Where Can I Play Miniature Golf Near Dallas?

Dallas has plenty to do, but a full 36-hole miniature golf course on a landscaped nature layout is not something you stumble across in Uptown. The good news is that one sits a straight shot west on I-30, in the same corner of Arlington where you already go for Cowboys games, Rangers games and Six Flags. Golf Center of Arlington is the kind of place a Dallas family can add to a stadium day, or make the whole point of a Sunday drive.

How far is the miniature golf course from Dallas?

Golf Center of Arlington is at 1301 NE Green Oaks Blvd, Arlington, TX 76006, on the north side of Arlington. From central Dallas, the drive is about 20–30 minutes depending on traffic. The route is simple: take I-30 west out of Dallas toward Arlington. As you approach the Entertainment District, the stadiums come into view on your left; the course is about two miles north of them. Our directions page has the map link for turn-by-turn navigation once you are close.

If you are coming from north Dallas or the Park Cities, you may find it quicker to work your way to SH 183 or I-30 and then south or west, depending on where you start. From the Irving side, SH 161 and the President George Bush Turnpike feed toward SH 360, which runs down Arlington's east edge to the Green Oaks corridor. Whatever route you take, budget a little extra on game days: I-30 near the stadiums is the one stretch that reliably slows down.

How do you build a Dallas day trip around it?

Most Dallas visitors do not drive to Arlington only for mini golf. They come for a game, a theme park or a family outing, and mini golf is the piece that makes the day feel complete. Here is how the timing usually works.

1. Morning or afternoon: the main event. A Rangers day game at Globe Life Field, a Cowboys game at AT&T Stadium, or a day of rides at Six Flags Over Texas. All three are about two miles south of the course.
2. Beat the exit traffic. Instead of sitting in the stadium lot, drive two miles north to Golf Center of Arlington while everyone else waits. The facility is open Monday–Saturday 8 AM–11 PM and Sunday 8 AM–10 PM.
3. Play 36 holes. Two 18-hole courses take most groups about 60 to 90 minutes. Tickets include a putter, a ball and a scorecard, and replays are free the same day.
4. Refuel. Light snacks at the snack bar, and a bar with more than 50 beers, wine, canned cocktails and non-alcoholic drinks for the adults. Outside food is welcome; coolers and outside beverages are not.
5. Optional: hit a bucket. The 18 covered, heated Toptracer bays are steps away. A medium bucket of 60 balls is $21, and the games on the screen need no golf experience at all.
6. Head home on I-30 east. By the time you finish, the post-game traffic has cleared and the drive back to Dallas is easy.

The golf and mini golf near the Arlington Entertainment District guide covers the stadium-area logistics in more detail, and mini golf near Six Flags Over Texas is written specifically for theme-park days.

What is the course actually like?

This is not a carpeted strip-mall course. Golf Center of Arlington's miniature golf is 36 holes across two 18-hole outdoor courses, built into a landscaped nature course with bridges, rock formations and seven waterfalls. The course is currently in the middle of a remodel: every hole is open and playable, but the waterfalls are temporarily switched off while the work is completed. In exchange, there is a limited-time remodel special of $8 per person for unlimited mini golf all day.

The two-course layout is a real advantage for a mixed group. Grandparents and small children can play one 18 and sit down while the teenagers race through the second. Everyone finishes at roughly the same time, and since replays are free, anyone who wants a rematch can go again. Our page on how long it takes to play 36 holes of mini golf gives timing by group size if you are working around a game start or a dinner reservation.

What does mini golf near Dallas cost at Golf Center of Arlington?

Prices as published on golfcenterofarlington.com; subject to change.

For a Dallas family of two adults and two kids, that is $40 at standard pricing for as many rounds as you want to play in a day, with nothing extra at the register. Compare that with what the same afternoon costs inside a stadium or theme park and the drive north starts to look very reasonable.

Why is it worth the drive from Dallas?

Tips for Dallas visitors

• Check the game schedule. If the Cowboys or Rangers are at home, I-30 near the stadiums slows down before the game. Arrive early or plan mini golf for afterward.
• Play in the evening in summer. The course cools off after 7 PM and the walk between holes is far more pleasant.
• Bring the dog. Well-behaved dogs on a leash are welcome, so a stop at nearby River Legacy Park pairs well with a round.
• Pack snacks, not a cooler. Outside food is allowed; coolers and outside beverages are not. Drinks are at the snack bar.
• Join the rewards list. New guests get $10 off their first visit by joining the email and rewards list, which helps if you plan to hit a bucket too.
• Call on holidays. Holiday hours can differ; 817-469-9005 gets you a straight answer.

For the complete course rundown, the Mini Golf at Golf Center of Arlington page covers every detail, and our location guide for the Arlington course has more on finding the entrance once you are off the highway. The address, one more time for your navigation app: 1301 NE Green Oaks Blvd, Arlington, TX 76006.