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 - Now available
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 2-16) | $4/$6 |
| Adult (16+) | $6/$8 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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. |
Miniature Golf
The miniature golf course is currently under construction and anticipated to reopen for the 2026 season.
Daily Admission Fees
| Type | Fee (R/NR) |
|---|---|
| Youth (age 2-16) | $7/$9 |
| Adult (16+) | $9/$11 |
- 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
- June 13: World Softball Day - 1 free batting cage token with purchase from concessions.
- June 20: US Open - Half off mini-golf
- June 21: Summer Solstice - Half off ice cream
- July 11: Unplug Illinois Day - Chalk the walk
- July 15: National Hot Dog Day - Half off hot dogs
- July 18: The Open Championship - Half off mini-golf
- July 19: National Ice Cream Day - Half off ice cream
- July 26: Parent's Day - Adults free at the Spray Ground
- August 8: Back to School Bash - Half off shaved ice specials
- August 29: Tour Championship - Half off mini-golf
- September 13: Grand-friends Day - Half off ice cream
