Where Can I Hit Balls Under Cover Near Fort Worth?
Fort Worth golfers can hit balls under cover at Golf Center of Arlington, 1301 NE Green Oaks Blvd, Arlington, TX 76006. Its 18 covered, heated Power Tee bays with Toptracer open onto a lit outdoor range and stay open rain or shine, year-round. From downtown Fort Worth it is about 25–35 minutes east on I-30, depending on traffic.
For a lot of Fort Worth golfers, Arlington is where the weekend already goes: a Rangers game, a Cowboys game, Six Flags with the kids. Golf Center of Arlington sits about two miles north of all of that, and its covered, heated bays mean the golf part of the trip happens whether Saturday brings 100 degrees, a cold front or a downpour.
What "under cover" means on this range
Golf Center of Arlington is not an indoor building. It is a full outdoor driving range where 18 of the hitting stations sit under a roof. Those covered bays are heated in cold weather, each has a Power Tee automatic teeing system, and each has a Toptracer screen that shows ball flight, carry, distance and accuracy on every swing. You hit real balls onto real turf toward 12 color-coded target greens.
Alongside the covered bays are 28 natural-grass hitting areas for golfers who want turf under their feet, tracked with Toptracer GO on a phone. The grass is open air, so on a wet day its availability depends on conditions. The covered bays are the part that runs no matter what.
That distinction is the whole reason the range earns a drive from Fort Worth in bad weather. A simulator bay gives you a screen. A covered bay at Golf Center of Arlington gives you a roof, heat, and the real ball flight you drove over to see. Our cornerstone guide to all-weather golf practice and covered, heated bays in DFW goes deeper on how each type of weather is handled.
Getting here from Fort Worth
The range is on NE Green Oaks Blvd, about two miles west of SH 360. Two routes cover almost everyone on the west side of the Metroplex.
From downtown, the Near Southside or the Cultural District
- I-30 east toward Arlington and Dallas.
- Exit to SH 360 north.
- Take the NE Green Oaks Blvd exit and follow signs to Golf Center of Arlington.
- About 25–35 minutes depending on traffic.
From south Fort Worth, Burleson or Crowley
- I-35W north to I-20 east, or straight onto I-20 east if you are already south of town.
- I-20 east to SH 360 north.
- Stay on 360 through Arlington to the NE Green Oaks Blvd exit.
- About 30–40 minutes depending on traffic.
Game days change the math. When AT&T Stadium or Globe Life Field has an event, I-30 near the Entertainment District can back up before and after. The range itself is north of the stadiums and off SH 360, so approach from 360 rather than surface streets through the district. The directions page has the entrance details; the address for your map app is 1301 NE Green Oaks Blvd, Arlington, TX 76006.
Building a weekend trip around the range
Because the property has more than a range, a Fort Worth family or foursome can spend most of a day here without moving the car. A workable Saturday looks like this:
- Morning bucket under the Early Bird special. From 8 to 9 AM the range is self-service and everyone pays member pricing at the ball dispenser. Leave Fort Worth around 7:15 and you are hitting in the shade before the heat builds.
- Short game before lunch. Every bucket includes the free short game practice area: putting green, chipping green, sand bunkers and uneven-lie stations. Outside food is allowed (no coolers or outside drinks), so a packed lunch works.
- Mini golf for the whole group. Two 18-hole outdoor courses with bridges and rock formations, and free same-day replays. Adults are $12, kids 12 and under $8, toddlers 3 and under free with a paying adult. A limited-time remodel special is currently $8 per person for unlimited play all day.
- Toptracer games in a covered bay. Closest to the Pin, Long Drive, Angry Birds and Virtual Golf on courses like Pebble Beach and St Andrews. Nobody needs experience, and the roof keeps the afternoon sun off everyone.
- Game or a night out two miles south. AT&T Stadium, Globe Life Field, Six Flags Over Texas and Texas Live! are minutes away. Or stay for a drink: the bar carries 50 or more beers with local craft options, wine and canned cocktails.
Want a full 18 in the same trip? Texas Rangers Golf Club, a public, MLB-licensed course, is nearby. We cover what is around the range in our guide to golf and mini golf near the Arlington Entertainment District.
Planning a Saturday drive from Fort Worth? Pull up the route now, and book a Toptracer bay ahead if you want the group hitting together the moment you arrive.
