What is Cape May County Park & Zoo like?
Cape May County Park & Zoo is one of 40 PDGA-listed courses in New Jersey, and one of 1 in Cape May Court House itself. The layout runs 13 holes to a par of 39 over 5,109 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 — tight tree-lined fairways, which puts the emphasis on accuracy over raw distance. Tunnel shots and gaps define the lines here, so controlled mid-ranges and fairway drivers matter more than a big arm.
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 Cape May County Park & Zoo?
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 Cape May County Park & Zoo
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 If something here is out of date, the local club is usually the fastest way to confirm.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 Cape May County Park & Zoo
More disc golf near Cape May Court House
Cape May County Park & Zoo is the only PDGA-listed course in Cape May Court House, but New Jersey has 40 in total. See the nearby courses above, or browse every course in New Jersey.
Frequently asked questions
How many holes is Cape May County Park & Zoo?
Cape May County Park & Zoo has 13 holes with a total par of 39. The course measures 5,109 ft, averaging about 393 feet per hole.
Is Cape May County Park & Zoo free to play?
Yes. Cape May County Park & Zoo is free to play, with no booking or check-in required.
Is Cape May County Park & Zoo 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 Cape May County Park & Zoo?
About 110 minutes for a typical group on 13 holes. Solo players move faster; busy weekend mornings can add 20 to 30 minutes of waiting.
Where is Cape May County Park & Zoo located?
Cape May County Park & Zoo is in Cape May Court House, New Jersey, at coordinates 39.10165, -74.81021. Directions are linked on this page.
What discs should I bring to Cape May County Park & Zoo?
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.