Come play at The Hub at Berens Park. It features four batting cages, an 18-hole miniature golf course, 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.
New in 2023 - Spray Ground Punch Cards
Make your visit to the spray ground a breeze with a punch card! Available for purchase at The Hub or Wagner Community Center, punch cards will be available for residents only. Fee: 20 punches/$80 (residents only).
Admission Fees
| Type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Resident Youth (age 2-16) | $4 |
| Resident Adult (16+) | $6 |
| Non-Resident Youth (age 2-16) | $6 |
| Non-Resident Adult (16+) | $8 |
| 20 Visit Resident Punch Card | $80 |
Miniature Golf
An 18-hole miniature golf course with water feature and practice green. It features a prairie landscape, similar to the one early settlers of Illinois found in this area. While playing a round of mini-golf, be sure to check out the "mini" prairie around you!
- 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.
Fee
| Type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Resident | $6 |
| Non-Resident | $7 |
Batting Cages
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 |
|---|---|
| 30 Minutes | $21 |
| 60 Minutes | $36 |
| Token (10 pitches/token) | Fee |
|---|---|
| 1 token | $1 |
| 6 tokens | $5 |
| 13 tokens | $10 |
| 28 tokens | $20 |
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. |
Rentals at The Hub
Rentals at The Hub can be completed through online booking. The Facility Page has more details on renting Lee Daniels Pavilion, The Hub's Tent, the Mini Golf Course or the Spray Ground.
For more information, contact The Hub or call (630) 993-8967.
