What is Hoover Ridge Park like?
Located in Madison, Hoover Ridge Park is part of a Virginia disc golf scene that now runs to 138 registered courses. The layout runs 9 holes to a par of 27 over 3,384 ft, averaging roughly 376 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 45 minutes, though a busy weekend morning can add half an hour of waiting on the tee.
What discs should you bring to Hoover Ridge Park?
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
Hoover Ridge 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 Hoover Ridge 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 If something here is out of date, the local club is usually the fastest way to confirm.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 Hoover Ridge Park
More disc golf near Madison
Hoover Ridge Park is the only PDGA-listed course in Madison, but Virginia has 138 in total. See the nearby courses above, or browse every course in Virginia.
Frequently asked questions
How many holes is Hoover Ridge Park?
Hoover Ridge Park has 9 holes with a total par of 27. The course measures 3,384 ft, averaging about 376 feet per hole.
Is Hoover Ridge Park free to play?
No. Hoover Ridge Park charges $3 to play. Check course signage or the local club for how the fee is collected.
Is Hoover Ridge 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 Hoover Ridge Park?
About 45 minutes for a typical group on 9 holes. Solo players move faster; busy weekend mornings can add 20 to 30 minutes of waiting.
Where is Hoover Ridge Park located?
Hoover Ridge Park is in Madison, Virginia, at coordinates 38.36094, -78.26167. Directions are linked on this page.
What discs should I bring to Hoover Ridge Park?
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.