Berens Park Hub Mini Golf Site Redevelopment (2026)

Due to the poor condition of The Hub mini golf course and pond (installed in 2004), 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. 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 used the remaining funds in the capital budget to hire an engineer to complete a comprehensive evaluation of the site to provide additional alternatives for future development. 

Based on community feedback at an open house and a community event at the site and completion of the site master plan, staff recommend redeveloping the mini golf course. The majority feedback indicated the preference for keeping mini golf on the site. The project would include the complete demolition of the existing course and re-grading the site to design specifications and installation. The new course would utilize the pre-designed Modular Advantage system from Adventure Golf Solutions, which would include all golf holes, designed turf, paver sidewalks and a sign package as well as labor and installation. 

This project falls under the Elevate Elmhurst Parks Priority of Invigorated Parks
Tactic: Redevelop Berens Park mini golf site