Mini Golf Chicago: 24 of the Coolest Indoor and Outdoor Courses in Chicagoland

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Mini golf is the perfect outing for all skills levels! The greater Chicagoland area is fortunate enough to have a plethora of beautiful, fun-filled mini golf options for indoor and outdoor summer fun. You’ll find courses with waterfalls, windmill, and nifty themes such as medieval or miner. Rain or shine, we have you covered for a super fun round of mini golf!

Some of the locations have specific courses designed for littles, while others were created with the entire family in mind. We like to pack a water bottle, sunscreen, and bug spray. This article will serve as your guide to mini golf โ€” Chicago and suburban options โ€” so get ready your bookmark folders ready because this one is packed!

This article is sponsored by the Glen Ellyn Park District.

Holes & Knolls Miniature Golf

Kids at a mini golf hole with the "holes & knolls" logo and "affordable. local. fun."

Holes & Knolls at Maryknoll Park
845 Pershing Avenue
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

Navigate through winding slopes, streams, bridges, and tunnels at Holes & Knolls Miniature Golf (845 Pershing Avenue, Glen Ellyn). Embark on the ultimate putting adventure this summer as you aim for a hole-in-one. The blue course offers 18 holes featuring lengthy, flat slopes, easily accessible for strollers and wheelchairs. Meanwhile, the red course presents a landscape adorned with tree and frog obstacles, imitation sand and rough patches, a figure 8, and even a hole carved through a waterfall.

Post-game, golfers often unwind at the Maryknoll Clubhouse, indulging in hot dogs, popcorn, or other favorites (Sunset Slush!). The admission fee is $7 for children under 13 and seniors ages 60+, while ages 14-59 are invited to join the fun for $8. This flat fee applies whether you choose one course or both. Experience the magic of miniature golfing from April 19 through October 30, 2024, and make this summer unforgettable with Holes & Knolls. Visit gepark.org/holesandknolls.

Outdoor Mini Golf: Chicago Suburbs

Putter’s Peak Miniature Golf: Addison Park District

950 W. Lake Street
Addison, IL 60101
(630) 233 -7275

  • Open weekends only: Fridays 4:00pm – 10:00pm, Saturdays and Sundays 11:00am – 10:00pm
  • Adults $9, Juniors/Seniors $7, Family of 4 $30

Wonder Woods Mini Golf at Morton Arboretum

4100 Illinois Rt 53
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 968-0074

  • Located on West Lawn near the Visitor Center
  • New interactive tree-themed course for Summer 2024
  • Open daily 10:00am – 6:00pm; Last tee time 5:00pm
  • Member Adult $8, Child $6; Non-Member Adult $10, Child $8
  • Must be at least 4 years old to play; under 4 can join, but cannot play
  • Check out Katie’s review of Wonder Woods Mini Golf for more details and photos

Sport Zone Park

1900 Hill Avenue
Aurora, IL 60504
(630) 820-8624

  • Miniature golf is $10 per round, with attraction package discounts found on their website.
  • Open 10:30am – 9:30pm beginning Memorial Day Weekend
  • 18 holes

Wilderness Falls

145 South Clow International Pkwy
Bolingbrook, IL 60490
(630) 378-8888

  • Adults: $10.95, Children (12 and under): $9.95. Play the second course for $2.
  • Two courses to choose from both with 18 holes each; Bear’s Course and Eagle’s Course.
  • If the weather is hovering around 45 degrees, call first before heading out per website

Haunted Trails Burbank

7759 S. Harlem Avenue
Burbank, IL 60459
(708) 598 – 8580

  • $8 adults, $7 children 10 years and younger and seniors 65 and over
  • Open daily at noon
  • 18 holes

Mountain View Adventure Center: Des Plaines Park District

510 E. Algonquin Road
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 391-5733

  • Adults $11, Children 17 years and younger $9. Des Plaines residents get $2 off first round fee.
  • Same day second round $5
  • 18 holes, old mining town theme
  • Onsite concession stand
  • Hours are always weather dependent, check website or call first

Adventure Falls Mini Golf

McCollum Park
6801 South Main Street
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 963-8793

  • Tickets are $5 per resident, and $8 for non-residents
  • Open daily between Saturday, May 25, 2024 to Sunday, August 11, 2024 from 10:00am – 7:00pm
  • New Mischief Spinners added in spring to make the game a little more challenging

The Hub at Berens Park: Closed for 2024

493 North Oaklawn Avenue
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 782-4955

  • Closed summer 2024 for renovations

Stone Creek Miniature Golf Course

101 North Street
Geneva, IL 60134
(630) 232-4542

  • Open for pre-season May 4, 2024, with the regular season starting May 29, 2024
  • Residents $6 and non-residents $7
  • No reservation needed
  • Check website for promo days

Holes and Knolls

fountains and waterfalls at Holes and Knolls mini golf course in Glen Ellyn

845 Pershing Avenue
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
Corner of Pershing Avenue and Route 53
(630) 469-7888

  • Opens April 19, 2024, and remains open through October 30, 2024
  • Child admission (13 and under) $7, adult admission $8, seniors $7

Green Valley Golf Range

26W 101 Lake St.
Hanover Park, IL 60133
(630) 298-6600

  • Open everyday between 9:00am – 12:00am
  • $7.50 Monday – Thursday
  • $8.50 Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Holidays

