Local Meeting Spaces

If the is unable to meet your need for a meeting space, here are some other places to try. This is not an exhaustive list, and it does not list retail spaces (e.g. hotels). The details, particularly the fees, change frequently. Call the facility for their most up-to-date information. If you find errors in these listings, we would appreciate hearing about them.

The Alice Campbell Alumni Center 601 S Lincoln Ave, Urbana, IL 61801 Phone: 333-1471 9 rooms. Capacity from 8 to 500. Fees vary based on room size. http://uialumniassociation.org/alumni-center/

Anita Purves Nature Center 1505 N. Broadway Ave. Urbana, IL 61801 Phone: 384-4062 Mostly available for evening rentals. 4 rooms. Capacity: 25 people for smaller rooms; can combine two large rooms for seating for 25-75 people, or 50-60 with tables. Fee charged. Please call for availability – need 2 weeks’ advance notice. Charges depend on use. http://www.urbanaparks.org/facilities/anita-purves-nature-center/

Bresnan Meeting Center 706 Kenwood Rd. Champaign, IL 61821 Phone: 819-3801 Call three weeks in advance. Capacity: 50 - 60 people. Fee: $40/hour, to be paid two weeks in advance. https://champaignparks.com/project/bresnan-meeting-center/

Brookens Gymnasium 1776 E. Washington, Pod 400, Urbana, IL 61801 Phone: 367-1544 (Phillips Recreation Center)/ 255-8601 (Brookens Gymnasium direct number) One room. Minimum 2 hours. Please book three weeks in advance. Capacity: 200 people, seated. Fee charged. Call for information. http://www.urbanaparks.org/facilities/brookens-gym/

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Champaign City Council Chambers 102 N. Neil St. Champaign, IL 61820 Phone: 403-8700 Governmental and civic groups only. Application form, available from the City Manager’s office, must be filled out and presented at least 48 hours before the meeting. No regular organizational membership meetings. Capacity: 160 people seated plus another 50 standing. Fee: $50.00 base fee plus additional fees for special equipment.

Champaign Fire Department, Stations 5, 6 and downtown. (Station 5 -1810 N. Mattis; Station 6 -3911 W. Windsor Rd; and downtown - 307 S. Randolph) Phone: 403-7206 Not usually available 8am to 5pmTues/Wed/Thurs (available 5pm to 9pm those days) Capacity: 49 seated, 36 with tables. No private parties – community groups only. Fee: $30.00 Eligible users can use the meeting space free of charge. Contact the fire department to determine eligibility.

Douglass Branch Library Meeting Room 504 E. Grove St. Champaign, IL 61820 Phone: 403-2090 Note: To schedule meetings Monday through Friday, before 6 pm, reserve this room online through the Champaign Public Library. For other times, book this space through the . This space is jointly owned by the library and the Park District. Capacity: 80 seated. Fee charged after 6 pm weekdays and on weekends. Call for information http://www.champaign.org/about_us/meeting_rooms/douglass (M-F before 6pm) https://champaignparks.com/project/douglass-branch-library

Douglass Community Center 512 E. Grove St. Champaign, IL 61820 Phone: 398-2591 Capacity: (Gym) 650 people seated, 320 with chairs and tables. Fee: $60/hour https://champaignparks.com/project/douglass-community-center/

Hays Center 1311 W. Church St. Champaign, IL 61821 Phone: 239-1152 for rentals Capacity: 65 seated. Fees: $100 refundable damage deposit. $40/hour room use, $35 for kitchen use. Two hour minimum. https://champaignparks.com/project/hays-recreation-center/ Champaign Public Library | Information Services 217/403-2070 | [email protected] | champaign.org Revised 10/11/2016

Illini Union Meeting Room Reservations 1401 W. Green St. Urbana, IL 61801 Phone: 333-0691 Capacity: Many different rooms, some of which can be combined. Maximum seated capacity: 900. Call to discuss needs. 24 hour advance notice requested, but may be able to accommodate less. University $30-$235/day. Non University $70-$500/day http://union.illinois.edu/plan-an-event/event-services

Illinois Terminal 45 E. University Ave. Champaign, IL 61820 Phone: 384-3577 Two rooms. Seating for 150 or 250. Fee charged. Rates vary for weekday and weekend use. Call or see web site for more information. https://cityview.cumtd.com/

