Greenbelt Cultural Center

Nestled within the native landscape of the Greenbelt Forest Preserve between North Chicago and Waukegan, the Cultural Center's location offers panoramic views and convenient access from Green Bay Road. The 7,000-square-foot building, outdoor amphitheater and stage are available for facility rentals and offer free parking.

Serving Lake County residents, businesses, organizations and visitors of all ages and backgrounds, the Greenbelt Cultural Center provides year-round enrichment. Celebrate cultural diversity by attending special events throughout the year. Lie in the grass and listen to a concert. Dance under the stars. Take a stroll through the surrounding forest preserve. Host an anniversary party, or conduct a business meeting.

Amenities 

• Full kitchen
• State-of-the-art audio/visual equipment
• Outdoor amphitheater
• Stage
• Dance floor
• Artist gallery
• Parking

Booking Your Event 

Civic groups, corporations, families and others can rent the building for meetings, conferences, classes, retreats, weddings, showers, receptions or family reunions. Call 847-968-3477 for more information.

Admission fees

None; special event charges may apply

Hours

Tuesday – Friday, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday for special events only or by appointment

The long-held dream of a community cultural center was first given life by a voter-approved referendum. An advisory committee of residents, government officials and local leaders oversaw the development of the Cultural Center to meet such goals as bringing people and nature together, providing a venue where everyone can enjoy and learn about the arts and the environment, and offering a place where the community and businesses can host meetings and special celebrations.

The Greenbelt Cultural Center opened in 2000 through support of the community and assistance from corporate partners Abbott Laboratories and Grainger.

The Cultural Center is located within Greenbelt Forest Preserve, which provides year-round outdoor recreation. The prairies, rolling hills, oak forest, marshes and lake make the preserve perfect for evening strolls, afternoon barbecues, cross-country skiing and other activities. The trails around the Cultural Center lead to an interpretive nature pond and link to additional forest preserve trails.

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