Wilderness Falls

Overall nice place. They have two different mini golf courses to choose from, batting cages, and a small arcade area. They also have a concession stand. It’s a fun place but a little pricey for mini golf.

We just hosted our son’s b-​day party here. Small party of 12 boys/​girls between 3 & 10 years old. When we first walked in to view the location prior to the party I was concerned that there wasn’t enough variety and qty of arcade games, that the tickets required for prizes were too high. I mean we’ve been to chuck e cheeses and have spent $ 50 on a roll of smarties. BOY WAS I WRONG!!! The kids had a blast with all the games! they didn’t want to leave the arcade for mini golf, but then they had a super blast with the well-​maintained mini-​putt once we did get them out and organized. It took about 30 minutes to golf (they are all power golfers) and we were back in before it got too dark. They had more fun with winning TONS of tickets! And the food came out. Wilderness Falls provides all the paper supplies, bring your own cake, candle, lighter and maybe even cake knife (although it was fun and easy to cut with the super pizza cutter)
I was told over and over by both Bday boy and guests… BEST PARTY EVER!!! Can we come back tomorrow for a playdate with everyone?
Great place for kids just to run around & have a great time!

Very nice place! There are 2 courses, each 18 holes. You can choose to do one or both. Pretty reasonable! Make sure to check Groupon! Also, there are batting cages with different miles per hour. Everyone there is very nice!

Visited this place for the second time. There are two different courses here. You can choose to go over the mountain or through the cave. Both are worth a try and have cool little obstacles. We had a good time both visits and the staff is friendly. There is an arcade, but half the games were out of order. I was more interested in the golfing and batting cages.
My only gripe is the water from the «waterfall» looks so gross. The water seeps up into the hole where you hit the golf ball. Murky, sewer water! Gross! Good luck if you hit your ball into the water. I wish they would at least provide the grasping pole some mini golf places have.

I didn’t even know this place existed until I saw it on Groupon. I went on a weekday afternoon and it was delightfully deserted. Not a child in sight to ruin my experience. It’s a little small but I like the quaintness of it. I haven’t been to many mini golf courses so I can’t be that good of a judge but for my money it was a great deal. I probably would have been several more times had I known where it was and how close it was to my house. The games are a little wonky and one of them cheated me of a token. Batting cages were there but they aren’t really my thing.

I came here recently with my kindergarten class for their «Field Trip Friday», which coming with about 15 kids between the ages of 4 – 7, I expected to leave wanting to quit my job and never wanting to return to the scene of the crime. But I was pleasantly surprised that the staff was very helpful at handling this large group and the course wasn’t overly packed with people so the kids had plenty of time to take their 11 strokes without holding up a line.
There are two courses here: the Bear course and the Eagle course. But my class chose the Eagle course, so that’s the only one I can speak for here. It was a very child-​friendly course, meaning that the holes didn’t appear too challenging for anyone over the age of 10. Definitely mini-​golf for the family. But for what it lacked in difficulty, it made up with good scenery.
The only real gripe I had was that the child price at 1 in the afternoon was $ 7. Seemed a bit high to me. I’ve been to other mini-​golf courses where the adult price at nighttime is exactly the same.
Either way, my class left satisfied and excited to tell their parents about their golfing adventure. I have to say that this is probably one of the best places I’ve found for a big group of young children.

