Castle Park

Built in 1976, Castle Park is still an Inland
Empire favorite hang-out. I was pleasantly
surprised how well it's been maintained. The
place was clean, rides updated, and the well
established landscaping was kept tidy. There is
so much to do here. The miniature golf course,
which can be seen from the freeway, has been
the main attraction for years. Their four themed
championship 18-hole courses are designed for
different skill levels; course 1 Masters, course 2
Novice, course 3 advanced and course for is for
intermediate players. The Big Top is the
gathering place for lunch and dinner, offering
burgers, pizza, chicken strips and a salad bar, it
also plays host to team meetings, banquets and
birthday parties, with a stage for occasional
entertainment. The arcade has over 200 games
and is split into three levels; the main level has
ticket redemption games and a snack bar
serving hot dogs and pretzels, nachos and ice
cream, the Pit has more video games while the
Ghost Blasters Ride is on the lower level. The
ride park, added in 1985, has continually
expanded to over 30 rides and attractions.
Thrill rides are grouped together and includes a
Log Ride, Ferris Wheel, coasters and plenty
more. Rides for the little ones include two
trains, airplanes and motorcycles and a 1905
Denzel Carousel which is enjoyed by everyone.
The Midway Carnival Games is the perfect
ending to a fun day, and left our kids skipping
happily to the car with large stuffed dolphins.
Admission into the park is free. Miniature golf
and rides tickets can be purchased separately
or a combination day pass for a round of golf
and unlimited rides, saves a nominal amount,
and is priced at $22 & $17 (for those 48"), or
buy an annual pass for $50. Ten Buck Tuesdays
& Thursdays is quite the bargain offering
unlimited golf and video games (which does not
include games of skill such as air hockey or
ticket redemption games) for only $10. Castle
Park, voted "Favorite Family Attraction in the
Inland Empire", has my vote too.

Located at 3500 Polk Street in Riverside.

Telephone (909) 785-3000 or 785-3031

Website: www.castlepark.com