What Golf Is There Near the Arlington Entertainment District?
The closest practice-and-play golf near the Arlington Entertainment District is Golf Center of Arlington, 1301 NE Green Oaks Blvd, about two miles north of AT&T Stadium and Six Flags: a public Toptracer driving range, TrackMan, lessons, 36 holes of mini golf and a bar, no membership required. The public Texas Rangers Golf Club nearby offers a full round.
People searching for golf around the Arlington Entertainment District usually mean one of two things: somewhere to hit balls or play a quick, fun round near the stadiums, or a real course for 18 holes. This page covers both honestly, without pretending the district has a golf course inside it.
What is the closest place to play golf near the Entertainment District?
Golf Center of Arlington is the closest practice-and-play golf option to the district. It is at 1301 NE Green Oaks Blvd, Arlington, TX 76006, about two miles north of AT&T Stadium, Globe Life Field, Six Flags Over Texas and Texas Live!, and it has been family-owned and serving Arlington since 1986. It is open to the public every day, no membership required, walk-ins welcome, and it is recognized as one of America's Top 50 golf ranges.
"Practice-and-play" is the honest description. There is no 18-hole course on the property. What there is: a driving range with 18 covered, heated bays and 28 natural-grass hitting areas, all with Toptracer shot tracking, plus a free short game area, supervised TrackMan launch monitor sessions, structured golf lessons, two 18-hole mini golf courses and a bar. For most visitors to the district, that is more golf than they have time for. The cornerstone guide to everything in the area is golf and mini golf near the Arlington Entertainment District.
What can you do at Golf Center of Arlington in one visit?
Hit balls with Toptracer
Every bay and grass area shows ball flight, carry, distance, ball speed, launch angle and accuracy on screen. Play Virtual Golf at Pebble Beach or St Andrews, or run Closest to the Pin with friends. See the Toptracer range page.
Get your numbers on TrackMan
A supervised Doppler-radar session on the real range, with swing video and an emailed web report. See current pricing when you book on the TrackMan page.
Play 36 holes of mini golf
Two 18-hole outdoor courses on a landscaped nature course with bridges and rock formations. Adults $12, children 12 and under $8, toddlers 3 and under free, with free same-day replays. Details on the mini golf page.
Use the free short game area
Putting green, chipping green, sand bunkers and uneven-lie stations, included with any bucket purchase.
Take a lesson or clinic
Private lessons, one-hour group clinics ($30 members, $37 non-members) and junior programs for ages 5–17, all taught through the Golf Integrated Skills Program. See golf lessons.
Stay for a drink
50+ beers including local craft, wine, canned cocktails, non-alcoholic drinks and light snacks. Outside food is allowed; coolers and outside beverages are not.
Where can you play a full round near the district?
If you want 18 holes rather than a range session, the nearest option is the Texas Rangers Golf Club, a public, MLB-licensed golf course in the River Legacy Park area of north Arlington, not far from Golf Center of Arlington. It is a place to play a full round; check with the course directly for tee times and rates, since those are not published here.
Many golfers warm up at Golf Center of Arlington before a round nearby: a bucket in a covered Toptracer bay, ten minutes on the free putting and chipping greens, then off to the first tee. After the round, the mini golf course and the bar are waiting for the rest of the group. Golf Center of Arlington does not run the course and does not book tee times for it.
How do you fit golf around a game, a concert or a Six Flags day?
This is the most common reason people look for golf near the district: they are already coming for something else. Golf Center of Arlington is open Monday–Saturday 8 AM–11 PM and Sunday 8 AM–10 PM, seven days a week, year-round, rain or shine, so it fits before or after almost any event.
- Before a Cowboys or Rangers game: arrive mid-morning, hit a bucket while regular prices are 30% off (9 AM to 6 PM daily; mention the special at check-in), then head south to the stadium. Details on the driving range near AT&T Stadium and Globe Life Field.
- After a day at Six Flags: the two mini golf courses take most groups about 60–90 minutes, and same-day replays are free. See mini golf near Six Flags Over Texas.
- Before a concert or a soccer match: the range has night lighting and the bays are covered and heated, so an evening bucket works; the last bucket is sold one hour before closing. The blog post on things to do in Arlington before and after a soccer match has more ideas.
- On a weekend with the family: combine everything: Toptracer games for the golfers, mini golf for the kids, the bar for the adults. Well-behaved dogs on a leash are welcome.
Golf Center of Arlington is a short drive north of the stadiums. No reservation is needed for the range or mini golf; walk-ins are welcome every day.
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What does golf near the district cost?
