What is Rainbow Acres like?
Located in Howard Lake, Rainbow Acres is part of a Minnesota disc golf scene that now runs to 343 registered courses. The layout runs 18 holes to a par of 54 over 5,274 ft, averaging roughly 293 feet per hole. That is a comfortable middle distance where fairway drivers do most of the work.
The terrain is mixed/varied — a mix of wooded and open holes, which puts the emphasis on a complete game. The variety is the test: you will need a tunnel shot on one hole and a full-power drive on the next, often back to back.
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 Rainbow Acres?
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
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 Rainbow Acres
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 If something here is out of date, the local club is usually the fastest way to confirm.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 Rainbow Acres
More disc golf near Howard Lake
Rainbow Acres is the only PDGA-listed course in Howard Lake, but Minnesota has 343 in total. See the nearby courses above, or browse every course in Minnesota.
Frequently asked questions
How many holes is Rainbow Acres?
Rainbow Acres has 18 holes with a total par of 54. The course measures 5,274 ft, averaging about 293 feet per hole.
Is Rainbow Acres free to play?
Yes. Rainbow Acres is free to play, with no booking or check-in required.
Is Rainbow Acres 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 Rainbow Acres?
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 Rainbow Acres located?
Rainbow Acres is in Howard Lake, Minnesota, at coordinates 45.06127, -94.07428. Directions are linked on this page.
What discs should I bring to Rainbow Acres?
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.