Turtle Back Ridge Family Fun Park

Turtle Back Ridge Family Fun Park

Reviews Summary

Most reviews praise the family-friendly atmosphere, friendly owners/staff, and fun activities like go-karts, mini-golf, and arcade games. Many highlight the clean, well-maintained facilities and great customer service. Some mention the unique go-kart track and two mini-golf courses (one more challenging). A few negative reviews cite occasional closures, outdated equipment, or slow service, but the majority recommend it as a fun, affordable spot for all ages. Recent ownership changes have improved the experience, though some suggest minor updates could enhance it further. Overall, it's considered a welcoming, enjoyable destination in Eureka Springs.

About This Listing

Wheelchair Accessible

Who Can Play?

Most arcades welcome all ages (some may have age restrictions for certain games)
Minors may need parent/guardian supervision (policies vary by location)
No gaming experience required - games range from beginner to expert level
Comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes recommended for safety
Valid ID may be required for certain attractions or age verification
Groups and parties welcome (advance booking may be required)

*Note: Age restrictions and policies may vary by arcade. Check with your local facility for specifics.*

First-Time Visitors

First-time visitors may need to sign a waiver or register for a game card. Staff are typically available to help explain games and provide tutorials. Some arcades offer newcomer specials or free play sessions to help you get started.

Common Restrictions:

Age-Based Some games may have height or age requirements for safety reasons
Capacity Popular games may have wait times during peak hours

*Note: Policies vary by arcade. Confirm with your local facility.*

What to Bring

Cash or card for tokens/credits (some arcades are cashless)
Valid ID for age verification or membership signup
Phone to capture high scores and memories (check photo policies)

*Note: Payment methods and requirements may differ by arcade.*

Preparing for Your Visit

Check arcade hours and peak times online before visiting
Eat beforehand or check if the arcade has food options
Bring friends for multiplayer games and competitions
Wear comfortable clothes you can move freely in
Avoid bringing valuable items that could be lost or damaged
Check for special events, tournaments, or discount days
Set a budget for games and stick to it
Stay hydrated, especially during long gaming sessions

*Note: Tips may vary by arcade type and location.*

How to Get Started

Most arcades accept walk-ins, but call ahead during busy periods or for large groups. Check for membership deals!

Other Helpful Info

Most visits last 1-3 hours depending on games and group size
Popular games may have longer wait times during weekends and evenings
Many arcades offer unlimited play packages or time-based pricing
Some locations host tournaments and special events regularly
Prize redemption available at many arcades - save your tickets!

*Note: Policies, pricing, and features differ by arcade. Contact your local facility for details.*

Features

Wheelchair Accessible

Contact Information

Address

3173 E Van Buren

Eureka Springs, Arkansas 72632

Customer Reviews

Great place to occupy hard to please kids or adults. Only thing like it in Eureka. Some of the stuff was a bit dated and worn, but it was still fun. Go karts were fast, and the course was challenging but fun. Mini golf was fun, but could use some updating/brick work and carpets cleaned, and water features cleaned and turned on. Still played both courses, but the Par numbers seemed out of touch with reality and a couple of them had us super frustrated but were listed as par 1... Arcade looked well kept, and

We stopped in to ride go karts and had an absolute blast! The owners are so nice and welcoming. We will definitely be back when we visit Eureka Springs! If you are in town, stop and check out Turtle Back Ridge Family Fun Park. It's fun for the whole family with go karts, mini golf and arcade.

Good family fun place! Win tickets with the arcade machines. 3 different putting greens, and go kart track. The only thing that could be better is if they had hamburgers, etc.

The concept is good. And the prices are decent but there is so much mildew and mold. My wife tried to give the lady a little constructive criticism and she was very quick to shut it down and blame the rain. But we saw a few other places with terf that didn't have entirely black terf. So my wife tried again to explain that a little bit of pool cleaner would take it right off if you spray the cleaner on and let it sit and powerwash it ??????? can't help you if you don't want to fix it

We went here to ride go carts and celebrate my son's 12th birthday. Everyone loved the track! The bumpiness of the track and the big hill made it extra fun. The staff were friendly and helpful. It was quirky and a little old but they seem to always be working on it and making improvements. Besides quirky and old are a big part of why we love Eureka in the first place!

