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Located within McKinley Woods-Kerry Sheridan Grove in Channahon, the Forest Preserve District of Will County's Four Rivers Environmental Education Center rests within a picturesque setting. Nestled among oak trees and positioned where the Des Plaines, Du Page, and Kankakee Rivers meet to form the Illinois River, the Center offers a stunning view of the outdoors and peaceful surroundings for conferences, banquets, and weddings.

The Forest Preserve District of Will County is dedicated to promoting and practicing environmental stewardship. Four Rivers was constructed using a number of green technologies and we promote green practices in the planning of all meetings and events held at this facility.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$900

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$900

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Clean Up
Tables

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

2

Describe your venue:

Banquet Hall
Waterfront

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party

What event services do you offer?

Get Ready Rooms

What event items are available?

Chairs
Tables

What transportation and access is available?

Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

April
May
June
July
August
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
November
December

Reviews of Four Rivers Environmental Education Center

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Four Rivers is highly praised by multiple reviewers for its exceptional service and stunning natural beauty. Staff members like Mary and Kylee are noted for their helpfulness and accommodation of guests' needs. The venue's affordability, flexibility with ceremony settings, and picturesque surroundings were highlights, making it a top choice for weddings and events. Guests appreciated the beautiful indoor and outdoor options, the convenience of having the ceremony and reception in one room, and the efforts made by the staff to ensure a seamless and memorable experience.

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Four Rivers is highly praised by multiple reviewers for its exceptional service and stunning natural beauty. Staff members like Mary and Kylee are noted for their helpfulness and accommodation of guests' needs. The venue's affordability, flexibility with ceremony settings, and picturesque surroundings were highlights, making it a top choice for weddings and events. Guests appreciated the beautiful indoor and outdoor options, the convenience of having the ceremony and reception in one room, and the efforts made by the staff to ensure a seamless and memorable experience.

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Barb Sent on 10/02/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Great wedding venue

I had my wedding here, Mary could not be more accommodating. Staff is very friendly and helpful. Grand ballroom is beautiful inside and out. My evening went off without one problem or concern. Absolutely everything taking care of. If you need anything 1 word to staff and it's resolved. They recommend caterers that are fabulous, they will give you a list for your bar caterers, they help you out with transportation and local hotels they go above and beyond at Four Rivers. I would give 6 ⭐️ if I could.
Cynthia
Cynthia Sent on 07/26/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Four Rivers is Perfect!

I'm so grateful a friend suggested Four Rivers for my daughter's wedding. Four Rivers was perfect! The venue is beautiful and the staff is excellent. Our guests had a wonderful time in a natural setting without equal.
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Michaila Sent on 10/21/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic Venue!

Had my wedding October 5th 2024. It was fantastic! I got the reception and ceremony package for $3000 which is pretty frugal. Mary and Kylee were very helpful through the whole process and accommodated needs for guests. Bridal suite was nice and provided free water and towels. The venue was stunning in autumn, especially at night with the string lights and boats on the river. The venue provides tables and chairs for the reception (and has high chairs for young kids). The gallery is open as well which is great to be if you want a break from the dancing. The one thing I wish they had was chairs for the ceremony space, the rental place we got them from didn’t set them up and my poor uncle and one of my florists assistants was stuck with the work of setting them up and taking them down. (Not sure if it’s in their contract to set them up, if it is they really screwed up).

Overall fantastic venue! You don’t need to go all out on decor, because it was beautiful already.
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Heidi Sent on 12/18/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful and seamless experience.

We would choose Four Rivers all over again. Everything about the venue is gorgeous and we specifically chose it since we are outdoorsy people. The sunset in the Grand Hall was perfect for our ceremony. The lighting, sound, beauty and coziness made our November wedding "epic" for us and our guests. The staff were extremely accommodating on the day of the wedding, especially with our autistic nephew who was struggling to stay because of the loud noises. They offered him a kit, which included headphone and within seconds of putting those on, he exhaled into his calm and stayed for hours. I love that we were able to have our wedding and reception all in the same room and our guests were even more delighted with this convenience.
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Emmanuel Sent on 10/31/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Spooky Masquerade Wedding

Mary and her team helped us with our dream wedding every step of the way. She gave us ideas on how to plan our day and she accommodated us with every last minute emergency request we had. The night turned out to be everything we wanted and more. Most of guests didn't even know the area existed and loved the natural beauty of the center. We highly recommend Four Rivers.
Sally
Sally Sent on 10/30/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Spooktacular Halloween Wedding

We had such an enchanting experience at Four Rivers Environmental Education Center! The location is elegant and beautiful where we turned it into The Nightmare Before Christmas Halloween Wedding Town. Our family, friends, and guests, had such a magical, spooky, eerie, and mysterious time! We would highly recommend this facility for weddings and other party events.
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Debi Sent on 10/25/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Rustic Wedding "dream come true"

It was a perfect day for a wedding! Sunny and in the 80's. The ceremony/shelter area was absolutely gorgeous with the trees and water views. At the time of the reception the warm sun made the dining hall very warm, but the venue was quick to drop the shades and add a few large fans for our comfort. At night it was just perfect with scenic outdoor patio and twinkling lights. It was my dream wedding come to life!
Bailey
Bailey Sent on 08/22/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Four Rivers was the best decision we made while planning our wedding!

The whole team at Four Rivers was phenomenal! Anything we wanted, they gladly tried to execute. They were accommodating, hospitable, and cordial. We are so glad we got married at their venue! They prioritized the environment when curating their vendor list and their grounds are stunning. We love them! Highly recommend. :)
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Amanda Sent on 07/21/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful Wedding

We had such a wonderful experience at Four Rivers! The location was beautiful, having the flexibility of the ceremony being inside or outside was such a win! Staff was wonderful and very easy to work with. Price is very affordable and overall a great deal.

Con: having to rent chairs for an outside ceremony, only being able to decorate and setup within the 10 hours of it being rented. We had awesome family and friends willing to help decorate and set up @ 2 PM the day of the wedding. However, this was incredibly stressful as the bride and if someone does not have extra help they will need to hire a wedding planner.
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Nichole Sent on 07/05/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful Venue!

Thank you so much to all of the staff who helped make our wedding day so beautiful! Our ceremony was indoors and overlooked the river. Everything was as we had imagined and requested. Our guests really enjoyed the property! Our photographer had so many sites to choose from and all of the shots were amazing!
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Four Rivers Environmental Education Center frequently asked questions

Four Rivers Environmental Education Center includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Clean Up
  • Tables
The space offered by Four Rivers Environmental Education Center for wedding events is known for:
  • Banquet Hall
  • Waterfront
Four Rivers Environmental Education Center offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Four Rivers Environmental Education Center offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
Four Rivers Environmental Education Center offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Get Ready Rooms
Four Rivers Environmental Education Center offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Chairs
  • Tables
Four Rivers Environmental Education Center is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
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