The Jesmond Park Disc Golf Course is a popular destination for disc golf enthusiasts in Jesmond, Newcastle, NSW. Established in 2011, this course features 9 baskets and 16 signposted tees, providing a challenging and exciting experience for players of all skill levels.
Located within Jesmond Park, the course offers a picturesque setting surrounded by lush greenery and scenic views. In January 2013, a course map and tee signs for the Red and Blue layout were installed, ensuring players can navigate the course easily.
With recent developments in the area, the course underwent some changes to accommodate the new infrastructure. The baskets for hole 7 and 8 were relocated, creating a new hole known as '3a' along the walk between hole 3 and 4. Additionally, a practise putting basket was installed near the Robinson Avenue carpark, allowing players to hone their skills before hitting the course.
To access Jesmond Park and enjoy a game of disc golf, the best address to use is Jesmond Park Playground, located at 4 Robinson Avenue, Jesmond, NSW 2299. As a helpful resource, players can also obtain an electronic scorecard for the course at udisc. Com/courses/jesmond-park-8FDc.
In addition to Jesmond Park, Newcastle is home to other fantastic disc golf courses. One such course is Rathmines Park, situated at Styles Point Reserve. Installed in August 2014, Rathmines Park became Lake Macquarie's first disc golf course. The course boasts a Par 32 layout across 10 baskets, featuring predominantly par 3 and two par 4 holes.
Tees are clearly marked with signs and pavers, ensuring players have a seamless experience.
Rathmines Park hosted the Australian National Disc Golf Championships shortly after its installation, showcasing its suitability for competitive events. The park offers a short yet intriguing course that caters to a wide range of players. To access Rathmines Park, the best address to use is 2 Overhill Road, Rathmines. An electronic scorecard can be obtained for the Rathmines Park course at udisc.
com/courses/rathmines-bNPg.
Further afield, Koala Park near San Remo also features a 9-hole disc golf course. Installed by Wyong Council in 2015, this course provides a unique and enjoyable disc golf experience within a beautiful natural setting. The best address to access Koala Park is Koala Park, Colongra NSW 2262. Participants can acquire an electronic scorecard for the Koala Park course at udisc.
com/courses/koala-park-9pFD.
Another exciting addition to the disc golf scene is the Stockade Hill Heritage Park in East Maitland. Originally set up for a 2-month period in January and February 2022, this course has been extended due to its overwhelming popularity. Funded by the NSW Government in collaboration with Maitland City Council, Stockade Hill Heritage Park offers players a unique disc golf experience steeped in history and heritage.
To park conveniently for access to the Stockade Hill Heritage Park course, visitors can use the parking area on Banks St, located near Hole 1. Those interested can keep score digitally using the UDisc app. For new players, the app can be downloaded from the app store, and an account can be created. Players can then click the link provided above to find the “Stockade Hill Heritage Park” course and create a scorecard.
Players who already have the UDisc app can simply click the link and follow the same steps to create a scorecard.