Woodbine Park’s seasonal nine-hole disc golf course now open for play

By MATTHEW STEPHENS

Have you ever wanted to experience the excitement of golf without heavy clubs, pricey entry fees and traditional dress codes? Then Woodbine Park’s new seasonal disc golf course could be for you.

“We’re incredibly excited to bring a seasonal disc golf course to Woodbine Park,” said Jeff MacKeigan, with Beaches Disc Golf Course.

“This community has such a strong culture of outdoor activity, even through the colder months, and disc golf fits beautifully into that spirit.”

The free to play nine-hole seasonal disc golf course has been designed by ChainLink Disc Golf to be approachable and fun for both experienced and novice disc golf players.

Based on traditional golf, disc golf sees players throwing Frisbees or discs (instead of using golf clubs and balls) from a tee pad towards a basket on pole, trying to get their disc into the basket in the fewest throws possible.

Developers of the new seasonal layout have effectively utilized Woodbine Park’s open space and natural features to create a dynamic course that features a mix of “open shots and technical lines,” according to MacKeigan.

“Players can expect a thoughtfully designed layout that’s fun, safe, and easy to navigate,” explained MacKeigan. “It’s a free, accessible way for people of all ages to stay active, spend time in nature, and discover a sport that’s welcoming to beginners while still offering a challenge for experienced players.”

Other features at the new course include turf tees, available washrooms and drinking water, access to the public park, a cart, stroller, and dog friendly environment, access to a course map with the UDisc app, and the ability to combine the park’s nine holes with the nearby nine on the south side of Lake Shore Boulevard East at Ashbridges Bay to play a full 18-hole round.

For MacKeigan, seeing the new course come to life to provide enjoyment for the community is something he’s “truly proud of.”

“Disc golf is a great year-round sport because it doesn’t require much equipment, it gets you moving, and it’s adaptable to all weather conditions,” said MacKeigan.

The City of Toronto is home to seven disc golf courses, with the Woodbine Park location being the eighth installment that will be offered seasonally during the winter.

“The City of Toronto is excited to launch a new, seasonal nine-hole disc golf course at Woodbine Park. This course responds to strong community interest and is designed for all ages and skill levels, encouraging physical activity, social connection, and year-round enjoyment of the park,” said Simon Larson from the City of Toronto’s press office.

“It also adds to Toronto’s growing disc golf program, which now includes eight locations across the city, offering free, family-friendly play.”

With the opening of the Woodbine course in the winter, community members are encouraged to get out and experience and enjoy both the park and the sport.

“It’s peaceful, refreshing, and a great reason to get outside by yourself or with friends,” said MacKeigan.

For more information about city-operated disc golf courses, head to https://www.toronto.ca/explore-enjoy/parks-recreation/places-spaces/parks-and-recreation-facilities/disc-golf-course-listings/

For more on Beaches Disc Golf Course, visit them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/BeachesDiscGolfCourse/