The Northbrook Park District has six batting cages in Techny Prairie Park and Fields to provide more intensive practice for ball players and a warm-up facility for teams. All six machines pitch baseballs, and four of the machines can pitch 12” softballs. Players can choose the speed of the balls.
Monday-Friday – 4-9pm
Saturday – 10am-6pm
Sunday – Noon-4pm
Monday-Friday – Noon-9pm
Saturday – 10am-8pm
Sunday – Noon-8pm
Monday-Friday – 4-9pm
Saturday – Noon-8pm
Sunday Noon-8pm
Monday-Friday – 4-9pm
Saturday – Noon-4pm
Sunday – Closed
Mother’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Labor Day
Reservations secure a batting cage stall and must be paid for in advance online. To reserve a batting cage, click here and search, ‘batting cage’.
Walk-ups may be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis if capacity limits allow. Batters are required wear a helmet. You may bring your own helmet and bat. Helmets and bats are also available to rent at no cost.
Fees • $15 per 30-minute reservation (unlimited pitches); $2 per token or $10 for 6 tokens
Interested in renting the batting cages? Email rentals@nbparks.org or call 847-291-2993 to reserve. Minimum 1-hour rental required. Rental includes exclusive access to all six batting cages.
Fees • $145 per hour (unlimited pitches)
For more information, call 847-291-2993. For weather related updates, visit Field, Facility & Event Status, download the Statusfy app or call 847-281-3370. To reach the Techny Prairie Park and Fields Batting Cage hut, call 847-770-6606.
| Type | Description | Applies To | Date Posted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application | Application for Facility Use | Indoor Rentals, Outdoor Rentals, Soccer, Pools, Baseball & Softball Fields, Batting Cages | Tuesday, April 27, 2021 |
