Kactus Creek Croquet Club opened in 2007 and became an official United States Croquet Association club on September 1, 2008 with 9 members. The full sized court is a hybrid Bermuda grass that is maintained to a fast, golf green quality. The water for the sprinkler system is rainwater that is caught using 4 three thousand gallon tanks. We are truly a "green" croquet court. We are a licensed recreational facility with Platte County.
Birthday parties, Reunions or just to battle between friends, Kactus Creek offers an unusual venue that is one of the biggest surprises to hit Kansas City for family and adult fun! We are Kansas City's only Professional Court. We are able to make two smaller courts and play up to 16 people at one time.
It's fun, easy to learn and a great social game. We teach the interactive game of Golf Croquet and games take around 15 to 20 minutes to play.
Interested in a unique place to hold a party or reception? We have that covered! We have outside seating on the Veranda or under the Pergola that can handle up to 120 people. We offer up to 3 hours at the court with includes all equipment, instruction and on court support to ensure the success of your event. Players need to be at least 8 years of age to participate and be accompanied by an adult.
Food and Drinks are not available, but we encourage you to bring your own refreshments and beverages of choice. You can rent our grill, use a vendor or cater the event yourself!
The comment we hear the most as the evening goes on is " I didn't know you could have so much fun playing croquet! "
The only rule of the court is flat soled shoes only are allowed. No heels allowed.
Matt Griffith is the Club Owner, Club Pro, National Champion and a National Instructor. Matt has been playing croquet for over 35 years and has taken an active role in positions with the United States Croquet Association. He has hosted numerous tournaments on the regional and national level at Kactus Creek and the surrounding area. Matt is now competing at the international level in Golf Croquet. He participated in the Golf Croquet World Championship in New Zealand (2015), Melbourne, AU (2017) and will be at the over 50 Worlds Championship in Cairo, Egypt in October 2018.
Ellie Griffith is the Communication Director and Event Coordinator at Kactus Creek. Ellie began playing croquet when she met Matt in 2013. She participates in both regional and national croquet tournaments, but truly feels at home hosting events at the club. Her attention to detail makes every club function special!
Matt and Ellie married in June 2017 with a "Wedding and Wickets" theme featuring nuptials on the court!!
