We had a good time today with this putt putt course. It definitely has seen some better days, but for the price was still a good time!

Good- they have nice landscaping, flowers, and friendly staff. Bad- half the holes are on an extremely mildew, blackened mat. Some have been updated but many have not been. The putters and balls also seem like they've seen better days and new was a long time ago. Layout is pretty easy, and a nice waterfall on the property, but not quite the value for the piece. read more

Do not waste your money. It is very overpriced. The course is run down. There are several places on the stairs that are dry rotted that does not seem very safe for customers. They need to update the course and there were several times my ball got stuck and they used a tube to get it out. Just overall poor experience. read more

Friendly staff gets this place the extra star. This place is very run down and it's a free for all on the course. Group of 7 held up the course, hitting multiple shots. Gotta be a better option in town read more

I love mini golf so we had to stop here. There is only one course but families were so kind to let us pass as we went through the course. The course was fun and challenging but a few holes were basic. Tropical Gardens Mini Golf is worth checking out if you are in the area. read more

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Loved this place! I was a perfect small mini golf course! Very family friendly and perfect for kids or just a simple date night.

Fun mini golf course. The holes are on the short side but that can be a bonus if you're playing with little ones or just wanting to do something fun for about an hour as my wife and I were. We played right after a summer thunderstorm blew through and the young guy manning the course was extremely friendly and made us feel right at home. After we paid he went back to drying the course for us with a leaf blower. If you're looking for something fun for about an hour, this place is a safe bet. read more

Mini golf on one of the first cold-temp days might not seem like a great idea. The biggest perk is that there are fewer people in your way, so you can take your time to play through. The course is definitely aging and needs some upgrades (lots of the "green" was patchy or falling apart, and some of the stairs gave us pause) but it was a fun course with lots of creative surprises. It reminded us a lot of a course we played a lot as kids up in Connecticut, so we felt right at home. read more

This is a great place to spend an hour. The course is built up on the side of a hill and they make the most of the elevation. You wAlk up to start at the first hole and proceed along the ridge for several holes before golfing down one long steep hole called "the snake pit" just hoping to keep your ball on the course. There are several clever holes including one with blue carpet with the choice of three tunnels-choose wisely and score a hole in one. There are lots of fiberglass zoo animals around the course which help provide inspiration for the tropical name. In the end, we had fun with our group of 7. This place, while a bit older, seems well taken care of and the $7.50 price was good. read more

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I didn't know it but apparently this place has been around for 30 years! Nice little oasis and well kept. Fun time with my friend and just challenging enough for two people who haven't played in years. read more

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I like to think that most families have quirky l'il traditions unique to just them. I know we do. And one of 'em is hitting up mini-golf courses whenever we travel. Maybe this is 'cause in NYC mini-golf spots are a rarity. Plus the ones that do exist tend to be some combination of overpriced, overcrowded and inconvenient. But I digress: So yeah... Tropical Gardens turned out to be everything we hoped for. We're talking well-maintained, affordable ($8 pp, I believe), with a cute theme and progressively more challenging holes, of which there are 18. Proprietor and staff were friendly too. We got there right after it opened, and it grew more crowded as we played, so I'd suggest avoiding peak times if you don't want to feel rushed with people waiting behind you. In fact, I'd say that going either early or late is a good strategy in general. It's not very shaded and once the sun really hit, it began to feel uncomfortable. For some reason, my baseball loving kid didn't want to hit up the batting cages, but there's that too. All in all, this makes for a totally fun diversion whether you have kids or you're just a kid at heart. ps Should you work up an appetite after all that golfing, Rocky's Hot Chicken is a bit further on the same Patton Avenue strip. And after stuffing your face with Hot Chicken, you can hit up nearby Frostbite for some soft-serve. read more

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Los of fun and a challenging but fun putt putt coarse. Great family environment and the snow cones are great and only 2 dollars! Wow! Tons of fun read more

Wow. This was a fun course. Nice lady working, beautiful day. A little hot though. Going into this game i was a little less nervous than I should have been. I thought this would be a walk in the park and I would win the round easily. Well, I was wrong. It proved to be challenging, as my most tenured and practiced opponent of the day, my band mate Mike, had brought his A game. Let's just say that the front 9 did not treat me so well. With a 5 on a par two at hole 5, "the Snake Pit", I had a lot of catching up today on the back 9. The back 9 started a little rough with a bogey on hole 10, "Tiger Leg." But I got right back into the gam with a HOLE-IN-ONE on hole 9, "Blue Lagoon." I was excited to say the least, but this celebration wouldn't be my last of the day. I sunk ANOTHER hole-in-one on hole 15, "Lava Flow." Overall I came up short by just one shot. I finished the course with a 43, Mike a 42, and the other two opponents, Taylor and Keith, finished with 50 and 51. Overall, it was a great game and a fun and challenging course. I will definitely be taking the course a little more seriously next time. Thanks you for your time. Facebook.com/AMUSEpunk read more

