What is Oscar Johnson Park like?
Oscar Johnson Park is one of 122 PDGA-listed courses in Alabama, and one of 1 in Silverhill itself. The layout runs 5 holes to a par of 15 over 1,225 ft, averaging roughly 245 feet per hole. That is a comfortable middle distance where fairway drivers do most of the work.
The terrain is wooded — tight tree-lined fairways, which puts the emphasis on accuracy over raw distance. Tunnel shots and gaps define the lines here, so controlled mid-ranges and fairway drivers matter more than a big arm.
ThrowSpot rates the course moderately demanding overall, making it players who have their form mostly sorted. Expect a genuine test without being punished for every miss. This is the level most recreational players score best on. Most groups finish in about 45 minutes, though a busy weekend morning can add half an hour of waiting on the tee.
What discs should you bring to Oscar Johnson Park?
For a course like this, a putter and one or two mid-ranges covers the majority of shots. Leave the high-speed drivers in the car. There is rarely room to use them, and a controlled mid-range will out-score a driver you cannot place.
If you are not sure what matches your arm speed, the disc selector converts your throwing distance into a speed ceiling and specific mold recommendations. It is also worth reading the wind calculator before you play on a breezy day.
Cost and access
This course is free to play, like the majority of the 7,008 courses in the ThrowSpot directory. There is no booking system and no check-in — turn up and play. Most park courses are open dawn to dusk; hours can change seasonally, so it is worth checking locally before a very early or late round.
Amenities at Oscar Johnson Park
Amenity information comes from PDGA course records and may not reflect recent changes. If something here is out of date, the local club is usually the fastest way to confirm.
Other disc golf courses near Oscar Johnson Park
More disc golf near Silverhill
Oscar Johnson Park is the only PDGA-listed course in Silverhill, but Alabama has 122 in total. See the nearby courses above, or browse every course in Alabama.
Frequently asked questions
How many holes is Oscar Johnson Park?
Oscar Johnson Park has 5 holes with a total par of 15. The course measures 1,225 ft, averaging about 245 feet per hole.
Is Oscar Johnson Park free to play?
Yes. Oscar Johnson Park is free to play, with no booking or check-in required.
Is Oscar Johnson Park good for beginners?
It is rated intermediate difficulty, so newer players should expect a challenging round. Expect a genuine test without being punished for every miss. This is the level most recreational players score best on.
How long does it take to play Oscar Johnson Park?
About 45 minutes for a typical group on 5 holes. Solo players move faster; busy weekend mornings can add 20 to 30 minutes of waiting.
Where is Oscar Johnson Park located?
Oscar Johnson Park is in Silverhill, Alabama, at coordinates 30.54617, -87.73633. Directions are linked on this page.
What discs should I bring to Oscar Johnson Park?
For this layout, a putter and one or two mid-ranges covers most shots. Leave the high-speed drivers in the car. There is rarely room to use them, and a controlled mid-range will out-score a driver you cannot place.