Truth be told, Essex Family Fun & Entertainment center seems old and a little rundown. There's…read morenothing flashy or eye-catching here: the mini golf course doesn't have thematic obstacles, and the holes need a little TLC, as the turf has been roughly patched and is running bare in some spots. The bats at the batting cages are battered, and most of the clubs available at the driving range aren't from this century. But despite the need for repairs, this place truly does offer a fun spot for family and friends to gather for outdoor activities. Even though the hole designs weren't the most fun I've ever played, I enjoyed my round, and thought it was beautiful with the waterfalls, flowers, and greenery surrounding the course. On top of that, the girl working the desk was incredibly friendly and helpful, which made for an even better experience. Don't go in expecting the nicest equipment or facilities, but you can definitely plan to have fun here!

Vermont has a very weak mini golf scene, but I'll take this over nothing. I wish it was better kept…read moreand had a more interesting design though.

It has a lot going for it. Good ice cream and food selection, food has been consistently above…read moreaverage, and usually pretty fast service. Nice covered benches in the back. Mini golf is fun too, although the water features seem to attract bugs. Worth a visit!

Simple order: iced tea. unsweetened. UNSWEET ICED TEA. 5 minute wait. Tea arrives. STRONGLY…read moreSWEETENED. When I returned same to the window, girls serving insisted "It is unsweetened," pointing to their beverage machine. Machine clearly said "unsweetened." The tea was nevertheless sweet. Owner became snarky and obnoxious, insisting I KNOW MY PRODUCT. THAT IS UNSWEETENED. Both he and his staff, however, adamantly declined to taste it. Rest of order (food) was average snack bar stuff. Nothing special; Potato chips were crumbled and broken, looked like the end of the bag. Give this place a definite miss. Not a clue about customer service and in this case, not even the decency to return the $2 we paid for the sugary drink we returned .

I can't believe nobody has reviewed this place yet. I actually came here to see what others…read morethought. What I do know is that the place is clean and nice. Private instruction is readily available. What I don't know is how good they are at developing talent. I am told my son is good and worth investing in but am I being told that so I keep coming back?

From the owner: The Strike Zone is a Baseball and Softball training facility located in Essex Junction, Vermont. We…read morehave ten cages, two automatic pitching machines, and hitting/pitching analysis tools and simulators. We offer group and team cage rentals along with private and semi-private instruction. Our instructors are dedicated to improving the skills of young athletes through unique developmental and analysis programs.

Played a round at Pirates Cove on this beautiful summer day! The course is 18 solid holes, no…read more"filler" along the way. The employees was extremely kind and friendly. Spend an hour and play the course on a nice day. Don't forget to finish up with a cold icecream!!

Had a great time on a Monday morning early. Pace of the was quick. Dog friendly on slow days, which…read morewas very helpful. I played with my 2 boys. Staff was pleasant and accommodating.

We went over to the Ultimate Sports Academy with just a couple of boys to treat them to some…read morebatting practice. I think we have found a diamond in the rough. There is apparently a new owner and many improvements are going on now and will certainly be finished by mid August. The boys were able to practice batting, catching, fielding and pitching. The pricing is extremely fair and generous. They are currently finishing the floor of a basketball court adjacent to the baseball area. I am sure it will be very busy as people get ready for baseball season. So, take advantage now before the crowds show up. We plan to.

It's a hidden gem.. the perfect five star fun park for kids of any age.. we were driving back from…read moreVermont to New Jersey and found this place on the way.. it's actually wanted to do some go karting and I found this place through Google and it had good reviews.. yeah even though it's not the biggest go karting tracks kids had ample fun.. a smaller track but they had about 21 laps per person.. It was fun. Kids went to the go kart twice .. and pricewise. It wasn't exuberantly expensive like other the so-called go karting tracks... we paid about $70 for 12 activities, which wasn't bad at all.. There were also batting cages. Kids had fun hitting baseballs at 405060 MPH. Mini golf was fun too... they had 14 holes and somewhere really difficult.. kids also loved the basketball area .. Really good place to past time for about two or three hours . Staff were so friendly and helpful... not much to eat around, but they had cold drinks.. very good experience overall ..

So I showed up at 10:00 and there was nobody there and still nobody at 10:30 so I left came back…read morethe we a giant line and 1 staff what the. You want kids to play so run the place on time!

Golf was really fun and took advantage of the batting cages too. The fast pitch is insane, so be…read morewarned. Also, please replace your bats without grips! My hands still hurt two days later.

Used to be nice! Very tired poorly maintained mini golf course. Worn carpeting, tall grass, weeds…read morein the landscaping; Not to mention that half of the water features has been capped off and is not operating! Expect your ball to run to one side or another due to the leaning green surfaces. Don't ask about the water features not being functioning! Your be told that they are conserving water due to the hot summer (coldest and wettest in years) or will be ignored completely. My suggestion is to spend you money elsewhere until this place cleans up its act!

What a fun place! Parking can fill up quickly but they seem OK with parking on the front lawn as…read moreoverflow. There's a variety of things to do inside & out. I stick to go-carts & mini golf with the occasional batting cages. For Father's Day 2026, my husband & I treated my dad to both go-carts & mini golf. Dads golfed for free that day. It was busy so they quickly ran out of adult height clubs but we didn't mind using shorter ones. We gave up after the 5th hole because groups were getting backed up. Unfortunately, I don't think people read the rules about a 6-stroke maximum per hole & the groups seemed large (5+). It is still an awesome mini golf course! The Slick Track is super fun! I didn't have a chance to try the Naskart track because the line never seemed to go down. That track allowed (2) people per cart. Clean facility & they also serve beer / hard seltzers (not sure how long that has been an offering). That's a plus, in my opinion!

We had a great time for 4 adults spending an hour or so being kids! Air hockey, basketball w/…read moreconnect 4, ski ball, and go cart riding was a blast. The only downside was losing to my baby sister in everything! But come out to enjoy an hour and get back to being a kid without breaking the bank!

Montcalm golf is our family's favorite recreation in the Upper Valley in the summer. The course is…read moregorgeous, the staff are courteous, and the food is delicious! We recommend the family membership as an amazing way to spend time together.

I think four stars is right. When you arrive, the clubhouse is very regal with its wood stain,…read moreblack windows, and rocking chairs on the covered front porch. The Pro Shop has a homey, farm-esque feel to it. We checked in at 8:30 for a 9:10 tee time and were told, for the first time, that we had to be off the course at 1:00 for a shotgun start tournament. On a busy Saturday, that would be a stretch. "Driving range" was just a few grass mats where you hit balls off a cliff; interesting. Course was nice, needed a little water. And the rough was deep. I'm not sure if this on purpose or a lack of maintenance. Course had nice views. Very hilly, some blind shots, but not as many as Killington. It was very tough to figure out how to get to the next hole, we had to turn around a few times. After we finished the round, we wanted to check out the bar and maybe grab a bite to eat. However, there is no bar or restaurant. Just a snack window, though it appears the food they were producing was high quality. Overall, for $120, I'd rather go to Green Mountain. Though, Fox Run is still be best course "around" - hands down.