Mini golf is a hallowed institution of summer fun, especially if you’re near the beach. At Charleston Fun Park, we have one of the best mini golf courses in Charleston, not to mention all of our other attractions. A little friendly competition is always fun, so check out these putt-putt tips to help you improve your short game and beat your friends at mini golf. 

Know what you’re getting into. 

One of the most important parts of mini golf (and regular golf, for that matter) is taking the lay of the land before you hit the ball. Look around for hazards like water traps, sand traps, slopes, or obstacles that you’ll need to take into consideration when lining up your shot. Don’t be afraid to walk to the hole; sometimes there’s a shift in elevation or some quirk of the green that you might not have noticed from the tee! 

Envision your ideal shot. 

Depending on the hole, you might want to line up a straight shot or take it in stages. Whether you’re aiming for the hole or another location to position you for the final putt, look carefully at your target and aim for a specific spot, envisioning the line from the tee to your target. 

Get in position. 

Don’t just step up and whack the ball immediately when it’s your turn. Instead, step up to the tee and align your feet with the line you’re envisioning to your target. The ball should be aligned with the inside edge of your non-dominant foot. When you swing, keep your eye on the target to help you maintain your mental line. 

Relax and focus. 

Remember, the mental game of golf is a huge factor in winning, and that holds true even for the miniature version! Check out some tips for improving your mental putting game. 

Of course, putt-putt is all about having fun, so remember to keep the competition friendly! Want a great deal on mini golf in Charleston? Sign up for our Birthday Club and receive a buy-one, get-one offer! 

It’s hard to believe that summer vacation is almost over for students and families in Charleston, but there are still a couple of weeks before school is in session. That’s why now is the perfect time to celebrate Family Fun Month! Family Fun Month is a reminder for all of us to slow down and spend some quality time with the ones we love. It’s easy to get caught up in the rat race of day-to-day life, but making time for friends, siblings, parents, and other loved ones is always worth it. If you’re looking for some fun family activities in Charleston, read on to learn why you should visit Charleston Fun Park. 

3 Reasons to Celebrate Family Fun Month at CFP

We have something for everyone. Sometimes finding an activity that the whole family enjoys can be quite a challenge, especially if your kids are years apart in age or have different interests. Fortunately, we have something for everybody in your family, from kids to teens to adults – all in one place! At Charleston Fun Park, we have putt putt, virtual reality attractions, bumper cars, arcade games, mini bowling, AND go karts – both one- and two-seaters, so even the little ones (over 38”) can join in on the fun by riding with a parent or older sibling over 54”. 

It’s good for your health. Spending time with your family is good for both your mental and physical health. Research shows that people with strong family and social bonds live longer and healthier lives, probably due to the stress relief of spending quality time with loved ones. This can manifest in better cardiovascular health and cognitive function as you age! 

Memories last forever. In just a few weeks, families all over Charleston will be getting back into the school year routine, managing busy schedules packed with sports practices, homework, PTA meetings, and a million other commitments. But no matter how crazy life gets, the memories you make with your family will last forever. 

August may be Family Fun Month, but we’re always here to help you make family time even better. 

At Charleston Fun Park, we have something for everyone in our arcade, from classics like Skee-Ball, Air Hockey, and Pac-Man to new games like Cruisin Blast, Walking Dead, Monster Drop Extreme, and World’s Biggest Space Invaders! Arcades have definitely come a long way from their heyday in the 1980s, when kids scrounged the couch and car for quarters to play another round of Galaga. Read on to learn about the history of arcade games and how they evolved from the days when Pac-Man was cutting edge, to today’s ground-breaking virtual reality games. 

• 1980: Pac-Man is released, blowing away all other arcade game records, selling 350,000 cabinets and generating over 2 billion dollars in revenue. 
• Early 1980s: Other iconic games are released during this time period, including Donkey Kong, Frogger, and Centipede. 
• Late 1980s: The focus of the industry shifts to home gaming with the release of the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1985 and its competitors to follow, like the Sega Genesis. 
• 1991: Capcom releases Street Fighter II, bringing a jolt of new energy to the industry, in turn spawning a wave of new fighting games like Mortal Kombat. 
• 1999: Konami releases DDR, aka Dance Dance Revolution. For 90s kids, playing DDR at the mall was a hallowed after school ritual. 
• 2000 and on: Throughout the early 2000s, arcade games continued to progress, with new features and concepts ranging from Mario Kart Arcade GP which used a built-in camera to allow players to use their own selfies as avatars in the game, to Deal or No Deal which used actual clips from the hit game show. 
• 2013: Dark Escape 4D revolutionizes the arcade industry with surround sound, 3D glasses, vibrations and air blasts, and heart rate monitoring to create an immersive experience. 
• Today: You can experience the latest gaming technology right here at Charleston Fun Park in our virtual reality game, Hologate. This first-person shooter takes up to 4 players through an alien apocalypse scenario, requiring you to work as a team to defeat the aliens. 

What’s your favorite arcade game? Whether you’re interested in the cutting edge or old standbys, visit our Charleston arcade to feel like a kid again. 

Whether you’re a lowcountry local or are just visiting our fair city for the summer, there’s no shortage of fun things to do in Charleston! We have amazing restaurants, breweries, shopping, culture, and the beautiful Atlantic Ocean, of course. But that’s not all! Check out a few family-friendly Charleston activities you may not know about.

Walk one of our famous (or not-so-famous) bridges.

The Arthur Ravenel Jr. bridge (also known as the Cooper River Bridge) is a local icon, but it’s also got a killer view of the Charleston harbor and scenic wetlands. If you’re going to walk the bridge, be sure to wear good shoes and sunscreen. Or, if you’re not up for quite as much of a hike, check out the Pitt Street Bridge Park in Mount Pleasant for gorgeous waterfront views.

Get in touch with your artistic side.

The Gibbes Museum is a local gem featuring one of the largest collections of fine art in the south. With events and activities for kids and adults, you’re sure to find something that delights and inspires you in the museum’s art-studded (and blessedly air-conditioned) halls.

Live it up at Charleston Fun Park.

Charleston Fun Park has something for everyone, from outdoor activities like go karts and one of Charleston’s best putt putt courses, to indoor activities like bumper cars, a virtual reality arena, mini bowling, and so much more. Check out our summer hours to plan your visit and get ready for some of the best family fun in Charleston!

If you’re in charge of planning the company picnic for your organization, we’ve got some pro tips to help you plan a party that will make you the toast of the team.

• Location. Is. Everything. Sure, you could reserve a pavilion at a local park and take your chances with the facilities, weather, and other park goers, but that’s not the only option. If you want to kick your corporate event up a notch, Charleston Fun Park is an unexpected choice that offers additional entertainment as well as a venue. We have 5 acres of fun ready for your company party!
• Family Comes First. Planning a family-inclusive company picnic shows you care about your employees as people and are committed to creating a healthy work/life balance. Doing so will not just make your employees happier, but also improve the likelihood that they will stick around for the long term.
• A Breath of Fresh Air. You’re stuck in an office 5 days a week. A company picnic is a great way to get outside. At Charleston Fun Park, we have single and double seater go-karts for the speed demons in your group, as well as the best mini-golf courses in Charleston. Your group can soak up the sun and enjoy themselves while still building a better working relationship with their coworkers.
• Have Fun. Company picnics are a hallowed tradition, giving employees a chance to mingle and get to know one another outside of the sometimes stressful office environment, and even fostering cross-departmental relationships that are so necessary for a business to run smoothly. Do your office culture a favor and make it count!

Remember that the earlier you plan your company picnic or other corporate event, the better your turnout will be. Get in touch with us today to get the party started!