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Tuesday, September 29, 2026

Mini Golf Adventures: Douglas Park Miniature Golf

Date of Visit: September 11, 2026

Location: Douglas Park Miniature Golf, Chicago, IL

Trying out the Douglas Park Miniature Golf was something I have wanted to do the past several trips I have been in Chicago, but the timing just never worked out. When I was finalizing our Route 66 route, I discovered Route 66 goes through Douglas Park, so I made it a priority to try to get a round of mini golf in here the day we arrived in Chicago.

We arrived to discover it closed, but there was a number to call and the person was able to come over to let us play. Turns out this time of year, it is mostly only open by appointment. While we waited for him to come open up, we enjoyed a walk around the park and its lake.

We really enjoyed this course. I liked that each course was themed to a different bird and there was a sign with some info about that bird. The course was a little worn in some parts, but they have been open for about four years, I think, and the worker said they plan to refresh the greens before next summer. It was also a surprisingly challenging course, but for once I beat Dad!

Hole 1 - American Robin

Hole 2 - Baltimore Oriole

Hole 3 - Dickcissel

Hole 4 - Northern Cardinal

Hole 5 - Barn Swallow

Hole 6 - Pied-Billed Grebe

Hole 7 - Downy Woodpecker

Hole 8 - American Goldfinch

Hole 9 - Indigo Bunting

Hole 10 - Black-Crowned Night Heron

Hole 11 - Canada Goose

Hole 12 - Red-Winged Blackbird

Hole 13 - Ring-Billed Gull

Hole 14 - American Crow

Hole 15 - Great Blue Heron

Hole 16 - Cooper's Hawk

Hole 17 - Yellow Warbler

Hole 18 - American Tree Sparrow

Final Scores

Kj - 60
Dad - 68

See full list of our Mini Golf Adventures here and Mini Golf Adventures on Google Maps.

Friday, September 11, 2026

Mini Golf Adventures: KOA Renfro Valley Mini Golf

Date of Visit: September 10, 2026

Location: KOA Renfro Valley, Mount Vernon, KY

We got to the KOA around 7pm, which we thought would be too late to play mini golf as the office was closed. However, they have the putters and balls right by the course so you can play anytime. As we had waited to have dinner until we got to the KOA, only I played the mini golf while Dad made dinner. Well, really he only started unloading the car to get the stuff to make dinner while I played because it was only 6 holes.

I do not expect much from the KOA mini golf, but it was rather disappointing as being so run down and neglected that there were weeds growing on the green of some of the holes. There was also a side of one hole that had fallen off. I guess it gave it some extra obstacles and challenges.

Hole 1

Hole 2

Hole 3

Hole 4

Hole 5

Hole 6

Final Scores

Kj - 24

See full list of our Mini Golf Adventures here and Mini Golf Adventures on Google Maps.

Tuesday, June 16, 2026

Mini Golf Adventures: City Mini Golf

Date of Visit: June 16, 2026

Location: City Mini Golf, Chicago, IL

Dad here …. Kathrin and I went on a mini golf adventure without Kjersti today. Thought we played a new course and would someday need to bring Kjersti. Alas, I found Kjersti played this course in 2022 with her cousins.

City Mini Golf is located in Maggie Daley Park a short walk from our Chicago condo. The view alone from the park is worth playing this course.

The course contains some rather challenging holes featuring iconic Chicago landmarks. I managed to shoot four hole-in-ones (holes 1-13-15-17) and Kathrin had one (hole 1), too!