The 15 best disc golf courses in Ohio
Ranked from PDGA course data by hole count, total length, difficulty rating and community rating. Every entry links to a full page with terrain, amenities, coordinates and nearby courses.
| # | Course | City | Holes | Par | Length | Difficulty | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Great Blue Heron | Norwalk | 24 | 72 | 9,024 ft | Advanced | Free |
| 2 | Twin Creek Disc Golf Course | Germantown | 27 | 81 | 10,638 ft | Advanced | Free |
| 3 | Forked Run State Park | Reedsville | 24 | 72 | 8,712 ft | Advanced | $3 |
| 4 | Reservoir Ridge Disc Golf Course | Galion | 24 | 72 | 8,208 ft | Advanced | Free |
| 5 | Grand Miami Disc Golf Course | St. Marys | 19 | 57 | 7,220 ft | Advanced | Free |
| 6 | Thompson Park Disc Golf | East Liverpool | 27 | 81 | 8,640 ft | Advanced | Free |
| 7 | Arboretum-Spiker Park | Canton | 27 | 81 | 7,857 ft | Advanced | Free |
| 8 | Monroe Community Park | Monroe | 24 | 72 | 9,600 ft | Intermediate | $5 |
| 9 | Gordon Holton Memorial Disc Golf Course at Delaware State Park | Delaware | 27 | 81 | 7,020 ft | Advanced | $5 |
| 10 | Whispering Cave Disc Golf Course | Logan | 18 | 54 | 5,040 ft | Advanced | Free |
| 11 | Friends of Punderson State Park Disc Golf Course | Newbury | 18 | 54 | 3,744 ft | Advanced | Free |
| 12 | Brent Hambrick Memorial Disc Golf Course at Hoover Dam | Columbus | 27 | 81 | 5,805 ft | Intermediate | Free |
| 13 | Portage Lakes State Park Disc Golf Course | Akron | 18 | 54 | 6,966 ft | Beginner | Free |
| 14 | The Hangar - Wingfoot Lake State Park | Suffield Township | 18 | 54 | 6,048 ft | Advanced | Free |
| 15 | Clarence Darrow Park (Young's Run) | Warren | 18 | 54 | 6,318 ft | Intermediate | $3 |
What disc golf in Ohio is like
Ohio has 270 registered courses across 196 cities. Terrain leans mixed/varied (199 courses), with wooded/hilly a close second (27). 191 courses (71%) are free to play, which is typical for American disc golf.
Difficulty splits 126 beginner, 111 intermediate and 33 advanced. New players should start on a beginner-rated 9-hole layout; see beginner courses nationwide or every Ohio course grouped by city.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best disc golf course in Ohio?
By size, length and rating, Great Blue Heron in Norwalk ranks first among Ohio's 270 PDGA courses. It has 24 holes, par 72, and measures 9,024 ft.
How many disc golf courses are in Ohio?
270 PDGA-registered courses across 196 cities. 191 are free to play.
Which Ohio courses are hardest?
33 of the 270 courses are rated advanced difficulty, led by Arboretum-Spiker Park in Canton.
Where should a beginner play in Ohio?
126 courses are rated beginner. Amelia in Amelia is one option — 9 holes, free.