Planning any type of business function involves lots of moving pieces. Organizing presentations and speakers, inviting guests, and securing event space are all critical aspects of any corporate event. No matter what type of event you’re planning, from a corporate reception to a holiday party to an educational seminar, Wintrust Sports Complex in Bedford Park has an event space option that will fit your needs. 

An Overview of Wintrust Sports Complex 

Wintrust Sports Complex has 116,000 square feet of space. It includes enough hardwood court space for eight basketball courts, twenty-four pickleball courts, sixteen NCAA volleyball courts, and a championship court, a redemption arcade, a laser tag arena, a restaurant, and a meeting space. Wintrust has plenty of space to host sports camps and tournaments, birthday parties, field trips, and corporate receptions. 

In addition to the space and amenities at Wintrust, we also have easy, free, ample parking across three designated lots! Plus, we are located right down the street from nearly a dozen different hotels, making accommodations for out-of-town attendees convenient and easy. We’ve even partnered with AwayTeam Travel to simplify hotel reservation management for event attendees. Our facility is near Chicago Midway Airport and is under 45 minutes from downtown Chicago. Chicago is an ideal area to host regional corporate events, and Wintrust offers the chance for local businesses to escape the chaos of downtown for a day. Plus, our dedicated event team makes planning your next event easy. 

Types of Business Functions to Host at Wintrust 

Corporate events can include any event sponsored and hosted by a company. Depending on the company and the type of event, guests can include employees, stakeholders, customers, potential new employees, or clients. When the guest lists are larger than the conference rooms at the office, the type of event requires a different energy source or a more central location; facilities such as Wintrust have the necessary space. 

Meetings: Sometimes the space available at the office is not enough, especially if the office is fully remote and this meeting needs to be in person. Having a neutral space can be beneficial for meetings that include any type of negotiation. 

Conferences: Open gym space with additional meeting rooms can be the ideal setup for an industry conference. People gathering to discuss industry advancements, learn about upcoming changes, and network with others require a fresh space. 

Team building: Team building is critical to team development, especially when major changes happen in the team layout or the company. Team building days help boost morale, problem-solving skills, and creativity. Some team-building activities can occur in an office or even over a video call, but bringing people together outside their regular office for a day of activities is much more productive. 

Celebrations: Everyone loves a good party. Corporate parties and celebrations include holiday parties, retirement celebrations, launch parties, fundraising galas, team appreciation events, and celebrating business and employee milestones. 

Seminars and Education: Seminars and educational events, such as workshops, aim to educate employees or even customers. Seminars may involve product demonstrations, presentations and speakers, and interactive training. 

Corporate Event Space Options 

Wintrust Sports Complex has various space options to rent for your next business function, from smaller workshops to large celebrations. All of our event spaces are flexible and customizable to fit the needs of your function. Our gym space is easily arranged for a classy corporate reception or a casual team-building day. Tables in our meeting room can be arranged for an educational presentation or a brainstorming meeting. While we can’t completely rearrange the arcade, we can be sure proper meeting space or private rooms are available as needed. 

The Station Grille Restaurant 

Our on-site restaurant, The Station Grille, is a full-service restaurant and bar. For more casual, relaxed events and celebrations, this space is perfect. The restaurant space fits up to 150 guests plus has 11 HD TV screens and a Bluetooth sound system. The menu includes apps to share, salads, burgers, chicken, and even a kids’ menu if this is a corporate family function. If your event is elsewhere in Wintrust,The Station Grille can still provide the food, drinks, and dessert with our catering menu. 

Hardwood Gym Space 

Wintrust Sports Complex has the space for sports. We can arrange our hardwood courts to fit eight basketball courts, 16 volleyball courts, 24 pickleball courts, or one giant corporate event space for your next business function. The gym space is ideal for events ranging from 200 to 2000 guests, depending on the event type and configuration. The gym space is a perfect blank slate to customize however you need it, from tables and chairs to decor, catering, and themes. 

Meeting Room 

When office meeting rooms are not big enough, the meeting room at Wintrust can be a perfect option. Our meeting rooms can accommodate up to 158 attendees, when combined, for your next annual meeting, training seminar, or brainstorming day. Our meeting space includes a large screen for presentations and plenty of table space to collaborate. Of course, we have Wi-Fi throughout the facility to help your meetings, presentations, and seminars run smoothly. 

Arcade Party 

Have you considered an arcade for your next corporate party or team-building event? Why not? Arcades are the perfect place to let your team relax, engage in some friendly competition, and celebrate their accomplishments. Arcade parties aren’t just for kid’s birthdays! Our redemption arcade includes a collection of classic and modern arcade games, and our arcade party packages can include rounds of laser tag, too! What better way to blow off some steam, bond with coworkers, and celebrate success than reliving the nostalgia of an arcade? 

How to Book an Event at Wintrust Sports Complex

If you’re ready to book your next corporate party or any event with any of Wintrust’s corporate event space options, our team is ready to help ensure it is the best corporate reception your business has hosted. We have an easy online booking inquiry form! Our dedicated team will reach out with all the details you need: pricing, availability, logistics, and any other information.