Wilderness Falls

Wilderness Falls

Reviews Summary

Overall, Wilderness Falls receives highly positive feedback, with most reviews praising the fun, well-maintained mini-golf courses (especially the Bear and Eagle options) and the friendly, helpful staff. Many highlight the scenic waterfall and batting cages as standout features. Groupon deals are frequently mentioned as a cost-effective way to enjoy the experience. While some note minor issues like cleanliness, accessibility, or occasional maintenance needs (e.g., worn hole markers, dark lighting in evenings), these are outweighed by the enjoyment of families, parties, and casual visitors. The atmosphere is consistently described as welcoming, making it a popular spot for group outings and repeat visits.

About This Listing

Wheelchair Accessible

Who Can Play?

Most arcades welcome all ages (some may have age restrictions for certain games)
Minors may need parent/guardian supervision (policies vary by location)
No gaming experience required - games range from beginner to expert level
Comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes recommended for safety
Valid ID may be required for certain attractions or age verification
Groups and parties welcome (advance booking may be required)

*Note: Age restrictions and policies may vary by arcade. Check with your local facility for specifics.*

First-Time Visitors

First-time visitors may need to sign a waiver or register for a game card. Staff are typically available to help explain games and provide tutorials. Some arcades offer newcomer specials or free play sessions to help you get started.

Common Restrictions:

Age-Based Some games may have height or age requirements for safety reasons
Capacity Popular games may have wait times during peak hours

*Note: Policies vary by arcade. Confirm with your local facility.*

What to Bring

Cash or card for tokens/credits (some arcades are cashless)
Valid ID for age verification or membership signup
Phone to capture high scores and memories (check photo policies)

*Note: Payment methods and requirements may differ by arcade.*

Preparing for Your Visit

Check arcade hours and peak times online before visiting
Eat beforehand or check if the arcade has food options
Bring friends for multiplayer games and competitions
Wear comfortable clothes you can move freely in
Avoid bringing valuable items that could be lost or damaged
Check for special events, tournaments, or discount days
Set a budget for games and stick to it
Stay hydrated, especially during long gaming sessions

*Note: Tips may vary by arcade type and location.*

How to Get Started

Most arcades accept walk-ins, but call ahead during busy periods or for large groups. Check for membership deals!

Other Helpful Info

Most visits last 1-3 hours depending on games and group size
Popular games may have longer wait times during weekends and evenings
Many arcades offer unlimited play packages or time-based pricing
Some locations host tournaments and special events regularly
Prize redemption available at many arcades - save your tickets!

*Note: Policies, pricing, and features differ by arcade. Contact your local facility for details.*

Features

Wheelchair Accessible

Contact Information

Address

145 Clow International Pkwy

Bolingbrook, Illinois 60490

Hours

Monday 10AM-10PM
Tuesday 10AM-10PM
Wednesday 10AM-10PM
Thursday 10AM-10PM
Friday 10AM-10PM
Saturday 10AM-10PM
Sunday 10AM-10PM

Customer Reviews

What makes this mini golf unique is the waterfall. You can go up or down it. I really like it; you can make up to 20 holes. I buy tickets on Groupon, especially if you go with a larger group, as it's cheaper.

Super fun course! Be careful. It's easy to lose a ball if it hits the water. I ended up chasing one all the way down the falls.

This mini golf course in Bolingbrook is very well maintained. There's 2, 18-hole courses (Eagle & Bear) to pick from and nice aesthetic touches like the large waterfall. They also have batting cages of varying speeds but no go-karts or an arcade like some other mini golf places have. I'd recommend Wilderness Falls for date night or playing a quick round of putt putt.

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Wilderness Falls is the best mini golf establishment HANDS DOWN! If you are worried about the long drive .. DONT. Your experience here will be well worth it. I visited Wilderness Falls yesterday with friends. There was a lot going on but there is something for everyone! Whether you want to listen to music, sit and eat in the shade, hit baseballs or golf balls you can! We opted to play mini golf. They have two golf courses so we played the first one and then the second after a break. The courses are not ch

Great and family fun. A little more cramped together than i thought. And no fencing around the place. Other wise fun courses and very accommodating. The atmosphere is very calm and fun.

