Skyline Mini Golf at the Walker — Local services in Minneapolis

NOT YOUR MOTHER'S MINI GOLF! Skyline Mini Golf is a little wacky and unconventional compared to your average mini-golf, but if you're a mini-golf fan, it's a must do!

Pay at the front desk at the Walker Art Center and then take the elevator to the 7th floor to play. An attendant will give you your club, ball and score card there. There are a wide selection of ball colors to choose from, which makes it fun. I chose neon pink. :)

One huge attraction of this mini golf is the fact that it's on the rooftop and there are views all around of the city.

The first play was using your club as a cue on a billiards table to direct the ball into the pockets/holes. (See my photos). Another play was tipping a tilt table to get your golf ball around a maze and into the hole. I failed miserably at that one!

It's a pretty short course, but very different, very artsy. Don't expect it to be anything like you've played before.

We played the 10 holes for $12 (Summer 2024). The reason for 4 stars and not 5? It's short and almost so wacky, that it doesn't feel...

Idea for mini golfing through art: 5 stars.

But, here’s everything that gets zero stars: only one or two holes require strategy or skill. All of the “art” is underwhelming. Why isn’t there green twisting into the air, hanging upside down, creating a truly unique experience? None of the holes are memorable. Think of the mini golf classics - a windmill, a clown, a water feature. Why are there no iconic images from a mini golf made by artists? None of the holes have a place designated to start, which is supposed to be clever, but it just removes the challenge. You’re told the holes can be played in any order, except when you play hole 10 your ball doesn’t...

I have to give it 5 stars because we do come here as a family every year, but could def use some more love (maintenance on 'holes' and the rooftop floor needs to be tapped back into place so it's not a trip hazard in some spots - it is starting to feel like just a money maker they don't care about anymore, it used to be fun to see a new hole creation each year). When the weather is nice and you have views over the city...