Escape the urban hustle and tee off at Chicagoland’s quirky mini golf courses. From classic putting challenges to innovative themed experiences, these local greens offer fun for families, date nights, and weekend adventurers across the Chicago metro area.
Whether you’re navigating City Mini Golf’s urban landscape or exploring Par-King’s imaginative obstacles, these courses transform ordinary putting into extraordinary entertainment. Each venue brings unique personality to the classic miniature golf experience.
Discover Chicago’s most entertaining mini golf destinations!
Featured Mini Golf Courses in East Chicago
- Big Mini Putt Club (Chicago)
- City Mini Golf (Chicago)
- Douglass Park Miniature Golf Course (Chicago)
- MacArthur Golf Course Mini Golf
- Par-King (Chicago)
- Puttery Chicago (Chicago)
- Puttshack Oak Brook (Oak Brook)
- Wonder Woods Mini Golf at Morton Arboretum (Lisle)
Big Mini Putt Club (Chicago)
What to Expect
Indoor mini golf bar with multiple location options
Description
Big Mini Putt Club delivers an innovative indoor mini golf experience across three locations in Chicago and Grand Rapids. Their 9-hole courses blend playful challenge with a full bar atmosphere, designed to be enjoyable for all skill levels while maintaining a nostalgic summer night entertainment vibe.
Where: Chicago | More Info: Big Mini Putt Club
City Mini Golf (Chicago)
What to Expect
Chicago-themed minigolf course with seasonal obstacle updates
Description
Chicago's downtown minigolf experience nestled in Maggie Daley Park offers a skyline-adjacent course with dynamic Chicago-themed obstacles. The Portillo's Hot Dog hole features a six-foot hot dog challenge where golfers navigate between mustard bottles and a winding mustard trail.
Where: Chicago | More Info: City Mini Golf
Douglass Park Miniature Golf Course (Chicago)
What to Expect
Bird migration-inspired miniature golf course design
Description
A conservation-themed 18-hole miniature golf course celebrating local ecology, featuring unique obstacles and sculptures inspired by 205 migratory bird species that pass through Douglass Park annually. Community-designed course offers an educational and playful outdoor experience for visitors.
Where: Chicago | More Info: Douglass Park Miniature Golf Course
MacArthur Golf Course Mini Golf
What to Expect
Pirate-themed miniature golf course with varied challenges
Description
MacArthur Golf Course features a pirate-themed miniature golf course with engaging challenges suitable for all ages. The course offers a playful maritime adventure with creative hole designs that test both novice and experienced players' putting skills.
Where: East Chicago | More Info: MacArthur Golf Course Mini Golf
Par-King (Chicago)
What to Expect
Mechanical course with elaborate themed holes and complex moving obstacles
Description
Par-King offers an extraordinary miniature golf experience featuring meticulously designed mechanical holes with intricate moving parts and elaborate themes. The course challenges players with unique obstacles and architectural marvels that transform traditional putt-putt into an immersive, interactive adventure.
Where: Chicago | More Info: Par-King
Puttery Chicago (Chicago)
What to Expect
Technologically advanced digital mini-golf experience
Description
High-tech indoor mini-golf experience blending cutting-edge digital technology with interactive gameplay. Sophisticated venues feature immersive themed courses with projection mapping, augmented reality elements, and dynamic hole designs that transform traditional putting into a modern entertainment experience.
Where: Chicago | More Info: Puttery Chicago
Puttshack Oak Brook (Oak Brook)
What to Expect
Patented interactive scoring technology with real-time game tracking
Description
Tech-driven minigolf experience featuring four interactive courses with patented scoring technology. Combines competitive gameplay with a full-service restaurant and bar, offering a sophisticated twist on traditional putt-putt. Advanced tracking systems transform each hole into a dynamic, competitive challenge for players of all skill levels.
Where: Oak Brook | More Info: Puttshack Oak Brook
Wonder Woods Mini Golf at Morton Arboretum (Lisle)
What to Expect
Botanical minigolf course integrated with living arboretum landscape
Description
Nature-inspired minigolf course woven through Morton Arboretum's stunning landscape. Players navigate 18 holes designed to showcase native plant life and ecological themes, transforming a traditional game into an educational botanical journey.
Where: Lisle | More Info: Wonder Woods Mini Golf at Morton Arboretum