Seeking a great site for a large company picnic in the Chicagoland area?

Question

It will take place in September
We expect anywhere from 1000 to 2000 employees and families.

Any ideas on venues, themes, foods would be greatly appreciated. if you can suggest a better category to ask this in i would appreciate that too

Answer 1

i guess it all depends on how much your company is willing to spend. my company had their company picnic @ brookfield zoo and supplied us all with tickets for our familes...it proved to be a nice family friendly outing, then again it wasn't quite as large as your company, but u might want to look into it. and if your company like to be REAL big spenders, there is always Great America. i've heard of having beach volleyball/skate parties. contact your local park districts for facilities avail.


Also try this company....my friends' company uses them and loves them:
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Through our partnerships with many different facilities throughout Chicagoland, we can provide a wide variety of creative venues to make your event truly memorable.

Fel-Pro Triple R Preserve
Bensenville Park District/Water Park
Lambs Farm
Windy City Fieldhouse
Redmond Complex, Village of Bensenville
Elk Grove Park District/Pirate's Cove and Rainbow Falls
Schaumburg Park District/Water Works
DuPage County Forest Preserve Headquarters
Arlington Heights Park District
Friendship Park Conservatory
Park Central
The Redfield Estate at The Grove
Twin Lakes Recreation Area
Gurnee Park District
Forest Preserve District of Cook County
Lake County Forest Preserve Headquarters

Answer 2

try using the Cook County Forest Preserves. they form ring around cook county. you will need a permit.
I've used Busse Woods - jct of 90 & 290 NW of ORD simply because it has a great big lake and it's easy to get to If you need help cooking you may want to call the college of DuPage in Glen Ellen They have an excellent culinary arts program and you should have no truoble finding student chefs to help you 630-942 2800 -ask for culinary arts