What is Bear Pen Park like?
Bear Pen Park sits in Cleveland, one of 1 course in the city and 95 across Mississippi. The layout runs 18 holes to a par of 54 over 7,074 ft, averaging roughly 393 feet per hole. That is long enough that you will want a driver you can actually control off the tee.
The terrain is wooded/flat — 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 Bear Pen 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
Bear Pen 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 Bear Pen 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 If something here is out of date, the local club is usually the fastest way to confirm.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 Bear Pen Park
More disc golf near Cleveland
Bear Pen Park is the only PDGA-listed course in Cleveland, but Mississippi has 95 in total. See the nearby courses above, or browse every course in Mississippi.
Frequently asked questions
How many holes is Bear Pen Park?
Bear Pen Park has 18 holes with a total par of 54. The course measures 7,074 ft, averaging about 393 feet per hole.
Is Bear Pen Park free to play?
No. Bear Pen Park charges $3 to play. Check course signage or the local club for how the fee is collected.
Is Bear Pen 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 Bear Pen 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 Bear Pen Park located?
Bear Pen Park is in Cleveland, Mississippi, at coordinates 33.73898, -90.75863. Directions are linked on this page.
What discs should I bring to Bear Pen 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.