Vince's Sports Center
Newark's outdoor-fun classic — two shaded mini-golf courses, batting cages, a par-3, and an arcade, family-run since 1981.
The Quick Version
- • An 18-acre family-run sports-and-fun center in Newark, going since 1981 — two themed mini-golf courses, a 9-hole par-3, indoor batting cages, and an arcade.
- • The 'Safari Trail' mini-golf course is the gentler, more little-kid-friendly of the two; 'Village Square' is the other.
- • Both mini-golf courses are shaded and lit for night play — a real advantage on a hot summer afternoon.
- • Indoor batting cages and the arcade make it a rain or off-season backup when the outdoor golf is closed.
Best Ages
Ages 5–12 (mini-golf and arcade from ~3)
Plan For
1–2 hours
Adults
Pay per activity — mini-golf per round, batting cages by token, arcade by card. Same for adults and kids.
Kids
Per-activity pricing for mini-golf, batting cages, par-3, and arcade. Check current pricing on their site.
What to Expect
Vince's Sports Center is a family-run, 18-acre outdoor-fun classic in Newark, going since 1981. The draws for families are two themed mini-golf courses — 'Village Square' and 'Safari Trail' — plus a 9-hole par-3, indoor batting cages, and an arcade. Both mini-golf courses rate as easy and, usefully, are shaded and lit for night play, which beats baking on an open-sun course on a hot afternoon.
For little kids, the Safari Trail course is the gentler pick — many holes are simple putt-through-the-animal's-legs obstacles — while Village Square gives older kids a bit more challenge. The mini-golf and arcade work from about age 3; the batting cages and par-3 skew older.
A nice feature for the calendar: the indoor batting cages and arcade run year-round, so Vince's doubles as a rain or off-season backup when the outdoor golf is closed. Pricing is per activity and drifts, so check the site — and confirm winter mini-golf hours, since the outdoor pieces are weather-dependent. Military/veteran and senior discounts are offered on mini-golf.
Who It's Best For
Wide — mini-golf and the arcade work from about age 3, while the batting cages and par-3 skew to older kids and teens. The sweet spot is roughly 5–12, with genuine teen and adult appeal too.
Highlights
Two shaded mini-golf courses
Ages 3–12'Safari Trail' (gentler, good for little kids) and 'Village Square' — both shaded and lit for night play.
Indoor batting cages
Ages 7+Baseball and softball cages at varied speeds — a year-round, weatherproof draw for older kids.
Arcade & par-3
Ages 5+A redemption arcade plus a 9-hole par-3 golf course for older kids and adults.
What to Skip with Little Ones
- • The batting cages and par-3 with very little kids — those skew older; stick to mini-golf and the arcade.
- • Assuming the outdoor mini-golf is open in winter — confirm seasonal hours first.
- • Expecting a full meal — it's a snack bar.
Logistics
Admission
Adults
Pay per activity — mini-golf per round, batting cages by token, arcade by card. Same for adults and kids.
Kids
Per-activity pricing for mini-golf, batting cages, par-3, and arcade. Check current pricing on their site.
Under
Both mini-golf courses rate easy; the Safari Trail course is the gentler pick for little kids.
Prices drift — confirm at booking. Military/veteran and senior discounts are offered on mini-golf.
Getting There
Parking
On-site parking at the 18-acre facility.
Ample on-site lot.
Entrance
14 Gender Road, Newark.
Parent Logistics
The mini-golf courses are walkable; a stroller is manageable on the paths, though mini-golf holes involve some steps and obstacles.
Restrooms on site.
Not confirmed.
Mini-golf courses are shaded; batting cages and arcade are indoors. Good sun protection for a summer afternoon.
Food & Snacks
An on-site snack bar.
Snack strategy: Snacks are available; for a meal, plan around it — Newark's options are a short drive.
Pro Tips
- ✓ For little ones, play the Safari Trail course — it's the gentler of the two; save Village Square for older kids.
- ✓ The courses are shaded — a real advantage over open-sun mini-golf on a hot afternoon, and they're lit for night play.
- ✓ Rain or off-season, the indoor batting cages and arcade keep it useful when the golf is closed.
- ✓ Ask about military/veteran and senior discounts on mini-golf.
When to Go
Best Time to Visit
Outdoor mini-golf and par-3 are best in good weather; the shaded courses help on hot afternoons. Indoor batting cages and arcade are a rain/winter fallback. Hours vary — check current, and confirm winter mini-golf hours.
Seasonal Notes
Indoor batting cages and arcade run year-round; outdoor mini-golf and par-3 are weather-dependent — confirm winter hours before you go.
Rainy Day?
The indoor batting cages and arcade are the rain/winter fallback when the outdoor mini-golf is closed.
While You're in the Area
Close to Newark's Main Street and Christiana-area spots for a meal afterward.