Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool Lincoln Park

125 W. Fullerton Parkway, Chicago, IL

0-50 guest capacity

This venue can host up to 50 guests

About this vendor

Make it a whimsical and romantic event to remember at Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool! Surrounded by the natural beauty and privacy of a unique National Historic Landmark in Chicago’s Lincoln Park, you’ll fall in love all over again with the Lily Pool’s architecturally significant pavilion, cascading waterfall, and native plantings. Perfect for intimate gatherings, the Lily Pool can accommodate up to 16 guests and is seasonally open from May to October. As you step through the Prairie-style Fullerton gate and stroll through a hidden garden that’s both dreamy and tranquil, you’ll feel yourself transported away from the hustle and bustle of Chicago to a relaxing, serene Midwestern prairie.

Amenities + details

Ceremony Area

Handicap Accessible

Outdoor Event Space

Covered Outdoors Space

Dressing Room

Indoor Event Space

Liability Insurance

On-Site Accommodations

Wireless Internet

Ceremony Types

Civil Union
Commitment Ceremony
Elopement
Interfaith Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony

Guest Capacity

Up to 50

Settings

Beach
Waterfront
Garden
Historic Venue
Park
Trees

2.5

out of 5.0

2 reviews

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3/12/2024 • Katharine K

I planned an intimate wedding ceremony at the Alfred Caldwell Lily Pond this upcoming June and was just notified 3 months from our wedding date that it was unavailable due to construction delays. There was absolutely no communication about construction beforehand. We were promised a refund for the $350 permit but haven't heard back from anyone at the conservatory. The lack of communication is unacceptable and unprofessional. I'm very disappointed and hope no one else has the same experience.

10/17/2018 • Kadrie S

The pool was amazing and so beautiful!!!! Communication was GREAT until the week of. If I had not literally gone there and found someone to ask if they would be setting up chairs the next day, I am not sure they would have. We did not use the pavilion, we had our guests stand on the other side of the pond. It was awesome. Everyone was so amazed with how beautiful it is right close to DT everything!!