Plan Your Visit
Everything you need for a great day at The Castle – hours, how paying works, height & age rules, waivers and how to find us.
Hours
Today See the week below
| Monday | CLOSED |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | CLOSED |
| Wednesday | 3 PM - 8 PM (only Arcade,Axe Throwing, Bowling, Free Fall, Laser Tag, Rock Wall & Mini Golf) |
| Thursday | 3 PM - 8 PM |
| Friday | 3 PM - 10 PM (Ballocity & InflataPark close at 9pm) |
| Saturday | 11 AM - 10 PM (Ballocity & InflataPark close at 9pm) |
| Sunday | 11 AM - 8 PM (Ballocity & InflataPark Closes at 7pm) |
Some activities may close earlier than advertised at the manager’s discretion. Holiday hours are on the event calendar.
Our indoor 50,000 square-foot facility is open year round. Outdoor activities are seasonal, Spring thru Fall, weather permitting. Full park hours
Castle Cards & paying
There is no admission price. All attractions are priced individually: simply add any amount of money to a Castle Card at any point-of-sale or kiosk and let the fun begin. A Castle Card is a rechargeable card that lets you pay as you play – just swipe it at each attraction. There is no wristband option.
Pricing policy: unaccompanied minors must purchase a minimum $20 Castle card upon entry.
We accept cash, Visa, Mastercard, Discover and American Express. We do not accept checks. There is an ATM on the premises.
Height & age rules
To keep everyone safe and follow state regulations, some attractions have height or age requirements. They are requirements, not recommendations.
| Attraction | Where | Height & age |
|---|---|---|
| Ballocity | Indoor | Children 4 & younger must be accompanied by an adult in the Ballocity play area. |
| InflataPark | Indoor | Must be 42" or taller for the main InflataPark; 39"–41" must go in with an adult; under 39" Toddler Zone only. |
| Arcade | Indoor | All ages. |
| Jester’s Lanes | Indoor | All ages. |
| Roller Skating | Indoor | All ages. |
| Laser Tag | Indoor | See the attraction page for details. |
| Free Fall | Indoor | Must be 42″ to ride alone; 36″ to ride with an adult. |
| Rock Wall | Indoor | See the attraction page for details. |
| Axe Throwing | Indoor | Minimum age to throw is 14 years with an adult over 18. Valid government photo ID and a waiver are required. |
| Go Karts | Outdoor (seasonal) | Mini Indy: 5 years and 42″+. Spiral single kart: 58″+. Spiral double kart: 18+ to drive, passenger 40″+. Road course kart: 54″+. |
| Dragon Coaster | Outdoor (seasonal) | Must be 46″ or taller to ride alone / 36″ or taller with an adult. |
| Swing Ride | Outdoor (seasonal) | Must be 42″ to ride alone; 36″ to ride with an adult. |
| Zip Line | Outdoor (seasonal) | 48″ minimum; 42″–47″ must be accompanied by a paid adult. |
| Mini Golf | Outdoor (seasonal) | All ages. |
| Outside Rides | Outdoor (seasonal) | See each ride for its height requirement. |
| Driving Range & Batting Cages | Outdoor (seasonal) – Goshen | See the attraction page for details. |
Waivers
Axe throwing: the minimum age to throw is 14 years with an adult over 18. A valid government-issued photo ID must be presented and the waiver must be completed before axe throwing.
Getting here
The Castle Fun Center
109 Brookside Ave, Chester, NY 10918
(845) 469-2116
We welcome you with plenty of free parking on site – there is no admission charge or parking fee.
Good to know
Can I bring my own food or drinks?
There is no outside food or drinks allowed in the facility. Food and drinks are available at Jester’s Restaurant & Pub – see the food menu.
Is The Castle open year-round?
Yes! Our indoor 50,000 square-foot facility is open year round, including the Restaurant & Pub. Outdoor activities operate seasonally, Spring thru Fall, weather permitting. Hours change seasonally, so check the park hours before you come.
Do Castle Cards expire?
Castle Cards never expire, and you can check your balance at the readers in the building or online.
Do you offer group or school discounts?
Yes, The Castle offers discounts for certain non-profit organizations and schools during our off-hours. See group information.
How far ahead do I book a birthday party?
A minimum of 7 days in advance is required to book online; otherwise please call (845) 469-2116 for availability. Compare our parties.
Do you have a lost & found?
Yes, we do have a lost and found and make every effort to return belongings to their owners. Call us at (845) 469-2116.
Coming up
See the event calendar for what’s coming up.
