What is Highland Hills Park like?
Set in Fort Thomas, Highland Hills Park has been on the PDGA course list since 2002. It plays 9 holes, par 27, across 3,303 ft — an average of about 367 feet a hole. That is long enough that you will want a driver you can actually control off the tee.
The terrain is wooded/hilly — wooded fairways with real elevation change, which puts the emphasis on shot shaping in three dimensions. Elevation compounds every mistake: an uphill approach plays longer than the sign says, and a downhill tee shot carries much further than expected.
ThrowSpot rates the course forgiving overall, making it a good first course or a relaxed round. Shorter holes and open landing zones mean errant throws are usually recoverable, which is exactly what a newer player needs. 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 Highland Hills Park?
For a course like this, a putter, two mid-ranges, and a couple of fairway drivers covers the majority of shots. The variety rewards a balanced bag over a specialist one. You will use almost everything you carry.
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
Highland Hills Park charges $3 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 Highland Hills 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 If something here is out of date, the local club is usually the fastest way to confirm.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 Highland Hills Park
More disc golf near Fort Thomas
Highland Hills Park is the only PDGA-listed course in Fort Thomas, but Kentucky has 115 in total. See the nearby courses above, or browse every course in Kentucky.
Frequently asked questions
How many holes is Highland Hills Park?
Highland Hills Park has 9 holes with a total par of 27. The course measures 3,303 ft, averaging about 367 feet per hole.
Is Highland Hills Park free to play?
No. Highland Hills Park charges $3 to play. Check course signage or the local club for how the fee is collected.
Is Highland Hills Park good for beginners?
Yes. It is rated beginner difficulty, with wooded fairways with real elevation change and forgiving landing zones, which makes it a reasonable first course.
How long does it take to play Highland Hills 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 Highland Hills Park located?
Highland Hills Park is in Fort Thomas, Kentucky, at coordinates 39.08237, -84.45554. Directions are linked on this page.
What discs should I bring to Highland Hills Park?
For this layout, a putter, two mid-ranges, and a couple of fairway drivers covers most shots. The variety rewards a balanced bag over a specialist one. You will use almost everything you carry.