Get DirectionsWhat each kind of weather means for your trip
The forecast that would cancel a round at a Fort Worth course usually does not cancel a trip to Golf Center of Arlington. Here is how the covered bays handle the three conditions that come up most.
| Forecast | Covered bays | Grass tees | Mini golf |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rain, no lightning | Open, you hit from under the roof | Depends on turf conditions | Outdoor courses; call ahead |
| Summer heat | Open, in shade | Open, full sun | Open; mornings and evenings are easier |
| Winter cold | Open and heated | Open, unheated | Open, bring a jacket |
| Lightning nearby | Staff pause play for safety; call 817-469-9005 before leaving Fort Worth | ||
The range is open seven days a week, Monday–Saturday 8 AM–11 PM and Sunday 8 AM–10 PM, with the last bucket sold one hour before closing. Night lighting covers the range, so a late-afternoon departure from Fort Worth still leaves a full evening session. For the rainy-day specifics, read Is the driving range still open when it rains?
What it costs for a Fort Worth visitor
Bucket prices are identical at covered bays and grass tees. A medium bucket of 60 balls is $21 ($15 for members), a large bucket of 90 is $28 ($20), and an extra-large bucket of 120 is $35 ($25). From 9 AM to 6 PM every day, regular bucket prices are 30% off; mention the special at check-in. Every bucket earns rewards points, and new guests get $10 off a first visit by joining the email and rewards list.
At $129 a year or $18 a month, membership drops every bucket to the member price and doubles rewards points. If you make the drive twice a month for a large bucket, the $8 savings per bucket roughly covers the monthly fee, and the clinic price drops from $37 to $30. Occasional visitors do fine with the 30% off window and the $10 first-visit offer.
Prices as published on golfcenterofarlington.com; subject to change.
Practical notes for the drive over
- No reservation is needed for the range or mini golf. Walk-ins are welcome every day, and no membership is required.
- Groups of about 8 or more should call ahead so bays can be grouped; groups of 15 or more should reserve.
- Bring your own clubs if you have them, or ask staff about options when you arrive.
- Well-behaved dogs on a leash are welcome, so the family dog can ride along from Fort Worth.
- Holiday hours can differ; call 817-469-9005 before a long-weekend trip.
Golf Center of Arlington has been family-owned since 1986 and is recognized as a Top 50 U.S. Golf Range. It is a public facility in the middle of DFW, and for Fort Worth golfers it is the nearest place where a roof, heat and real ball flight come together on one range.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Golf Center of Arlington from Fort Worth?
About 25–35 minutes from downtown Fort Worth depending on traffic. Take I-30 east, exit to SH 360 north, and take the NE Green Oaks Blvd exit. From south Fort Worth, I-20 east to SH 360 north works better. On stadium event days, approach from SH 360 rather than surface streets through the Entertainment District, which sits about two miles south of the range.
Is it a true indoor range?
No. Golf Center of Arlington is an outdoor driving range with 18 covered, heated bays. You stand under a roof and hit onto the real range with Toptracer tracking each shot. There is no enclosed hitting room. The cover keeps rain and sun off you, and the bays are heated when it is cold, which is what most people are actually looking for when they search for an indoor range.
Can non-golfers in the car do something while I hit?
Yes. Golf Center of Arlington has 36 holes of outdoor mini golf on two 18-hole courses, with free same-day replays. Standard pricing is $12 for adults, $8 for children 12 and under, and free for toddlers 3 and under with a paying adult; a current remodel special is $8 per person for unlimited play. Toptracer games in the covered bays, like Angry Birds and Closest to the Pin, also need no golf experience.
What happens if it storms while we are there?
Rain alone does not close the covered bays. If lightning is nearby, staff pause play for safety until it passes. The grass hitting area and the outdoor mini golf courses depend on conditions. Before making the drive from Fort Worth under a storm warning, call 817-469-9005 to check. The address is 1301 NE Green Oaks Blvd, Arlington, TX 76006.
Is there a cheaper time to come from Fort Worth?
Two windows. From 8 to 9 AM the range is self-service and everyone pays member pricing at the ball dispenser. From 9 AM to 6 PM daily, regular bucket prices are 30% off when you mention the special at check-in. A Saturday morning departure from Fort Worth lands you in either window, and new guests can take $10 off a first visit by joining the email and rewards list.
Come see us in Arlington
1301 NE Green Oaks Blvd, two miles north of the Entertainment District. Open seven days a week, rain or shine.
Golf Center of Arlington · 1301 NE Green Oaks Blvd, Arlington, TX 76006 · 817-469-9005 · Open Mon–Sat 8 AM–11 PM, Sun 8 AM–10 PM