What is Chestnut Ridge - The Ravine like?
Chestnut Ridge - The Ravine is one of 139 PDGA-listed courses in New York, and one of 1 in Orchard Park itself. The layout runs 18 holes to a par of 54 over 5,166 ft, averaging roughly 287 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 Chestnut Ridge - The Ravine?
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 Chestnut Ridge - The Ravine
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 If something here is out of date, the local club is usually the fastest way to confirm.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 Chestnut Ridge - The Ravine
Orchard Park, NY — free parking is listed for this course.
Other disc golf courses near Chestnut Ridge - The Ravine
More disc golf near Orchard Park
Chestnut Ridge - The Ravine is the only PDGA-listed course in Orchard Park, but New York has 139 in total. See the nearby courses above, or browse every course in New York.
Frequently asked questions
How many holes is Chestnut Ridge - The Ravine?
Chestnut Ridge - The Ravine has 18 holes with a total par of 54. The course measures 5,166 ft, averaging about 287 feet per hole.
Is Chestnut Ridge - The Ravine free to play?
Yes. Chestnut Ridge - The Ravine is free to play, with no booking or check-in required.
Is Chestnut Ridge - The Ravine 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 Chestnut Ridge - The Ravine?
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 Chestnut Ridge - The Ravine located?
Chestnut Ridge - The Ravine is in Orchard Park, New York, at coordinates 42.72225, -78.74441. Directions are linked on this page.
What discs should I bring to Chestnut Ridge - The Ravine?
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.