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I end up playing at Tropical Gardens at least once awake, so I call it my home court course. Although it's located in the heart of crazy Patton Avenue, once you wind your way up to the business, it feels really secluded and quiet. I've actually seen a beautiful sunset from here so you can't be mad at that! It's inexpensive, I want to say we always play for $16 for two but a rematch is only $3.50 a person if you need some revenge. They've done a lot with the terrain over there and made the holes really flat despite the course being on the side of a hill. The grass and landscaping are meticulously maintained and it appears they are in the middle of laying new green in most of the holes. With the first 5 or so holes being under trees, there are a lot of leaves covering those holes which stinks but you also can't have someone out there leaf blowing all day... There is a waterfall and a huge pond as part of the decor. It's that kind of water though where I shudder at the idea of accidentally falling into it. It's dark and a bit grimy so please never trip me around there. All in all, I really like vising Tropical Gardens and find the course the right mix of fun and challenging! read more

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The most prestigious Mini Golf course in the Carolinas. Excellent golf play with iconic landmarks and a degree of difficulty. A part of the Asheville experience for the ages read more

Tropical Gardens is a pretty cool place, tucked away behind Patton Ave. I have driven by several times and never realized the course was there. There are batting cages (softball and baseball), an arcade with pool tables, and of course miniature golf. They do accept credit cards. The course itself was a lot of fun, yet really challenging at times. There were a few hole in one shots, but they were few and far between. I did notice some previous comments about the place being rundown, which I didn't really didn't notice. It is a good couple of hours of entertainment for only a few bucks. Plus you get to enjoy the beautiful Asheville weather! read more

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Who doesn't love mini golf??? Close to downtown. Well kept grounds. Love to hit in one hole and not know where it comes out!!!! read more

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There's a surprising lack of Mini Golf in Asheville. I spent my younger years in Myrtle Beach, the Put Put Golf capital of the world. Miniature Golf courses were as common as gas stations. Each one had some sort of crazy kitsch, a giant octopus, a full sized pirate ship, a volcano that erupts if you get a hole in one. I know my mini golf courses. Tropical Gardens seems to be the only choice that we in Asheville have to satisfy our innate human desire to hit balls with metal sticks and propel them into tiny holes as directly as possible. The good news is, as far as mini golf courses go, this one is pretty nice. Sure, it doesn't have crazy fiberglass cartoon characters peering at you with the unblinking eyes of the dead while you line up a shot, nor does it have whacky obstacles like windmills or giant boots, but it does have a couple of elephants and a very well kept course. That says a lot. The proprietors of Tropical Gardens care about their course. The astroturf is reasonably fresh, not worn or mildewed. The bricks that line the perimeter of each hole aren't chipped or missing. The path for each hole makes sense, and can be negotiated, they're not created willy nilly. Last year my friends and I hosted a golf tournament here, and the folks at Tropical Gardens were kind enough to allow me to use my megaphone to provide inspirational music and commentary. They were hesitant at first, but when I assured them that I was a classy professional who would respect the other players on the course they allowed me to proceed. That's nice. They didn't have to do that, but they did, and I'm grateful. Tropical gardens also has a video game arcade, batting cages, and a snack window. I'm pretty sure the snack window offers snow cones. How long has it been since you've had a snow cone? Where would you get one aside from a travelling circus? Perhaps you owe it to yourself to get to Tropical Gardens just for a snow cone. I'm sure you deserve one. read more

Fun holes, cool decorations, and really nice cashier. $8 for a round which takes about an hour for two adults. They keep the place in good shape. read more

Hidden gem of a golf course in west AVL. 18 great holes, pretty well maintained, friendly staff at the desk. Not going to win any National awards or anything, but definitely a great time out with the family. Never too crowded. Smells like either Krispy Kreme or Bojangles pretty much all the time, so that's a bonus. read more

There is nothing better than old school putt putt golf. And this place was a real treat to find in west Asheville. Situated up on a hill, it was very pretty to start the 18 holes at the top and work our way down. The course is maintained very well. I loved the Africa theme. And while these holes are not the most challenging (but watch out for the skull and volcano), you will be surprised. Tips: Cheap to play additional rounds and definitely get some shaved ice!! read more

I love mini golf. Was excited to learn there was a spot in town to get my putt putt fix. This place has lots of potential but looks like it needs a remodel and update. Its pretty sad and worn looking. Still enjoyed our game, but it was disappointing. read more