I met Angel this past Memorial day weekend, she & her husband sold their home in Florida & moved to Eureka Springs to purchase this place. Loads of activities for families I took my 3 grandkids I fostered & adopted putt-putting this was their 1st time ever. We had a good time!

Very fun! My kiddo loves mini golf.

Love that there is a family friendly entertainment place in Eureka Springs. The owners/staff were very gracious and friendly! Go karts, mini golf, lots of arcade games, snack bar, and batting cage.

love coming here to play mini golf, but the fish ponds are neglectful. they are barely filled, disgusting, and stink, while having live fish in them.

Took our grandsons, ages 14 and 9. They had a blast in the batting cages, riding go karts, and playing putt-putt! The owner is very friendly, and has done many upgrades. Great family place!

My grandkids love the go-karts and golf. The place is kind of run down and the inside games are set to extremely hard to win anything.

This is another place that my grandfather would take us and they have two different courses one blue and one green, the green one is more difficult than the blue one. And they have tons of arcade games and go karts.

Great place! Friendly workers and owner, a Dynamo air hockey table, go-karts AND a quarter pusher!!!

Great place for some family fun! It's a smaller arcade, but they have a bit of everything. Games, put put, go carts, food, and even snow cones. The owners and staff were friendly and we all had a great time. Also the prices were reasonable which was nice because we have a large family and this allowed us all the chance to go out and do something fun.

Had a great time with the family! The owners are really nice. Will be back!

Had a great time! The staff was so friendly the go karts were a blast and the mini golf was excellent. The arcade had a good selection of games, they even offer food drinks and snow cones. Ps make sure to bring cash for the arcade games

Had an absolute Blast here, family operated, Good people! The go kart track was very unique, making it all the more fun, The games inside were great, all was clean! Many prizes were won, Laughs Shared w staff too! my favorite part was taking claim to the highest score of my group on the punching bag despite ultimately only finishing third in the race. ????????????

Haf a fun time killing some time. Nest little course and family-owned business. Definitely stop in and support these folks. We had a great time.

This was my first time ever to play mini golf it was so much fun. This place is great, very family friendly.

Fun family place. Really nice little gem for families. Older establishment with great caring staff. Super fun.

Go carts are so fun. great place inside and outside to spend a say

This place is a hidden gem. They have really worked to provide a fun, clean, safe, and updated atmosphere for families to have some fun, together. The putting greens are in great shape. All of the arcade machines were nice and working.

The go carts and mini golf are a blast! The owners are super nice and we're very helpful and knowledgeable about everything. The go carts are pretty quick! not as slow as some of the ones I've done in gatlinburg TN. Highly recommend this place!

GO CARTS, BATTING CAGES, MINI GOLF and even video games!! My husband and I happened to drive past this place as it is not our usual route and seen we could play some mini golf so stopped in and ended up doing that and riding the go-carts! It was so much fun and the owners are so kind and hospitable! Go check them out if you are looking for some quick fun??! Definitely a great stop while in Eureka!

Honestly the mini golf was more challenging than what i anticipated and each hole was enjoyable. However, this course needs a refresh. It looks like the good old days were ten years ago. We were one of the three families playing and there was trash everywhere. I dont know who is to blame, customers leaving mcdonalds and bottled water eveywhere or the staff for not keeping up with the clean up.

What a great place! Two courses, go carts and arcade. The employees were very friendly and the courses were well maintained and fun to play. Summers are crowded but since it was in September, it was faster play with no wait times. Been here twice and highly recommend it.

I feel for this sweet spot and see a place that at one time was probably really awesome. We had past it several times while in the area thinking it was closed down. A boy at the campground we stayed at said it was open so my son and I went and checked it out. It hasn't been taken care of and the folks working there were pretty laid back about their service. One played on a Nintendo switch and took smoke breaks outside the entrance door. Mind you there were only 4 customers inside playing the games and abo

My girlfriend and I visited alot. Played both courses many times and had SO much fun each time. We recommend getting the multi-pass if you plan on future stops. Nice atmosphere and the lady is as sweet as can be. Family friendly, fun games, and clean.

Glad to see this place reopened, and they've got everything working again. The go-karts are awesome, and very fast! The batting cage is cheaper than most, and you can get your home run derby on! No, it's not the cheapest entertainment, but it's still a good time for not a lot of money. The putt-putt course has been cleaned up and redone, so the carpets aren't curled up anymore, and there are plenty of arcade games for those who just want some plain ol' gaming fun. We had a great time!