Came here with my family and it was such a nice outing. The course was fun especially the one that takes you into the waterfall. It's nice that there are 3 different courses to choose from so even if it's crowded it's really not. The batting cages were a nice added bonus as well . Highly recommend this place.

Great place for a few hours of fun. They have a nice little selection of arcade games but nothing too overwhelming, they have two mini golf trails so you can choose what you want to do giving you a little more fun as well. I love that you get to choose what the color of your golf ball is makes it a little more fun for the kiddos. The water is beautiful to look at and gives a great breeze in this summer heat. Overall a great place and good prices. Also very clean.

Nice mini golf place, it needs a little upkeep work in a few spots. I recommend going when they first open In the morning before they get busy. We went on a Groupon deal that saved us 50% or so, otherwise I feel it's a little bit on the spendy side for a family of four. They also have batting cages, but we didn't try those out today.

Disappointing experience at this miniature golf course. The environment was run down and lacked cosmetic appeal. The waterways were dry and the light fixtures were broken. The course visual maps at the start of each hole were really in off attention. Look elsewhere to enjoy a family outing worth spending your money on.

What an amazing place for kids, parents, families, and baseball team parties! We had our end of the season party and this place was fantastic. We played mini golf, spent time In the arcade, used the multi-speed level batting cages, and enjoyed the party room with pizza and drinks. The staff is extremely friendly, professional, and polite. We will definitely be returning customers. Thanks for all you guys did!! Go Tigers!!

Found a great deal on Groupon. Nice 18 hole course with a large beautiful waterfall. There were many people but we were able to spread out. There were many batting cages that were labeled by speed too.

Had a great time with my son, nobody else around on either course~on the cool side with chance of rain. The courses aren't super easy which I like (bear is harder imo). Only downside is the water/pools and cups for the holes could use a good cleaning. Some hole markers are showing wear or are totally unreadable. Otherwise, nice landscaping and greens are in decent shape. Friendly, helpful staff too!

Very fun place! 36 holes of fun. They don't care if you go to both. Batting cages are fun too when they are working.

This is a wonderful place to take kids to. Enjoy a fun game of mini golf, play a few video games or try your bat in the cages. Went on a beautiful summer night and extremely busy, staff was nice, kept things moving. We ordered a pizza for when we finished mini golf and it was ready when we were done.

Had a blast with family here playing 2, 18 hole put put courses. While we started playing just before noon on a Friday, I was surprised that it was a little crowded.

Me and my family had a lot of fun.Great environment and friendly staff.

Clean and just simply a good time! Mini golf and batting cages were well kept and easy to use. Will definitely return!

Great mini golf experience. 2, 18 hole courses to chose from. Plus, the property has a batting cage and the club house has a few arcade ticket games and a basic food menu option (pizza, fries, etc). Overall not bad. 4 stars for batting cages not being operational with no notice on website.

The staff was helpful, and even though there were many people and a long wait time until our turn, just being outside with the nice weather made it worth it.

We went on Mother?s Day and had a blast. One of the batting cages had issues and the staff were quick to respond.

Family friendly fun place right off of Weber. Decent mini golf and ok batting cages. Check Groupon for discounted pricing.

Wilderness in Naperville is impressive. Pretty darn clean, inside and on the BEAR course. Great for families with young kids. Hungry, a tiny snack shop. Super fun for each mini golf spot. Some spots are tougher than the landscape looks! Beware, this fun hour goes fast, and lotion up! Worth the trip.

Purchased a Groupon for here that included a mini golf game for two and 5 batting cage coins We had a ton of fun The people working were very kind and the property is well maintained

This is a 5 stars mini golf. It's great for having fun with company, It's so entertaining, lots of different holes. I went there on a Sunday, I really enjoyed my time there.

