Isle a la Cache Preserve has one shelter and one amphitheater available for rental.
Reservations must be made at least two business days in advance of the reservation date.
Shelter
A permit is required for all groups of 25 or more. Groups smaller than 25 also can purchase a permit, which grants exclusive use for the entire day for a shelter.
CHECK SHELTER AVAILABILITY AND BOOK ONLINE
You may access the shelter beginning at 8 a.m. You must clean up and exit the preserve by sunset.
All reservations must be made in person or online. Reservations are not taken over the phone. A permit can be purchased at any of the following visitor centers:
- Four Rivers Environmental Education Center, Channahon
- Hidden Oaks Nature Center, Bolingbrook
- Isle a la Cache Museum, Romeoville
- Plum Creek Nature Center, Crete Township
- Sugar Creek Administration Center, Joliet
Island Shelter
Cost: $100 for residents and $200 for nonresidents
Capacity: 150 people
Permit capacity is based on a number of factors, including number of picnic tables under each shelter, seating allocated for wheelchair access, parking, trail use and preserve amenities. Please also note that parking is open to all preserve users and is not allocated solely for those reserving the shelters.
Preserve amenities including the shelter, latrine, information board and shelter picnic tables are located on accessible routes and are accessible to persons with disabilities.
The complete list of fees for all the District's shelters, along with rules and allowable special requests can be found on the picnicking page.
Amphitheater
(Photo by Glenn P. Knoblock)
The amphitheater is a theater-style gathering space for groups to host presentations, performances and workshops. A fire pit is located nearby for campfire gatherings as well. The amphitheater cannot be reserved online. To check availability or to reserve it, call Isle a la Cache Museum at 815-722-9301.
Rental fee: $10/hour