Where Can You Play Mini Golf Near Six Flags Over Texas?

Six Flags Over Texas fills a day fast, but a lot of families want something slower for the morning before the park, the evening after it, or a second day in Arlington. Golf Center of Arlington's 36-hole mini golf course is the closest option: it is a few minutes north of the park, it needs no reservation, and clubs, colorful balls and scorecards are included in the price.

Where exactly is the mini golf course from Six Flags?

Golf Center of Arlington sits about two miles north of the Arlington Entertainment District, the cluster that holds Six Flags Over Texas, AT&T Stadium, Globe Life Field and Texas Live!. The address is 1301 NE Green Oaks Blvd, Arlington, TX 76006, on the north side of the city near River Legacy Park. Depending on traffic, the drive from the park is about ten minutes.

Because the course is north of the district rather than inside it, you are driving away from the park traffic, not through it. That is the main reason visitors staying near the park pick it for an evening: leave Six Flags, head north a few minutes, play both courses, and be done before the roads around the stadiums clear out. Our complete guide to golf and mini golf near the Arlington Entertainment District lays out how the range, the mini golf and the stadiums fit together for a visitor's day.

What is the course like?

Two courses, one landscaped setting

The mini golf at Golf Center of Arlington is two separate 18-hole outdoor courses, 36 holes total, built on a landscaped nature course with bridges, rock formations and seven waterfalls. It is not a carpet-and-windmill layout; the holes follow the terrain and the water features, which is why most guests spend about 60 to 90 minutes playing both courses.

One honest note: the course is in the middle of a remodel. Many of the improvements are already finished and every hole is open to play, but the seven waterfalls are temporarily off until the work is done. When they are running again, the water is a big part of the setting, so it is worth a return visit.

Everything you need is handed to you at the counter: a putter sized for each player, a colorful ball and a scorecard. Kid-size clubs are available, and the course is open to all ages. For the stadium-side view of the same course, our post on mini golf near AT&T Stadium as a must-visit Arlington attraction covers how game-day visitors use it.

How much does mini golf cost near Six Flags?

There are two prices to know right now: the standard price list, and the limited-time special that runs while the remodel is finishing.

Prices include tax, club and ball, as published on golfcenterofarlington.com; subject to change. The $8 unlimited special is limited-time and tied to the current course remodel.

Even at standard pricing, a ticket covers both 18-hole courses and free same-day replays, so a family can play in the morning, go to the park, and come back that evening to play again on the same ticket. Our breakdown of how much mini golf costs for a family of four does the math for both price lists.

When is the best time to play around a Six Flags day?

Mini golf at Golf Center of Arlington follows the facility hours: Monday–Saturday 8 AM–11 PM and Sunday 8 AM–10 PM. That gives visitors three good windows.

1. Morning before the park. Play both courses while it is cooler and the course is quiet, then head south to Six Flags when the gates open.
2. Evening after the park. The facility is open into the evening seven days a week, and a 60 to 90 minute round is a calm way to end a long day of rides.
3. Second day in town. Pair mini golf with a covered Toptracer bay on the driving range for a half-day that costs a fraction of a park ticket.

What else can a family do on site?

Golf Center of Arlington is a full public driving range, not just a mini golf course, so a family with mixed ages has more to do than 36 holes.

Parents with very young children should read our tips on taking a toddler to play mini golf: kids 3 and under play free with a paying adult, and there is no rule that says a toddler has to finish all 18 holes.

How do you get there from the park?

From Six Flags Over Texas and the rest of the Entertainment District, head north toward NE Green Oaks Blvd. The facility is on the north side of Arlington near River Legacy Park, about two miles from the district, and the drive is usually about ten minutes. Visitors coming from Dallas, Fort Worth, Irving or Grand Prairie will find it an easy drive on the major roads that serve both sides of DFW, with I-30 and SH 360 the usual approaches.

The mini golf counter, the driving range bays and the bar are all in one place, so a family does not have to move the car between activities. If you are combining mini golf with a stadium event, remember that game-day traffic builds around the district in the hour before kickoff or first pitch; the mini golf course, being north of it, is a good place to wait that traffic out.

Do you need a reservation?

No. Mini golf at Golf Center of Arlington is walk-in, seven days a week, with no membership required. Buying tickets online ahead of time saves a stop at the counter, which helps if you are arriving with a car full of tired kids. Groups of about eight or more should call 817-469-9005 ahead, and groups of 15 or more should reserve.

• Clubs, colorful balls and scorecards are provided with every ticket
• Kid-size clubs available; toddlers 3 and under free with a paying adult
• Free same-day replays on both 18-hole courses
• Family-friendly; well-behaved dogs on a leash are welcome
• Holiday hours vary; call 817-469-9005 to confirm

For the full course description, party details and the current special, see the main mini golf page at Golf Center of Arlington, or get directions from the Six Flags side of town.