Exterior of a rental facility

The Lodge at Laurelwood/Laurelwood Park

Facility and Community Park

Location

800 N. River St. Batavia, IL

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Hours

Rental hours: Sunday-Thursday 6 a.m.-10 p.m., Friday-Saturday 6 a.m.-1 a.m. Park hours: 6 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Park Overview

Cozy historic facility rental for up to 50 people and 4.3 Acres 0.24 mile asphalt path along the river.

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About The Lodge at Laurelwood & Laurelwood Park

The Lodge at Laurelwood is a cozy, historic facility nestled within beautiful Laurelwood Park along the Fox River and Fox River Trail. The park is a popular spot for fishing and relaxing, and The Lodge can be rented for events and meetings for up to 50 people. The Lodge has a patio overlooking the river, and features a kitchenette and indoor bathrooms.

Amenities

The Lodge rental amenities

  • Laurelwood Park and Lodge open space showing fishing area.

    Green space

    The Lodge and Laurelwood Park boast beautiful views of the Fox River and are adjacent to the Fox River Trail.

  • Kitchenette at The Lodge rental facility

    Kitchenette

    A kitchenette is available for use during your rental and includes a sink, microwave and refrigerator.

  • Patio deck overlooking the river in summer.

    Patio with view of Fox River

    The Lodge rental includes use of the riverside patio with gorgeous views.

  • ramp entrance to one-story lodge building

    Accessible entrance

    The Lodge features a ramp for easy entrance, plus accessible parking.

Rent The Lodge at Laurelwood

The Lodge at Laurelwood is rented by the hour between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m. Sunday-Thursday and 6 a.m. to 1 a.m. Friday-Saturday. Please include setup and teardown in your rental time.

In-district rate

$100

Out-of-district rate

$125

Nonprofit rate

$60

Damage deposit

$200

The damage deposit will be returned if there is no damage to Park District property.

Frequently asked questions about The Lodge at Laurelwood

What is the capacity of The Lodge?

The Lodge can be rented for events and parties for up to 50 guests.

What are the dimensions of The Lodge?

The Lodge rental space is 41 x 23 feet.

Can we decorate the room?

Decorations are permitted. Do not use tape on the walls.

Can we have balloons?

Yes, but only air-filled balloons are allowed.

Will there be staff onsite at the rental?

Lodge rentals do not include on-site staff. The front door of The Lodge is scheduled to unlock at the start of your rental and lock automatically at the end of your rental time.

Can we serve food during our event?

Yes, food is allowed and use of the refrigerator is included. The large island in the kitchenette makes for a handy buffet table.

Can we serve alcohol?

Alcohol is not permitted during a rental of The Lodge, but is allowed at other venues such as the Civic Center, Shannon Hall and Callahan Community Center.

Does the facility have wi-fi?

Yes. Wi-fi will be available during your rental.

Can we have candles on the tables?

Yes. The candles must be in a holder that goes above the flame.

Is there a projector available with the rental?

No.

Can we charge admission to our event?

No.

Tour and rental information

To tour or reserve a date to rent The Lodge, fill out the form or use the contact information below for more information. Tours are available by appointment only. 

Zach Mueller

Recreation Supervisor - Facilities, Camp Sun-sational, Tween, and Performing Arts

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