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Our guide to mini golf courses in and around Philadelphia. / Photograph of Franklin Square by Jeff Fusco
Ah, mini golf: an activity that the littles love and that adults find friendly competition in. I mean, who doesn’t enjoy picking out a neon-colored golf ball, scribbling your score with a tiny pencil, trying your best to sink a hole-in-one, and then capping your game with ice cream? Below, our guide to miniature golf courses in and around Philadelphia.
Philadelphia County
Burholme Golf & Family Entertainment Center
Where: 401 Cottman Avenue, Northeast Philly (outdoor)
When: Year-round
Number of holes: 18
Cost: $11 for adults; $9 for kids under 11
Special features: Seven working fountains, a walk-through cave, and a waterfall, plus a cafe and a driving range
Franklin Square
Where: 200 North 6th Street, Center City (outdoor)
When: Year-round
Number of holes: 18
Cost: $13 for adults; $11 for kids ages three to 13; kids two and under play for free
Special features: Philly-themed with miniature versions of landmarks like Boathouse Row, the LOVE Statue, and the Chinatown Friendship Gate. Plus, Franklin Square has a carousel, food stand, fountain shows every 30 minutes, and playground.
Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest
Where: 101 South Christopher Columbus Boulevard, Delaware River Waterfront (outdoor)
When: Now through September 1st
Number of holes: 18
Cost: $8
Special features: An amusement park featuring roller skating, a 60-foot Ferris wheel, a carousel, an arcade, other boardwalk-style games, and an eatery
Libertee Grounds
Where: 1600 West Girard Avenue, suite C5, Fairmount (indoor), plus an outdoor summer pop-up at the Oval
When: The main location is open year-round; while the pop-up at the Oval is open through September 13th.
Number of holes: 18 at the main location; nine at the Oval
Cost: $10 for nine holes or $18 for 18 holes at the main location; $10 at the Oval (free for kids 12 and under)
Special features: The main location is home to two nine-hole courses, a golf simulator, and games (darts, jumbo Jenga, board games), and hosts trivia every Thursday night.
Philly homages at the Oval’s mini-golf course / Photograph by Laura Swartz
Play Mini Golf
Where: 901 Market Street, Market East (indoor)
When: Year-round
Number of holes: 18
Cost: $12-$15
Special features: The course is powered by blacklights for a kind of glow-in-the-dark experience.
Puttshack
Where: 1625 Chestnut Street, Rittenhouse (indoor)
When: Year-round
Number of holes: There are four courses, each with nine holes.
Cost: $16-$25 for adults; $10-$15 for kids 12 and under
Special features: Tech that allows golf balls to track every shot, a menu with bites and beverages, and DJs on the weekends.
Bucks County
Bridge Street Golf
Where: 860 West Bridge Street, Morrisville (outdoor)
When: Year-round
Number of holes: There are two courses, each with 18 holes.
Cost: $10 for adults; $9 for kids 12 and under
Special features: An 18-hole Pitch & Putt course for longer yardage, a driving range, golf lessons, and a camp for golfers ages seven through 14.
Golf Adventure
Where: 173 Lincoln Highway, Fairless Hills (outdoor)
When: April through November
Number of holes: 18
Cost: $12 for adults; $11 for kids 12 and under
Special features: Four ponds and a 15-foot waterfall; plus an eatery with pizza, hot dogs, and milkshakes.
Hellerick’s Adventure Farm
Where: 5500 Easton Road, Doylestown (outdoor)
When: Year-round
Number of holes: 18
Cost: $6.49-$13; golfers under 36 inches tall play free
Special features: Barnyard-themed obstacles like milk cans and farm animal statues. The farm also has U-pick crops, hayrides, an obstacle course, a playground, and more.
Mad Golfer
Where: 114 Street Road, Southampton (outdoor)
When: Year-round
Number of holes: 18
Cost: $12 for adults; $10 for kids
Special features: A self-service driving range, golf lessons, performance training, and a pro shop for repairs and custom fitting.
Main Stroke Mini Golf
Where: 22 South Main Street, 3rd floor, Doylestown (indoor)
When: Year-round
Number of holes: Six
Cost: $10 per golfer per hour Monday through Thursday; $12 per golfer per hour Friday through Sunday
Special features: A full-service bar, plus golf simulators and a bowling alley below.
Puttshack’s indoor mini golf in Center City / Photograph courtesy of Puttshack
Chester County
Boulder Falls Mini Golf
Where: 1426 Marshallton Thorndale Road, West Bradford Township (outdoor)
When: April through October
Number of holes: 19
Cost: $10.50 for adults; $8.50 for kids ages three to 12; discounts for seniors and military
Special features: There’s a traditional 18-hole mini golf course, plus a 19th hole for a free game.
The Golf Zone Family Fun Center
Where: 1839 Horseshoe Pike, Honey Brook (outdoor)
When: Year-round
Number of holes: 18
Cost: $10 for adults; $8 for kids 11 and under
Special features: A driving range, go-karts, duckpin bowling, and a taphouse for food and drinks
Markie’s Mini Golf
Where: 360 Schuylkill Road, Phoenixville (outdoor)
When: Memorial Day through October
Number of holes: 18
Cost: $9.50 for adults; $8.50 for kids ages four to 12; free for kids three and under
Special features: Unlimited play for the price of one round
Timber Falls Mini Golf
Where: 452 Limestone Road, Oxford (outdoor)
When: April or May (weather-dependent) through October
Number of holes: 18
Cost: $11 for adults; $9 for kids ages four to 12; free for kids three and under
Special features: Frequent Glow Golf, where you can play at night with glow-in-the-dark golf balls.
Delaware County
DelcoLand
Where: 336 Kedron Avenue, Folsom (outdoor)
When: Year-round
Number of holes: 18
Cost: $5 per golfer ($2 on Tuesdays)
Special features: Each hole represents a different Delco neighborhood. Need we say more?
Putt-Putt Fun Center
Where: 5300 West Baltimore Pike, Clifton Heights (outdoor)
When: Year-round
Number of holes: 18
Cost: $7.50 for adults; $6.50 for kids 13 and under
Special features: In addition to mini golf, there’s an arcade and “Jump Shot,” a trampoline basketball game.
Montgomery County
Freddy Hill Farms
Where: 1440 Sumneytown Pike, Lansdale (outdoor)
When: Now through September 28th, when the site will permanently close
Number of holes: There are two courses, each with 18 holes.
Cost: $3-$8
Special features: One course is water-inspired, featuring waterfalls and rivers, while the other is designed after America’s landmarks.
Hill Top Miniature Golf
Where: 880 North Easton Road, Glenside (outdoor)
When: Year-round
Number of holes: 18
Cost: $7 for adults; $5 for kids five and under
Special features: The entire course is set atop a hill — hence the name — making for fun, yet challenging games.
Waltz Golf Farm
Where: 303 West Ridge Pike, Limerick (outdoor)
When: March through end of November
Number of holes: There are two courses, each with 18 holes.
Cost: $7-$11
Special features: The Farm Golf course has moving obstacles and sound-activated holes — so fun! — and the property itself is also home to a driving range and batting cages.
