Hickory Knolls Discovery Center is a 10,500 sq. ft. building featuring a spacious lobby that soars more than 20 feet in height, with floor-to-ceiling windows that frame views of the oak savanna just outside the doors.
To schedule an event or inquire about more details, contact Rental & Facility Coordinator Amanda Schiferl at aschiferl@stcparks.org or 630-513-4345.
- Open floor plan
- Indoor & outdoor experiences for all
- Flexible seating arrangements
- Audio & visual equipment
- Kitchen space
Weddings… a distinctive venue for your perfect celebration
Floor to ceiling windows provide a cathedral-like back drop with beautiful views of a rolling landscape of oak woodlands, wetlands, prairies and savanna. Hickory Knolls offers a blend of charming and rustic natural elements along with contemporary and environmentally-friendly comforts.
- Bridal showers
- Rehearsal dinners
- Ceremonies
- Receptions
Meetings… a one-of-a-kind destination for your off-site meeting needs
Leave your everyday distractions behind and get down to business at Hickory Knolls Discovery Center, a LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certified facility offering modern conveniences amid natural surroundings.
- Training
- Team building
- Retreats
- Workshops
- Conferences
- Seminars
Virtual Tours
- Twinleaf Rooms
- Kitchen Area
- Open Lobby
- West Outdoor Patio
- North Outdoor Patio
- Wahoo Room
- Gloria Klimek Exhibit Hall
| Capacity | Day | Time* | RES | NR | Deposit** | |
| Twin Leaf East or West | 60-75 | M-F | 8am-4pm | $35/hr | $49/hr | $25 |
| Twin Leaf East or West | 60-75 | SaSu | 10am-4pm | $50/hr | $70/hr | $25 |
| Twin Leaf, Both | 120-150 | M-F | 8am-4pm | $70/hr | $98/hr | $50 |
| Twin Leaf, Both | 120-150 | SaSu | 10am-4pm | $100/hr | $140/hr | $50 |
| Entire Facility, Event | 200 | M-F | — | $900/4 hrs | $1,000/4 hrs | 50% of fee |
| Entire Facility, Event | 200 | SaSu | — | $1,600/8 hrs | $1,800/8 hrs | 50% of fee |
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 listed above.
**A non-refundable deposit is required for all rentals.
Additional Fees/Rentals
| Kitchen | $25 |
| Facility Modification | $200 |
| Wedding Service Fee | $250 |
| Special Use Permit ♦ | $150 |
♦ Required 30 days prior of event to schedule use and obtain general liability insurance