Room Rentals Information
Garfield Park Conservatory & Gardens Rental Hours
On all spaces except Community Room and Jensen Room, which are available for daytime use.
- 3:30pm – 6pm: Set-up
- 6pm – 11pm: Event
- 11pm – 12am: Clean-up
*Each additional hour is an additional $1,000
Quick Links
- View all Rental Information with downloadable PDF
- Connect with the Chicago Park District Permit process for special events
To begin booking your event please contact:
Joan Colon
Special Events Manager, Chicago Park District
Rental Options
Community Room
Choose this option for these types of events with less than 50 people:
- Birthday parties
- Baby showers
- Bridal showers
- Meetings and retreats
Pricing Details
- 3-hour minimum; no bookings after 4pm
- Individual/Non-Profit: $50 per hour
- Corporate: $100 per hour
Jensen Room
Choose this option for these types of events with more than 50 people:
- Birthday parties
- Baby showers
- Bridal showers
- Meetings and retreats
Pricing Details
- Rates listed are for 4 hours; $100/hr thereafter
- No bookings after 3pm
- Individual/Non-Profit: Sunday–Friday: $400 | Saturday: $500
- Corporate: Mon.–Sun.: $1,000
Entire Conservatory
Choose this option for:
- Weddings (ceremony and reception)
- Fundraisers
- Corporate parties
- Holiday parties
- Memorial services
Rental Includes
- All public spaces for 8.5 hours from 3:30pm–midnight
- Individual/Non-Profit: Sun., Mon., Tue., Thurs.: $6,000 | Fri. & Sat.: $6,750
- Corporate: Thurs.–Tues.: $8,500
Entire Conservatory – Short Event
- Includes all public spaces
- Covers 2 hours from 5–7pm
- Great for a ceremony or a proposal
Pricing
- Individual/Non-Profit (Thurs.–Tues.): $1,500
- Corporate (Thurs.–Tues.): $3,000
Catering & Event Services
Events containing food and beverages, rentals, and/or production services must use pre-approved firms from this list. These firms provide a wide range of options with a wide range of pricing.
Amazing Edibles
312.563.1600
www.cateramazing.com
Blue Plate
312.421.6666
www.blueplatechicago.com
Beyond Catering Events
312.553.9300
www.beyondcatering.com
C’est Si Bon Catering
773.536.2600
www.cestsiboncatering.com
Calihan
312.587.3553
www.calihancatering.com
Catering by Michaels
847.966.6555
www.cateringbymichaels.com
Corky’s Catering
630.932.3200
www.corkyscatering.com
Fanfares Catering
773.568.4437
www.fanfarescateringchicago.com
Food For Thought
847.982.2608
www.fftchicago.com
Indian Garden
312.280.4910
www.indiangardenchicago.com
J & L Catering
312.280.7900
www.jandlcatering.com
Jewell Events Catering
312.829.3663
www.jewelleventscatering.com
Marcello’s
773.654.2560
www.marcellos.com
Norman’s Bistro
773.966.5821
www.normansbistro.com
Premier Catering & Events
773.306.1910 x211
www.mypremiercaterer.com
Absolute Productions
312.226.1200
www.absolutepros.com
Hall’s
847.929.2222
www.hallsrental.com
Pro Em Tents
480.550.0629
www.proem.org
Sound Investment Audio Visual
312.733.6288
www.soundinvestmentav.com
Frequently Asked Questions
You may choose from our list of pre-approved caterers.
Your caterer must provide and serve all alcohol.
Please feel free to select your baker, florist, entertainment and décor. We do ask you advise us of your selected vendors so we may be sure they carry appropriate insurance.
Yes. Please ask the Special Events Coordinator how to obtain this.
You are required to use the Chicago Park District Security. The Garfield Park Conservatory requires a minimum of three guards for evening rental. These costs are already included in your rental fee.
Yes. The Community Room is used as a bridal room if you rent the entire site you have access to this room.
We host approximately 60-75 weddings each year.
Convenient free parking is available for up to 150 cars in the lot adjacent to the Conservatory.
If you are looking for unique gifts to complement your event, whether it’s a wedding party, shower favors or a corporate incentive, the Conservatory Gift Shop is a natural! We can help you find beautiful mementos for any occasion that your guests will treasure.
Yes, permits are required for any non-commercial ceremonial photos or video (e.g. wedding photos) at the Conservatory. Permits are also required for commercial photography and filming, as well as student film productions. Please contact the Chicago Park District Permits Department at 312-742-5369 for information and to obtain your permit. You can also obtain information and forms at the Chicago Park District Permits webpage for media permits.
Capacity figured on an approximate 9 square feet / person ratio.
Horticulture Hall
Size
Sq. Feet: 4,986 | Measurements: 169′ x 30′ | Height: 15′
Capacity
Theater: 300 | Banquet: 300 | Cocktail: 400
Artist’s Garden
Size
Sq. Feet: 500 | Measurements: 100′ x 50′ | Height: Outside
Capacity
Theater: 100 | Banquet: 100 | Cocktail: 250
Jensen Room
Size
Sq. Feet: 1,728 | Measurements: 48′ x 36′ | Height: 15′
Capacity
Theater: 150 | Banquet: 100 | Cocktail: 150
Community Room
Size
Sq. Feet: 1,600 | Measurements: 40′ x 40′ | Height: 20′
Capacity
Theater: 100 | Banquet: 50 | Cocktail: 150