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 Emile-Margaret Spangler at espangler@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
Rental capacities and fees may be affected by COVID-19 restrictions.
| Capacity | RES/hr | NR/hr | COVID Phase 4 RES/NR | Deposit* | |
| Twin Leaf East or West – M-Th, 8am-4pm | 60-75 | $35 | $49 | $25 | |
| Twin Leaf East or West – F-Su, 10am-4pm | 60-75 | $50 | $70 | $25 | |
| Twin Leaf, Both – M-Th, 8am-4pm | 120-150 | $70 | $98 | RES $55/NR $77 per hour | $50 |
| Twin Leaf, Both – F-Su, 10am-4pm | 120-150 | $120 | $170 | RES $75/NR $105 per hour | $50 |
| Gloria Klimek Exhibit Gallery | 75-100 | $100 | $140 | $50 | |
| Entire Facility & Kitchen | 200 | $900/4 hrs | $1,000/4 hrs | 50% of fee | |
| Entire Facility & Kitchen | 200 | $1,600/8 hrs | $1,800/8 hrs | 50% of fee | |
| Wahoo Room | 20 | $25 | $35 | $25 |
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 $20/hour additional fee for rentals outside of normal business hours.
*A non-refundable deposit is required for all rentals.
Additional Fees/Rentals
| Kitchen | $25 |
| Facility Modification | $150 |
| Special Use Permit for alcohol ♦ | $150 |
♦ Required 30 days prior to event