Hickory Knolls Discovery Center is an ideal setting for weddings, parties, meetings and other special events.
Hickory Knolls Features:
- Open floor plan
- Multiple rental spaces available inside and out
- Accommodation for groups up to 200 people
- 130 acres of natural area
- Audio & visual equipment
- Kitchen space
To schedule an event or for more information, contact Rental & Facility Coordinator Amanda Schiferl at aschiferl@stcparks.org or 630-513-4345.
Virtual Tours
- Twinleaf Rooms
- Kitchen Area
- Open Lobby
- West Outdoor Patio
- North Outdoor Patio
- Wahoo Room
- Gloria Klimek Exhibit Hall
| Capacity | RES | NR | |
| Twin Leaf East or West – Weekdays | 60-75 | $35/hr | $49/hr |
| Twin Leaf East or West – Weekends | 60-75 | $50/hr | $70/hr |
| Twin Leaf, Both – Weekdays | 120-150 | $70/hr | $98/hr |
| Twin Leaf, Both – Weekends | 120-150 | $100/hr | $140/hr |
| Entire Facility, Event | 200 | $900/4 hrs | $1,000/4 hrs |
| Entire Facility, Event | 200 | $1,600/8 hrs | $1,800/8 hrs |
| Wahoo Room | 20 | $25/hr | $35/hr |
A non-refundable deposit equal to 50% of the rental fee is required for all rentals.
The renter must be age 21 or older and will need to sign the facility rental contract to assume all responsibility.
RES=Resident & Nonprofit Organizations (must provide a tax exempt ID#)
NR=Nonresident & Commercial/Business
*There is a $15/hour additional fee for rentals outside of normal business hours.
Additional Fees/Rentals
| Kitchen | $25 |
| Facility Modification | $200 |
| Special Use Permit for alcohol ♦ | $150 |
♦ Required 30 days prior to event