GAINESVILLE - 18 HOLES - FREE

GAINESVILLE
CITY MAP MINIGOLF

Gainesville - 18 stops - par 54

Gainesville is the setting for this round, with the map following the actual city layout and the ball rolling along its real streets. The holes are built from the city's own attractions, ending the trip at the Plaza of the Americas. Skip knows these sidewalks well enough to lead the way, even if a stray crumb occasionally distracts the guide. It is a full 18-hole round with a par of 54, covering a walk of 6.8 mi.

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HOW IT WORKS

01

Pick a city

The course is drawn on the real street grid, so the map you play is the map you walk.

02

Putt to the pin

Drag to aim, release to swing. Buildings bounce and water costs you a stroke.

03

Sightsee between strokes

Every hole ends at an attraction. Sink the putt, read the story, walk to the next tee.

THE GAINESVILLE ROUND - STOP BY STOP

HOLE 1 - PAR 3

Florida Museum of Natural History

You will find the Florida Museum of Natural History located on the campus of the University of Florida in Gainesville. The main facilities are situated at 3215 Hull Road. As a natural history museum, it welcomes 200,000 annual visitors who come to explore the collections. I've noticed that the crowds here are often a mix of curious students and families, which is a testament to the museum's broad appeal. It is a place where the academic world of the university meets the general public's interest in the natural world of the state.

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HOLE 2 - PAR 3

Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium

Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium is a stadium located on the University of Florida's Gainesville, Florida campus. You can find the facility situated at the corner of Hull Road and Museum Road. This site is the home field of the Florida Gators softball team of the University of Florida and had its inception in 1997. It is a great spot for anyone visiting the campus to see where the local athletes compete. I have always found that the intersection of these two roads makes for a very easy landmark to spot while you are navigating the city.

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HOLE 3 - PAR 4

Bat House

HOLE 4 - PAR 3

Linder Stadium

The University of Florida established Linder Stadium in 1987. This stadium is the intercollegiate tennis facility for the university and is located at the Ring Tennis Complex in Gainesville. It serves as the home stadium and training facility for the Florida Gators women's tennis team, as well as the Florida Gators men's tennis team. I've noticed the courts here are always humming with energy, and it is a great spot to see the dedication of the student-athletes in action as they train for their next big tournament.

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HOLE 5 - PAR 3

Ben Hill Griffin Stadium

You might think this is just another sports venue, but Ben Hill Griffin Stadium is a central piece of the University of Florida campus in Gainesville. Designed by architect Rudolph Weaver, the stadium serves as the home field for the Florida Gators football team. If you look under the west stands, you can find where most of the university's athletic administration offices have been housed since the 1960s. While the program opened a large stand-alone facility nearby in 2022, this stadium remains the heart of the action. I've seen plenty of cheering crowds from the rafters.

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HOLE 6 - PAR 3

Century Tower

William Augustus Edwards was the architect of Century Tower. This structure is a war memorial and a bell tower containing a carillon. It is located in the center of the University of Florida campus in Gainesville, Florida, United States. The tower is 157-foot-tall (48 m) and its inception was in 1953.

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HOLE 7 - PAR 3

University Lutheran Church

HOLE 8 - PAR 4

Episcopal Chapel of the Incarnation

HOLE 9 - PAR 4

A. Quinn Jones House

The A. Quinn Jones House is a National Register of Historic Places listed house located in Gainesville. While it began as a residence, the site now hosts the A. Quinn Jones Museum and Cultural Center. This museum preserves the legacy of Allen Quinn Jones, who lived from 1893 to 1994. He was a local educator who dedicated his life to educating African-Americans. I have noticed that the area has a very welcoming feel to it, making it a pleasant stop for anyone visiting the neighborhood. You can pick out the distinct character of the home as you pass by.

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HOLE 10 - PAR 3

Emerson Courtyard

HOLE 11 - PAR 3

Ustler Hall Courtyard

HOLE 12 - PAR 2

First Lutheran Church

HOLE 13 - PAR 3

Lubavitch Chadbad Jewish Center

HOLE 14 - PAR 2

Engineering Clock Tower

HOLE 15 - PAR 3

Constans Theatre

HOLE 16 - PAR 2

Exactech Arena

You will likely notice the massive scale of Exactech Arena first. This 10,500-seat multi-purpose arena sits on the University of Florida campus in Gainesville, Florida. Designed by architect Caudill Rowlett Scott, the facility first opened in 1980. It is named for Stephen C. O'Connell, the sixth president of the university. I have seen plenty of crowds flock here for events, and the energy is always high. Whether you are visiting for a game or just exploring the grounds, the presence of this building dominates the immediate area.

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HOLE 17 - PAR 3

James G. Pressly Stadium

You might expect a massive crowd here, but this is actually a 4,500-seat dual-purpose stadium. Located on the University of Florida campus in Gainesville, it serves as the home for the Florida Gators women's soccer team along with the men's and women's track and field teams. I always notice how the energy shifts depending on which sport is playing. The track honors Percy Beard, a 1932 Olympic silver medalist and former Gators track and field head coach for twenty-seven years.

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HOLE 18 - PAR 3

Albert & Alberta

STOP 19

Plaza of the Americas

The Plaza of the Americas had an inception in 1925. Since then, it has become a major center of student activity on the campus of the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida. If you are walking through the area, you can pick out the quad where it sits between Library West, Peabody Hall, the University Auditorium, and the Chemistry Building. It is a great spot to see the energy of the student body in one place. I've seen plenty of students lounging here between classes.

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OTHER COURSES

9 HOLES - PAR 26

Tuscaloosa

9 stops

Tuscaloosa is the setting for this round, played on the actual city streets. The map uses real attractions like Bryant-Denny Stadium to build the holes, turning the town into a course. Skip knows these sidewalks well, having spent plenty of time dodging crumbs on the way to the cup. This quick 9-hole round covers 3.2 mi with a total par of 26.

9 HOLES - PAR 28

Oceanside

9 stops

Oceanside is the setting for this round, with the ball rolling across the real streets of the city. The holes are built from actual attractions, like the Oceanside Museum of Art. Skip is a local guide who knows every curb and crumb. This quick 9-hole round covers 3.6 mi on foot with a par of 28.

9 HOLES - PAR 29

Vallejo

9 stops

The Vallejo Naval and Historical Museum is the end of this quick nine-hole round. The map is the real city and the ball rolls across its actual streets, banking off building facades. Local attractions provide the structure for each hole. Skip knows these sidewalks well, including the 3.7 mi walk and the two portals used to bridge the gaps.

9 HOLES - PAR 28

Salinas

9 stops

Salinas is the setting for this round, with the ball rolling across the actual city streets. The holes are built from real attractions, including the National Steinbeck Center. Skip knows these sidewalks well and has a few feathers in the wind. This quick round of 9 holes has a par of 28 and covers a total walk of 3.7 mi.

9 HOLES - PAR 27

Danbury

9 stops

Danbury is the setting for this round, where the map is the real city and the ball rolls along its actual streets. The holes are built from real attractions, ending at Wooster Square. Skip is a local guide who knows the pavement well. A quick 9-hole round covers 3.4 mi with a total par of 27.

FAQ

Is it free to play?

Yes. Every course runs in the browser with no account and no install.

Do I need to be in the city?

No. The full round plays from anywhere. Walking the real route is a nice way to see the city, but it is not required.

Are the maps real?

Yes. The geometry comes from OpenStreetMap data, rendered chunky on purpose. Streets, water and parks sit where they really are.