Mini Golf Chicago: 22 of the Coolest Indoor and Outdoor Courses in Chicagoland

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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, windmills, nifty themes such as medieval or miner, and even glow-in-the-dark!

Some of the locations have specific courses designed for littles, while others were created with the entire family in mind. This article will serve as your guide to mini golf — Chicago and suburban options — so get ready your bookmark folders ready because this one is packed!

Outdoor Mini Golf: Chicago Suburbs

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

Wilderness Falls

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

  • Adults: $9.95, Children (12 and under): $8.95. Play the second course for $2.
  • Two courses to choose from both with 18 holes each; Big Foot’s Cave and Eagle’s Course.
  • If the weather is hovering around 45 degrees, call first before heading out per website

Pixar Putt

Polk Brothers Park at Navy Pier
600 E. Grand Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611

  • Tickets start at $27.50 for children under 12 years old and $32.50 for adults and children 12 and over on the weekends. Weekday prices start at $22
  • Opens April 24, 2023, and runs through July 23, 2023
  • Click here to read Annie’s review

Miner Mike’s Adventure Golf (Temporarily Closed)

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

  • Closed for construction as of May 15, 2023.
  • Check website for updates on the opening date.

The Hub at Berens Park

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

  • Opens May 20, 2023
  • $6 for residents and $7 for non-residents
  • Ages 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult
  • Maximum of five people per party
  • 18 holes

Stone Creek Miniature Golf Course

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

  • Open for pre-season May 6, 2023, with the regular season starting May 27, 2023
  • 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 21, 2023, and remains open through October 30, 2023
  • Child admission (13 and under) $6, adult admission $7, seniors $6
  • Glow Golf Nights: April 29th, May 27th, June 23rd, and July 21st.  8:30pm – 10:00pm,  $10/person

River View Miniature Golf

8 North Avenue
St. Charles, IL 60174
(630) 584-102

  • Adults ages 16+ are $7, children ages 6 to 15 are $6, and children 5 and under are $3
  • Special pricing for the final hour of the day and fall weekends
  • Open weekdays only May 6, 2023, through May 28, 2023
  • Open daily starting May 29, 2023
  • 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 6, 2023
  • $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 31, 2023, with summer hours beginning June 1st
  • Check website for special holiday hours
  • $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 for ages 13–64, $9.75 for non-residents, $8.50 for residents. Seniors (ages 65 and up), and ages 12 and under.
  • 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 dramatic 22-foot, three-tiered waterfall, and journey to the summit of Lost Mountain.
  • 18 holes

Mountain View Adventure Center: Des Plaines Park District

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

  • Adults $10, Children 17 years and younger $9. Des Plaines residents get $1.50 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

Par-King Minature Golf

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

  • $10 daily before 6p, after 6p $12. Cash only. ATM onsite.
  • Currently weekends only 12p – 5p
  • 18 holes
  • Children must be a minimum of 48″ tall to enter the course

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 12pm – 5pm
  • 2-18 hole courses
  • Children must be a minimum of 48″ tall to enter the course

Putter’s Peak Miniature Golf: Addison Park District

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

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

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

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

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

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

Hollywood Park

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

  • $7/adult, $5/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

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

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

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