What is Riverside Disc Golf Park like?
Set in Sumner, Riverside Disc Golf Park has been on the PDGA course list since 2002. The layout runs 18 holes to a par of 54 over 5,490 ft, averaging roughly 305 feet per hole. That is a comfortable middle distance where fairway drivers do most of the work.
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 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 Riverside Disc Golf 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
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 Riverside Disc Golf 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 If something here is out of date, the local club is usually the fastest way to confirm.
Getting to Riverside Disc Golf Park
Sumner, WA — free parking is listed for this course.
Other disc golf courses near Riverside Disc Golf Park
More disc golf near Sumner
Riverside Disc Golf Park is the only PDGA-listed course in Sumner, but Washington has 134 in total. See the nearby courses above, or browse every course in Washington.
Frequently asked questions
How many holes is Riverside Disc Golf Park?
Riverside Disc Golf Park has 18 holes with a total par of 54. The course measures 5,490 ft, averaging about 305 feet per hole.
Is Riverside Disc Golf Park free to play?
Yes. Riverside Disc Golf Park is free to play, with no booking or check-in required.
Is Riverside Disc Golf 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 Riverside Disc Golf 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 Riverside Disc Golf Park located?
Riverside Disc Golf Park is in Sumner, Washington, at coordinates 47.18502, -122.21288. Directions are linked on this page.
What discs should I bring to Riverside Disc Golf 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.