PGN Minature Golf

8125 W. 95th Street
Hickory Hills, IL 60457
(708) 430 -7900

  • $10 daily before 6p, after 6p $12. Cash only. ATM onsite.
  • Currently weekends only 10:00am – 11:00pm, courses may close early
  • 2-18 hole courses
  • Children must be a minimum of 48″ tall to enter the course

Congo River Golf

1325 Barrington Road
Hoffman Estates, Illinois 60169
(847) 843-1778

  • Open Monday- Thursday 1:00pm – 8:00pm, Fridays 12:00pm – 10:00pm, Saturday 11:00am – 10:00pm, Sunday 11:00am – 8:00pm
  • Ages 13-64 $11.75; Kids 12 & Under, and Seniors $10.50; $1 off before noon on weekdays
  • 2, 18 hole courses
  • Replays $5
  • Coupon for $1

Par-King Minature Golf

21711 N. Milwaukee Avenue
Lincolnshire, IL 60069
(847) 634 – 0333

  • $12.50 per person. Cash only. ATM onsite.
  • Memorial Day weekend Friday 6:00pm – 9:30pm, Saturday-Monday 10:30am – 10:00pm; Summer hours 10:30am – 10:00pm
  • 18 holes
  • Children must be a minimum of 48″ tall to enter the course

Skokie Sports Park Miniature Golf: Skokie Park District

9300 Weber Park Place
Skokie, IL 60077
(847) 674-1500

  • Open daily. Call on inclement weather days.
  • Kid’s Quest $7, Traveler’s Quest $9, both courses $11
  • Kid’s Quest is 9 holes, while Traveler’s Quest is 18 holes
  • Tee time is a maximum of 4 people

River View Miniature Golf

8 North Avenue
St. Charles, IL 60174
(630) 584-1028

  • Adults ages 16+ are $7, children ages 3 to 14 are $6
  • Special pricing for the final hour of the day and fall weekends
  • Open weekdays only May 4, 2024, through May 26, 2024
  • Open daily starting May 27, 2024
  • 18 holes (9 holes with wheelchair access)
  • Putt-n-Save specials are offered daily from June through August

Coyote Crossing Mini Golf

27W650 N Avenue
West Chicago, IL 60185
(630) 784-6176

  • Open May 4, 2024 (seasonal hours apply)
  • $6/round. Ages 2 and under are free; ages 62+ are $5. Theme days are $7/round, and special events may have different pricing, so check before you go!
  • Enjoy 18 holes of railroad-themed mini golf.

Clocktower Mini Golf & Skate Park

South Naperville Road & East Liberty Drive
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 665-1299 or (630) 690-4880

  • Spring hours run through May 2, 2024, with summer hours beginning June 3, 2024
  • Check website for special holiday hours and daily specials
  • $5 for residents ages 15 and under ($6 for non-residents); $6 for residents ages 16 and up ($7 for non-residents); and $5 for seniors (ages 60 and up)
  • 10% military discount for active duty and veterans
  • 18 holes (10 are ADA accessible) and a practice putting green
  • Prairie-themed course

Lost Mountain Adventure Golf

1535 75th Street
Woodridge, IL 60517
(630) 985-4653

  • Weekdays before noon: $9.75 for ages 13โ€“64, $8.50 for kids 12 and under, and seniors (ages 65 and up).
  • Hours Monday – Thursday 12:00pm – 9:00pm; Friday 12:00pm – 9:30pm; Saturday 11:00am – 9:30pm; Sunday 11:00am – 9:00pm. All weather permitting
  • Weekdays afternoon, weekends, and holidays: $10.75 for ages 13 and over, $9.50 for seniors (ages 65 and up) and ages 12 and under
  • Replay the same day for only $5.
  • Outdoor-themed course with a 22-foot, three-tiered waterfall and journey to the summit of Lost Mountain.
  • 18 holes

Indoor Mini Golf Chicago Suburbs

Astro Fun World (formerly Galaxi Fun Zone)

301 South Route 59
Aurora, IL 60504
(630) 206-0267

  • $8/person for mini golf
  • Glow-in-the-dark course.
  • Also has Go Karts, a ropes course, zip line, rock climbing, and more

In the Game

5051 Cal Sag Road
Crestwood, IL 60418
(708) 389 – 7275

  • $8/adult, $6/child 12 years and younger and seniors; children 2 years and younger are free
  • 18 holes

Novelty Golf

3650 W. Devon Avenue
Lincolnwood, IL 60418
(847) 679 – 9434

  • $10 before noon, $14 from noon to close; holidays $14 all day
  • 18 holes
  • Cash only; ATM onsite

Enchanted Castle

1103 South Main Street
Lombard, IL 60148
(630) 953-7860

  • $7/round (all ages)
  • Part of an indoor family entertainment center; nine holes
  • Interactive, glow-in-the-dark course
  • Onsite restaurant offering full menu

Puttshack

1828 Oakbrook Center
Oak Brook, IL 60523
(773) 831-7888

  • $9 for ages 12 and under, $14 for ages 13+ (9 holes)
  • Second game is 50% off during the weekday, Monday through Friday until 4pm
  • You must be 21+ to enter after 8pm with a last tee time of 7pm
  • Check out our Insider’s Guide to Puttshack with photos and video

Keep reading for other local outdoor activities to enjoy with your family all summer long!

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