Where Can I Hit Balls Under Cover Near Grand Prairie?
Grand Prairie golfers can hit balls under cover at Golf Center of Arlington, 1301 NE Green Oaks Blvd, Arlington, TX 76006, about 10–20 minutes away via SH 360 depending on traffic. Its 18 covered, heated Power Tee bays with Toptracer open onto a lit outdoor range and run seven days a week, rain or shine, year-round.
Grand Prairie and Arlington share a border, and SH 360 runs right along it. That makes Golf Center of Arlington less of a destination for Grand Prairie golfers and more of a habit: a bucket before work, a bucket at lunch, a bucket after the kids are in bed. This page is about making that habit cheap, quick and weather-proof.
How close is Golf Center of Arlington to Grand Prairie?
Close enough that the drive is shorter than most people's commute. The range sits on NE Green Oaks Blvd, about two miles west of SH 360 and north of I-30. Where you start in Grand Prairie decides the route:
- Central and west Grand Prairie: SH 360 north to the NE Green Oaks Blvd exit. About 10–15 minutes depending on traffic.
- Along I-30 or near the lake areas: I-30 west to SH 360 north, then Green Oaks. About 10–20 minutes depending on traffic.
- South Grand Prairie and the I-20 corridor: I-20 west to SH 360 north, and stay on 360 through Arlington to Green Oaks. About 15–25 minutes depending on traffic.
- East Grand Prairie near SH 161 (President George Bush Turnpike): SH 161 to I-30 west, then SH 360 north. About 15–20 minutes depending on traffic.
The address for your map app is 1301 NE Green Oaks Blvd, Arlington, TX 76006. Entrance details are on the directions page.
What you get under cover
Golf Center of Arlington is an outdoor range, not an indoor building. Eighteen of its hitting bays are under a permanent roof, heated in cold weather, and each has a Power Tee automatic teeing system and a Toptracer screen. You hit real balls onto real turf toward 12 color-coded target greens, with ball flight, carry and accuracy shown on the screen after every swing.
There are also 28 natural-grass hitting areas, open air and tracked with Toptracer GO on your phone, plus a free short game practice area (putting green, chipping green, sand bunkers, uneven-lie stations) included with any bucket. On a wet day the grass depends on conditions; the covered bays do not.
The covered, heated bays are why a Grand Prairie golfer's practice schedule does not have to follow the forecast. The full picture, weather by weather, is in our guide to all-weather golf practice and covered, heated bays in DFW.
The quick-visit playbook
When the range is 15 minutes away, the goal is a tight 45-minute session, not a half-day outing. Here is how regulars from Grand Prairie run it.
- Check the special before you leave. Between 8 and 9 AM everyone pays member pricing at the self-service ball dispenser. Between 9 AM and 6 PM regular buckets are 30% off when you mention the special at check-in. Time the visit to one of those windows.
- Buy a medium bucket. Sixty balls is plenty for a focused session: 10 wedges to warm up, 30 shots with one or two clubs at a target green, 20 drivers. Regular price is $21; member price is $15.
- Grab a covered bay and pick one Toptracer mode. My Practice logs the session; Approach Challenge sharpens distance control; Toptracer30 gives a repeatable 30-shot score. Do not scroll through games when you have 45 minutes.
- Finish on the short game area. Ten minutes of chips and putts is free with your bucket and worth more than the last 10 range balls.
- Sync and go. Sessions save to the official Toptracer app, so the numbers ride home to Grand Prairie with you.
You are a short drive up SH 360 from a covered, heated bay. Walk-ins are welcome every day; groups can reserve a Toptracer bay ahead.
Get DirectionsWhich time of day pays off for a neighbor?
Because the trip is short, Grand Prairie golfers can pick the hour that suits the weather and the wallet. The hours are Monday–Saturday 8 AM–11 PM and Sunday 8 AM–10 PM, with the last bucket sold one hour before closing.
| Window | Price on a medium bucket | Weather note |
|---|---|---|
| 8–9 AM Early Bird (self-service) | $15 for everyone | Coolest hour in summer; bays heated in winter |
| 9 AM–6 PM daily special | 30% off the $21 regular price | Roof gives shade through the hottest part of the day |
| After 6 PM | $21 regular, $15 member | Range lit for night practice, heated bays in cold |
Rewards points come with every bucket at any hour: 100 points ($1) for non-members and 200 points ($2) for members. New guests can take $10 off a first visit by joining the email and rewards list.