Disclaimer: I am a mini-​golf champion, and I hold putt putt courses to a higher standard than would most. I expect well-​designed and well-​built holes, interesting course variety, suitable difficulty, properly-​maintained landscaping, and reasonable value. Call me a stickler, but if you want my return business (and recommendations to friends and family), ya gotta meet at least half of those.
For an $ 11 for two Groupon, this place, like the 3-​star rating says, is «A-​OK.» While not atrocious, it’s far from the best and could in fact use a bit of TLC.
There’s 2 courses to choose from, but if you’re sneaky enough you can play both, as the 18^th hole doesn’t «take» your ball automatically as many other putt putt places do. I played the Eagle course, and aside from a few dynamic holes, it was pretty boring.
The majority of the holes were uninspired and far too easy. The ‘adventure’ aspect was seriously lacking in most cases; a slight dogleg left on flat terrain doesn’t make for a particularly exciting/​challenging experience. There was one, however, that started at the top of their artificial mountain and came down the side as part of a multi-​tiered «choose your own path» hole. That was fun.
Course was lit well enough for the most part. There was no sidewalk alongside the course, so you have to tromp on/​across/​through the hole itself to get to the next tee, which seems odd. There were also a few instances where the border/​blockade around the greens was unfinished/​broken, so naturally that’s where the balls would escape and go bouncing away.
I think I was spoiled growing up with ‘Lost Mountain’ close by, so perhaps I’m biased towards what really is a superior ‘adventure’ mini-​golfing experience. Wilderness Falls was a fun little 36-​hole course, and I’m sure that nearly anyone that visits will enjoy their time. I just prefer my putt-​putt to be a little more on the daring/​creative side.

My family was very pleased with Wilderness Falls! Unilocal reviews were definitely a nudge in the right direction, there were so many positive posts. My overall assessment is that it was just enough to provide a platform for a fantastic outing. It’s not so big that you’re 5 miles from your car by the time you’ve reached the 18^th hole, yet not so small that you’re left wondering, «seriously, is this it? I would have had more fun and burned less gas, studying my inner eyelids in my cryogenic chamber!». After miniature golfing. We hit the little arcade, and the batting cages to wrap it up. The staff is attentive, grounds are well kept and there’s even a little concession stand which had a great selection that we would have definitely sampled, had we not indulged just prior to our visit. It was a great time, we shall return!

What a great hidden gem. I went here once when I was a kid and my wife and I just took our kids here for a Father’s Day event!
The price was a little pricy but what isn’t now a days! The courses are not too difficult and they are perfect for kids. Our whole family got holes in one and we had a blast.
They even had a little something special for the fathers! A free ice cream from the snack shop.
The only reason that it doesn’t deserve 5 stars is because some of the water hazards were not filled up and some people didn’t seem to care about having a huge group. Not a deal breaker at all!!!

A friend and I are basically connoisseurs of putt-​putt. Lost Mountain, Novelty Golf, Enchanted Castle: give me a dwarf-​sized putter and I will kick your ass.
So it was time for us to visit Wilderness Falls. I got excited when we got out of the car and followed paw prints pressed into the cement up to the office and game room. (Indeed, we later saw their perpetrator, a big brown bear, bathing in one of the ponds).
There are two courses, one of which takes you over the «mountain» and another that goes around it. I have to say that they aren’t super hard except for many places where your ball can easily fly off track and into various water features (full of gross water, if you are planning to retrieve it. My intrepid companion actually went wading in to rescue one… just get another from the clubhouse!) These were not features like at Lost Mountain where your ball takes a flume ride on purpose to reach another level.
Also, as the night wore on and we curved around the north side of the Eagle course in the dark, there were several holes with pretty much no light! My friend literally had to whip out his flashlight app on his cellphone so we could play through. C’mon, guys.
On a warm summer night it was mobbed, and parents with crowds of kids weren’t doing a great job at abiding by the six-​stroke rule. Still, it was a nice night to enjoy the breeze, look at the waterfalls, and bounce on the rope bridge.
The clubhouse has a handful of vintage video games if you’re inclined, and there are also batting cages on the premises. The young people staffing the place were friendly and efficient. The bathroom was surprisingly well equipped and perfectly clean.
Overall I’d say I prefer Lost Mountain for «adventure golf» in this area, but if you want to shake it up you can always grab your clubs and take a walk on the Wild side.

We have a Leadership Outing every quarter or so and are always trying to find something different to do and this time it happened to be at Wilderness Falls. Mother nature somewhat cooperated with no rain, but humid weather. The miniature golf course at Wilderness was fun and unique. (I lost 2 balls, yeah never said I’m good at golfing.)
The staff were polite and helpful and I tried the batting cage for the first time! I didn’t do too well, but I at least I tried it.
Their mini arcade had maybe 8 games and only about 4 worked.
Overall, a great mini golf place and batting cage for young kids or even families.

