Samuel S. Lewis State Park

What is Samuel S. Lewis State Park like?

Located in York, Samuel S. Lewis State Park is part of a Pennsylvania disc golf scene that now runs to 208 registered courses. The layout runs 9 holes to a par of 27 over 3,366 ft, averaging roughly 374 feet per hole. That is long enough that you will want a driver you can actually control off the tee.

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 forgiving overall, making it a good first course or a relaxed round. Shorter holes and open landing zones mean errant throws are usually recoverable, which is exactly what a newer player needs. Most groups finish in about 45 minutes, though a busy weekend morning can add half an hour of waiting on the tee.

What discs should you bring to Samuel S. Lewis State 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

Samuel S. Lewis State 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 Samuel S. Lewis State 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 If something here is out of date, the local club is usually the fastest way to confirm.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 Samuel S. Lewis State Park

More disc golf near York

Samuel S. Lewis State Park is the only PDGA-listed course in York, but Pennsylvania has 208 in total. See the nearby courses above, or browse every course in Pennsylvania.