Batter Up Batting Range — Attraction in Town of Oyster Bay

Ridiculous ownership decided it was more important to try and scam me out of $10, instead of continuing to make $40-$80 a week off of my business. All because he wanted to reprimand me for being ‘rude’ when asking for help with a broken machine. A bizarre situation over a few dollars, when I had barely gotten any swings in. Apparently the crime of lightly tapping on the window to try and get an employees attention is worth banning a good customer over. There was nobody there, and the machine was spinning and spinning so I took the shortest path of trying to get the employees attention. I am so, so sorry for bothering him, I instead walked around to see him instead of him walking over to me. I told him the machine was broken and he went and fixed it, I thought nothing more of the interaction.

All I did next was inquire with the owner when he walked behind the machine about getting the tokens I lost when the machine broke down and the arm just kept spinning. I had put 5 in the machine, since there was nobody there at 10am on a Friday. I got only a few swings in before it broke down. I maybe got 20 more swings in when the employee fixed the machine. He told me you’re only allowed to put one token in, even though the more you put in the more pitches it throws. I did not know the unwritten rules so with nobody waiting I had put more than 1 into the machine:

I was ready to keep swinging and move on when the owner graciously put the machine on for free, but then decided to reprimand me about my supposed conduct. Tapping on a window (again, a terrible crime in LI supposedly which I apologized to the young lad PROFUSELY when I realized it was a crime) putting more than one coin into the machines. I was not being rude, and it’s also not his place to reprimand me for asking a simple question.

He said he doesn’t want my business, a macho move in front of the kid, so he won’t get it. Insanely fragile for a LI institution, and it’s a shame because I was enjoying giving them my hard earned money. I wouldn’t waste your money...

Awesome place to hit some balls. I worked down the block for years for Cable vision first then AMC. Broadcasting sports and sitting for hours this place was special. The owner is the nicest Man in the world, he knew I was a desk jockey and I think he enjoyed my progress through the warm weather. What a great spot to hit if you have any stress or frustration, stop down get in the cage blast some home runs and you'll be a better person. I hope this place is eventually recognized as a historical place and protected forever. If you live in this area please keep this place and family in business. I forgot to mention how the older guy would always hit the button releasing another token. I will be forever grateful and this place was not only a place of personal development but forever a key part of my life. Even the groundskeeper was so incredibly helpful and respectful keeping the place well maintained. Thank you Batter up. I hope you have the best...

Came here on 04/27/22 The only outdoor batting cage on Long Island that I know of Pros: Tons of options to choose from and speeds ranging from t-ball speeds to almost major leagues Almost outdoor theme park as it has mini golf and arcade games in addition to the cages During the holiday season they sell Christmas decorations The vibe is relaxed and chill especially on a nice warm day it’s therapeutic Snack bar is fair priced and available as well as the location to local food is great Free bat rental is awesome

Cons : It is expensive! I have been here numerous times over the years and it has always been a treat but I remember $20 lasting a lot longer than it does today. For 2 people $20 lasted us about 30 minutes of actual hitting time combined I can’t even imagine what parents of little leaguers and softball league guys feel on...