What is Elmwood Park like?
Elmwood Park is one of 266 PDGA-listed courses in Kansas, and one of 1 in Norton itself. The layout runs 18 holes to a par of 54 over 4,104 ft, averaging roughly 228 feet per hole. That is short enough that a putter and a mid-range will cover most of the round.
The terrain is prairie/open — wide open prairie fairways, which puts the emphasis on big arms and wind management. Exposed prairie layouts let you throw everything you have, but a crosswind will move a disc thirty feet off line before it lands.
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 110 minutes, though a busy weekend morning can add half an hour of waiting on the tee.
What discs should you bring to Elmwood 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. Because the fairways are open here, it is also worth checking the wind calculator before you play on a breezy day.
Cost and access
Elmwood Park charges $5 to play. Pay-to-play courses are the minority in disc golf, and the fee usually reflects better maintenance, dedicated staff, or private land. Check the course signage or the local club for how payment is collected. 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 Elmwood 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 If something here is out of date, the local club is usually the fastest way to confirm.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 Elmwood Park
Norton, KS — free parking is listed for this course.
Other disc golf courses near Elmwood Park
More disc golf near Norton
Elmwood Park is the only PDGA-listed course in Norton, but Kansas has 266 in total. See the nearby courses above, or browse every course in Kansas.
Frequently asked questions
How many holes is Elmwood Park?
Elmwood Park has 18 holes with a total par of 54. The course measures 4,104 ft, averaging about 228 feet per hole.
Is Elmwood Park free to play?
No. Elmwood Park charges $5 to play. Check course signage or the local club for how the fee is collected.
Is Elmwood 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 Elmwood Park?
About 110 minutes for a typical group on 18 holes. Solo players move faster; busy weekend mornings can add 20 to 30 minutes of waiting.
Where is Elmwood Park located?
Elmwood Park is in Norton, Kansas, at coordinates 39.82492, -99.88436. Directions are linked on this page.
What discs should I bring to Elmwood 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.