Essex Family Fun & Entertainment Center

★ 3

We visited Essex Family Fun & Entertainment Center for a mini golf outing while exploring the area with our family. Overall, it was a fun and easygoing way to spend an afternoon, especially with kids. The course itself is enjoyable and has a variety of holes with fun, creative designs that kept the kids entertained. However, some areas definitely could use maintenance or an upgrade. A few holes had worn turf or faded features that made it feel a bit dated. Still, it didn’t take away from the overall fun for the family. This is a great spot for families. The vibe is casual and welcoming, perfect for kids and parents alike. It's not a polished or flashy place, but it’s relaxed and offers a nice, screen-free way to spend time together outdoors. This is a cash-only business, which caught us off guard. Make sure to stop by an ATM before you go, as they don’t accept cards. The staff were friendly and got us set up quickly. While service wasn’t overly engaging, it was efficient and easy. Essex Family Fun & Entertainment Center is a solid option for a low-key outing with kids. The mini golf is fun, and the overall experience is positive, even if the place could use some updates. Just remember to bring cash and go in with the mindset of enjoying some simple, old-school fun. With a little maintenance, this spot could easily be a local favorite.

★ 2

Paid $22 for mini golf (1 adult 1 child) which seemed higher than what we paid last time. As others mentioned, the carpet really needs refreshing and some of the holes are in rough shape. Probably won’t go back at that price-$22 for what amounts to less than 30 min of golf just isn’t worth it.

★ 2

The prices online DO NOT match the prices at the door. You will pay more when you get there along with it only being cash so if you didn't plan ahead there is an atm which will also charge you to withdrawal. Yall get a 2 star for false advertisement. showing up to be disappointed by the difference in prices that I didn't plan for, if I didn't have to drive an hour we would have left.

★ 2

We had fun but the course is in bad shape overall, specially for the price. Overpriced (32$ USD for 2 adults and 1 3-year-old.

★ 2

Unfortunately, this is the only mini golf course around and they know it. Business always appears to be booming but the place is in shambles. The artificial pools, fountains, and rivers, which the course's builders were likely so proud of, are now eyesores of broken plumbing, chipped paint, and pools of soapy water. The holes themselves are in serious disrepair with torn, wrinkled, and stained green carpet. The stonework is broken, crumbling, and often in the wrong place. The few holes that once gave you a hole-in-one on just the right shot no longer work properly. Even in its heyday, this course didn't have much to make it special. So why go? Because mini golf is still fun and It's the only show in town. (seriously, you could make a killing if you even just converted a junk yard to compete with this place)

★ 3

It's fine. I don't think the 1☆ reviews were being fair. It's a little overpriced, $12 per adult, and there's no concessions or obstacles. But the greens are fine, there was some water in the ponds, no waterfalls or anything. But it was better than nothing & I'd probably go back.

★ 3

I enjoy this place now that I know (the hard way) that you have to bring your own cash and they WON'T accept any cards (it's 2019, what is this about). It is so close and convenient, I find myself sneaking over to hit a bucket of balls. I would rate it higher but the whole cash thing kills me and there were some cleanliness issues I believe could be cleaned up. The boys clearly enjoyed miniature golf as shown in our photos. And the batting cages are something which is hard to come by in this area.

★ 4

We go there mostly for miniature golf since there are few places in Chittenden County for that group activity.