Lake House at Crystal Lake Park 206 W. Park Urbana, IL 61801 Phone: 367-1544 One room with kitchen. Minimum two hours. Capacity: indoors only: 50 seated, 60 standing, or including outdoor terrace, 100 seated, 200 standing. Fee charged. Call for further information. http://www.urbanaparks.org/facilities/lake-house-crystal-lake-park/

Leonhard Recreation Center 2307 W. Sangamon Dr., Champaign, IL 61821 Phone: 398-2550 (facility)/ 819-3986 (rentals) Party room: $40/hour for residents. $60/hour for non-residents. Other rooms available for rental (gym, classroom, courts) Please call for non-profit rates. https://champaignparks.com/project/leonhard-recreation-center/

McKinley Presbyterian Foundation 809 S. Fifth St. Champaign, IL 61820 Phone: 344-0297 (ext. 102) Five rooms with different capacities. Call for details and to schedule a space. Minimum 24 hour notice; must meet with staff ahead of time to sign an agreement. Fee: $30 to $100 per day. http://www.mckinley-church.org/space-rentals/ Champaign Public Library | Information Services 217/403-2070 | [email protected] | champaign.org Revised 10/11/2016

Parkland College Community Relations 2400 W. Bradley Ave. Champaign, IL 61821 Phone: 353-2683 Many rooms (classrooms — larger areas, capacity up to 100 people.) Call to determine availability. Fees charged — wide range of prices. Call for information http://www.parkland.edu/resources/facilities.aspx

Phillips Recreation Center 505 W. Stoughton Urbana, IL 61801 Phone: 367-1544 3 rooms. Call for availability. No rentals June – August. Minimum three weeks advance notice. Two hour minimum rental. Capacity: 30–120 people (50 to 130 standing or up to 90 with tables.) Fee charged. Call for more information. http://www.urbanaparks.org/rentals/rent-a-facility/

Savoy Recreation Center 402 Graham Dr. Savoy, IL 61874 Phone: 359-3550 30 day advance notice requested. Deposit required to hold the room. Multiple Spaces; Fees vary by space. http://savoyrecreationcenter.com/rentals.html

Springer Cultural Center 301 N. Randolph St. Champaign, IL 61820 Phone: 398-2591 Minimum three weeks advance notice. Capacity: 45 - 65 people (multiple rooms available) Fee: $40/hour for residents; $65/hour for non-residents; $30 for non-profit groups https://champaignparks.com/project/springer-cultural-center/

Spurlock Museum 600 S. Gregory St., Urbana 61801 Phone: 333-0889 Contact: Brian Cudiamat Capacity: Auditorium seats 215. Other spaces may be available. Fee charged. Call for further information. http://www.spurlock.illinois.edu/visit/facilities/rentals/ Champaign Public Library | Information Services 217/403-2070 | [email protected] | champaign.org Revised 10/11/2016

University YMCA at UIUC 1001 S. Wright St. Champaign, IL 61820 Phone: 337-1500 10 rooms. Capacity from 10 to 200 people (seated or standing). Minimum one week notice. Call for availability and prices. http://www.universityymca.org/room_reservations/

University of Illinois Priority is given to University functions and University related groups for all meeting spaces on the University , however non-university groups and individuals may request meeting space. Note: Depending on the space requested, the form may need to be submitted to different departments. Fees will apply. http://registrar.illinois.edu/reservable-spaces

Urbana Civic Center 108 E. Water St. Urbana, IL 61801 Phone: 384-2375 One room can be separated into separate areas. Capacity: 6 to 300 people seated, 350 standing. Fee charged. Call for more information. http://www.urbanaillinois.us/UrbanaCivicCenter

The Urbana Free Library 210 W. Green St. Urbana, IL 61801 Phone: 367-4057 Auditorium, capacity: 80. Free of charge; non-profits only. http://urbanafreelibrary.org/services/meeting-rooms

Urbana-Champaign Independent Media Center 202 S. Broadway (Urbana Post Office Building), Rm. 100, Urbana, IL 61803 Phone: 344-8820 Email: [email protected] Large areas for meetings, studying; also office and studio space for lease. Capacity: wide variety of spaces. Base fees: $30/hr for members and $40/hr for non-members. Deposit required. Call for more information. http://www.ucimc.org/our_center

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Wesley United Methodist Church and Foundation 1203 W. Green St. Urbana, IL 61801 Phone: 344-1120 Rents to non-profits only. Auditorium, capacity: 200 people. West Lounge, capacity: 30. Watseka Lounge, capacity: 100. Call for fees and additional services.

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