We went yesterday for my grandson's (8th) birthday party & the kids had a phenomenal time! The staff was excellent, even though a shift change occurred during our party. Kudos to the young adults who ran the facility. You did a marvelous job & we'll be back next year! ????????????

Nice hidden gem in Bolingbrook. Haven't swung a bat in decades. Will definitely feel this layer but will be back. Kids loved the gold and batting cages as well. Good ole' fashioned fun without electronic devices

A very beautiful place. The workers are young people who are very respectful and attentive to their work. Golf has two routes, each fun and relaxing to spend the afternoon with family or friends. They also have a batting area, too recommended (12 attempts for $2 )

Good place for kids and family to have mini golf with awesome layout and with mini waterfalls.

Very fun courses (Bear or Eagle, we did Bear).y only complaint is that from what I could tell, neither course is accessible.

My husband, my son, and my son visited on a Saturday morning and did not have any wait to golf. The course was beautifully maintained with lovely landscaping as well as many photo opportunities at various holes. The hole themselves were fun with various levels of difficulties. Well worth the money!

Overall nice place to play mini golf. Couple of the holes were a bit "odd" in the sense you could hit off the course easily onto the path, not sure if by design or if the edging was broken and needed to be replaced. Regardless we had fun

Fantastic miniature golf course. Two courses - Bear and Eagle. Friendly staff. Play again just $2.00

Unfortunately I feel as though wilderness falls is beginning to go downhill. There are a lot of areas in need of TLC on the golf course. I have come here with my husband for the past 7 years, and initially when we first came we loved it. The grounds were maintained and it was much cleaner. Hopefully they just had a rough summer season and will make any and all neccessary repairs when it gets slower. The batting cage were just ok. Some of them were not working when we went. They also only had about 3 bats...

Nice mini golf course and batting cages. Only complaint I can give is their concessions stand had no diet or zero sugar anything other than water. That's not really a complaint, just my picky drinking self! Go ahead and check this place out for your next mini golf adventure!

My son's family (pictured), my wife, two other sons and I thoroughly enjoyed the golf, snacks and games. Great staff, very helpful and pleasant.

Great mini golf course. Two different courses. You can play both for an additional $5. They have a nice cafe with snacks in the clubhouse. It's a very enjoyable afternoon activity.

One of the Best Places to go to. Twin Tour Golf enjoyed it

Took the grandsons mini golfing. Nice enough facility. I don't mini golf more than once every 5 years it seems, and I assume this is your basic mini golf facility. Every one was friendly and we had a good day

This place could be easily deserve a higher rating. However, the people in charge don't care about user experience and customer care. The golf courses ( because there are two), although good surface and have a nice distribution, suffered from a lack of maintenance. Few stones lose and others totally bad in installation. The courses also could also have a better design, but let's put that aside. I don't think is not making revenue out of this. Then put the money where money is coming from. Other parts of fac

Nice place to min golf on any day.

We went as a group of guys on our monthly hang out. This was my first time there, but the ambience was great, clean, and the attendants were very attentive and answered all of our questions. For reference, it has batting cages for baseball, where you can choose which speed you'd like to hit, or try to hit lol, and also it has softball cages as well. I will be going back, thank you.

Miniature golf was fun on two well-maintained courses with a reasonable amount of obstacles and challenges. My only "negative" suggestion would be a better sign because it looks like you're headed to the airport. (It just needs to be marked better.)

I loved it. Hot day but slight breeze was wonderful to be out and about for mini golf. The Groupon deal for a few rounds in the batting cage was a nice touch in the deal too.

Had a great time at night mini golf.ing. some holes were very dark

My family of 4 had a wonderful time. We did both courses. I appreciate the discount given if both courses are done on the same day.

Such a blast!!! Please go with water on hot days because there's not really any shade going through the course but still a great time

This is a fun mini golf course with many different levels and stairs on the course. The holes are interesting, and that made it more enjoyable to play. They also have batting cages and food.

