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    Par-King Skill Golf

    3.5 (274 reviews)
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    Jessica S.

    My husband saw this place advertised on the news, so we decided to come here today and LOVED it for the engaging courses, fun music, and friendly workers. It was a beautiful day with amazing weather, which added to the atmosphere, as well. When we were here, some were mad that they brought children who were under 48" (apparently, there is a rule that everyone needs to be at least that tall). I felt bad for them because I know I would have been angry if I had a young child, but for someone like me who doesn't have kids, it was so nice not to have a bunch of little kids running around all over the place. The place is large and engaging. The holes all have different fun moving obstacles, and all seemed well-maintained. When you arrive, you wait in line to pay. Make sure you have cash because it is cash only, but they do have an ATM inside. It's $12.50 per player, which isn't bad at all! Once you pay, your scorecard has a number and black or red stated after. This number tells you where you are in line from when you can begin your course and the color tells you which course you are on. The nice thing is that they call the numbers in order as people complete the first hole. This helps alleviate multiple groups waiting at the same hole the entire time you play, but of course, it sometimes gets backed up due to larger groups being in front of couples and smaller groups. Just be sure to be patient because it's worth the wait! We were on the black course today, so we had the cool rollercoaster course on our run. Altogether, this place has 2 different courses, 18 different holes each; therefore, we will have to come back to try the red-numbered holes! The black course included: A guitar, roller coaster, elephants, Mount Rushmore, Buddha, and more! Overall, we both enjoyed ourselves, and we can't wait to return!

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    Frank L.

    5 stars for Par-King Skill Golf! I went opening day for 2024 this year - it was a rainy day and only us and one other family were there playing mini golf. It was a great time despite the rain, I enjoyed the low crowd levels. The price is reasonable and the course is massive, and there is so much detail put into each hole and the pink castle itself. The employees were all very friendly and helpful - I'd for sure recommend a visit to Par-King.

    Sherwin C.

    What a fun experience! It's easy to see why this course is so popular with not one, but two amazing experiences that are varied in design and in look! Without lots of stairs and hills to climb, this experience is also considerably more accessible for players. The only draw back is really the popularity, as the wait here to start and then between holes can be considerable - so it's great to come with a good size group so that you can chat inbetween and admire the great course. Be warned though that there are more traps on this course than most other courses nearby, but there's also more fun mechanics on some holes to assist with a hole-in-one. Overall, worth a special trip to experience the course for its uniqueness both in look and course design. It's definitely an amazing way to get fun pictures for social media and vacations.

    Ryan D.

    I have been driving past Par-King Skill Golf for the last twenty years. Every time I would drive past it I was going somewhere else, but I would think to myself that I should stop by sometime and play a round. So when a group of friends decided to go, I was excited to finally get a chance to go. When I arrived I noticed a lack of signage directing people where to go or how much a game of mini golf cost (there was a very small sign right in front of the cashier). Once our party arrived we got in line. The game cost $12.00 per person and Par-King Skill Golf only accepts cash payment. After you pay, you have to wait in their waiting area until they have room for your party (in groups no larger than four). It took over twenty minutes to get started on our game of golf. Once we started playing we had a lot of fun. There is a lot to look at. The holes are challenging and interactive. Each hole has its own special obstacle to navigate. I really enjoyed playing the course. There is a lot for Par-King Skill Golf to improve upon in its wait time, but once you start playing, you will have a fun time. There are two courses to try and we will definitely be back to play the other course.

    Desiree M.

    Best mini golf ever! Seriously, if you're looking for that fun, nostalgic, Americana vibe, check out Par-King. This spot has been on my list forever, but I just went for the first time a couple of days ago. The course is massive, intricate, and well maintained. It's around $12 for 18 holes of golf, which is great. There are also two entirely different courses to play Red and Black, so you're not playing the same course every time you go. I'm not sure if you can request a certain course, but I definitely want to play the red course next time since we've already played through the black one. The holes are fun and challenging enough to keep things interesting without being super frustrating. Also, we loved the music they played the whole time- millennial flashback, for sure. While you wait to go out they have some air hockey tables, basic concessions, and vending machines. At the end of the night around 9 pm, there wasn't much of a wait time. However, it was also a bit chilly, so the weather may have played into that as well. The kids that work there were polite and professional and everyone on the course was friendly and seemed to be having a great time. The only reason this place seems to have less than a 5-star rating on Yelp is because they enforce a height requirement and do have moving obstacles on the course. Follow the rules and enjoy, definitely worth checking out. Great place to hangout with friends, family, or to have a fun date night!

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    Brenda K.

    I took my granddaughter here for her birthday and she had a really fun time! You need to be there early when they first opened, otherwise it can get really busy! All the holes were really cute and fun, some of the holes were very difficult! The cost is $10 per person (cash only), they do have an ATM! Kids need to be 48 inches and above! They have two courses, one red and one black! Both are really cute and fun!

    Rebecca K.

    This is such a unique place to play minigolf, and I enjoy it even as an adult. It's a great date spot, and my fiancé and I love this place. We're also pretty patient, and you definitely need patience if you're going to come here! Reason being - there is almost always a 30-60 minute wait, depending on what season and what time you go. They call out your number and course color when you're up next, and there isn't any option for them to text or call you. There are tables you can wait at, which is nice. If the wait is long my fiancé and I will usually go across the street to grab a snack or drink and come back before the estimated wait time is up. There are two different courses - the black course and red course. The black course is typically reserved for parties of 2, and the red course is typically reserved for parties of 4 or more. But you can always request a specific one to play. They try to give each party ample time to play the first hole before calling the next party, but you may need to wait throughout the course for the party in front of you. Aside from the waiting, the course is very enjoyable! Everything is well kept, painted nicely, and unique. Each hole has a different piece of interactable art, and some of my favorites are the rollercoaster and sears tower w/elevator! Overall it's a great experience, and I would recommend it for all ages!

