Rent a Pavilion at Macon County Conservation District
Pavilions are available for rent from May 1st through October 31st, beginning January 1st of the current year. On the day of your reservation, you will have the pavilion from 8:00 am to sunset.
Fort Daniel Pavilion
This octagon pavilion is located next to an open field waiting for a game of football or volleyball. There 200 acres with 5 walking trails and picturesque foot bridges.
Location: Fort Daniel Conservation Area, 4975 Ft. Daniel Rd, Mount Zion IL, 62549
Max Capacity: 70
Pavilion Fee: $35.00 (Daily)
Firewood Fee: $5.00
Small Pavilion at Friends Creek Conservation Area
Small Pavilion located in Cisco, Illinois, is near a playground and open fields. 542 Acres with 3 walking trails. Close to Friends Creek campgrounds and Bethel School House.
Location: Friends Creek Conservation Area, 13734 Friends Creek Park Road, Argenta IL, 62501
Max Capacity: 70
Pavilion Fee: $30.00 (Daily)
Firewood Fee: $5.00
Large Pavilion at Friends Creek Conservation Area
The large pavilion at Friends Creek Conservation Area in Cisco, Illinois accommodates up to 112 people and has a beautiful wood burning fireplace. 542 Acres with 3 walking trails. Close to Friends Creek campgrounds and Bethel School House.
Location: Friends Creek Conservation Area, 13734 Friends Creek Park Road, Argenta IL, 62501
Max Capacity: 112
Pavilion Fee: $35.00 (Daily)
Firewood Fee: $5.00
Large Pavilion at Griswold Conservation Area
This is large pavilion with wood-burning fireplace and kitchenette at Griswold Conservation Area in Blue Mound, Illinois. Baseball diamond and playground in summer, and sledding hill and warming hut in winter.
Location: Griswold Conservation Area, 9896 Meridian Road, Blue Mound IL, 62513
Max Capacity: 100
Pavilion Fee: $35.00 (Daily)
Firewood Fee: $5.00
Pavilion Near the Woods at Rock Springs Conservation Area
This pavilion sits back closer to the woods. Within walking distance to Rock Springs Nature Center, Cattail pond, playground, restrooms and historic Homestead Prairie Farm. 1300 acres with 8 walking trails and 1 bike trail.
Location: Rock Springs Conservation Area, 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur IL, 62521
Max Capacity: 80
Pavilion Fee: $35.00 (Daily)
Firewood Fee: $5.00
Pavilion Near the Pond at Rock Springs Conservation Area
This pavilion sits near the Cattail Pond. Within walking distance to Rock Springs Nature Center, Cattail pond, playground, restrooms and historic Homestead Prairie Farm. 1300 acres with 8 walking trails and 1 bike trail.
Location: Rock Springs Conservation Area, 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur IL, 62521
Max Capacity: 80
Pavilion Fee: $35.00 (Daily)
Firewood Fee: $5.00
To Reserve Your Pavilion
Step 1: Read the Pavilion Reservation Information & Rules.
Step 2: Reserve your pavilion online.
Pavilion Reservations Rules
- Pavilions reserved online will always be booked from open to close on the day selected.
- Pavilion reservations must be made three days in advance.
- Reservation fee will not be refunded due to inclement weather.
- All pavilions in all District Areas may be reserved with the exception of Griswold Conservation Area’s small shelter and the Information Shelter at Rock Springs. These pavilions are used any time during the area’s open hours on a first-come, first-serve basis.
- Inflatable play apparatus (example bounce houses & outdoor blowup pools) are not permitted in the Conservation Areas.
- Alcohol is not permitted in the Conservation Areas.
- The gates at all Conservation Areas close at sunset. Fort Daniel Conservation Area has a gate that will close automatically at sunset. Please be sure that all guests have left before sunset.
- Place all food waste in trash cans. Do not throw food into lawn area or woods. This can be harmful to wildlife.
- Be sure any fires are completely extinguished.