Kansas’s scenic views—from public courses on farms and college campuses to lakeside fairways and city parks—make it the prime place to design a disc golf course. Ranked as the ninth-best disc golf state in the United States, Kansas has 372 courses, according to UDisc (2025)
I’m not a regular disc golf player and I’m definitely still learning how to throw. But my boyfriend is an avid player, so I’ve walked countless courses, interviewed a course designer for the blog, and I’ve attended a tournament to observe how the pros play.
Please consider this list a starter guide to disc golf courses in Sunflower State. Of course, for a comprehensive list, consult the UDisc golf app.
EMPORIA
If there is one thing Emporia is well-known for, it is disc golf. The South Central Kansas town has earned the name, Disc Golf Capital of the World.
Jones Park is 70 acres of a championship-level disc golf course known as The Supreme 18. Sports lovers will appreciate Peter Pan Park Optimist 18-hole disc golf course, the home of the Dynamic Discs Open.
Serious disc golfers travel from afar to compete in the PDGA Professional Disc Golf World Champions tournament in late summer/early fall. The park includes two courses that provide golfers with a chance to showcase their athleticism.
BONUS STOP: The disc golf craze in Emporia is undeniable. The town was named America’s #1 Disc Golf Small Town by UDisc. I added an extra stop to my itinerary after a world champion, Eric McCabe, message me via Instagram I tour Dynamic Distribution (840 Overland Rd. Suite A).
The enormous warehouse houses multiple rooms of shelves stacked to the ceiling with discs, bags, and apparel.
BONNER SPRINGS
I’m a novice at the sport, so meeting Cedar Ridge Disc Golf Course‘s co-designer, Jared, for a quick lesson was a plus.
The 18-hole course (1200 South 134th St.) is highly rated on UDisc for its meticulous design featuring cart-friendly paths and tree-covered baskets. Flags atop each basket make them easy to spot, and the maps perfectly match each hole’s design. Cedar Ridge is easy to navigate.
Each hole can be played two ways from concrete pads. Only a couple of water hazards make it challenging. The course hosts five to seven tournaments a year.
View a second course in Bonner Springs, Wyandotte County Park.
MANHATTAN
Calling all outdoor adventurers! A beautiful day spent at Tuttle Creek State Park isn’t complete without a round of disc golf.
Of course, you’ll need to purchase a $5 vehicle day pass to the park ($25/year), but it’s worth it to access the 18-hole Tuttle Creek State Park River Road course.
Disc golfers can expect a course that winds through shaded tree canopies, opening to picturesque views of the 80-acre lake. Concrete tee boxes and manicured fairways make ringing chains a delight.
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MARYSVILLE
The northeast corner of the state is home to excellent disc golf courses, and Marysville’s city park disc golf course, Black Squirrel, is no exception.
Part of the thrill of playing the amateur course is pausing to spot black squirrels running up and down trees amongst the fairways.
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LINDSBORG
Disc golf is a popular sport for outdoor enthusiasts in Kansas, and Bethany Lutheran College’s 9-hole course is a no-cost way to play a round on campus.
Over 2,000 feet of course, golfers can catch glimpses of gorgeous sculptures on campus. Each hole is a par 3; grass tees and open spaces make the course approachable for beginners. To find Hole 1, walk to the Northwest corner of Gregory Hall.
GREAT BEND
In my travels across Kansas, I’ve seen many city parks, and Great Bend’s Veteran’s Memorial Park (17th and McKinley Streets) is at the top of the list for its offerings, which include a disc golf course.
The moderately challenging course is designed among beautiful trees of nearly every variety. Concrete tee pads and highly visible red baskets make it idyllic for a round of 18 holes.
Due to the 12-acre lake, novice players will find a couple of holes challenging, so I recommend they pack a retriever or floating disc.
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EL DORADO
El Dorado’s Legion Park is an 18-hole amateur (short pad) and championship level course (long pad) with concrete tees and cart-friendly paths.
Parts of the fairways meander adjacent commercial-use buildings and the sound of traffic hums.
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NEWTON
Concrete tee pads and wide open play make Centennial Park’s Disc Golf Course worth an 18-hole round to ring chains. The well-groomed landscape includes signage for easy-to-navigate play for beginner to experienced players.
GREENSBURG
If you like disc golf, Davis Park is the place to master your long and short game. The park has two picnic shelters, plenty of shade, playground equipment, and RV electric hookups.
ANDOVER
We played Andover’s Centennial Park’s 18-hole disc golf course, which UDisc ranks high based on over 600 ratings. Players can expect concrete tee pads and baskets with flags at each hole.
The map and signage make the course easy to follow, and the scenery consists of mature trees and George Lake. The play is moderately complex, with short and long shots from well-kept, wide fairways. Although the map included amateur and pro-play options, pro baskets were unavailable during our visit.
WELLINGTON
Meander your way through Woods Park to fling discs into 18 baskets nestled amongst playgrounds, picnic areas, and a pond serving as a water hazard.
Established in 2016, the course includes concrete pads and wide fairways make for relaxing play. Pause between holes to rest on a nearby bench under a canopy of trees or snap pictures of a nearby waterfall.
COFFEYVILLE
Walter Johnson Park is home Dena Dee, an 18-hole disc golf course that winds around the ball fields, playground, and RV park. It’s free to play the course and available from dawn to dusk.
For most disc golfers, many of the course’s holes are considered easy to moderate. The course is ranked the 113th-best course in the state.
WINFIELD
The Farm at Quail Valley (934 194th Dr.) isn’t just an event center located outside of town used for weddings and large events. It’s also the site of the #1 disc golf course in Kansas that is also ranked #58 in the world. For disc golfers, it’s the holy grail of courses.
The 18-hole course is casually referred to as The Beast because of its challenging design that includes many opportunities to potentially lose one’s discs in water hazards and challenging holes. Designed by disc golf world champion Eric McCabe, the course often hosts tournaments.
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PITTSBURG
Exploring the outdoors is made more fun at Schlanger Park. The home of a disc golf course, dog park, playground, and splash pad, it provides hours of entertainment for the entire family.
If you choose to play the 18-hole course, expect the wooded areas to offer a bit of a challenge. The course is a mix of open fields and covered trails. All 18 holes are a par 3.
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SCOTT CITY
Bring your discs to Palmer Park to play 18 holes from concrete tee pads. The in-town course is located across from the municipal pool and winds through the park.
Scott City is also home to a second course, Lake Scott State Park, which is located outside of town. You need to pay for a $5 park day pass or use your Kansas State Parks Vehicle Pass to enter the area. Established in 2019, the course is uneven terrain with dirt tee boxes.
BONUS! We’ve also traveled to other parts of the United States playing courses worthy of visiting: Fort Dodge, Iowa, Lincoln, Nebraska, and Santa Fe, New Mexico.
My journey to discover more about disc golf culture has only begun. I look forward to improving my skills as I travel to more courses throughout Kansas and elsewhere.
If you’ve played a Kansas disc golf course that I didn’t include, drop a suggestion in the comments below and let me know why you recommend it.
