Near Public Transit
Stunning Views, In-House Tables/Chairs
Historic, Meeting/Conference Space, Outdoor Space, Park
Max Seated
250
Max Reception
300
Columbus Park Refectory
5701 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60644
Set within historic Columbus Park on Chicago’s West Side, Columbus Park Refectory pairs Spanish-influenced architecture with one of the city’s most distinctive landscaped settings. Arched windows, ornate terra cotta, dramatic chandeliers, sun-filled porticos, and lagoon views create a memorable backdrop for weddings, corporate gatherings, and social celebrations. Designed within Jens Jensen’s renowned Prairie-style landscape, the venue also offers terraces, waterfalls, native plantings, complimentary parking, and flexible indoor-outdoor spaces for events throughout the year in Chicago.
Max Seated
250
Max Reception
300
Near Public Transit
Stunning Views, In-House Tables/Chairs
Historic, Meeting/Conference Space, Outdoor Space, Park
250 Seated | 300 Reception | 250 Ceremony
Pavilion
The covered Pavilion offers the venue’s largest individual event capacity, accommodating 250 seated guests or 300 for a reception. Arched openings, architectural details, and views into Columbus Park create a distinctive outdoor setting protected from the elements, making it ideal for ceremonies, receptions, dinners, and warm-weather celebrations surrounded by greenery.
80 Seated | 125 Reception
South Terrace
The South Terrace offers an open-air setting alongside the Refectory’s historic architecture and landscaped park surroundings. With capacity for 80 seated guests or 125 for a reception, the terrace works beautifully for ceremonies, cocktail hours, dinners, and gathering spaces, while providing easy access to the Grand Ballroom and adjoining balcony.
100 Seated | 150 Reception
Jensen Hall
Jensen Hall offers an intimate indoor setting framed by the Refectory’s Spanish-influenced architecture and historic character. Accommodating 100 seated guests or 150 for a reception, the room is well suited for smaller dinners, meetings, celebrations, and cocktail gatherings, with convenient access to the adjoining outdoor Dining Terrace for added flexibility.
80 Seated | 125 Reception
Dining Terrace
The Dining Terrace extends events outdoors with a peaceful setting surrounded by Columbus Park’s historic landscape. Accommodating 80 seated guests or 125 for a reception, the terrace pairs naturally with Jensen Hall and offers an inviting option for cocktail hours, intimate ceremonies, dinners, and seasonal gatherings beneath the open sky.
200 Seated | 250 Reception
Grand Ballroom
The Grand Ballroom is the Refectory’s signature indoor event space, featuring soaring ceilings, exposed beams, arched windows, chandeliers, and views toward the lagoon. Accommodating 200 seated guests or 250 for a reception, the room provides an elegant historic setting for weddings, dinners, corporate gatherings, and social celebrations throughout the year.
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