Everything at Golf Center of Arlington is published, which makes it easy to budget around tickets and parking elsewhere in the district.
| Activity | Regular price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Medium bucket (60 balls) | $21 | $15 for members; 30% off 9 AM–6 PM daily |
| Large bucket (90 balls) | $28 | $20 for members; includes free short game area |
| Extra Large bucket (120 balls) | $35 | $25 for members; every bucket earns rewards points |
| Mini golf, adult | $12 | Includes tax, club and ball, free same-day replays |
| Mini golf, child 12 and under | $8 | Toddlers 3 and under free with a paying adult |
| Mini golf remodel special | $8 per person | Limited time: unlimited play all day while the course remodel finishes |
| Group clinic (1 hour) | $37 | $30 for members; clubs and balls provided |
| TrackMan session | See current pricing when you book | Supervised, on the real range, with emailed report and swing video |
Prices as published on golfcenterofarlington.com; subject to change. New guests get $10 off a first visit by joining the email and rewards list. Mini golf waterfalls are temporarily off during the remodel; all 36 holes are open.
How do you get there from AT&T Stadium, Globe Life Field and Six Flags?
From anywhere in the Entertainment District, head north toward NE Green Oaks Blvd. Golf Center of Arlington is about two miles north of the stadiums, just north of I-30 and west of SH 360, at 1301 NE Green Oaks Blvd. From I-30, take SH 360 north or Collins Street north to Green Oaks and turn toward the range. Parking is on site.
Coming from outside Arlington?
Golf Center of Arlington is in the heart of DFW: I-30 from Dallas or Fort Worth, SH 360 from Irving and the DFW Airport area, and a few minutes from Grand Prairie. On stadium event days, allow extra time for the I-30 exits; SH 360 usually keeps moving.
Hours and holidays
Open Monday–Saturday 8 AM–11 PM and Sunday 8 AM–10 PM. From 8 to 9 AM the range is self-service: buy balls at the dispenser at member pricing. The last bucket is sold one hour before closing. For holiday hours, call 817-469-9005 or email play@golfcenterofarlington.com. The directions page has a live map link.
Is Golf Center of Arlington worth it if you do not play golf?
Yes, and that is a fair question near an entertainment district where most visitors are not golfers. The Toptracer screens turn a bucket of balls into games: Go Fish, Angry Birds, Points Game and Long Drive need no experience, and the bays are covered and heated so weather rarely cancels plans. The 36 holes of mini golf are the family draw, and the bar is where the group ends up. If someone in your party is a golfer, they can take a lesson or book TrackMan while everyone else plays. The blog post best driving range in Arlington near AT&T Stadium covers the range side in more depth, and mini golf near AT&T Stadium covers the courses.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a golf course inside the Arlington Entertainment District?
No. The district itself is stadiums, Six Flags, Texas Live! and restaurants. The closest golf is Golf Center of Arlington, about two miles north at 1301 NE Green Oaks Blvd, which is a public driving range with Toptracer, TrackMan, lessons and 36 holes of mini golf rather than an 18-hole course. For a full round, the public Texas Rangers Golf Club in the River Legacy Park area is the nearby option.
Can I hit golf balls before a Cowboys or Rangers game?
Yes. Golf Center of Arlington is open every morning, Monday–Saturday 8 AM–11 PM and Sunday 8 AM–10 PM, with self-service from the ball dispenser from 8 to 9 AM, and regular bucket prices are 30% off from 9 AM to 6 PM. A medium bucket is 60 balls for $21, or $15 for members. No reservation or membership is needed; walk-ins are welcome. Leave extra time for stadium traffic on the I-30 exits on the way south.
Do I need my own clubs to play golf near the district?
Not for mini golf; clubs, colorful balls and scorecards are provided and included in the price. For the driving range, bring your own clubs if you have them, or ask the staff about options when you arrive. Group clinics include all clubs and balls. TrackMan sessions are best with your own clubs because the radar measures the specific club you swing.
How far is Golf Center of Arlington from AT&T Stadium and Six Flags?
About two miles north, at 1301 NE Green Oaks Blvd, Arlington, TX 76006. It is minutes from AT&T Stadium, Globe Life Field, Six Flags Over Texas and Texas Live! in normal traffic, with the drive taking longer only around stadium event start and end times. Head north toward NE Green Oaks Blvd from the district, or use SH 360 north from I-30.
Where is the nearest public course to play 18 holes near Arlington's stadiums?
The Texas Rangers Golf Club, a public, MLB-licensed course in the River Legacy Park area of north Arlington, is the nearby place to play a full round. Contact the course directly for tee times and rates. Golf Center of Arlington, a few minutes away, is the practice side of the same trip: warm up on the Toptracer range and free short game area before your round, or unwind with mini golf and a drink afterward.
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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