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 – six folding 8′ tables and 54 chairs; outside – five picnic tables. Near playground and 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 90 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 with showers. Inside 12 round tables, 6 – 8′ folding tables, 65 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, horseshoe pits, 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, 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 20 picnic style tables outside. Inside restrooms, 1 double grills, 1 firepit.
Hideaway
Indoor heated/air conditioned facility; kitchen with stove, refrigerator with freezer, sink; indoor restrooms; wood burning stove. Basement with ping pong table (no net or ping pong balls). Playground equipment. 1 grill and 1 firepit. Inside 13 – 8′ tables, 80 chairs. Picnic tables outside.
Laury Barn
Large rustic indoor facility with refrigerator, sink, water; indoor restroom facility nearby; loft area with 4 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 – 6′ tables, 96 chairs.
Hickory Hollow Shelter
Roof covered open-air shelter, 840 sq. ft.; outhouses, playground nearby; 1 double grill, 1 firepit; 12 tables in shelter, 14 tables outside
Twin Points Shelter
Roof covered open-air shelter, 840 sq. ft.; Water, outhouses, playground, pond nearby; 1 double grill, 1 firepit; 12 tables in shelter, 7 tables outside
Rotary Point Shelter
Roof covered open-air shelter, 1,008 sq. ft.; Water, outhouses, playground nearby. No volleyball standards. Access to fishing dock on Lake Mingo. 1 double grill, 1 firepit; 16 tables in shelter, 4 tables outside
Mallard Point Shelter
Roof covered open-air shelter, 1,008 sq. ft.; Water, outhouses, playground nearby. No volleyball standards. Access to fishing dock on Lake Mingo. 1 double grill, 1 firepit; 16 tables in shelter, 4 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
Weddings may be scheduled for a 2 hour period. Limited decorations allowed, no amenities. No chairs provided; No food allowed.
Lake Vermilion County Park – 217-442-1691
Policies on Use of Rental Buildings & Grounds
Rental Fees
Songer Pavilion
Roof covered open-air shelter overlooking Lake Vermilion, 1,080 sq. ft.; Water and outhouses nearby; Playground nearby; 2 double grills, 1 firepit; 15 tables in shelter; NO volleyball standards.
