Mini Golf Paradise

Note:  Mini Golf Paradise was upgraded after we wrote this review.

We think a round mini golf can be a great, light-hearted, fun date.  It's a relaxed, goofy get-together, with lots of laughs and light conversation.  So we planned a date at  Mini Golf Paradise since it has an indoor course- a perk on a hot August afternoon! 

However, we can't say we highly recommend this course.  As you can see in the pictures, the course is arranged in one, big, gym like room.   All the holes are alike and it only took us thirty minutes to complete all 18 holes.  The cost was $6 for one round, and we didn't feel like we got a bargain.  This course would be good for a child's birthday party, but it just isn't a good setting for an adult date.

Instead, we recommend waiting for evening, and playing at Castles 'n Coasters.  We've played there in the past, and you can choose from four challenging courses.  Plus, you can finish the evening with a bumper boat ride or face off in Dance Dance Revolution.  A round of golf cost $7.63 + tax.  There is an extra $5 fee on week-ends, which can be used toward arcade credits.

Note: Mini Golf Paradise was sold to Jambo Parks.  A new location and updated golf course  opened in summer of 2011.   We haven't been there, so check out their website and decide for yourself if it is the right dste destination for you.

Jambo Parks
12046 N. 32nd St.,
Phoenix, AZ 85028
www.jambopark.com