Outdoor Party Venues for Rent in Chicago, IL

The cost of outdoor party venues in Chicago averages around $3200 minimum spend per event. The final price will depend on location, size, amenities, and demand. Some venues also offer additional packages that include catering, AV equipment, or additional services. Take a look at the usual price ranges in Chicago, based on Tagvenue data from November 2025:

Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated November 2025), the best options include:

• Outdoor Patio at The Dandy Crown in West Town - rated 4.9/5
  Our user said: ‘It was an ideal party space for our birthday event for 21 people.’

• Sky Garden at Embassy Suites Chicago Downtown in Streeterville - rated 4.9/5
  Venue said: Enjoy our natural herbs in your food and beverage selections. This venue has been declared the largest indoor greenhouse in a commercial building in the city of Chicago.

• Patio Party at Port and Park Bistro in Lakeview - rated 4.9/5
  Our user said: ‘We hosted my birthday party in the Bar Room and had a wonderful time.’

You'll find outdoor party venues in various sizes, from smaller spots to larger venues; keep in mind that the type of space and your chosen layout will affect the capacity! Below you can see the typical venue sizes in Chicago, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (November 2025):

These are the venues within 0.7 mi from central Chicago, available to book on Tagvenue:

• Sky Garden at Embassy Suites Chicago Downtown on 511 North Columbus Drive - 0.4 mi from center.
  Venue said: Enjoy our natural herbs in your food and beverage selections. This venue has been declared the largest indoor greenhouse in a commercial building in the city of Chicago.
• Sky Terrace Rooftop at The Ivy Hotel on 233 East Ontario Street - 0.6 mi from center.
  Our user said: ‘Good space, great staff, great food options, and conveniently located.’
• Full Buyout at Howl at the Moon, Chicago on 26 West Hubbard Street - 0.7 mi from center.
  Our user said: ‘Katie was incredibly responsive as an event planner for the venue, and the experience was a ton of fun.’

Yes! Picking a rooftop bar or terrace is a great way to elevate your party (quite literally). There are a bunch of amazing rooftop venues across Chicago, some of which boast fabulous views of the city skyline and Lake Michigan.

• SkyDeck at Lacuna Events by LM - the sweeping vista of the Chicago skyline is a picture-perfect backdrop for a summer wedding or cocktail reception! The rooftop has a private bar, so you can sip on delicious cocktails while enjoying the sunshine. The venue is located in Pilsen.
• Garden at Celeste - planning a small party with just your closest circle? This rooftop patio, with a capacity of up to 60, is a beautiful intimate space perfect for birthdays, engagements, and other special occasions! It’s situated in the River North.
• Rooftop Terrace at DeskLabs - a rooftop rental with 360-degree views of the surrounding Lakeview area and plenty of space to arrange the seating as your please is a perfect choice for outdoor weddings, summer parties, and more!

If you’d like to honor the occasion by throwing a picnic in one of the city’s public outdoor spaces, there are plenty of options to choose from! Wherever you are in Chicago, there’s almost always a park around the corner. Some of the most popular ones include iconic Millennium Park, picturesque Lincoln Park or sprawling Humboldt Park. If you’re after stunning water and city views, Lakeview offers postcard-worthy stretches of green fields by the lake. And if you’re interested in a beach party, check out the beautiful sandy beaches located along Lake Michigan’s shoreline, such as North Avenue Beach, Oak Street Beach or Margaret T. Burroughs Beach.