Due to an ongoing family emergency among our staff, Present Place Chicago may have an irregular schedule in January/February/March. Thank you for your understanding.
Present Place Chicago will be closed for Open Play Friday, March 31st.
Present Place Chicago
314 W Institute Pl, #2W
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 943-0725
Monday-Friday 9am-1pm
Saturday-Sunday *see schedule via reservation menu
We are committed to the highest levels of service, safety, and cleanliness for all guests. Accordingly, we are implementing the following, COVID-specific policies and rules:
- All events comply with the City of Chicago and State of Illinois guidelines regarding capacity..
- Our staff is deep cleaning and disinfecting each play space daily.
- All guests 2 years old and older must wear a mask at all times, and must wash and/or sanitize hands upon entry and with reasonable frequency during visit.
- If we have any doubt over the health of any guest, admission will be denied and a refund will be applied.
- If you are symptomatic or have knowingly been exposed to the virus, please stay home.
Open Play
Making your reservations online is the only way we can guarantee you a spot! Make your reservation by clicking on the date you wish to attend, select what time you plan to arrive, add all children and adult tickets to your cart, check out, and get ready to play! Each family must make their own reservation. Only siblings are eligible for sibling discounts. Members can make reservations here.
About the Space
Present Place River North is a creative play space for 0-to-4-year-olds and relaxed workspace for their caregivers. Features and amenities include:
- Cleaned daily
- Oversized play set
- Separate room for parties and classes
- Imaginative, all-natural toys
- Infant crawler area
- Free coffee, tea, and wifi
- Unmatched view of the train!
- Wide selection of children’s books
- Changing table and high chairs
- Refreshments available for purchase
Policies & Rules
We are committed to the highest levels of service, safety, and cleanliness for all guests. Accordingly:
COVID-specific rules:
- If you are symptomatic or have been exposed, please stay home. If we have any doubt over the health of any guest, admission will be denied and a refund will be applied.
- All guests 2 years old and older must wear a mask at all times, and must wash and/or sanitize hands upon entry and with reasonable frequency during visit.
General rules:
- Present Place Chicago is a space for families with children ages 0-4. For our the safety of our guests, children ages 5 and older will be denied admission
- A signed waiver must be completed by parent or guardian prior to or at time of entry
- Socks must be worn at all times; we have adult and child pairs available for purchase
- We are a nut-free facility; you are welcome to bring your own food and drink, but nuts are not permitted. Snacks are only allowed in our dining room
- Please do not bring sick children; we reserve the right to refuse admission to anyone who might pose a health risk to the other guests
- While we encourage relaxation, parents and guardians are reasonably expected to pay close enough attention to children to prevent injury and excessive disruption