Downtown Flagstaff, Arizona
Thorpe Park Disc Golf Course
Page Last Updated: November 3, 2026
- Number of Holes: 27
- Tee Type: Concrete
- Course Type: Permanent
- Difficulty: Hard
- Par: 54 (Standard 18 Holes)
- Total Length: 5,095 – 6,570 ft
- Target Type: Mach V, DISCatcher Pro, and Prodigy T1
- Terrain: Ponderosa Pine Forest / Rocky & Hilly
- Cost: Free to play
Near downtown Flagstaff, Thorpe Park mixes pine-lined fairways with elevation changes and tighter gaps. Parking and park amenities make it convenient for a quick round; expect shared park use and check for temporary closures. New players can enjoy it, but tree placement rewards controlled throws.
The Thorpe Park Disc Golf Course began as an object (tree) course in the 1990’s. During the latter part of the decade, Gary Bennett and friends pitched the idea to the City of Flagstaff to install 18 baskets, mostly following the path of the object course. Flagstaff’s first PDGA approved Disc Golf Course soon became a reality!
The baskets were installed in the Fall of 1998 along with natural teepads. Since then, the course has had concrete teepads installed, multiple sleeves added for alternate pin placements, and several trees were thinned. Some of the more competitive players began meeting on a weekly basis to play cash games, and thus began the humble start of the Flagstaff Disc Golf Club (along with the efforts of the course installation).
In 1999, club members organized the two tournaments including the Teva Open (now the Aspen Sports Treebash Open). Flagstaff’s first two tournaments were a huge success! Thanks to Jerry McLaughlin of Aspen Sports for stepping up to sponsor disc golf in Flagstaff and Lance Plummer for the tournament director duties.
The Thorpe Park Course is Flagstaff’s most heavily used course, featuring challenging holes winding through mature ponderosa pines and scrub oak. The course is available year-round and is free!
Little known fact: Hole #13 at Thorpe is the only hole with only one pin position. This was the original Hole #1 during the object course days and was the hole the course was designed around.
Thorpe Disc Golf Course FAQs
Is it free to play at Thorpe Park?
Yes, the course is available year-round and is entirely free to play.
What is the course layout?
Set in a dense ponderosa pine forest at 7,000 feet of elevation, Thorpe Park is a heavily wooded city park course. It features rocky terrain, significant elevation changes, and tight gaps through the trees, with multiple basket placements on almost every hole.
How many holes are there?
Thorpe Park currently has up to 28 available holes. It is commonly played in a standard 18-hole or 19-hole layout (the "19 Holes with Hole G" layout is very popular), though a full 27-hole layout exists.
What is the distance and par?
For the standard 18-hole layouts, par is typically 54. The total length can vary drastically depending on the chosen layout and pin placements, ranging from about 4,755 feet for a shorter 19-hole loop up to 6,570 feet for longer configurations.
What is the difficulty rating?
UDisc community data classifies the difficulty of Thorpe Park as "Hard." The tight lines, protected baskets, and uneven ground provide a demanding technical challenge.
What amenities are on the course?
The course features concrete tee pads (and some rubber mats), with Mach V, DISCatcher Pro, and Prodigy T1 targets. UDisc notes that the course is pet-friendly (though pets must be leashed in city parks).
Is the course accessible for all players?
No. Because many of the fairways feature rocky, uneven ground and significant elevation changes, the course is not recommended for individuals with limited mobility.
What is the history of Hole 14?
According to local course history, Hole 14 is the only hole at Thorpe Park that has only one pin position. It was originally Hole 1 back when Thorpe was an "object course" before baskets were installed, and the rest of the original course was designed around it.
