Castle Park is a compact, family-scale amusement park at 3500 Polk Street in Riverside’s La Sierra area, just off the 91 Freeway. Since the 1970s, local families have come here for affordable carnival rides, themed miniature golf, and a castle-fronted arcade that has become a regional landmark.
Miniature golf is the park’s original attraction. Several 18-hole courses wind past storybook castles, windmills, and waterfalls, with landscaping that grows richer after dark when the course lights come on. Beyond the greens, the ride area mixes kiddie attractions with family coasters and a log flume, and a classic carousel anchors the midway. Inside the turreted arcade building, visitors find redemption games, video cabinets, and a prize counter. Snack stands sell standard American fare such as pizza, hot dogs, and churros. Each fall the park reworks its grounds for Halloween programming, with full details posted on its events calendar.
Visitor Highlights & Practical Info
Weekday afternoons draw the smallest crowds. Weekends and summer evenings fill up quickly, and October Halloween nights are the busiest of all. Hours vary by season, so check the Plan Your Visit page before you go. Ride height requirements are listed on the attractions help page. Buying tickets online usually saves money, and a sunset round of mini golf is the park’s most atmospheric experience. On-site parking is available, and driving via SR-91 is the most practical way to get here.
