Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design
2010 ADA Standards - Miniature Golf
ADA Checklist - Miniature Golf
U.S. Access Board - Accessible Miniature Golf
U.S. Access Board - Accessible Golf & Miniature Golf Facilities Webinar (pdf)
NOTE: Mini golf courses that were built or altered on or after March 15, 2012 must have at least 50% of their holes wheelchair accessible.
Disabled Access (Tax) Credit
The Disabled Access Credit provides a non-refundable credit of up to $5,000 for small businesses that incur expenditures for the purpose of providing access to persons with disabilities.
Accessibility Improvements
Cup Inserts vs Moveable Rocks
If your course has some holes with multiple cup locations, consider using cup inserts versus moveable rocks. The rocks can be a barrier to wheelchair users.
Shorter Bricks vs Full Size Bricks
If your course has full sized bricks lining the entire hole, except for the tee box area, consider replacing the full sized bricks with shorter bricks at the exit points of the hole.
Wheelchair Symbol on Scorecard
If your mini golf course offers wheelchair accessible holes, but not all the holes on the course (for example 9 of 18 holes), consider adding the wheelchair symbol on the scorecard by each hole number that is a wheelchair accessible hole. Good information benefits everyBODY!
Directional Signage
Does your mini golf course offer wheelchair accessible holes, but not all the holes on the course (for example 9 of 18 holes)? If yes, do you have directional signage on your course showing the accessible route? If no, consider adding signage. Good information benefits everyBODY!
Accessibility Information
If your mini golf course offers wheelchair accessible holes, and/or ADA putters, is that information on your website? Is that information in your social media profile or in your posts? Do you use the wheelchair symbol? If not, consider adding your accessibility information to your website, your social media, and use the wheelchair symbol to highlight your accessibility. Information benefits everyBODY!