Prices as published on golfcenterofarlington.com; subject to change.
Membership math when the range is this close
Membership at Golf Center of Arlington is $129 a year or $18 a month. Members pay the lowest bucket price every time, saving $6 on a medium, $8 on a large and $10 on an extra large, earn double rewards, and pay $30 instead of $37 for group clinics.
Three medium buckets a month at the member price saves $18, which is the monthly fee. Anything beyond that is savings, and the double rewards points add up on top. If you only hit during the 30% off window or the Early Bird hour, membership matters less; if you practice evenings after 6 PM, it matters a lot.
We work the numbers in detail in Is a driving range membership actually worth the money?, and the plan your visit hub covers hours, prices and what to bring.
When the forecast turns, keep the habit
The point of having a covered range this close is that the weather stops deciding for you. A Grand Prairie golfer who practices every Tuesday can keep practicing every Tuesday through August heat, a November cold front and a spring storm, because the covered bays at Golf Center of Arlington are open rain or shine, year-round, with heat when it is cold and shade when it is not.
Lightning. Staff pause play for safety when it is nearby, so if a storm is sitting over Arlington and Grand Prairie, call 817-469-9005 before you get in the car. Rain by itself does not close the covered bays, though the open-air grass tees depend on turf conditions that day. Holiday hours can also differ from the regular schedule.
Rainy-day specifics, including how the grass tees and the covered bays are handled differently, are in Is the driving range still open when it rains?
What else is on the property?
Short game area
Putting green, chipping green, bunkers and uneven lies, free with any bucket. See our guide to practicing bunker shots and putting for free.
36 holes of mini golf
Two outdoor 18-hole courses with free same-day replays. Adults $12, kids 12 and under $8, toddlers 3 and under free with a paying adult; current remodel special $8 per person, unlimited.
Bar and snacks
50 or more beers including local craft, wine, canned cocktails and non-alcoholic drinks, plus light snacks. Outside food is allowed; coolers and outside beverages are not.
Lessons and clinics
Instructor Robert Galan teaches juniors, adults and the Women's Golf Clinic. Group clinics are one hour, $30 for members and $37 for non-members, pay-as-you-go.
Golf Center of Arlington has been family-owned since 1986, is recognized as a Top 50 U.S. Golf Range, and is open to the public with no membership required. Well-behaved dogs on a leash are welcome. For groups of about 8 or more, call 817-469-9005 ahead; groups of 15 or more should reserve.
Frequently asked questions
What part of Grand Prairie is closest to the range?
Central and west Grand Prairie along SH 360 is closest, about 10–15 minutes depending on traffic: take SH 360 north to the NE Green Oaks Blvd exit. From south Grand Prairie use I-20 west to SH 360 north, about 15–25 minutes. From the SH 161 side, take SH 161 to I-30 west and then SH 360 north. The address is 1301 NE Green Oaks Blvd, Arlington, TX 76006.
Can I fit a range session into a lunch break?
Yes, if you are within about 15 minutes. A medium bucket of 60 balls in a covered bay takes roughly 30 minutes at a purposeful pace, and the 30% off daily special applies from 9 AM to 6 PM when you mention it at check-in. No reservation is needed. The roof keeps the midday sun off you in summer, and the bays are heated in winter.
Is it an indoor facility?
No. Golf Center of Arlington is an outdoor driving range with 18 covered, heated bays that face the open range. You hit real balls to real target greens with Toptracer tracking every shot. It is not an enclosed building or a simulator studio. The roof handles rain and sun, and the heat handles cold, which is what makes it usable year-round.
Are the bays open early in the morning?
Yes. From 8 to 9 AM the range is self-service only: buy balls directly from the ball dispenser and everyone pays member pricing during that Early Bird window. Full service and the 30% off special begin at 9 AM. 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.
Do I need my own clubs for a quick visit?
Bring your own if you have them. If you do not, ask staff about options when you arrive. Practice balls come with every bucket, and the free short game area is included with any bucket purchase, so a first visit from Grand Prairie requires nothing more than showing up during open hours at Golf Center of Arlington.
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