NEW HAVEN - 9 HOLES - FREE

NEW HAVEN
CITY MAP MINIGOLF

New Haven - 9 stops - par 29

A quick nine-hole round unfolds across New Haven, following the real streets of the city. The ball banks off building facades and rolls toward landmarks like the Yale University Art Gallery, which are the actual holes. Skip knows these sidewalks well and acts as the local guide for the 3.6 mi walk, perhaps pausing for a stray crumb along the way.

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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 NEW HAVEN ROUND - STOP BY STOP

HOLE 1 - PAR 3

Yale University Art Gallery

You can pick out African sculpture, modern art, and early Italian Renaissance painting as you wander through the Yale University Art Gallery. This art museum in New Haven, Connecticut, houses a major encyclopedic collection of art spread across several interconnected buildings on the campus of Yale University. It is the oldest university art museum in the Western Hemisphere, having had its inception in 1832. I've always found the layout of those connected buildings to be a great way to spend an afternoon. Whether you are a student or just visiting the city, the scale of the collection is something to see. It is a place where you can get lost in the art for hours while exploring the different wings of the campus site.

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HOLE 2 - PAR 3

Yale Collection of Musical Instruments

Let me show you the Yale Collection of Musical Instruments. The museum is located in a Romanesque structure on Hillhouse Avenue that was constructed in 1895 for the Alpha Delta Phi fraternity. The collection was initially housed under the dome of Woolsey Hall before moving to this building in 1961. As a division of the Yale School of Music, it focuses on preserving a vast array of sounds. I've noticed that the architecture of the building is just as striking as the instruments inside. You can pick out a history that spans over a century, starting from its establishment in 1900. It is a wonderful spot for anyone who appreciates how music and architecture can live together in one place.

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HOLE 3 - PAR 4

Connecticut Childrens Museum

Let me show you the Connecticut Children's Museum. This museum is located in New Haven within the Children's Building. Founded in 2001, the museum shares its space with several other educational initiatives. You can find the Creating Kids Child Care Center and the Creating Curriculum Child Care Provider Training Program here. The programs operating within the Children's Building are inspired by the theory of Multiple Intelligences. It is a great spot for families to spend an afternoon, and I often see plenty of excited kids running around the area. I try to keep a safe distance from the strollers when I am gliding past to avoid any sudden movements. It is a lively part of the city that brings a lot of energy to the neighborhood for everyone to enjoy.

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HOLE 4 - PAR 3

Peabody Museum of Natural History

Located at Yale University, the Peabody Museum of Natural History is a natural history museum founded by George Peabody in 1866. It is a place for studying the natural world, with permanent exhibits dedicated to human and mammal evolution and the Native Americans of Connecticut. If you visit the Great Hall of Dinosaurs, you can pick out a mounted juvenile Brontosaurus. I always suggest looking up at the mural titled The Age of Reptiles, which is 110-foot-long. It is a lot of ground to cover, but it is a great spot to spend an afternoon. I've noticed that the scale of the displays makes the space feel quite vast, which is perfect for housing such a diverse range of specimens and historical artifacts.

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HOLE 5 - PAR 3

Little Theatre

Located at 1 Lincoln Street, the ACES Little Theatre is a theatre building designed in the modern architecture style. It was built in 1924 and is also known as Little Theatre on Lincoln Street or the Lincoln Theatre. While many such venues have disappeared, this building is the only known survivor in the state of the Little Theatre Movement of 1911-1933. Because of its historical significance, it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984. I've noticed that the clean lines of the modern style still stand out on this street. Whether you are a fan of the performing arts or a student of local history, the building is a distinct landmark in New Haven.

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HOLE 6 - PAR 3

Battell Chapel

Battell Chapel is a chapel built in the High Victorian Gothic style. Designed by architect Russell Sturgis, construction on the building was started in 1876 and was built in 1874–76. It is the largest chapel of Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut. The construction of the site was funded primarily with gifts from Joseph Battell and others of his family. Beyond its architectural presence, the chapel once served as a center for student discipline and spiritual life. For a long period of the university's history, the chapel was the site of required attendance, as daily chapel services were mandatory for Yale College students until 1926. Visitors today can see the scale of the building and the specific Gothic details that characterize the work of Russell Sturgis.

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HOLE 7 - PAR 3

Christ Church

You will find Christ Church located at 70 Broadway in New Haven, Connecticut. As you enter this Episcopal parish church, you will notice the influence of an Anglo-Catholic style of worship. The building was designed by architect Henry Vaughan and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. While it is a place of prayer and reflection, the parish maintains a strong focus on urban ministry within the city. The history of the congregation is tied to the local community, as the parish began as an offshoot from New Haven's Trinity Church. Visitors can observe the architectural details provided by Vaughan and the specific traditions of the Anglo-Catholic faith that the church continues to follow in its services and daily operations.

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HOLE 8 - PAR 3

Saint Luke's Episcopal Church

The congregation for this church was founded in 1844. They eventually built Saint Luke's Episcopal Church in 1905 at 111-113 Whalley Avenue in New Haven, Connecticut. The building is a church building and an example of late Gothic Revival architecture. It is recognized for its historical importance and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, having been added to that register in 2003. This location is particularly significant because it was the second church in the city established as an African-American congregation. You can see the Gothic influences in the structure as you pass by this site on Whalley Avenue. It remains a direct link to the early religious community in New Haven and the growth of its congregations during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.

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HOLE 9 - PAR 4

Dixwell Avenue Congregational Church

The Dixwell Avenue Congregational United Church of Christ is a church building located at 217 Dixwell Avenue in New Haven, Connecticut. The current building was completed in 1969 and was designed by John M. Johansen. Visitors can observe the structure as a prominent example of Brutalist architecture. The congregation has a long history in the city, having been founded in 1820 as the African Ecclesiastical Society. Because of its architectural and historical significance, the church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2018. This location stands as a significant point of interest for those studying the city's religious and architectural development. The combination of the 1969 structure and the congregation's origins in 1820 provides a clear look at the evolution of the community and its presence in New Haven.

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STOP 10

Phelps Triangle

You might expect another busy intersection or a concrete plaza here, but instead you find Phelps Triangle. It is a park that offers a bit of breathing room in the middle of New Haven. Whether you are passing through on your way to another landmark or just looking for a spot to pause, this green space is a useful waypoint for any visitor. I've noticed it is a great place to watch the city move around you while you stay still for a moment. It is the kind of spot where you can actually hear the wind in the leaves despite being surrounded by the urban grid. Taking a moment here helps you reset your bearings before you head back out into the traffic and noise of the surrounding streets.

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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.