It’s a classic date night idea that’s also just a fun time for families or groups of friends. Miniature golf has been a staple in our lives since the early 1900s, with the first course created by James Barber in North Carolina. SoCal’s weather makes it the perfect place for elaborate miniature golf courses, and we have some of the best. Next time you are looking to play a round, check out these places to play miniature golf near Riverside.
GLO Mini Golf
1299 Tyler St Suite E106, Riverside
GLO Mini Golf is great fun for the entire family in a unique miniature golf settings that’s great for any weather, even our rare rainy days or those blistering hot ones! The entire park is glow-in-the-dark and offers bowling, laser tag, escape rooms, VR, gaming and arcades, in addition to miniature golf at their Riverside location. “Perfect for all ages, we specialize in unforgettable birthday parties and fun for everyone—not just kids!” shares Marina Ortiz, GLO Mini Golf Riverside store manager. “Whether you’re looking for family fun, friendly competition, or a unique outing, we’ve got something enjoyable for everyone.”
There course is a mega-one, featuring 27 holes! “At our Riverside location we have a hole that features a Christ the Redeemer statue at our Rio De Janeiro themed hole,” shares Marina when asked which is the most challenging hole. “Players have to hit their ball through a small hole located at the bottom of the statue and hope it goes out through the other end and into the final hole. It definitely requires a lot of precision and skill!”
Miniature golf is $16.99 a person in Riverside, with $2 discounts for seniors, military and first responders. Children 3 and under play for free with a purchase. They also have a San Bernadino location, which serves alcohol. For more information, visit the GLO Mini Golf website.
Castle Park Golf & Games
3500 Polk Street, Riverside
Castle Park Golf & Games is a mini, kingdom-themed amusement park with all kinds of fun things to do, including rollercoasters, seasonal water playground, an arcade and of course, miniature golf! They have four miniature golf courses in Riverside, each with varying degrees of difficulty. “Each hole definitely presents its own challenges based on the players age and ability,” shares Andrea Lewis, sales and marketing director for Castle Park Golf & Games. “My favorite hole is the castle, however.”
Purchase tickets online and pay $12.99 to play on all four miniature golf courses—that 72 holes! Students and seniors pay just $9.99! They also have annual passes to the park. For more information, visit the Castle Park Golf & Games website.
Portals Entertainment Center
26469 Ynez Rd, Temecula
Portals Entertainment Center also has indoor glow miniature golf courses in Temecula. One 9-hole course features 9 holes with a pirate theme—see if you can navigate Blackbeard’s Base! The other 9-hole course takes you back to when dinosaurs ruled the Earth—fans of Jurassic Park will love this one!
In addition to miniature golf, they have laser tag, food and wine in a special 21+ portal, arcade and more unique experiences. Miniature golf is $17 a person and includes both courses. Other packages available. For more information, visit the Portals Entertainment Center website.
Mulligan Family Fun Center
24950 Madison Ave, Murrieta
Mulligan Family Fun Center has two 18-hole miniature golf courses in Murrieta. These fun courses feature a waterfall and an old west mining town and are outdoors to enjoy the beautiful SoCal weather! Minatare golf is $16 for adults, $11 for youth under 12 or those 55 and older. They also have a mega-splash pad, seasonal water slides, batting cages, kiddie rides and an arcade will keep you busy all day. For more information, visit the Mulligan Family Fun Center website.