I like the fact there are tricks to this mini golf course. I don’t want to give anything away, but it was ok. Mini golf was fun, but inside could be better. Could add more than just batting cages but I guess they are limited due to their proximity to Clow airport and the major business park. It would be a great place for dates, but when you mini golf you should expect the rug rats. I would go again.

I really enjoy this place. The courses are challenging and fun. It’s the only place I’ve ever played that has real water hazards.
If they sold beer, I’d be there soo much more. It’s a great place for a date if it’s not overrun with rugrats

This place is pretty small and low key. The mini-​golf was overrun with little kids that weren’t really supervised and the inside «arcade» area is lame. Their food is good — for what it is.
The staff is really friendly.
If you can deal with little kids, then you’ll probably enjoy yourself here :)
The batting cages ROCK!!! LOVE them!!! I’d go back JUST to play in there.

For $ 11 (Groupon), it was a deal for the boyfriend & I to go mini-​golfing. We tried both the Bear and Eagle courses, and got 5 batting cage tokens. We went on a Friday night around 8:00 p.m., it wasn’t really warm out and this place wasn’t too busy.
Both courses are more or less the same, but I liked having a choice. I think it’s $ 8/​person without the Groupon.
Great first date idea, or outing for families or kids.

Batting cages are a surefire way for me to ease aggression. After a bad day at work, there is nothing more stress relieving than to smack the crap out of a baseball that you are picturing as your anoying-​as-​hell coworker! The crack of the bat, whoosh!
I am glad to have this opportunity so close to home. The place itself is located behind the Lowe’s and in front of the small airport, so it’s a bit tricky to find. Fine by me, since it’s usually not all that crowded, especially on a weeknight.
Besides the batting cages, they have a well kept and mildly challenging mini-​golf course. The only part I don’t like is the amount of goofy water traps, where you wind up having to chase your ball down a waterfall and hope you make it to the bottom before it gets sucked in the drains, and you have to trudge back to the building to get another one.
Prices for both mini-​golf and the batting cages are very reasonable. Inside, they have a small arcade selection, a tiny party area, and a snack shop which sells hot dogs and ice cream. It’s just a nice place to kill some time and enjoy being a kid again.

This place serves your basic needs for mini-​golf. I kind of miss the windmill and goofy animal structures at other mini-​golf places. But this place was fine. Has a little snack bar, two courses, mini-​arcade, and plenty of parking. I do miss the windmills and animals though. Did I mention that already?

A hidden little treasure. Tonight we had a little double date with my best friend and her husband and of course me and my bubby. Monday nights are hard to find something to do and the boys definitily wouldn’t agree to go see the new Twilight (believe me, I tried to convince them). After sitting in the sun and grabbing a bite it started to get pretty late. I did a quick search for mini golf places around the area and Wilderness Falls popped up. So we took the quick trip to Bolingbrook off of Weber road and found the cute lil joint.
A good mini golf place is hard to find because it seems like most places are just rinky dink cheapo places. We pulled up and saw a mountain with a waterfall, yay! The course was well taken care of and the place was nice! The only downfall to any of the holes is the possibility of your ball falling in the water and having to go get it. but that usually ends up being part of the fun!
It was about 8 bucks a person and for an additional 2 bucks you can place a second 18-​hole course. The theme is the Bear course and Eagle course and they have cute lil décor along the way. There is also batting cages and a small arcade and snack shop.
I was pretty impressed with the place and had a lot of fun, even if I got 3^rd place! BOO! I like winning :)
If you’re out in the area, check it out. It’s right next to the airport and has late hours in the summer (open til 11pm).

Very hidden place. I have only been here a couple times for the batting cages, but they also have a full mini golf course and a small inside game area. Great place to go when the weather is warm. Prices are pretty reasonable too.