Waterfall National Miniature Golf – Cedar Rapids, IA

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Played August 11, 2019

Review by Mr. Tee with a guest appearance by Comedian Nils Lindahl

After being surrounded all weekend at Grey Area with kickass bands, “thought water”, ample quantities of alcohol and fun-loving folks, my friend Nils and I headed back to Minneapolis from Iowa. The section of the drive on 380 from Iowa City to Cedar Rapids includes an exit for Wright Brother Boulevard. To the west is the Eastern Iowa Airport and to the east is the Airport National Public Golf Complex, home of Waterfall National Miniature Golf. I wanted to check it out so we popped by for a round of 18 holes.

Rating

Par – All in all, a solid course. Red brick. Blue water. Two grades of turf. A modest waterfall. The grading and the undulations create some moderately challenging putting. No complaints but nothing major stands out on the course. The combo of concerning signs was the only thing that truly piqued our curiosity. One states, “If someone falls in the pond please use life bouy and ladder” and the other says “Children 10 & under must be accompanied by an adult due to water hazards”.  What happened here? These signs raise numerous concerning questions about the history of kids falling in the bright blue water. I guess this adds a little danger to this quaint mini golf course but just be careful.

Look for the rock off the main road to lead you to the mini golf
Clubhouse greets you when you arrive
Love the color-coded club dividers
Slanted hole next to the open driving range
Which dudes are ready to play mini golf? Mr. Tee and Comedian Nils Lindahl

 

 

Nils overseeing the terrain
Traditional red brick and green turf
Lil Roundabout
Solid design and good hole placement
Appreciate the short and challenging walls on the bridge over the water

Waterfall National Mini Golf Website

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Nerdy Notes

  • 18 holes, Par 38
  • $7 – 18+, $6 – Seniors, $5 – 4-17, $3 – Ages 3 & Under. Replay Mini Rounds $2.00 for Adults and $2.00 for Juniors. $1 less per person for groups of 10 or more people. Punch tickets for multiple games are available too.
  • North of Iowa City off 380 & Wright Brothers Blvd E. Opposite side of the highway as the Eastern Iowa airport
  • Course best scores are 35 (12 & Under), 31 (13-19), 34 (20-49), 38 (50+)
  • Soft serve on site along with a golf pro shop, golf course and driving range
  • $13 unlimited mini golf for two people on Thursdays
  • Well organized rubber covered putters and colorful balls

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