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    Monic L.

    I love mini golf yet I've never been to this course. I've randomly driven past it and thought nothing of it. Recently went with a group of friends. Mind you the course is cash only ($10) they do have an ATM there. Also it is four to a group so be mindful of that when planning your outing. It was packed on a Saturday afternoon but they have two courses so the wait time isn't as long as it could be. They have a waiting area until your card number is called and you can play the course. Some groups take longer on holes so be prepared to wait or chat with who you are golfing with. Love the decorations and variety of holes. It's a fun little outing.

    Jennifer C.

    This really breaks my heart to write this review. I grew up with this place and I truly think it's an amazing mini golf experience. But wow. The custom service - the rules and the lack of family friendliness is astonishing. Please explain to me....why is there a height requirement?! You need to be taller to play mini golf here than to ride space mountain at Disney World!!! Went with my whole family- and the youngest- who is six- was not allowed to enter the course. Keep in mind- this group has four adults. The eight year old was barely tall enough. And no where is this posted. So as the six year old is crying, the guy running the place just laughs and walks away. It's 1:30pm on a Thursday. In the summer. Do. Better.

    The roulette wheel is the 18th hole on both courses. Landing in the '0' wins you a free game!

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    Thanks for the great review! Glad you had a great time!

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    Glad you enjoyed your game!

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    8 months ago

    Fun mini golf with challenging but enjoyable holes. Only takes cash which was a surprise.

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    2 years ago

    Great place for a casual fun date night. Cash only. The only thing is that it gets busy and can feel like you're being rushed.

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    Thanks for the 5 STARS! Great to hear you enjoyed the game!

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    Thanks for the 5 stars! See you on the golf course!

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    11 months ago

    My friend broke the course record shooting a 35 and was promised 2$ if he did. This is scamming

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    Great time for the whole family! A classic destination. They are often busy but very well organized.

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    Glad you had a great time - See you on the golf course!

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    2 years ago

    Drove 30 mins to enjoy mini golf with my kids but my son is 45" not 48" so we were turned away. Terrible biz.

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    The best mini golf around with the coolest courses. Exactly what mini golf should be

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    Ask the Community - Par-King Skill Golf

    About how much time does an 18 hole course take ? Is it something that people with more experience would enjoy? Or is it also fun for 1st time players?…

    You should probably call and ask but I've never seen strollers or baby carriers around the course. It's really fun for first time players or experienced golfers! Every hole is different with fun challenges. As far as time goes, it depends how busy.… Read more

    How can we find out how long the lines are? We are coming from the city and will come another time if it's crowded. The phone keeps answering as busy.

    Sorry about the phone...this is the busiest time on a Sunday. Best to avoid Ines by arriving after 4:30. Night time is even better usually without a wait on Sunday. Lights are on and you're out of the sun.

    How much does it cost? I have 5 children and need to know BEFORE we go how much money to bring.

    Hi Sandra, For 18 holes: On a weekday before 6:00 PM the price is $8.50. After 6:00 PM the price… Read more

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    We wanted to try the red course, but there were lots of families that day, so we just went home.

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    Me and my wife recently came here since this was a fun little date idea that she wanted to do. We…read morebooked a reservation here not knowing what this place truly was we were going to do both the mini golf and stay for food. We booked a 5:30 p.m. reservation on a weekend and we didn't realize that this place had a really really long line when it came to check again. We booked a reservation online and we assume that our reservation automatically started at set time but really it truly doesn't matter what time your reservation is because you could just show up whenever you want it doesn't mean you automatically start playing at the time you reserve. You more so just book everything in advance and just save yourself a few minutes. The waiting is really long as if you're waiting for your favorite ride at an amusement park but the line is an hour long. There's four different courses in each one is nine holes. I will say that the courses were really fun and is a unique spin on how to play mini golf which is way more entertaining than LIV golf. Sadly I lost but I had fun. The price point just to play is truly pretty fair for what it was worth. Right after booking our golf reservations we tried booking our dinner reservations as well but that turned into a big issue which made us call them to try to make us redo our reservation to dine in and when we were done playing the mini golf we had an issue trying to get our seat but it looked like my name was spelled wrong and I caught it when I noticed on her tablet which was corrected. Dining was a pretty good experience just because the server came up immediately after we were seated we couldn't even look at the drink menu but thankfully he was very friendly. They have vegan options for my wife which was the main reason why we dined in. Food was pricey, I did enjoy their non-alcoholic drinks but if I were to come back here, I might just come back on a weekday where is probably a bit more quiet and less hectic.

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    Like a lot of reviewers here, I spent some time here as a kid and thought it was magical; but now I…read moresee it through adult eyes. The good: the cost for the batting cage and the golf isn't outrageous. I'm told there are cheaper mini golf but also more expensive. The bad: they have decided everyone who goes on the course has to pay, even if you are just watching your children. I suspect this is because some "people" only paid for two admissions but two other people took turns. The ugly: They have been around for three quarters of a Century and they have no incentive to change their business model and only accept cash. Once the owner passes to the great beyond, his heirs will likely sell the place to developers so enjoy while you can.

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