SHHHHHH!!! The golfer needs to think. He's on his final hole. He's about 455 yards away, he's gonna hit about a 2 iron I think. IT'S IN THE HOLE. Cinderella story. Outta nowhere. A former greenskeeper, now, about to become the Masters champion. It looks like a mirac... It's in the hole! It's in the hole! It's in the hole. Jump back on the Bob Hope golf cart, put my diamond sheeve less sweater vest, cap and take myself a swing at writing reviews, again. I'm back n better than ever!!!! 20 years and running 7 days a week, Asheville, NC's own little mini golf pebble beach has always been great for parties n family outlings. It's get really crowded at times. Make sure you call before u show up. If not, u might have to wait a while, for people to finish using the holes courses. Some people is taking an inordinately long time to hit his drive on the first tee, while waits in the next foursome. WHILE WE ARE YOUNG, COME ON. NO RESPECT (pull on tie like Rodney Dangerfield) They have a very friendly staff, if u likely to find them. They tend to be missing, when I visit there. Have you ever had a tropical ice???? it's like a icy- (more like ice pour with color dye) it's not that tasty, I wouldn't get one in my opinion. God knows, if u happen to love Lemonade Ice. Good luck with that, one. LOL. Do you hate dancing destructive gopher, Mr. Carl Spackler, well what a HOME RUN not only golf, but they have battling cages for hitting baseball so u can practice hitting gophers with it!!!!! If golf seems boring to you, don't you worry, sport fanatic, they provided you with baseball bats, and helmet, so who cares if ur not the next Phil Mickelson, u can be the next Babe Ruth!!!!. Now's let say, if ur just totally stink in playing golf or baseball, and ur not a sport person. Well, they have a video arcade there as well. Note, it's off the highway, so it can be nosy due to passing cars HONKING HONKING away--- so if ur a seriously golfer who needs it to be quiet- ur might want to start to rip ur hair out cuz u will be TEE OFFF!!!! Don't worry, everybody-we're going to get LAID down and relax! Let's dance! Somewhere in the distance, a dancing gopher is happy with weird 1980's music playing in the background. read more

Stopped in with the family during our visit to Asheville. What a great place! It's a fun course, well maintained and cared for. Staff were very friendly and pleasant. I forgot how much fun the batting cages were!!! The kids didn't want to do anything else so we returned again the next day! I wish we had one of these where we live! read more

Tropical Gardens Mini Golf... What can I say, the overall experience is ok. The course is old and pretty run down, it looked like there were some repairs going on around the 16th hole and the landscaping is in shambles at best. The batting cages were pretty rad and the overall experience for $7.50 is quite alright. Great fun for friends and family on a budget and not looking for anything over the top. read more

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Nicely laid out course. Very challenging. Just the right amount of whimsy for adults and eye candy for the kids.

Very nice little course. It was nice to see a putt-putt course where the waterfalls and other displays (volcano) are functional. Course was clean, had some wear, but did not bother the game play at all. There was a good variety of holes as well. I cannot speak to the batting cages or the sno-cones - but the batting cages were full with people waiting/watching on the benches. Added perk is the Krispy Kreme Doughnuts right below the course, where you can stop in for a hot doughnut after play. The worker (which I assume is the owner) was very friendly and personable. I will be back to this course in the future. read more

My wife and I came with our three kids (6, 4 & 2). We made it through 14 holes before we got chased off by a thunderstorm. When we stopped to turn the clubs in, we were pleasantly surprised to receive rain check coupons. The guy behind the counter (maybe the owner) was friendly and easy to talk to. He was there again when we went back a few days later to use the raincheck coupons. This time we finished all 18 holes. We all had a great time and enjoyed the course. The course was unique and each hole was a little different. We'll definitely be back the next time we visit Asheville. read more

Great date night location! My wife and I had a lot of fun and the facility was very clean and well maintained. At 7.50 a person it was a fair price to pay for the experience we had! read more

We had a great time playing mini golf here. It is an adventurous course and very clean. A great place for groups and parties as well. Friendly service and a very conscientious owner. read more

Played here with my son. We both had a good time. Greens were in good shape, was clean, and they even held our chocolate so it didn't melt in the sun. Would definitely recommend. read more

Somewhat overpriced, overcrowded, and noisy. I have been to much better ones in my travels. Kids were bored and they liked Fun Depot much better. read more

I have been going here since I was a child an thoroughly enjoy every visit. Tropical Gardens is a nice place to hang out with the family.

Ehh. Went here, as the new mini-golf center isn't open yet. Was not impressed. Very run-down place; dead plants, carpet falling apart, broken bricks. The clubs were very dirty, as well as the bathrooms. Went there to wash my hands, put soap on my hand to find the faucet was... missing. Might have been good when it opened, but for whatever reason has not been maintained. Still got an alright play in. read more