Disc golf is a great way to mix family fun with some outdoor exercise. If you like hiking, friendly competition, exploring new parks, then disc golf is a fun option for your family.
Disc golf is similar to traditional golf, except you use discs or frisbees instead of balls and clubs. You throw your disc towards the metal cage and count how many throws it takes to get there. The goal is to get the disc in the basket in as few throws as possible.
Finding the Discs
- Stop in any sporting goods store and look for discs. You can play with a single disc, but most players opt for two (a driver and a putter) the driver for long distance throws, and a putter for shorter distances.
- You do need at least one disc per person.
Teaching Kids to Play
- With kids it's best to start playing catch with the discs to get a feel for how far they go and how to throw them.
- On the course, the adults can start at the longer distances, and kids can join in when you get closer to the baskets
- Keeping score isn't necessary, celebrate when the kids make their baskets
Disc Course Safety
- Players should stay behind when someone is throwing a disc, and pay attention to your surroundings
- If a faster group approaches, just as in mini golf, let them play through
Have Fun!
Disc golf is played year round, if you are looking for ways to get out in the winter time bundle up and try a short game!
Local Courses
Austintown Township Park
6000 Kirk Rd, Austintown
Boardman Park
375 Boardman Poland Rd., Boardman
Wick Park
260 Park Ave, Youngstown
Mauthe Park Struthers
156 Smithfield St., Struthers
Metropark Farm Disc Golf Course
7574 Columbiana-Canfield Rd., Canfield
Berlin Lake Dam Disc Golf Course
2016 Bonner Rd., Deerfield
The Osprey Disc Golf Course | Lake Milton State Park
16801 Mahoning Ave., Lake Milton
