IndiGolf
Richmond, Texas
Summary
Indigolf is a one-of-a-kind, community-driven mini-golf experience that brings fun, curiosity, and connection to the heart of everyday life in Indigo. Woven throughout the neighborhood’s parks, mews, and public spaces, Indigolf reimagines traditional putt-putt as a playful, immersive layer of placemaking. Born from a creative collaboration between Meristem Communities, CultivateLAND, and Friendly Futures Design Studio, Indigolf is a testament to Indigo’s commitment to imaginative, people-first design.
What does a community-centered amenity look like when it prioritizes playfulness, creativity, and accessibility over static, one-size-fits-all design?
Project Stats
​Project Type:
Community Amenity​
Parks & Open Space
Project Scope :
Schematic Design
Through Construction​
Project Status:
On The Boards
Client:
Collaborators :
Tee It Up!
Each hole is custom-crafted to reflect the unique character of its setting, blending form and function to encourage exploration and play without disrupting the natural flow of the landscape. These installations are integrated into the everyday fabric of the community, not tucked away, inviting residents and visitors alike to stumble upon them during a walk, a family outing, or a neighborhood event.
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The first two holes, located in the Section 1 Mews, set the tone for what’s to come. The “Fitness Hole” challenges players to navigate a course embedded among pull-up bars and outdoor fitness equipment, encouraging both playful competition and healthy movement. Nearby, the “Community Table Hole” offers a delightfully offbeat experience, played with a wiffle ball and broom, designed into the footprint of a long communal table. By day, it’s a game; by night, it transforms into a stage for shared meals, storytelling, or block parties, reinforcing Indigo’s ethos of layered, multifunctional design.​​
Evolving Experiences
As Indigo grows, the IndiGolf network will expand to include more than 10 distinct holes, each located within a five-minute walk of every home in the community. Planned installations will range from sound-themed challenges near Melody Mews to nature-embedded putting zones along the lakefront and Commons. Every hole adds a new chapter to the unfolding story of Indigo, sparking imagination, encouraging residents to explore new corners of the neighborhood, and offering gentle, joyful prompts to connect with others.
IndiGolf isn’t just about sinking a putt—it’s about breaking the ice with a new neighbor, turning a walk into an adventure, and creating shared moments that turn residents into friends. In a world where many planned communities focus on amenities as static features, Indigolf stands apart as a living, evolving experience that brings Indigo’s playful, people-first spirit to life in the most unexpected and memorable ways.