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Tourist Park in Cedar Falls
What is disc golf? The game and its rules are similar to golf except that your disc’s target is an elevated, metal basket and your throwing arm is the “club” used to sink your putt. Discs, rather than Frisbees, are used for the sport because discs are smaller and heavier which helps them travel longer distances. Disc golf was formally recognized as a sport in the 1970s and Tourist Park in Cedar Falls was the first course established in Iowa. It was also the third course to be established in the United States.
You’ll find all five disc golf courses located in the Cedar Valley to be fun and challenging. Some courses are 9 holes and others are 18 holes, suitable for beginners and advanced players. And, it’s free to play in our public parks.
COURSES/PARKS
Big Woods Recreation Area, Cedar Falls
This is a challenging 18-hole course with mowed fairways and tight spots in wooded areas. The course was established in 2015 and hosts the Big Woods Open in April.
Tourist Park, Cedar Falls
This 18-hole course, with waterfront green space, was established in the late 1970s. It was the first disc golf course in Iowa and the third to be established in the United States.
Valley View Park, Waterloo
Valley View Park’s course was established in 2000 and is home to 18 holes (9 baskets).
Waterloo Exchange Park, Waterloo
Located across from Riverfront Stadium, this is a championship caliber, 27-hole layout located along the Cedar River with course offerings that challenge all skill levels. It was established in 1982 and hosts the Annual Black Hawk Metro Disc Golf Open in September.
Deerwood Park, Evansdale
The disc golf course at Deerwood Park is also a tight course located in a wooded area. It’s a well-maintained course with 18 holes. It also hosts Deerwood! in March.
SUPPLIES
Although disc golf is free to play, you need a disc to get started. Here are a few places that can help you with what you need:
Cook’s Outdoor, Cedar Falls
SCHEELS, Cedar Falls
Accretion Discs, Cedar Falls
TEAMS and ORGANIZATIONS
Black Hawk Metro Disc Golf League – contact Mike Kindschi at 319-233-9236 or at 319-833-3008
Cedar Valley Disc Golf League – contact Erik Young 319-349-5042
Iowa Disc Golf
Professional Disc Golf Association
The Disc Golf Scene (find ratings and reviews)
Let us know if you know of more leagues and tournaments. We’d be happy to make the additions to our blog.
Want to find more Things to Do, Places to Stay or Places to Eat & Drink while you're in Cedar Falls? Stop by or call the Cedar Falls Visitor Center. To find events taking place in the Cedar Valley, visit CedarValley365.com.
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