience.

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Banquet - 10 per
Capacity: 40 People

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Features

Thatcher Woods Pavilion is a beautiful River Forest event venue anchored by a stone masonry traditional gas-lit fireplace which adds richness to the restoration of the entire facility. It is surrounded by woods with both outdoor and indoor options for hosting. Two meeting rooms can be used either as a single space or two separate functions, which can accommodate approximately 120 or 80/40 guests accordingly. A convenient prep-type kitchen is on-site.

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Banquet - 10 per
Capacity: 120 People

Amenities

Features

The Forest Preserves' Volunteer Resource Center (The VRC) has long been an enjoyable meeting location and can be rented out for private parties, weddings, birthdays, communions, baptismal, and organizational meetings. It features an amply spaced room with a stage and an enclosed porch separated by a row of classic French doors. This room can accommodate up to 100 guests and has a smaller class room (40 guests) nearby which can be configured for a variety of uses as well.

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Banquet - 10 per
Capacity: 100 People

Amenities

Features