Fore! Are you and your family looking for a fun-filled activity that’s a hole in one? Look no further than miniature golf! The Milwaukee area boasts a number of great miniature golfing spots that are perfect for families.
The whole family can play, and clever obstacles and water hazards offer a challenge for everyone. Many of these miniature golf courses in the Milwaukee area also have driving ranges, making them the perfect place for you and your budding golfer to work on your swings. Some are great places to host kids’ birthday parties too!
1. Big Putts
4251 S 27th St Greenfield, WI 53221
Big Putts is a quirky, over-the-top mini golf destination that’s packed with surprises at every hole. From a Jurassic Park-themed hole with a life-size T-rex to a loop-de-loop made from an actual tractor tire, the whole course is creatively designed with larger-than-life props and unexpected twists.
You’ll also find a Plinko-style hole built with traffic cones and plenty of other fun, challenging setups that make it a blast—especially for older kids and teens.
🎟️ TIP: Arrive right at opening time to avoid crowds. And keep an eye on their Facebook page for occasional admission discounts.
🕹️ There’s also an arcade on-site with a mix of games for all ages and small prizes. It’s not huge, but it adds a fun bonus to your visit.
2. Moorland Road Golf Center
📍 5900 S. Moorland Rd., New Berlin, WI 53151
📸 Photo Credit: Facebook, Moorland Road Golf Center
Moorland Road Golf Center is home to Stonewater, a creatively themed 18-hole mini golf course with plenty of surprises along the way. Families will putt their way through whimsical scenes like a coal mine, Farmer Ray’s barn, a moon man in a tower, and a wise wizard guarding the mill house.
The course is designed with elevation changes, creeks, ponds, sand traps, and rock walls that add challenge and charm. From the top of the course, you’ll even get scenic views of the valley—and maybe even a few Wisconsin dairy cows next door.
Fun extras like custom stained glass, a wishing well, and themed obstacles make this course extra memorable.
🍦 After your round, treat the family to local favorites like Cedar Crest ice cream, Sprecher root beer, and Johnsonville brats, available on site.
🧙♂️ Tip: Don’t forget to toss a penny into the Wishing Well for good luck on the final hole!
3. Prairieville Park
📍2507 Plaza Ct., Waukesha, WI 53186
Prairieville Park’s 18-hole course is packed with water features like ponds, creeks, and waterfalls, plus a central mountain and clever obstacles that make for an exciting challenge. It’s great for kids, beginners, and mini golf pros alike!
Designed to sharpen your putting skills, this course encourages players to plan each shot carefully—and it’s a fun way to introduce kids to the basics of golf in a playful setting.
🏌️♀️ Before the first hole, kids can warm up on the practice green and choose a club sized just for them. They’ll also get to pick a brightly colored golf ball and get a feel for the course before heading out.
🍦 After your round, grab a sweet treat from the snack bar featuring Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream.
There are also bumper cars for kids taller than 44 inches, and five batting cages, including slow-pitch softball, fast-pitch softball, and baseball from 35 to 80 miles per hour.
4. Swing Time – Germantown
W197 N10340 Appleton Ave., Germantown WI 53022
swingtimegolf.com
One of the premier miniature golf locations in Wisconsin, this 18-hole course has three waterfalls and a 70-foot hole, one of the longest in the country. For extra fun, try the 19th hole for a chance to win one free game. You’ll also find batting cages and a driving range.
5. Swing Time – Waukesha
1601 E. Main St., Waukesha, WI 53186
swingtimegolf.com
Built around and over a large pond with a waterfall, this mini golf course has a nautical theme with pirates and sharks. There are two levels of creative holes and water features, and there’s even a chance to win a free game on the bonus 19th hole. Besides miniature golf, there’s also a driving range and batting cages (15 pitches for $1).
6. Tee Aire Golf
21700 Gumina Rd., Brookfield, WI 53072
teeairegolf.com
Tee Aire Golf has a beautifully landscaped 18-hole miniature golf course on artificial turf greens, and they have putters for kids as young as two years old. Rolling hills and nostalgic obstacles and décor characterize this course. An 18-acre driving range is also on site.
7. Gastrau’s Golf Center
1300 E. Rawson Ave., Oak Creek, WI 53154
gastrausgolfcenter.com
With water around nearly every corner, this course presents a unique challenge for every skill level. Call ahead to see if there’s a wait time, but usually it isn’t more than 5-10 minutes. Look for a Halloween-themed course in October!
8. Logger’s Park Sports Complex
1751 State Highway 175, Richfield, WI 53076
loggerspark.com
Located two miles north of Germantown and just off of Holy Hill Road, this 18-hole adventure course features mesmerizing waterfalls with blue water and surrounding views of the countryside. There are also baseball diamonds and sand volleyball courts nearby.
9. Missing Links
12950 N. Port Washington Rd., Mequon, WI 53097
missinglinksmequon.com
Navigate around two rivers, three ponds, two waterfalls, and light houses at this 18-hole Great Lakes Adventure course. Enjoy some shaved ice or ice cream after your round. You’ll also find one of the last remaining Jack Nicklaus par three golf courses and a foot golf course on site.
10. Mulligan’s
6633 Douglas Ave., Racine, WI 53402
racineminigolf.com
For almost 20 years Mulligan’s has been a family favorite, offering a challenging 18-hole mini golf course and lighted driving range to the Racine area.
There’s caves, waterfalls and plenty of hazards. Kids under 5 play for $1 with a paid adult. Other attractions include a driving range and an indoor arcade. You can also grab a bite to eat at Buddy’s Sports Grill.
11. Holey Mackerel
5401 W Layton Ave, Greenfield, WI 53220
holeymackerelmke.com
Holey Mackerel offers a revamped 18-hole mini golf course, six batting cages, arcade (“barcade”) and food and beverage options.
12. Nine Below
1905 E. North Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53202
ninebelowmke.com
A fun, year-round option for older kids (ages 12+) and adults, Nine Below is the world’s first build-your-own mini golf tavern, and it’s located underground on Milwaukee’s East Side.
You group gets assigned an empty green, and you work together to choose your theme and hole placement, set course boundaries and place obstacles.
Then everyone plays a 9-hole course that includes the mini golf hole you created, plus eight holes designed by the other teams in your round.
Note: Ages 12 and up are welcome before 6 p.m.; ages 16 and up are welcome anytime. Minors (under 18) must be accompanied by an adult and provide a waiver signed by a legal guardian. Advance reservations strongly recommended.
13. Milwaukee County Parks / First Tee of Southeast Wisconsin
11350 W. Theodore Trecker Way, West Allis, Wisconsin 53214
firstteesoutheastwisconsin.org
Milwaukee County Parks partners with The First Tee and others to offer a huge selection of junior golf opportunities throughout the county, starting at age seven.
The parks offer beginner lessons, PGA Junior Leagues for kids 13 and under, and competitive golf tournaments. Programs have been offered at Brown Deer Park, Dretzka Park, Currie Park, Whispering Springs, Lake Park and Noyes Park.
Looking for more fun activities around Milwaukee for tweens and teens? Check out our guide to the 10 Best Things to Do with Tweens and Teens Around Milwaukee for even more exciting outings the whole family will enjoy!
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