• Apple Valley, Minnesota, is a southern suburb of the Twin Cities and located in northwestern Dakota County. Although Apple Valley experiences cold, snowy winters, the weather is warm and often sunny during the summer months, allowing for many outdoor activities, including miniature golf. The average 70 to 80 degree Fahrenheit days allow local residents and visitors to get out on the putting green.
  
  

Adventure Gardens Miniature Golf

• Adventure Gardens Miniature Golf is located just off I-35W in Richfield, Minnesota, roughly 10 miles from Apple Valley, on the western edge of Veteran's Memorial Park. The 18-hole course is designed for beginners and young children, as the greens are slightly shorter and a bit easier than many miniature golf greens, according to staff and on-line reviews. The miniature golf course has several water features and sand traps and has 10 handicapped-accessible holes.
  
  Adventure Gardens Miniature Golf
  
  6335 Portland Ave
  
  Richfield, MN 55423
  
  (612) 861-9169
  
  

Centennial Lakes Park Putting Course

• The Centennial Lakes Park Putting Course is located in Edina, Minnesota, about 13 miles from Apple Valley. The par 51 course has 18 holes ranging in length from 57 to 125 feet with sand traps, ponds and boulders. In total, the course is 1,662 feet long and takes about one hour and 45 minutes to complete. The course is fairly difficult and is recommended for people older than eight years, although anyone is welcome to play on the course. The Centennial Lakes Park Putting Course is located in the middle of the scenic park and several other attractions including paddle boats and lawn games are available within the park.
  
  Centennial Lakes Park Putting Course
  
  7499 France Ave S
  
  Edina, MN 55435
  
  952-833-9580
  
  centenniallakespark.com/
  
  

The Links at Dred Scot Miniature Golf

• The Links at Dred Scot Miniature Golf is located in Bloomington, Minn., just off of 108th Street about 15 miles from Apple Valley, Minn. The course opened in 1996 and features more than 5,000 square feet of putting surface. The company's website claims the course is at least 25 percent larger than most other local miniature golf courses. The course features natural-looking greens with undulating hills and curves, nine water hazards and several waterfalls. The par 48 course is a bit difficult for younger children, according to on-line reviews and the average score for the course is 60, according to the course's website. The Links at Dred Scot Miniature Golf is situated on the eastern side of the Dred Scot Playfield.
  
  The Links at Dred Scot Miniature Golf
  
  10820 Bloomington Ferry Road
  
  Bloomington, MN 55438
  
  952-941-2444
  
  linksminigolf.com