Located in the Chicagoland Suburb of Lake Forest, Slammers Offers:
Our rejuvenated 18,000 Square Foot Indoor Training Facility, with 14 Batting, Pitching & Fielding Cages, Fitness and Weight Room Access, Seven State-of-the-Art Pitching Machines for Baseball and Softball and use of our 40' x 140' Practice Infield, Long Toss & Multi-Purpose Open Space. FREE for Members.
Slammers unparalleled Baseball & Softball Player Development Programs are run year round. Also available at Slammers Training Academy:
- 29 years of Major League & 50+ years of Professional Experience
- 13 former professional ballplayers, 10 current professional coaches
- 2 major league scouts, over 250 students/players earning college scholarships
- The Best Summer and Pre-Season Professional Baseball Programs
- Home of Top Tier Elite Travel Teams (2009 & 2010 17-U National Champs)
- Prep Baseball Report Scouting Magazine & College Placement Services
- PBR hosts Super 60 Showcase with Best High School Players in Illinois
Slammers Facility Hours of Operation
Current Facility Hours (Labor Day - May 31st):
Monday - Thursday: 2:00 - 9:00 PM
Friday's: 2:00 - 6:00 PM
Saturday's: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday's: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Slammers Summer Hours (June 1st - Labor Day):
Monday - Friday: 12:00 - 6:00 PM
Saturday's: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday's: By Appointment Only
Directions to Facility
From Chicago: Take I-90/I-94 West. Merge onto I-94 West. Exit State Hwy 176/Rockland Rd and keep right, follow signs for University/Libertyville/Lake Bluff. Turn left (head East) onto Illinois Route 176/Park Ave/W Rockland Rd/SR-176. Turn right at Bradley Rd. Turn left at Ballard Dr.
From the North: Take nearest ramp onto I-94 West. Exit State Hwy South to Route 137/Buckley Rd and take a right at Route 137. Turn left onto St. Marys Rd and go South to Route 176, take a left at Route 176. Turn right at Bradley Rd. Turn left at Ballard Dr.
From Northwest Suburbs: Take nearest ramp onto I-90 East. Take the TOLLWAY/I-294 North exit toward Milwaukee. Merge onto I-294 North. Merge onto I-94 West. Exit State Hwy 176/Rockland Rd and keep right, follow signs for University/Libertyville/Lake Bluff. Turn left (head East) onto Illinois Route 176/Park Ave/W Rockland Rd/SR-176. Turn right at Bradely Rd. Turn left at Ballard Dr.
From South: Take nearest ramp onto I-294 North. Merge onto I-94 West. Exit State Hwy 176/Rockland Rd and keep right, follow signs for University/Libertyville/Lake Bluff. Turn left (head East) onto Illinois Route 176/Park Ave/W Rockland Rd/SR-176. Turn right at Bradley Rd. Turn left at Ballard Dr.
Slammers is Located @:
28427 N. Ballard Dr.
Lake Forest, IL 60045