Most mini golf courses welcome all ages, and children pay about $2 less than adults: the typical child price is $11 a round. 38 of the venues we list let small children, most often ages 3 and under, play free with a paying adult. The exception is putting bars: 18 venues in our listings are 18 or 21 and over in the evening. Allow 45 minutes to an hour for 18 holes.

By the Range and Putt editorial team. Published November 12, 2026, updated November 12, 2026. Figures are recalculated from our listings whenever they change.

What age can children start?

There is no standard minimum age. New Orleans City Park says both of its City Putt courses are designed for young children, with children 3 and under playing free with a paying adult, and Pirate's Cove says its courses are designed for all ages. Among the venues we list, 38 say small children play free, some with a plastic putter supplied by the course.

A few courses do set limits. Par-King Skill Golf requires children to be at least 48 inches tall and does not allow strollers or baby carriers on the course.

What children pay

102 of the 148 venues with a published round price list a child price. It is typically $11, against $13.99 for an adult. The cut-off age varies: 12 and under is the most common in our listings, but some courses set it lower or go by height. For two adults and two children, see what mini golf costs for a family of four.

Venues with adults-only hours

Putting bars are built around food and drinks, and some limit children in the evening. These are the rules on the venues' own pages:

Rules as stated by each venue when we checked, most recently in November 2026. Hours for family sessions change, so confirm before you go.

How long to allow

New Orleans City Park says an 18-hole round at City Putt takes about 45 minutes to an hour, and Pirate's Cove gives the same figure for a group of four. In our view, the long end of that range is the safer guess with small children. If the venue has two courses, playing both back to back takes about 90 minutes to two hours at City Putt.

Supervision and group size

Some courses spell it out: Lost Caverns Adventure Golf says "No more than six golfers per group" and Stagecoach Greens says "One ticketed adult must supervise every four children". Under the usual stroke limit of six per hole, a child who is struggling can pick up and move on; see mini golf rules and scoring.

Strollers and wheelchairs

Access differs from course to course. 11 venues in our listings say all or part of the course is accessible, including Miniature Golf Course at Bohrer Park, Boondocks Food & Fun Parker, Captain Hook's Adventure Golf and City Putt. Pirate's Cove says some of its courses have some accessible holes and asks guests to contact the location in advance.

Playgrounds and parties

12 venues we list have a playground on site, among them the PopStroke venues and Cosmic Minigolf in the Atlanta area. Courses also host birthday parties: City Putt rents a party room with mini golf packages, and Pirate's Cove offers party packages and group rates for school trips and camps. Venues quote party prices on request, so we do not list them.

Find a course

Mini golf by city, with child prices on each listing: Atlanta, Austin, Baltimore, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, Cincinnati, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Houston, Jacksonville, Los Angeles, Miami, Minneapolis, Myrtle Beach, New York, Orlando, Philadelphia, Phoenix, San Antonio, San Francisco, Seattle, St. Louis, Tampa and Washington.

Questions people ask

What age is mini golf suitable for?

Most courses welcome all ages. 38 of the venues on Range and Putt let small children, most often ages 3 and under, play free with a paying adult. A few set a minimum height or age, which is shown on the listing.

Can children go to Puttery or Swingers?

Yes, at set times. Puttery venues welcome all ages during the day and become 18 or 21 and over in the evening, depending on the venue. Swingers is 21 and over except during family sessions. Check the rule for the venue you plan to visit.

How long does mini golf take with kids?

Allow 45 minutes to an hour for 18 holes, the figure given by both New Orleans City Park and Pirate’s Cove, and longer with small children or on a busy day.

Sources

1. City Putt FAQs New Orleans City Park, published May 6, 2026, read November 12, 2026
2. Frequently Asked Questions Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf, read November 12, 2026
3. Range and Putt listings: 228 mini golf venues, each checked against the venue's own website or operator, most recently November 12, 2026. Each listing links to its own sources.

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