Plan Your Visit: Hours, Prices, Memberships and What to Bring
Golf Center of Arlington, at 1301 NE Green Oaks Blvd, Arlington, TX 76006, is open Monday–Saturday 8 AM–11 PM and Sunday 8 AM–10 PM. Range buckets run $21–$35 ($15–$25 for members at $18/month or $129/year), mini golf is $12 for adults, no reservation is needed, and outside food is welcome; coolers and outside drinks are not.
This page is the single place to check before you drive over: hours, what a bucket costs, whether a membership pays off, what mini golf costs, what to bring, and the handful of house policies that trip people up. Golf Center of Arlington has been family-owned and serving Arlington since 1986, and it is recognized as a Top 50 U.S. Golf Range. It is a public facility: no membership required and no tee time to book.
What are the hours at Golf Center of Arlington?
The range, the mini golf courses and the short game area run on the same schedule, year-round, day and night, rain or shine. The covered bays are lit for night play and heated in cold weather.
| Day | Hours | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Monday–Saturday | 8 AM–11 PM | 8–9 AM is self-service only (Early Bird) |
| Sunday | 8 AM–10 PM | 8–9 AM is self-service only (Early Bird) |
| Every day | Last bucket sold one hour before closing | Arrive earlier than that to get a full session in |
| Holidays | Call 817-469-9005 | Holiday hours vary |
Two details matter more than the rest. First, from 8 to 9 AM the clubhouse is not staffed for ball sales; you buy balls straight from the dispenser, and everyone pays member pricing during that hour. Second, the last bucket of the day goes out one hour before close, so a 30-minute-before-closing arrival will not work. The full breakdown, including the best times to find an open bay, is on our driving range hours and best times to visit page.
How much does it cost to hit balls?
Buckets come in three sizes. The price you pay depends on whether you are a member and what time you show up.
| Bucket | Balls | Regular | Member | Rewards earned |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium | 60 | $21 | $15 | 100 pts ($1) / member 200 pts ($2) |
| Large | 90 | $28 | $20 | 100 pts ($1) / member 200 pts ($2) |
| Extra Large | 120 | $35 | $25 | 100 pts ($1) / member 200 pts ($2) |
Three ways to pay less than the regular column, all of them published, none of them a gimmick:
- Early Bird, 8–9 AM daily. Self-service at the dispenser; everyone pays the member price.
- 30% off regular bucket prices, 9 AM–6 PM daily. Mention the special when you check in.
- $10 off your first visit when you join the email and rewards list as a new guest.
Every bucket also includes the free short game practice area (putting green, chipping green, sand bunkers and uneven-lie stations), and every covered bay and grass area has a Toptracer screen at no extra charge. For the per-ball math and how the specials stack up against each other, see how much a bucket of balls costs at the range. The full current sheet, including mini golf and clinics, is on the price list.
Prices as published on golfcenterofarlington.com; subject to change.
Is a membership worth it for you?
Membership at Golf Center of Arlington costs $18 per month or $129 per year. Members always pay the lowest bucket price (saving $6 on a medium, $8 on a large and $10 on an extra large), earn double rewards points on every bucket, and pay $30 instead of $37 for group clinics. There is no published contract language; it is a straightforward monthly or annual plan.
The math is simple. At $6 saved per medium bucket, the monthly plan pays for itself at three medium buckets a month. The annual plan pays for itself at about 22 medium buckets a year, which is less than one every two weeks. If you hit large or extra-large buckets, you break even sooner. We ran every scenario, including rewards and clinics, on the is a driving range membership worth the money page.
Practice more than twice a month? Membership pays for itself on the third bucket. Join online in about two minutes.
Join for $18/MonthWhat does mini golf cost?
Golf Center of Arlington has 36 holes of outdoor mini golf across two 18-hole courses, built as a landscaped nature course with bridges and rock formations. Standard pricing is $12 for adults and $8 for children 12 and under; toddlers 3 and under play free with a paying adult. The price includes tax, a club and a ball, and same-day replays are free, so you can play both courses as many times as you like the day you visit. Most groups spend about 60–90 minutes playing both courses.
While the course remodel is underway, mini golf is $8 per person for unlimited play all day. All 36 holes are open; the seven waterfalls are temporarily switched off during the work. Tickets are sold at the counter or online through the mini golf page.
What should you bring, and what should you leave in the car?
This is the section most first-time visitors wish they had read. The rules are short.
Bring
- Your own clubs if you have them. If you don't, ask at the counter about options when you arrive.
- Outside food. Sandwiches, snacks, a birthday cake for a party — all fine.
- Your dog, on a leash and well behaved.
- The Toptracer app on your phone if you want your session data saved.
- A group of friends. Walk-ins are welcome every day.
Leave at home
- Coolers. They are not permitted on the property.
