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Disc golf in Des Moines, IA

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Des Moines, IA has 6 PDGA-listed disc golf courses. 3 have 18 or more holes, 3 are 9-hole layouts, and 5 are free to play. The largest is Ewing Park at 18 holes, par 54. Terrain is mostly prairie/open.
6
Courses
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18+ holes
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9 holes
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Free
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Beginner

Every disc golf course in Des Moines

CourseHolesParDifficultyTerrainFee
Ewing Park1854AdvancedPrairie/OpenFree
Grandview Park1854IntermediatePrairie/OpenFree
Becky Zallek Disc Golf Course1854BeginnerWooded/HillyFree
Veterans Affairs Park927IntermediateOpen/Rolling$3
Southwoods Park927IntermediateOpen/RollingFree
Pete Crivaro Park927BeginnerWooded/HillyFree

Where should you play in Des Moines?

For a first round, start with a beginner-rated course: Becky Zallek Disc Golf Course, Pete Crivaro Park. Short holes and open landing zones make errant throws recoverable.

For a real test, Ewing Park is the most demanding option in the city. Terrain across the city is predominantly prairie/open, with some wooded/hilly, so pack accordingly — the disc selector will tell you which speeds actually suit your arm.

Des Moines is one of the cities covered in our directory of 292 courses across Iowa. See every Iowa course by city if you are willing to drive.

Frequently asked questions

How many disc golf courses are in Des Moines, IA?

Des Moines has 6 PDGA-listed disc golf courses. 3 have 18 or more holes and 3 are 9-hole layouts. 5 are free to play.

Is there free disc golf in Des Moines?

Yes. 5 of the 6 courses in Des Moines are free to play.

What is the best disc golf course in Des Moines?

By size, Ewing Park is the largest at 18 holes and par 54. The right course depends on your level: 2 of the 6 here are rated beginner.

Where can a beginner play disc golf in Des Moines?

Des Moines has 2 beginner-rated courses. Look for 9-hole park layouts with open fairways.