The Hub at Berens Park

Toddler at a spray ground with a frog statue
A toddler in a yellow shirt plays at a splash pad with a blue bucket, standing near a netted structure with ropes and colorful posts.
Boy with a bat inside a batting cage
Playground with tall blue-and-green slide towers and bright green slides, surrounded by children and adults
People playing in a sunny outdoor splash pad with water jets, colorful umbrellas, and a flagpole with a waving American flag in the background.
A room setup with long tables and chairs. In the background a sign saying 'HAPPY BIRTHDAY' is over a table and balloons are sitting on another table filled with gifts.
A room setup with several tables and chairs facing a projector screen.

Come play at The Hub at Berens Park. It features four batting cages, miniature golf, a spray ground and a playground with youth and tot equipment.

Rent the spray ground and batting cages for your private event. The Hub also features the Lee A. Daniels Pavilion, with concessions and a party room available to rent.

Spray Ground

Open during the summer months, the 6,000-square-foot spray ground has nine exciting water features and is available for private rental.

  • No shoes, sand, beach or water toys on pad.
  • Swim diapers only.
  • No food or drink in spray ground area. Do not drink spray ground water.
  • Children ages 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult 18 or older.
  • It will close if the temperature is below 65 degrees, lightning is spotted or there are other threatening weather conditions.

Spray Ground Admission Fee Options

Super Pass

Get access unlimited access to The Hub Spray Ground, East End Pool and Norman P. Smalley Pool with the Super Pass. Purchase Super Pass >>

Spray Ground Punch Pass

Make your visit to the spray ground a breeze with a punch card! Available for residents only. Purchase Punch Pass >>

Daily Admission Fees

Type Fee (R/NR)
Youth (age 2-15) $6/$8
Adult (16+) $8/$10
   
20 Visit Resident Punch Card $80

 

Batting Cages

Open during the summer months, hone your batting skills at any of our four cages with varying speeds. Baseball and softball settings are available. Beginners and professionals are welcome. You may use your own helmet and bat, if desired.

  • Helmets with faceguard, softball and baseball bats are provided.
  • Batters must use helmets at all times.
  • Only one batter in the cage at a time.
  • Batters must wear shoes.
  • Batters must be at least 6 years old.

Rental Fees

Type Fee
60 Minutes $36
Token (10 pitches/token) Fee
1 token $1                 
6 tokens $5

 

Batting Cage Speeds

  Softball Baseball
Cage 1 Slow pitch arc, 40 mph. Slow pitch, 45 mph.
Cage 2 Slow pitch arc, 40 mph. Medium pitch, 50 mph.
Cage 3 Slow pitch arc, 40 mph. Fast pitch, 65 mph.
Cage 4 Fast pitch, 60 mph. Very fast pitch, 80 mph.

 

Miniature Golf

Daily Admission Fees

Type R/NR Fee 
Youth (age 2-15) $6/$8
Adult (16+) $6/$8

 

  • Putters and balls are provided. You may use your own putter if desired.
  • Please limit playing parties to five persons and strokes to six on any hole.
  • Children 12 and under must be accompanied by a parent/legal adult guardian.

 

Rentals at The Hub

Rentals at The Hub can be completed through online booking. The Rentals Page has more details on renting Lee Daniels Pavilion, The Hub's Tent, or the Spray Ground. 

For more information, contact The Hub or call (630) 993-8967.

 

Special Days at The Hub 2026

  • August 29: Tour Championship - Half off mini-golf
  • September 13: Grand-friends Day - Half off ice cream

 

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Location

The Hub at Berens Park

493 N Oaklawn Ave
Elmhurst, IL 60126
United States

Rental options remain available year-round.

Weekends only Aug 10-Sept 27Hours
Sat-Sun10am-4pm