What is War Memorial Park like?
Located in Oak Grove, War Memorial Park is part of a Kentucky disc golf scene that now runs to 115 registered courses. It plays 18 holes, par 54, across 3,906 ft — an average of about 217 feet a hole. That is short enough that a putter and a mid-range will cover most of the round.
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 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 War Memorial 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 War Memorial 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 If something here is out of date, the local club is usually the fastest way to confirm.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 War Memorial Park
Oak Grove, KY — free parking is listed for this course.
Other disc golf courses near War Memorial Park
More disc golf near Oak Grove
War Memorial Park is the only PDGA-listed course in Oak Grove, but Kentucky has 115 in total. See the nearby courses above, or browse every course in Kentucky.
Frequently asked questions
How many holes is War Memorial Park?
War Memorial Park has 18 holes with a total par of 54. The course measures 3,906 ft, averaging about 217 feet per hole.
Is War Memorial Park free to play?
Yes. War Memorial Park is free to play, with no booking or check-in required.
Is War Memorial 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 War Memorial 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 War Memorial Park located?
War Memorial Park is in Oak Grove, Kentucky, at coordinates 36.67963, -87.42661. Directions are linked on this page.
What discs should I bring to War Memorial 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.