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Lippold Park Batting Cages Open Mon, Apr 6

all new equipment in 2026

26 BATTING CAGES APR 6 SLIDE - 1
26 BATTING CAGES APR 6 SLIDE - 1 (Jacqui Weber)

The batting cages at Lippold Park (851 W. Route 176, Crystal Lake) open for the season on Mon, Apr 6, 2026. The batting cage system features four token-operated dual function cages with fastpitch baseball and slow pitch softball in every tunnel. Tokens can be purchased at the batting cages for $1 for 10 balls. The token machine accepts $1, $5, $10 and $20 bills. The batting cage system is all NEW for 2026.

Call 815.459.0680 ext. 333 for general batting cage information. During regular office hours, contact Claire Naughton at 815.459.0680 ext.1227 for batting cage group reservations and information.

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