Ball Factory – Mount Prospect

Ball Factory is a family-owned indoor playground, cafe, and party venue with two locations in the Chicago suburbs, situated in Naperville and Mount Prospect, Illinois. Founded in 2012 by married couple Eliza and Marek, parents of four children who were motivated by their own search for exciting, healthy, and engaging experiences that could occupy kids of varying ages, Ball Factory has grown into a beloved family destination that brings a modern approach to children’s fitness through active play. The facility is designed with a unique aesthetic that appeals to both children and adults, combining a mega-sized playground with a comfortable cafe environment and dedicated private party rooms to create a space where families can play, celebrate, and make lasting memories together.

The indoor playground at each Ball Factory location features 10 family attractions and activities spread across a dynamic, open-concept layout. The centerpiece is a four-level play structure filled with slides, tunnels, and obstacles that children and adults can navigate together. Surrounding the main structure are a variety of themed play areas including a ball blasting arena, an Imagination Playground featuring oversized soft blue blocks for building and creative play, a mega blocks area, an interactive floor, and a kids’ tractor area. The facility is designed to accommodate children from crawling age through 12 years old, making it one of the few indoor play spaces that bridges the gap between toddler play and preteen entertainment. A gated toddler and baby area provides a safe, dedicated zone for the youngest visitors to explore apart from older children. The open-concept design allows parents and grandparents to easily supervise from comfortable seating areas, or better yet, to climb in and play alongside their kids, as the play structures are adult-accessible. Ball Factory actively encourages multigenerational participation, and the venue has become a favorite spot for grandparents, who benefit from a senior discount available every day. Teens ages 13 and older and adults enter free with a paid child admission, with two adults admitted free per paying child.

The Ball Factory Cafe provides a selection of food, beverages, and snacks for both kids and adults, allowing families to refuel without leaving the venue. Free Wi-Fi is available for parents who want to work, browse, or simply relax while their children play. The cafe also features a pool table and television for adult entertainment. The open layout means parents can enjoy a cup of coffee and a meal while maintaining a clear view of the playground, creating a balanced experience where adults can have personal time while children are safely engaged in active play.

Birthday parties are a signature offering at Ball Factory, and the venue prides itself on delivering a thoughtfully hosted, stress-free celebration experience that goes beyond what typical playground party venues provide. Every birthday party is held in a private party room, not a shared table or open cafe corner, giving families genuine privacy and comfort. All party packages include two hours in the private room, all-day access to all playground attractions for party guests after the room time ends, a dedicated party host who manages timing, food, and flow, kids’ food selections such as pizza, chicken nuggets, or mini donuts, juice pouches and unlimited water pitchers, a colorful kids’ table setup with plates, napkins, and placemats in the host’s selected colors, a matching cake table cover, both digital and printed invitations, bouncy balls for every child attending, and a large hopper ball gift for the birthday child. The party menu extends well beyond standard fare, with options to add fresh fruits, vegetables, lasagnas, and other elevated selections.

Beyond birthday parties, Ball Factory offers private playtime rentals available on Mondays and Tuesdays starting after 3:30 p.m. for families or groups seeking an exclusive experience. The venue also hosts school field trips and organized group outings at special discounted pricing, accommodating groups from 10 to 300 guests, and supports PTO fundraisers with 20 percent of sales donated back to the school along with additional discounts for participants.