Forest Glen Preserve – 217-662-2142
All facilities have electricity/lights, horseshoe pits, and volleyball standards (no nets or volleyballs) – unless noted
Policies on Use of Rental Buildings & Grounds
Rental Fees
Edgewood Center
Indoor heated/air conditioned facility, 1080 sq. ft. with 900 sq. ft. covered porch; indoor restrooms, kitchen with stove, refrigerator, and sink; outside grill. Inside – five folding 8′ tables and 60 chairs; outside – five picnic tables. Near ball diamond.
Meadowlark Shelter
Roof covered open-air shelter, 1,080 sq. ft.; electricity, lights, water, firepit, grill, and outhouses; 18 picnic tables.
Maple Grove Lodge
Indoor heated/air conditioned facility, 1800 sq. ft. with 500 sq. ft. open deck; fireplace; kitchen with stove, refrigerator, and sink. Indoor restrooms. Inside – eleven 8′ folding tables and 100 chairs; outside – three picnic tables. Secluded location overlooking Edgewood Pond.
Audubon Barn
Rustic indoor facility, 1150 sq. ft. with fireplace; outside water source and outhouses. Inside – eleven 8′ picnic style tables and benches; outside – 3 picnic tables.
Pine Knoll Shelter
Roof covered open-air shelter, 1,080 sq. ft.; water and outhouses; 16 picnic tables; near ball diamond
Gannett Outdoor Education Center
Available on a limited basis for approved organizations and groups for educational meetings. 3,000 sq. ft. indoor education facility, heated/air conditioned; 30×50 conference room; indoor restrooms. Inside 11 round tables, 15 – 8′ folding tables, 112 chairs; Outside – 8 picnic tables. Call 217-662-2142 for more information.
Kennekuk County Park – 217-442-1691
All facilities, except the Chapel, have electricity/lights, and volleyball standards (no nets or volleyballs) – unless noted
Policies on Use of Rental Buildings & Grounds
Rental Fees
White Oak Barn
Rustic indoor facility, 1,600 sq. ft. with fireplace, full kitchen with stove, refrigerator, sink, counter space, freezer, microwave, and serving window, NO heat/air conditioning-not available for rent during winter months; 12 – 60″ round tables, 96 folding chairs, 1 – 6 foot table, and 2 – 8 foot tables in the shelter with 6 picnic style tables outside. Inside restrooms, 1 single grill, 1 firepit, covered patio.
Hideaway
Indoor heated/air conditioned facility; kitchen with stove, refrigerator with freezer, microwave, sink, and counter space; indoor restrooms; wood burning stove. Basement with ping pong table (no net or ping pong balls). 1 grill and 1 firepit. Inside 10 – 8′ tables, 80 chairs. Picnic tables outside.
Laury Barn
Large rustic indoor facility with refrigerator, sink, water; indoor restroom facility nearby; loft area with 6 picnic tables; NO heat/air conditioning-not available for rent during winter months, NO outdoor grills, NO volleyball standards, NO horseshoe pits, NO playground equipment; Inside 12 – round tables, 2 – 8′ tables, 96 chairs.
Hickory Hollow Shelter
Roof covered open-air shelter, 840 sq. ft.; outhouses; 1 double grill, 1 firepit; 12 tables in shelter, minimum of 3 picnic tables outside. No volleyball standards.
Twin Points Shelter
Roof covered open-air shelter, 840 sq. ft.; Water, outhouses, pond nearby; 1 single grill, 1 firepit; 12 tables in shelter, minimum of 3 tables outside. No volleyball standards.
Rotary Point Shelter
Roof covered open-air shelter, 1,008 sq. ft.; Water, outhouses. No volleyball standards. Access to fishing dock on Lake Mingo. 1 single grill, 1 firepit; 14 tables in shelter, minimum of 3 tables outside
Mallard Point Shelter
Roof covered open-air shelter, 1,008 sq. ft.; water, outhouses. No volleyball standards. Access to fishing dock on Lake Mingo. 1 double grill, 1 firepit; 12 tables in shelter, minimum of 3 tables outside
Vermilion Chapel
One room chapel with no heat/air conditioning. One electrical outlet; kerosene lamps on walls (park does NOT supply kerosene or wicks); pump reed organ, oak pews, podium, bell, stove (for decoration ONLY), original glass in windows. Accommodates 60-70 in pews. Additional chairs may be brought in to accommodate 100. Park DOES NOT supply chairs.
Gazebo
The Gazebo is now rented with the Vermilion Chapel rental for weddings ONLY. Limited decorations allowed, no amenities. No chairs provided; No food allowed.
