Mini golf at the Delaware beaches with kids
Mini golf is a beach-vacation ritual, and the Delaware coast is thick with themed courses — volcanoes, dinosaurs, pirates, and a rooftop right on the boardwalk. This is the family shortlist from Rehoboth down to Fenwick, with a note on which suit the littlest putters. Most are outdoor and seasonal, so check current hours before you go; we link to each. (A couple of old favorites — Captain Jack's in Bethany and Ryan's on the boardwalk — have closed, so they're not here.)
1. Midway Speedway Park & Fire Mountain Golf
Rehoboth Beach
Fire Mountain Golf — 18 holes carved into a tropical volcano, part of the Midway family park near Rehoboth, so you can pair it with go-karts. Some steps between elevated holes.
2. Jungle Jim's River Safari
Rehoboth Beach
Two jungle-themed courses (play both on one round) inside Delaware's big water-park complex in Rehoboth — better as part of a planned park day than a quick evening putt.
Good to know
- • Nick's Mini Golf — Dinoland (Bethany Beach): an 18-hole dinosaur course with life-sized animatronic dinos, a waterfall, and a volcano you putt through — the standout 'wow' course for little kids. On Coastal Highway; seasonal, check current hours. (Nick's also runs courses in Dewey and Rehoboth.) source
- • Shell We Golf (Rehoboth, Route 1): a gentle, shaded seashell-themed 18-hole course with achievable holes and misters for hot days, next to the Sea Shell Shop. Note: stepping stones and steps between holes mean it's not stroller- or wheelchair-friendly. Seasonal — check current. source
- • Zelky's Rooftop Terrace Mini-Golf (Rehoboth boardwalk): a family course right on the boardwalk with ocean views — easy to combine with the arcade and a sno-ball. Rooftop access may involve stairs. Opens daily around 11 AM, weather permitting; seasonal. source
- • Viking Golf (Fenwick Island): a Norse-themed 19-hole course with hidden trolls and dragons, part of the Fenwick Fun complex (Thunder Lagoon waterpark + go-karts) — the southernmost beach option, with free on-site parking. Golf and go-karts run later into fall than the waterpark; seasonal — check current. source
Questions parents ask
What's the best mini golf for young kids at the Delaware beaches?
Nick's Dinoland in Bethany (animatronic dinosaurs and a volcano) is the standout for little kids, and Fire Mountain Golf at Midway near Rehoboth pairs a volcano course with go-karts. Shell We Golf in Rehoboth is gentle and shaded but has steps, so it's not stroller-friendly.
Is there mini golf on the Rehoboth boardwalk?
Yes — Zelky's Rooftop Terrace Mini-Golf sits right on the boardwalk with ocean views, easy to combine with the arcade. Rooftop access may involve stairs.
Are the beach mini-golf courses open year-round?
Most are outdoor and seasonal (summer), though some, like the Fenwick and Midway parks, run their golf and go-karts a bit later into fall. Always check current hours before you drive over.
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Admission and hours come straight from each place’s guide. Last reviewed June 18, 2026. Confirm anything dated on the source before you go.