Delaware's Mini Golf Hotspots Revealed
It’s a beautiful night, you’re hanging out with your friends, and you have no plans. You know what that means? It’s time to hit the mini golf course! Mini golf is a classic pastime suitable for just about everyone. From Viking décor to pirate themes, here are the best mini golf courses in Delaware.
Jungle Jim’s, Rehoboth Beach, DE
Jungle Jim’s is a multi-tiered theme park that features mammoth waterslides, bumper-boats, go-karts, and mini-golf. Waterfalls and streams run through two jungle-themed 18-hole mini-golf courses, and many holes actually play like a miniature version of the real thing, with water hazards, bunkers, and undulating terrain. You are encouraged to take your time and plan your shots throughout these challenging courses.
Midway Speedway, Rehoboth Beach, DE
Offering three great theme parks in one. The Midway Speedway features four go-kart tracks, with one designed specifically for little drivers, and the White Water Mountain Water Park boasts “super-fast” water slides, a lazy river, and an activity pool. Finally, Fire Mountain Golf offers 18 volcanic-themed holes, where you play against a ticking clock to survive!
Vince’s Sports Center, Newark, DE
Established in 1981, Vince’s is an 18-acre, privately-owned sports and recreation complex that features batting cages, par three golf, mini golf, and an onsite arcade. With two naturally laid out and shaded mini-golf courses, you can expect night lighting, a safari-themed adventure, and a “Skill Shot” on the final hole, which could win you a free round.
Viking Golf & Go-Karts at Thunder Lagoon Waterpark, Fenwick Island, DE
This three-tiered theme park offers six slides, activity pools, go-karts, and a Viking Golf course with 19 holes Norse adventure fun. The course features the story of Vikings battling a two-headed Dragon, and you will meet many trolls and other creatures as you progress. Learn about Viking mythology and figure out riddles to gain access to the mysterious 19th hole.
Putters Paradise, Middletown, DE
The greens at PP are new, and the course is clean, and, while it is not very long, it is challenging, with undulating elevations and blind shots. Good, patient shots are rewarded, and bad, poorly planned shots are penalized heavily. There is not a lot of water, but there are a ton of bunkers, so beware going “off course.”
Riverwalk Mini Golf, Wilmington, DE
This nature-themed mini-golf course features 18 holes of naturally landscaped surroundings. Mimicking the plant life found around the actual Riverwalk and the area’s rivers, the course also features Tom Burke birdhouses and local wildlife. When you have successfully navigated the 18 holes, be sure to stop into the clubhouse to sample nine flavors of ice cream, milkshakes, and more.
Delcastle Golf Course, Wilmington, DE
What better place to put a mini-golf course than beside a real one? Actually, the miniature golf course at Delcastle is nested right beside the driving range, and it has just recently been re-carpeted. Boasting naturally rolling terrain, water hazard, wildlife, and more, if you get tired during your round, just rest at the large patio just steps away, which is perfect for birthday parties or a post-round beverage.
Key Insights at a Glance
- Mini golf is a classic pastime suitable for everyone.
- Jungle Jim’s in Rehoboth Beach features two jungle-themed 18-hole mini-golf courses.
- Midway Speedway in Rehoboth Beach offers go-kart tracks and a water park in addition to mini golf.
- Vince’s Sports Center in Newark features batting cages, par three golf, mini golf, and an arcade.
- Viking Golf & Go-Karts at Thunder Lagoon Waterpark in Fenwick Island offers a Viking-themed mini-golf course.
- Putters Paradise in Middletown features a nature-themed mini-golf course.
- Riverwalk Mini Golf in Wilmington mimics the plant life found around the Riverwalk and local rivers.
- Delcastle Golf Course in Wilmington has a mini-golf course beside the driving range.
