Closed for the season. Pirates' Cove runs roughly Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. The 2027 dates are not posted yet.
About Pirates' Cove Children's Theme Park
Pirates' Cove is a small, park-district-run play park in Elk Grove Village built for kids about 2 to 9, with a train ride, slides and pirate-themed play areas. Adults are always free, and only the kids pay. Elk Grove residents pay the least, and a season pass covers about six visits' worth.
Tickets and prices
| Ticket | Price | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Child admission, resident (ages 2-13) | $10 | 2025 season · Elk Grove Village residents with proof |
| Child admission, non-resident (ages 2-13) | $15 | 2025 season |
| Adult admission | Free | Adults are always free |
Prices shown are the 2025 rates, the latest the park district has posted. The 2026 summer season has ended and 2027 prices are not out yet.
Buy on the official siteDeals we found
Parents and other adults get in free with paying kids.
See the dealElk Grove Village residents pay $10 per child instead of $15.
See the dealGroups of 20+ kids Monday-Thursday pay $10 per child, with adult chaperones free.
See the dealPromo codes
We found no promo codes for Pirates' Cove. Resident pricing and the season pass are the savings.
Season passes
| Pass | Price | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Season pass, resident child | $60 | 2025 rate, per child; sold at the Pavilion Customer Service Counter |
| Season pass, non-resident child | $80 | 2025 rate, per child |
Good to know
- Address
- 901 Leicester Rd, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
- Hours
- 2025: 9 AM-2 PM daily May 31-Aug 10, plus Wed and Fri 4-8 PM evenings; weekends only in late August.
- Parking
- Free
- Phone
- +1-847-439-2683
- Type
- Kiddie park · run by Elk Grove Park District
- Official site
- elkgroveparks.org/pirates-cove-childrens-theme-park
Don't miss
- Safari Train ride that parents can ride along on
- Giant slide and burlap sack slide
- Pirate and buried-treasure themed play areas for ages 2 to 9
- Wednesday and Friday evening hours in summer
- Concession stand, with picnic lunches welcome
Little ways to save
A non-resident season pass ($80) pays off after six visits at $15 each.
Pack a picnic. Outside food is allowed.
Wear socks and gym shoes, as the park recommends for the play equipment.
Summer hours are mostly 9 AM-2 PM, so go in the morning.
Questions people ask us
How much is Pirates' Cove in Elk Grove Village?
In 2025 kids 2-13 paid $10 (residents) or $15 (non-residents). Adults are always free.
When is Pirates' Cove open?
It runs from late May through Labor Day weekend. In 2025 regular hours were 9 AM-2 PM daily, plus 4-8 PM Wednesday and Friday evenings.
Can I bring food?
Yes. You can bring a picnic lunch or buy snacks at the concession stand.
Is there a season pass?
Yes. In 2025 it was $60 per child for residents and $80 for non-residents, sold at the Pavilion Customer Service Counter.
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Where these prices come from: Elk Grove Park District admission page, Elk Grove Park District hours page, Elk Grove Park District facility page, Campendium listing (rides from reviews). Prices checked October 2026 by John Foster. Prices change, so confirm on the park's site before you go.