Small and quaint. We only played the mini golf course, but the arcade and go-cart track looked fun.

Took the grandkids today and they had a blast. New owner is very friendly and has got the place in great shape. Go-karts, batting cages, 2 putt-putt golf courses and about 25 arcade game machines. Finally, a great place for kids of all ages in Eureka Springs.

ran by the sweetest older couple. My boys had a great time. Only negative was several of the machines that were supposed to give tickets, didn't. But the couple made up for any negatives. They were so friendly and helpful.

This was ok. My son is almost 10 and they wouldn't let him ride the go karts. He was the main one wanting to go so he was let down. Several arcade type games. Air hockey. Pool table. Golf course our front. We played for about an hour with 3 kids and it was $60.

Great family oriented place. The owners are friendly and gracious. The facility is clean and well maintained.

Pretty decent service. The Karting was really fun, and the games were enjoyable. I don't know if they're supposed to spit out tickets, but the ones we played didn't ?\_(?)_/?

It's fun to play a bit of golf and they're constantly doing maintenance to get it back to it's former glory! They are also constantly adding machines to the gaming lobby. It's really nice to see this place getting a little love !!!

I've retracted my review, after my review the business was quickly able to explain the reasoning for the closure,family emergencies happen and hopefully everything worked out for you. Thank you for the response!

So to start. This place was just purchased by the new owners after being closed for years. So do not let some of the disrepair put you off. I can see that they are working very hard to fix things up. The owners were very nice people who make you feel welcome. I see this being a very wonderful place for years to come.

Needs some updates but it was still a super fun experience! 2 mini golf courses, go karts, and an arcade! The owners were super nice and fun to talk with!

Fun time for the family! Took my husband and I back to our younger days - haven't ridden go-carts in years. Enjoyed our time there and the staff was very friendly.

I love the owners, they are so sweet and caring, my ol man works for them and my kids love to go play here, it's very kid friendly as well, I recommend everyone to go and have a good time here, they are even open after dark. They also have new go carts that are pretty fast go and try them out!!

We enjoyed our visit here so much! The new owners are seriously the nicest couple! They are working so hard to make improvements but we are so glad that this family fun spot is open! We will be returning!

The owners/staff were the friendliest people I have ever met. They were genuine and put alot of work into that business. We were treated like first class customers. I highly recommend visiting here to anyone in the area!

Totally awesome,!!!!! my wife and I played 18 holes of miniature golf and had a wonderful time!!! They also have games inside the main building and go carts out back.

Good place to have fun close to home, kids had an amazing time!!!!

Great family place! Two 18 courses and I would recommend the one on the left as it is a bit more challenging. The greens were in good shape and not wrinkled like some places in Branson I've seen

The workers were all very nice Our family enjoyed the mini golf and go-karts. The arcade is a little small but still lots of fun!

It's a little run down but not bad prices and the only mini golf in town. There are tons of arcade inside and other games as well.

Great experience Nice put put course. Inside is neat and tidy. Go carts and games and arcade fir kids and adults.

Had fun here, granted it's an older establishment that needs some TLC, staff was great and it was certainly worth the price. Other hateful reviews expect a pristine place and should realize, it's coming back to life! This is a place that holds a lot of charm!

The staff was super friendly! My family had fun on the mini golf course and the go carts. I really enjoyed our time there.

If I could leave 0 stars I would. All of the games were broken, the owner just blames the arcade company and was very rude.

Very fun place to go with kids. The owners are very nice and friendly. We will definitely be going back!!

We had so much fun that we went go Karting twice on our vacation

I came here as a kid when it was called Fun Spot. A lot of memories playing mini golf here back then and saw it closed down for years. I'm glad someone brought it back, and hope to see it stay open.

We walked in was in line and they come and tell the lady at the desk go carts are shut down and it was 8:15. My brother and I walk out and a family had just bought out the go carts for the rest of the nights. We watched them pull in give the old man tickets and went off again. They couldn't add 2 people to the go carts come on now. They offered me a dollar off to come back tomorrow.

This was the best family establishment to have a fun evening. Staff was friendly, helpful and so welcoming. Prices couldn't be beat. Will be coming back again next vacation here.

