White Mountain Family Fun Park in Lakeside, Arizona

Anyone who has ever tried to plan a single outing for a three-year-old, a teenager, and a grandparent knows how hard that is. White Mountain Family Fun Park solves that problem about as well as anything in the area. It's a straightforward family entertainment center on White Mountain Blvd in Lakeside with go-karts, mini golf, a laser maze, and a full arcade floor — the kind of place where everyone in a big group can find something to do without splitting up for the whole day.

For a family reunion or a multi-generational trip filling up one of the cabins, that matters more than it sounds like it should. Not every activity in the White Mountains works for a 27-to-33-person crowd with wildly different ages and energy levels. This one does.

What's actually there

White Mountain Family Fun Park sits at 4725 W White Mountain Blvd in Lakeside. The lineup includes two go-kart tracks — a family-friendly track for younger or newer drivers and a faster track for the teenagers and adults who want an actual race — plus an 18-hole mini golf course, a laser maze, and 44 arcade games. There's a food court on site too, so you're not stuck driving off in search of lunch mid-visit, and party rooms if you're celebrating something specific during your stay.

It's the kind of park where a group can naturally split up and reconvene. Little kids and grandparents can putt through mini golf while the older cousins run laps on the fast track, and everyone ends up back at the same tables in the food court comparing notes.

Why it's a smart pick for a big group trip

When you've got a house full of people spanning three generations, the hardest activities to plan are the ones that need everyone to want the same thing at the same time. Go-karts, mini golf, and an arcade sidestep that entirely. A grandparent who has no interest in hiking will happily putt around a mini golf course. A ten-year-old who's too small for the fast track can still get laps in on the family track. Teenagers who'd rather die than join a nature walk will show up for go-karts every time.

It's also genuinely useful as a weather backup. The White Mountains get afternoon monsoon storms most summer days, and a cabin full of restless kids waiting out a thunderstorm is its own kind of stressful. Having an indoor arcade and laser maze in your back pocket for those afternoons — or for a scorching, sun-heavy stretch when everyone's had enough of the lake — takes the pressure off.

There's also something to be said for the low planning overhead. A hike or a lake day takes some coordinating — gear, sunscreen, timing around naps or afternoon storms. Piling everyone into cars for an afternoon of go-karts and mini golf takes almost none of that. You show up, buy however many rounds or wristbands make sense for your group, and let people rotate through activities on their own schedule. For a week built around keeping a large, multi-generational group happy without a detailed itinerary, that ease counts for a lot.

Hours and planning your visit

Based on a Yelp listing updated in July 2026, hours run Monday through Thursday 11am to 7pm, Friday and Saturday 11am to 8pm, and Sunday noon to 7pm. Seasonal hours at family entertainment centers shift more than people expect, though, so it's worth confirming current hours directly with the park — either by phone or through whitemountainfamilyfunpark.com — before you build an afternoon around it, especially outside peak summer season.

If you're coordinating a big group, it's also worth calling ahead about party rooms if you want to reserve one, since those can fill up on weekends.

Pairing it with the rest of a Lakeside itinerary

White Mountain Family Fun Park works well as the "everyone's a little worn out from the outdoors" day in a longer stay. If your group has already spent a morning at Woodland Lake Park or out on the water, an afternoon of go-karts and mini golf is a nice change of pace that doesn't require much planning or gear. It also pairs naturally with a day exploring things to do in Show Low, since the drive between the two towns is short and easy to combine into one loop.

For groups staying at Parkway Lodge or Mohave Cabin with a Treehouse, the park is a quick, no-fuss drive from either property — close enough that it doesn't eat up a whole day just getting there and back, which matters when you're trying to fit in everything a reunion week wants to cover.

Common Questions

Is White Mountain Family Fun Park good for a big, mixed-age family group? Yes — that's really its strength. Two go-kart tracks (one geared toward younger or newer drivers, one faster), mini golf, a laser maze, and an arcade mean grandparents, parents, and kids of very different ages can all find something to do, whether together or split up and meeting back at the food court.

What are the current hours? A recent listing shows Monday–Thursday 11am–7pm, Friday–Saturday 11am–8pm, and Sunday noon–7pm, but hours at family entertainment centers can shift seasonally. Confirm directly with the park before planning your visit around a specific time.

Is this a good rainy-day option? Yes. Between the arcade, laser maze, and food court, there's plenty to do without being outside, which makes it a solid backup for an afternoon thunderstorm or an especially hot stretch when your group wants a break from the lake and trails.

If you're mapping out a week for a big family gathering, mixing a low-key day like this in with time on the water and out on the trails tends to keep everyone happy. Check out our large cabins in Lakeside and check availability for your dates.