Scott Enterprises opens miniature golf course along Erie’s bayfront
Nick Scott, Sr., president of Scott Enterprises, plays the first hole Thursday of the new Oliver’s Bayfront Mini Golf course.
David Bruce, Erie Times-News
Mini golf has gained popularity around the world due to its accessibility, ease of play, social nature and the fact that it’s a low barrier activity that anyone regardless of age or skill can play, according to Creative Works, a company that designs, fabricates and installs immersive amusement experiences.
In the Erie area, there are a variety of courses for families, couples or individuals to enjoy a round of putt-putt either indoors or outdoors.
From an extensive Google search, the following are the courses available around the Erie area.
Hazards Mini Golf
Hazards Mini Golf is Erie’s newest indoor mini golf course mixed with a social pub opening in December of 2024.
Hazards is located in downtown Erie on the second floor of 419 State Street.
Customers can play 18 holes with a majority of the holes themed around classic movies and Erie landmarks.
If you go…
Hours: Monday: 3 p.m. to 10 p.m.; Tuesday: closed; Wednesday-Thursday: 3 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Friday: 3 p.m. to 12 a.m.: Saturday: noon to 12 a.m.: Sunday: noon to 10 p.m.
Ages: Must be 21 or older to enter, anyone under the age of 21 must be with a parent or legal guardian.
Rates: $10 for first round, $6 for replay. Equipment included.
Learn more at hazardserie.com.
Oliver’s Bayfront Mini Golf
Oliver’s Bayfront Mini Golf is a mini golf course with a view of Erie’s Bayfront connected to a beer garden.
Oliver’s Bayfront Mini Golf at 130 E. Front St. in Erie is open seasonally starting in April. The 18-hole course includes multiple challenges and terrains.
Food and drinks from the snack bar or from Oliver’s Food Truck are also available.
If you go…
Hours: Monday-Thursday: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Friday-Saturday: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Sunday: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. with a brunch feature available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Rates: $10 per person. Equipment included.
Ages: All ages.
Learn more at oliversrooftop.com/beer-garden/mini-golf/
Play Port Glow Golf
Play Port Glow Golf is an indoor nine-hole mini golf course open all year that has family fun attractions. Located at 2730 W. 12th St., each hole offers a different obstacle challenge with different visual effects.
If you go…
Hours: Monday-Tuesday: closed; Wednesday-Thursday: 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday: 3 p.m. to 10 p.m.; Saturday: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sunday: noon to 8 p.m.
Cost: regular admission: $13.99 which includes one round of glow golf and all video games that are set to free play. All children under the age of 4 are free with each paid regular admission.
Learn more at playporterie.com.
Adventures Erie at Lake Pleasant
Adventures Erie is an entertainment complex featuring an 18-hole miniature golf course, laser tag, an axe-throwing range and a seasonal haunted house.
Located at 9188 Lake Pleasant Road, the seasonal mini golf course is open from June to October.
If you go…
Hours: Monday-Saturday: 1 p.m. to 9 p.m.; Sunday: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Mini golf pricing: General admission: $10; Junior (12 and under), senior (60 and over) and military: $9; Toddler (four and younger): $5; Leagues: $115.
Learn more at adventureserie.com.
Sunview Mini Golf
Sunview Mini Golf, 12246 Route 99 in Edinboro, is connected to Nick’s Place and Company. Sunview Mini Golf is 20 minutes south of the Millcreek Mall and open from spring to fall.
The business offers an 18-hole mini golf course along with a driving range, all speed baseball and softball machines, go-karts, bumper boats, video arcades and more.
If you go…
Hours: Open seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Mini golf pricing: $6.50 for adults, $5.50 for children ages 12 and under. See website for combo passes and group rates.
Learn more at Nicksplaceandco.com/sunviewgolf.
Castle Mini Golf
Located at 7354 West Lake Road in Fairview, the 18-hole mini golf course offers different themed holes with water and flower features.
If you go…
Hours: Season opens on May 11. Hours, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Last admission will take place at 7 p.m.Prices: $10 for adults; $9 for children ages 5 to 12; children 4 and under are free. There is also free play for any military personnel active or retired.
Learn more through their Instagram page.
Erie Sports Academy
One of the largest mini golf courses in the region, the mini golf course at Erie Sports Academy, 8161 Oliver Road, has 36 holes with water features. Alcoholic beverages are permitted for those age 21 and older.
If you go…
Hours: Open daily 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Rates: $8 per person.
Learn more at eriesportscenter.com.
Contact Nicholas Sorensen at Nsorensen@gannett.com.
