What is Willow Creek Park like?
Set in Lamar, Willow Creek Park has been on the PDGA course list since 2022. The layout runs 9 holes to a par of 27 over 3,213 ft, averaging roughly 357 feet per hole. That is long enough that you will want a driver you can actually control off the tee.
The terrain is open/rolling — open fairways across rolling ground, which puts the emphasis on distance control and wind reading. With few trees to block it, wind becomes the main hazard, and the rolling ground means discs run out unpredictably after landing.
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 Willow Creek Park?
For a course like this, a full bag, including distance drivers and something overstable for wind covers the majority of shots. Open ground means wind is the real hazard. An overstable disc you trust into a headwind is worth more here than an extra ten feet of distance.
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. Because the fairways are open here, it is also worth checking 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 Willow Creek 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 If something here is out of date, the local club is usually the fastest way to confirm.
Getting to Willow Creek Park
Lamar, CO — free parking is listed for this course.
Other disc golf courses near Willow Creek Park
More disc golf near Lamar
Willow Creek Park is the only PDGA-listed course in Lamar, but Colorado has 204 in total. See the nearby courses above, or browse every course in Colorado.
Frequently asked questions
How many holes is Willow Creek Park?
Willow Creek Park has 9 holes with a total par of 27. The course measures 3,213 ft, averaging about 357 feet per hole.
Is Willow Creek Park free to play?
Yes. Willow Creek Park is free to play, with no booking or check-in required.
Is Willow Creek 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 Willow Creek Park?
About 45 minutes for a typical group on 9 holes. Solo players move faster; busy weekend mornings can add 20 to 30 minutes of waiting.
Where is Willow Creek Park located?
Willow Creek Park is in Lamar, Colorado, at coordinates 38.07460, -102.61409. Directions are linked on this page.
What discs should I bring to Willow Creek Park?
For this layout, a full bag, including distance drivers and something overstable for wind covers most shots. Open ground means wind is the real hazard. An overstable disc you trust into a headwind is worth more here than an extra ten feet of distance.