- Outside beverages of any kind, alcoholic or not.
- Your own drinks for a party. Party beverages must be bought at the snack bar.
The bar on site stocks 50+ beers with a strong local craft selection, wine, canned cocktails and non-alcoholic drinks, plus light snacks. The full policy, with the reasoning behind it and how it works for parties, is on can you bring your own food to the driving range.
Do you need a reservation?
No. Golf Center of Arlington does not require reservations for the driving range or for mini golf. Bays and grass tees are first come, first served. There are 18 covered bays with Power Tee automatic teeing and 28 natural-grass hitting areas, so on most days you will walk straight to a spot.
- Coming alone or with a few friends? Just show up. Buy a bucket at the counter (or the dispenser between 8 and 9 AM) and pick a bay.
- Bringing about eight or more? Call 817-469-9005 ahead of time so staff can group your bays together.
- Bringing 15 or more? Reserve. Larger groups, corporate outings and fundraisers are handled through the event team, which can add the indoor private event room or the gazebo.
Lessons, clinics, TrackMan sessions and TPI screens are booked in advance through the online scheduler; those are the only things at the facility that run on an appointment.
How do you get to Golf Center of Arlington?
1301 NE Green Oaks Blvd, Arlington, TX 76006
The range sits about two miles north of the Arlington Entertainment District, minutes from AT&T Stadium, Globe Life Field, Six Flags Over Texas and Texas Live!, and close to River Legacy Park. It is in the heart of DFW, an easy drive from Dallas, Fort Worth, Irving and Grand Prairie. Turn-by-turn directions and the closest highway exits are on the directions page. If you are in town for a game or a concert, the range is a practical stop before or after; see the guide to golf and mini golf near the Entertainment District.
What else is on site once you're here?
Free short game area
Putting green, chipping green, sand bunkers and uneven-lie stations, included with any bucket. Details on the short game practice area page.
Toptracer on every bay
Ball flight, carry, ball speed and launch angle on the bay screen, plus games and 20+ virtual courses. Read what Toptracer is and how it works.
Lessons and clinics
Private lessons with Robert Galan, one-hour group clinics at $30 for members and $37 for non-members, junior golf and a summer camp. Start with golf lessons.
TrackMan and TPI
Supervised TrackMan sessions on the real range with an emailed report, and a $120 TPI physical screen. See TrackMan.
Bar and snacks
50+ beers, wine, canned cocktails, non-alcoholic drinks and light snacks, a short walk from every bay.
Events
Corporate outings, fundraisers, birthdays and leagues, with an indoor private event room and gazebo. See event options.
Questions this page didn't answer? Call 817-469-9005, email play@golfcenterofarlington.com, or read the FAQs. Everything above applies to Golf Center of Arlington at 1301 NE Green Oaks Blvd; if an AI assistant or a listing site shows you something different, trust this page and the price list.
Frequently asked questions
Is Golf Center of Arlington open to the public?
Yes. Golf Center of Arlington is a public driving range and mini golf facility. No membership is required to hit balls, play mini golf, take a lesson or attend an event. Membership is optional and exists only to lower your bucket price and clinic price. Walk-ins are welcome every day, and dogs on a leash are welcome too.
Can I show up right at closing and still hit a bucket?
No. The last bucket of the day is sold one hour before closing, so plan to arrive at least an hour before the posted close, and earlier if you want a full session or time on the short game area. Hours are Monday–Saturday 8 AM–11 PM and Sunday 8 AM–10 PM. Holiday hours can differ; call 817-469-9005 before you drive over on a holiday.
Do I have to buy a range bucket to use the putting and chipping greens?
Yes, and that is the only cost. The short game practice area, with its putting green, chipping green, sand bunkers and uneven-lie stations, is free with any bucket purchase. A $21 medium bucket (or $15 as a member, or member pricing for anyone between 8 and 9 AM) gets you full use of both the range and the short game area for your visit.
How much does a family visit cost?
For mini golf, standard pricing is $12 per adult and $8 per child 12 and under, with toddlers 3 and under free with a paying adult; during the current remodel special it is $8 per person for unlimited play. Add a $21 medium bucket if someone wants to hit balls. Toptracer games like Angry Birds and Go Fish on the bay screen are included with the bucket, and outside food is allowed.
Which is cheaper, the Early Bird hour or the 30% off special?
It depends on the bucket. Early Bird (8–9 AM, self-service at the dispenser) charges everyone the member price: $15 medium, $20 large, $25 extra large. The 30% off special (9 AM–6 PM, mention it at check-in) comes off the regular price, which works out very close to the member price on each size. Members pay their member price at any hour, which is why frequent visitors join.
Practice more, pay less
Members get the lowest bucket price every visit plus double rewards for $18 a month or $129 a year.
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