Surprised how busy this place was on a weekday. The staff are excellent and took care of my kids after their arcade winnings. Only downside was a lot of broken games. Put put was fun!

Had a birthday party here. Its small, but reasonably priced and adequate for small kids. The kids staffing the place were all VERY helpful, patient, and kind with our group. Normally the high school/college kids staffing park districts, pools, etc are horrendous at customer service, so it was a pleasant surprise.

Very fun place but they refuse to turn their lights on until they're open until 10. At 8 PM it was EXTREMELY dark to the point where it was a safety hazard. It's not that hard to turn on the lights, even if it's just from 7-9.

Such an adorable place with the ability to golf 2 different courses for a deal! Be careful of some of the water hazards! ???????

Wilderness Falls, was so much fun for my grandchildren. We had such a good time. The decor was so beautiful at each hole. Try it out!

We had a great time at Wilderness Falls. It is a typical mini-golf experience and has a batting cage, plus an arcade area. We didn't have time to explore all that has to offer. we just did a quick 18-hole game of mini-golf.

A nice putt putt but the holes were not interesting or challenging enough. You have 2 courses to pick from, we chose the eagle one. The greens were marred with a lot of outdoor debris & on some of the holes the greens were coming apart. They could of done better w/the 18th hole, boring. The location is hard to find b/c it's off the main road w/no signs. Nice building/entrance, air conditioning & staff were very nice. Not crowded.

Great place to enjoy with the family. Located right text to a small airport so if you want to catch a break from the putting, step outside and sit on the chairs. While sitting you will be able to see planes landing just hundreds of feet away.

Two great courses very challenging but fun. Easy peasy and reasonably priced $11.95 a person They do great Groupon deals!

Love coming here with family! The staff is always friendly and helpful. I was pretty impressed at how serious they are about sanitizing the clubs and bats after use. I noticed when we returned ours on the outside rack, they were picked up almost immediately and taken in. There are 2 courses and they have a nice mix of easy and challenging holes. My toddler easily followed along for half the course, but we may have spent a little while longer at the waterfall since we went on a pretty sunny day. Best time t

This place rocks! Played multiple games on both courses. My girlfriend and I really enjoyed ourselves!

First time going here for mini golf. Kids really enjoyed it as the holes were setup to be very fun. Was nice to have 2 courses to play. Each course had it own theme. 36 holes that had no 2 alike. Would definitely bring the kids back!

Great spot tucked away by the airport. Clean, fun, well kept. They just replaced the turf on the holes. Has batting cages, a few arcade games, and a small party room. Highly recommend, don't brush off this hidden gem. My kids are begging to go back.

Great layout and condition for the two courses. People were nice. Great amenities. A fun place to play!

Real fun course. We had a great time. They have two courses to choose from. We plan to go back to play the other.

My daughter and I had so much fun here!

Fun times with the family and the class pet MR Bear

Very nice and the price is reasonable. Although some of the pats can be nicer, it's still a decent place. You can spend good hour or two there. Have two different courses that you can potentially take. And the balls will need to be returned in the office where you have a chance to win a free game. The blue water fall is beautiful. Great place for both kids and adults.

Had a great time here with the kids. They have 2, 18 hole courses. I would definitely recommend for the family!!

I've only been here once, but we had a really great time. The miniature golf course is one of the best I've played. The staff we encountered were all helpful, and everyone we met was very polite. There were a lot of groups of various sizes playing mini-golf, but there were no issues. It was a lot of fun! (Do look before hopping down off what looks like a low wall - I got more than I bargained for, jumping down what turned out to be a five foot drop.)

Nice place but not very clean. Waterfall was nasty and some were not working. The putt golf and batting cages was fun.

Very fun and reasonably priced mini golf. 2 courses to choose from and my family and I had a great time. There is also a small arcade, batting cages, and a concession stand. We didn't get anything there but the ice cream looked good lol. Great way to enjoy the afternoon.

