Berens Park Hub Mini Golf Site Master Plan Completion (2025)

Due to the poor condition of The Hub mini golf course and pond, the District has not opened the site since the 2023 season. In 2024, staff hired a mini golf planning/engineering firm that developed plans, cost estimates, and specifications to redevelop the site for mini golf (spent $4,800 of $40,000 in approved 2024 capital budget). Staff was not confident that the proposal would meet community needs or be cost effective with the appropriate return on investment. Therefore in 2025, staff recommend using the remaining funds to hire an engineer to complete a comprehensive evaluation of the site to provide additional alternatives for future development. Staff will also provide the community and past mini golf participants the opportunity to share feedback on proposed future options for the site, including public meetings and a survey. The master planning process will assist staff with developing and recommending to the Board a clear direction for proposed development of the site in 2026. Staff propose funding this project with Recreation Fund reserves.

This project falls under the Elevate Elmhurst Parks Priority of Invigorated Parks
Tactic: Complete Master Plan for Berens Park Mini Golf Site.