Champaign County Forest Preserve District

Champaign County Forest Preserve is a beautiful setting for your banquet, wedding reception or any other special event in the Champaign/Urbana Illinois area. Just imagine your special event in a forest preserve. The fresh air, the sound of the birds, and the light breeze of the wind through all the magnificent trees. Champaign County Forest Preserve District has open air shelters and enclosed buildings with most facilities accommodating up to 200 people. We have the capacity and capability to host your:


• Wedding reception

• Family reunion

• Business meeting

• Company picnic

And much more. Whether you seek quaint and rustic or cutting edge and contemporary, we have the setting for your event. We take reservations up to one year before your event date and we will help you find the right location for your needs. Some of our facilities include:

Izaak Walton Cabin and Riverview Retreat Center - for smaller groups
Golf Course Clubhouse - popular with business events
Rotary Hill Shelter - for picnics
Sycamore Hollow Shelter and Swiss Valley Shelter

With golf greens, museum and campground facilities on site, there is more than enough space for your occasion. Visit our website to learn more about our various services and facilities.