Fun place and not expensive. Groupon makes it even cheaper. 38 holes to play and all are fun. It's clean and the staff is really nice. My 2 and 4 year old played for free which is great since they didn't really play as much as explore the course.

This is such a fun mini golf place! There's 2 different courses to choose from, and they are bith really fun. This place is very clean and well maintained, with very pretty landscaping. They also have batting cages, a small arcade, and an ice cream shoppe. It's cool to watch planes landing and taking off while you golf too!

My favorite mini golf place! I love the waterfall. I like that the eagle course takes you to the top of the waterfall. I enjoy the complexity of the courses as well. The layout helps keep the game fun and interesting. Little animal tracks on the sidewalk a giant bear with little trouts swimming away. Overall very well kept. Ladies bathroom was clean and smelled amazing. This place also has batting cages and a small game room. But by far the mini golf is where it's at!

Amazing for mini golf and nice batting cages too, but arcade is very small. The prices are fair, and the two golf courses keep the lines at a good pace. I'd recommend.

We always enjoy it! Been there many times!

Absolutely Amazing!***** Just had my 6 year olds birthday party and it was amazing! The staff was so helpful and caring. All the employees were extremely professional and listened to our needs. The mini golf was great, the arcade was a blast, and the party food was pretty decent. Afterwards we headed off to the batting cages and enjoyed slow pitch to fast pitch baseball and softball. My son said he had the ? the best birthday party ever?. Thanks to the team at Wilderness Falls. We will definitely be

One of the best mini golf places I have ever been to. Very unique and very well kept and we'll run. The teenagers working are very respectful. Be aware that there are a lot of wasps and bees. My daughter got stung but they were very prepared and we're able to offer medicine and pain relievers for her. I wish it was a little bit closer to my house and I would go or more often but it is definitely worth the drive from Tinley Park!

We had a wonderful experience. I was skeptical the whole time as we booked my 7 year old birthday party there as we had kids ages 2- 10. But it was a super hit. Everyone loved it. The Arcade games seemed very old but it did not bother us. We would definitely go back again.

Great place clean and well kept. The batting cages have lots of speeds with baseball and softball. One of the baseball cages was out of order though. There are two courses for mini golf I can't remember the exact names but one is about bears and the other is eagles I did the eagle one but there was no eagle body on the mountain there was only feet meaning the bird broke and fell I was sad about that.

Great place for social distancing fun. The course can sometime get crowded but still fun

Prices are not bad. Mini golf was pretty crowded, but the wait was not long. The batting cages' coin slots appeared to work sporadically so we had to switch to others with working coin slots. There is plenty of parking and close to many restaurants.

Well maintained course, perfect for all levels, including my 4-year-old. The teens/college students who work here are so polite and have great attitudes every time I've been (which is at least 10 times this year)! This will be our go-to spot as long as we live close by!

In my visits here the course holes have always been free of debris. Price fits. Benefit of being able to choose between 2 courses. Nice batting cages. Small arcade. I have not eaten here as it's by a bunch of restaurants. I will continue coming to this location.

We had a great time at Wilderness yesterday, used the batting cages, mini golf and played some old school video arcade games. Very friendly staff and they will help you with whatever you need. A great family atmosphere!

My son turned 20 today and we hadn't been miniature golfing since he was little. We had a blast!!! Money well spent for a few great memories. Dinner and miniature golf beat dinner and a movie hands down.

Wilderness Falls is a great place to have some casual fun playing mini golf, which is suitable for all ages. The course has a lot of fun holes, and is reasonably priced. The holes are quite worn down, but are still very much enjoyable aesthetically as well as when it comes to the mini golf itself. Overall a great place to check out!

Employees were wonderful, cages are a blast but the mini golf was the most fun, we will for definitely be back!!!!

Great mini golf course, not the best for young children such as toddlers but you can do it if you put some effort in! Also has batting cages and some indoor activities. One of the better courses in the area.

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