Exterior of Kemp Hall, a facility of Batavia Park District

Kemp Hall

Facility

Location

18 N. Van Buren Street, Batavia, IL

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Hours

Rental times: Sunday-Thursday 6 a.m.-10 p.m., Friday-Saturday 6 a.m.-1 a.m.

Park Overview

A facility that is available for rent; includes outdoor green space

About Kemp Hall

Kemp Hall, situated next to the Eastside Community Center and Shannon Hall, is a perfect and private “get-ready” room for weddings or events hosted in Shannon Hall. Kemp Hall Features a large room with mirrors along the entire eastern wall, making it an ideal space to prep a wedding party or quinceañera group for the festivities. The space also includes restrooms. The facility has a capacity of 25 and can also be used for small meetings.

Amenities

Amenities

  • interior of Kemp Hall in Batavia with mirrored wall

    Large mirrored room

    One big open room with a wall of mirrors makes for a perfect "get-ready" space for an event in nearby Shannon Hall or a small event or meeting. Room dimensions are 36 feet x 30 feet.

  • An ADA accessible bathroom with sink and toilet

    Ensuite bath

    A bathroom adjacent to the large room offers convenience for getting ready for parties or for event guests.

  • Staff onsite

    Park District staff are onsite at Eastside Community Center next door to answer questions and assist if needed.

  • ADA accssible

    Kemp Hall features accessible parking, an entry ramp and an ADA-accessible bathroom.

Rent Kemp Hall

Kemp Hall 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

$50/hour

Out-of-district rate

$75/hour

Nonprofit rate

$25/hour

Damage Deposit

$200

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the capacity of Kemp Hall?

Kemp Hall can hold 25 people for an event.

What are the dimensions of Kemp Hall?

The large interior room is 36 x 30 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.

Can we serve food or alcohol during our event?

No. Food and alcohol are not allowed in Kemp Hall.

Is there a projector and screen available?

No, but you may bring your own projector and screen. Please note: Kemp Hall does not have wi-fi access.

Can we charge people admission to our event?

No.

Can we have a bouncy house in Kemp Hall?

Indoor bouncy houses are not allowed.

Tour and rental information

To tour or reserve a date to rent Kemp Hall, 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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