Rules
The Arboretum reserves the right to cancel play with no refund or rebooking for groups that violate course rules.
Course Rules
- Players must be aged 4 or older. Adult supervision is required for players younger than 15.
- Children aged 2 and 3 may accompany player groups on the course but may not handle the ball or the club.
- All play must be started from the tee mat.
- Only one player may tee off at a time.
- A maximum of six players are allowed per group. Groups must stay together and play one hole at a time.
- Groups must wait until the group ahead has finished before starting play on the next hole.
- Only players may be on the course. Spectators may watch from available seating.
- Swinging the putter above knee level is prohibited.
- No leaning on, crawling on, or hanging on props, obstacles, and decorations.
- No food or drink other than water may be brought onto the course.
- Shirts and shoes must be worn on the course at all times.
- Only trained service dogs are allowed on the course.
- The Arboretum is a smoke-free facility. Smoking, including vaping and the use of e-cigarettes, is strictly prohibited.
Game Rules
- The player may move the ball up to 6 inches from the edge of the playing area without penalty.
- If the ball goes out of bounds, the player may start from the tee area and take a two-stroke penalty.
- There is a seven-stroke limit for all holes.
Ticket Details
Wonder Woods Mini Golf tickets must be purchased online in advance for a specific, reserved timeslot. Members enter the Arboretum free. Guests must purchase Arboretum general admission tickets in addition to mini golf tickets online in advance of their visit.
Players must be at least four years of age. Children younger than 4 may accompany player groups on the mini golf course but cannot play. Children aged 2 through 3 require a general admission ticket to enter the Arboretum; infants under the age of 2 are admitted for free.
Tickets for mini golf will be available to Arboretum members on Wednesday, May 1, and to guests on Wednesday, May 15. Become a member for early access to Wonder Woods Mini Golf tickets.
Additional rounds of play will be available for purchase on-site for a nominal fee.
Rebooking
Mini golf ticket purchases are nonrefundable, but you can change your tickets for a future date up to one hour ahead of the original reservation time.
In the event of inclement weather or a lightning warning in the middle of play, players will be issued a rain check that can be used at a later time that day or on a different date this season.
Accessibility
The nine-hole mini golf course is wheelchair accessible.
Parking Lot 1 (P1) is an environmentally friendly parking lot with uneven pavers. The accessible parking spaces and pathways to the Visitor Center feature smooth pavers. The distance from the furthest parking spot to the main entrance of the Visitor Center is one-quarter of a mile.
Accessible restrooms are located in the Visitor Center.
Frequently Asked Questions
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No. Wonder Woods Mini Golf tickets must be purchased online in addition to Arboretum general admission for those who are not members.
Ticket prices for members are $8 for adults and $6 for children.
Ticket prices for guests are $10 for adults and $8 for children.
Players must be at least 4 years of age. Children aged 2 through 3 require a general admission ticket to enter the Arboretum. Infants under the age of 2 are admitted to the Arboretum for free.
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You can buy Wonder Woods Mini Golf tickets online through the Arboretum’s website.
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Each mini golf ticket includes access to the golf course, a putter, ball, scorecard, and pencil. Additional rounds of play will be available for purchase on-site for a nominal fee.
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Tickets for Wonder Woods Mini Golf will be available to Arboretum members on Wednesday, May 1. Tickets for Wonder Woods Mini Golf will be available to all guests on Wednesday, May 15. All tickets must be purchased online in addition to Arboretum general admission.
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Wonder Woods Mini Golf tickets will be available one month in advance after May 1 for members and May 15 for guests. Tickets may be purchased up to an hour ahead of tee times.
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A maximum of six players are allowed per group. Larger groups will split into groups of up to six people to keep wait times to a minimum.
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Wonder Woods Mini Golf features nine interactive, science-themed holes to play through.
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Players must be at least 4 years old to play mini golf. Adult supervision is required for players younger than 15.
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The nine-hole course is wheelchair accessible.
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Certain elements of the mini golf course will be interactive. However, for the safety of visitors, the Arboretum prohibits leaning on, climbing on, crawling on, or hanging on any of the props, obstacles, or decorations.
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Private events and birthday parties cannot be accommodated. Large groups who wish to play Wonder Woods Mini Golf will be split into smaller groups of 6.
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Food and drinks, except water, will not be allowed on the course. The course is just steps away from the Visitor Center, where food and beverages are available for purchase in the Ginkgo Restaurant and Café.
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A number of factors, including evening staffing needs, were considered in determining the hours for the mini golf course.
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Only trained service dogs are allowed on the mini golf course.
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The Arboretum is a smoke-free facility. Smoking, including vaping and the use of e-cigarettes, is strictly prohibited anywhere on the grounds, including the mini golf course.
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The Arboretum will evaluate the experience and determine if we will be able to bring mini golf back in the future.