We had a blast. Plenty of cool arcade games. The go carts were fun! Great customer service.

Had a great evening with the family playing mini golf and riding go karts, glad to see a great family oriented place back up and running. Thanks for the fun time

Great Place! I assume the owners were working that day and they were very kind and friendly people. Great place to take your family and make some memories.

We did the go karts and played putt putt. Staff was very friendly and helpful.

Had a great time playing putt putt, billiards, and arcade games and of course go-cart racing. Friendly service!

Great costumer service! A lot of fun great mini golf. Definitely will go again!

The sweetest employees, TONS of fun! Great go carts, mini golf & ticket redemption & regular arcade

My husband and I just played miniature golf and had a blast! We would recommend it for ALL ages. FUN!!!

Really fun place. Love the workers, so kind. Karts are fun. There's two putput ranges, one hard, one easy.

We played mini-golf. It was so much fun.

We took our grandchildren for the go carts. They were first time drivers and it was a great experience. Thank you!

Played putt putt amd had a blast go cart rides are over priced but the rest was very reasonably priced had so much fun with my girls!

Very friendly staff! Awesome place to spend some time while in Eureka Springs. Great prices and plenty of stuff to do.

These guys are doing so good. I cant beleve someone would brake in and vandalize y'all. Y'all are so nice and kind. Thank you so much for such fun.

Love bringing my daughter here, so much FIM with bumper cars, pool playing and arcade games with prizes with great service ?

This was so much fun! My kids went go-karting and played at the arcade. Great experience!!!

Needs updated very badly.

Kinda expensive for what you get. Took a long time to get a food order (pretzel). The course is in disrepair.

Man this was fun and our 3 year old had a blast. Great place for family or couples.

Old and run down, I understand it's under new owners, but should have fixed up repaired and cleaned the grounds before opening

Had fun with my husband playing mini ? ?.

Great service, really kind and respectful. Go karts were fun, and arcade was decent !

2019 - NEWLY OPENED IN Eureka Springs AR - Retired Navy Veteran owned & operated, reopened & ready for business, stop by & check it out!

Good place to take your kids, reasonably priced. Only downfall is they don't have a whole lot to do

We love local and appreciate having an affordable place to play putt-putt golf! Thanks for the hospitality.

New owners.. glad it's reopened for families to have fun.. when I was there too quiet for place of fun..needs music :)

Only place in town like this. The owners are super nice and they have tons of fun games.

Our family enjoyed playing Putt Putt Golf.

Could use some work on the grounds but overall a nice place to have some fun with the kids.

This place doesn't even deserve one star. It is so run down and dingy.

My grandkids love it here. Great place for the kids.

Frequently Asked Questions

What’s it like visiting an arcade today?

It’s a mix of nostalgia and high-energy fun! Many arcades blend retro classics like Pac-Man and pinball with modern VR games, racing simulators, and rhythm challenges — often with music, lights, and a social vibe.

Is it better to go alone or with friends?

Both can be great! Solo visits let you focus on your favorite games, while going with friends adds competition, teamwork, and laughs. Many people plan arcade meetups as a casual hangout or even date spot.

What should I bring to an arcade?

Usually just yourself and a way to pay (some arcades still use coins, others use cards or apps). If you're competitive, bring your A-game. If you're social, bring friends or meet new ones over multiplayer games.

What’s the best time to visit an arcade?

Weekdays or early afternoons are usually less crowded — perfect for focused play. Evenings and weekends bring the buzz, especially at barcades or venues with DJs, tournaments, or themed nights.

Can I meet new people at arcades?

Absolutely! Arcades attract a mix of casual players and serious gamers. Whether you're jumping into a four-player co-op or chatting between rounds, it's a fun, low-pressure way to connect over shared interests.

Are arcades still just for kids?

Not at all. While many arcades are family-friendly, there are also adult-oriented ones with full bars, 18+ nights, or vintage nostalgia themes. Arcades today cater to everyone — from first-timers to lifelong gamers.

Are there events or tournaments I can join?

Yes! Many arcades host regular competitions, retro nights, cosplay parties, and more. Whether you're into high scores or just want to watch and vibe, events add an extra layer to the experience.

What if I’m not great at arcade games?

No worries — arcades are about having fun, not being perfect. Try a variety of games, ask others for tips, and remember: the vibe is more “let’s play” than “let’s win.”