• Stouffville is hosting the grand opening of the new Greenwood Park disc golf course from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on August 7, 2024.
  • Clinics will be offered to small groups of players to introduce the game and explain how it is played.
  • The Town is also providing a complimentary disc to the first fifty attendees.
  • Greenwood Park is located at 64 Greenwood Road.

 

Stouffville’s new Greenwood Park disc golf course includes five holes and a putting station for skills development. Players tee off by throwing a frisbee at a chain basket, aiming to hole out in as few throws as possible.

“The course is designed…to help develop new players while allowing more seasoned players to enjoy and practice their skills,” Town spokesperson Cassandra Papas told Bullet Point News. “The purpose of the August 7 clinic is to explain how to play this growing sport and disc golf etiquette, including environmental considerations.”

The event is part of Fluent Disc Sport’s Discovery Zone, which offers “a comprehensive and family-friendly disc golf experience tailored to various park sizes, including smaller parkettes,” Papas explained. Fluent Disc Sport’s Kevin Farley designed the Greenwood course and is scheduled to be in attendance.

Signage throughout the park offers course and hole maps as well as tips on throwing techniques, rules, and etiquette. QR codes link players to discgolfdiscovery.com, which will soon serve as a digital companion for visitors. More information can be found on Fluent’s website until then.

“We are thrilled to open the first disc golf course in Stouffville!” Mayor Lovatt exclaimed in comments to Bullet Point News. “I’m hopeful a full 18-hole course will be in our future for enthusiasts and beginners alike to enjoy.”

The new Greenwood amenity was constructed following the cancellation of a course originally planned for the Ken Laushway woodlot. Fierce opposition from area residents resulted in a consultation process to assess the woodlot, Greenwood Park, Byer’s Pond, and Lehman’s Pond as possible locations.

The project was given a $25,000 budget, of which $12,464 was used for the initial purchase of course equipment. While the Town did not provide the total expenditure, Papas said it was completed within budget.

“Remaining budget was used for course design and signage, which includes the course layout, on-site rules, and the QR code linking to instructional videos,” she detailed. “Additionally, we purchased some discs to provide for community engagement at our grand opening.”