Golfing Around

Randall’s Island Golf Center
1 Randall’s Island
(212) 427-5689
18 Holes: Adults $7, Children (12 & under)$5 Replay: Adults $4, Children $3
Hidden behind the towering trees of Randall’s Island are two 18-hole golf courses. The courses are beautifully landscaped, with caves, bridges, fountains, and a waterfall or two. The serenity and shade make this challenging but fun course a must-try for any family. Afterward, head towards the batting cages, where the kids can bat to their heart’s desire while parents relax at the Beer Garden, conveniently located right in front of the cages.

Water Taxi Beach, South Street Seaport
Pier 17, South Street at Fulton Street
877-974-6998
$10 per person
Located right on the pier, this nautically themed 9-hole golf course is a delight. Grab a club and start putting away but good luck keeping your eye on the ball with an unbelievable view of the Brooklyn Bridge. Finish off the day with a game of ping-pong or skeeball.

Figment 2010 Mini-Golf Course
Governors Island
Free
Figment, a nonprofit artist collective, has again created an imaginative and creative mini-golf course for Governors Island. The 11-hole golf course is made up of two favorite holes from previous years and 9 holes created from different works of art that connect to this year’s “World Fair” theme. Celebrate culture and diversity as you putt the ball through the “Hall of Nations” or drive it down “The Yellow Brick Road.”

Flushing Meadows Golf Center
100 Flushing Meadows Park, Flushing
(718)271-8182
Adults $7.75, Children (12 & under)$6.25, Seniors (62 & over) $6.25
Perfect for little ones, this 18-hole course isn’t too difficult and has a par of 2 or 3 for every hole. But since no mini-golf course would be complete without a challenge or two, watch out as one wrong putt can land your ball heading downstream in one of the rivers. As an extra bonus, the course is fully lit at night!

Rocket Park Mini Golf
New York Hall of Science, 47-01 111th Street, Queens
(718)699-0005
Adults $6 general Hall admission, Children $5 general Hall admission
You don’t have to be a rocket scientist to master physics—at least not when there’s Rocket Park Mini Golf! See zero gravity first-hand as you putt your ball through a loop-the-loop structure or experience the effects of a collision as you navigate your ball to avoid “space-junk.” This 10-hole course is great for the whole family and the perfect end to any fun-filled day at the New York Hall of Science.

Safari Amusement
855 Arthur Kill Road, Staten Island
718-984-4400
$6.75 per person
Lions and tigers and bears, oh my! Get ready for an adventure at this 16-hole mini-golf course at the Safari Amusement Park. This course isn’t as easy as it looks—it’s filled with obstacles such as hills, banks and sand traps. Make sure to pose for a picture or two along the way, and afterward, check out the bumper cars, bumper boats, and go-karts.

Staten Island Go-Karts
215 Schmidts Lane, Staten Island
(718)982-5576
$6 per person
Get ready for a mini-golf course that’s just the right combination of amusing and challenging. Put your skills to the test as you fly over hills, steer clear of sand traps, evade gullies and avoid trees on this 18-hole course. Ready for a break? Grab a snack at the golf shack, take a seat on the grass and enjoy the view.

Randall’s Island Golf Center (Manhattan)
Randall’s Island Park, North of Ichan Stadium
(212) 427-5689
randallsislandgolfcenter.com

Golden Bear (Alley Pond Park, Queens)
Alley Pond Park, Northern Blvd. at 221St.
(718) 225-9187
nycgovparks.org/parks/alleypondpark

Pitch and Putt (Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens)
Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Passarelle Ramp at Willets Point Station.
(718) 271-8182
golfnyc.com/golf/proto/golfnyc/flushingmeadows

Staten Island Golf Practice Center
2727 Arthur Kill Road
(718) 317-0101
Sigolf.com

Brooklyn Golf Center
3200 Flatbush Avenue
(718) 253-6816‎
nycgo.com

Dyker Beach Golf Course (Brooklyn)
Dyker Beach Park, Seventh Ave. & 86th Street
(718) 836-9722
americangolf.com/ny/brooklyn-dyker-beach-golf-course