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Nestled within the native landscape of the Greenbelt Forest Preserve between North Chicago and Waukegan, the Center's location offers panoramic views and convenient access from Green Bay Road. The 7,000-square-foot building, outdoor amphitheater and stage are available for facility rentals and offer free parking.

Serving Lake County residents, businesses, organizations and visitors of all ages and backgrounds, the Greenbelt Cultural Center provides year-round enrichment. Celebrate cultural diversity by attending special events throughout the year. Lie in the grass and listen to a concert. Dance under the stars. Take a stroll through the Forest Preserve. Host an anniversary party, or conduct a business meeting.

Amenities 

  • Full kitchen
  • State-of-the-art audio/visual equipment
  • Outdoor amphitheater
  • Stage
  • Dance floor
  • Artist gallery
  • Parking

Booking Your Event 

Civic groups, corporations, families and others can rent the building for meetings, conferences, classes, retreats, weddings, showers, receptions or family reunions. Call 847-968-3477 for more information.

Admission fees

None; special event charges may apply

Hours

Tuesday – Friday, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday for special events only

 
Location
The Greenbelt Cultural Center is located in the eastern part of the county near North Chicago and Waukegan.
Entrance to the parking lot is off the east side of Green Bay Road (Route 131), between 10th and 14th streets, south of Belvidere Road (Route 120).
 
History

The long-held dream of a community cultural center was first given life by a voter-approved referendum. An advisory committee of residents, government officials and local leaders oversaw the development of the Center to meet such goals as bringing people and nature together, providing a venue where everyone can enjoy and learn about the arts and the environment, and offering a place where the community and businesses can host meetings and special celebrations.

The Greenbelt Cultural Center opened in 2000 through support of the community and assistance from corporate partners Abbott Laboratories and Grainger.

 
Natural Resources

The Center is located within Greenbelt Forest Preserve, which provides year-round outdoor recreation. The prairies, rolling hills, oak forest, marshes and lake make the Preserve perfect for evening strolls, afternoon barbecues, cross-country skiing and other activities. The trails around the Center lead to an interpretive nature pond and link to additional Forest Preserve trails.

 
Contact Information
Greenbelt Cultural Center
1215 Green Bay Rd
North Chicago, IL 60064
greenbelt@co.lake.il.us
847-968-3477 (phone)
847-689-2114 (fax)
 
Artist Nancy Pochis Bank and globe, image courtesy Abbott
The Cool Globe, 'Nature Nurture,' is on permanent display here thanks to a donation from Abbott.
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News

Enjoy Franklin McMahon’s Art At 3 Forest Preserve Venues
Celebrating Our Golden Anniversary
28 Students Honored as 'Science First' Graduates
$30,000 Abbott Donation to 'Science First' Program
Timing Right for Forest Preserve Referendum
 

Calendar of Events

Sep 12 Movies on the Lawn - Selena (PG) (en espanol)
  14 Mexican Independence Day Celebration
  24 One World: A View of Seven Continents
Oct 21 Hikin' Tykes - Crows
  26 Trick-or-Treat Trails
  31 Franklin McMahon - Civil Rights
 

Exhibits and Activities

Immigrants in the City of Chicago
One World: A View of Seven Continents
Franklin McMahon - Civil Rights