Cedar Rock Park offers more than just disc golf; it’s a sprawling recreational haven with walking trails, biking paths, even foot golf! But for disc golf enthusiasts, the park boasts two 18-hole courses, making it a must-visit destination. This review focuses on the first course, conveniently located near a gazebo, restrooms, and a unique turf putting green by the practice basket.
This Cedar Rock Park disc golf course caters to all skill levels with three tee options (red, white, and blue) per hole. Playing from the longest tees (blue), the course presents a solid challenge for intermediate players. Expect to utilize mid-range and fairway drivers frequently, as many holes fall within the 250-375ft range. However, several longer par 4s offer opportunities to unleash distance drivers.
Discatcher baskets, while not brand new, are well-maintained and feature helpful “next tee” arrows. Concrete tee pads, thoughtfully tapered towards the front and color-coded to match the tee layout (blue/white/red), provide excellent footing and clear direction. Signage is straightforward, accurate, and easy to follow, ensuring smooth navigation throughout the course. Benches are strategically placed on many holes, offering welcome rest stops.
The course terrain at Cedar Rock Park is a captivating blend of moderately wooded areas, featuring mature hardwoods and younger pines, and open, rolling pastureland. This diverse landscape creates a visually appealing experience and leads to a variety of interesting hole shapes. Well-maintained bridges provide safe passage across the creek that bisects the course.
Cedar Rock Park’s course design offers a balanced test of disc golf skills. Whether you excel at accuracy or distance, there are scoring opportunities for everyone. Those who can hit tight lines but lack power will find success on certain holes, while big arms with less control can capitalize on others. It’s a truly inclusive course that rewards a variety of playing styles.
Beyond the sport itself, the abundance of birdlife at Cedar Rock Park is remarkable, adding another layer of enjoyment for nature enthusiasts. From diverse terrain to well-maintained amenities, Cedar Rock Park provides a truly memorable disc golf experience.
