Golden Gate Park Disc Golf Course
San Francisco, California
| Address: | 99 Marx Meadow Dr, San Francisco, CA |
| GPS: |
37°46'14.9"N 122°29'11.3"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | California |
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Disc Golf
The Golden Gate Park Disc Golf Course is a beloved 18-hole disc golf course tucked into the western end of San Francisco's iconic Golden Gate Park, in the Marx Meadow area near 26th Avenue. One of the city's premier disc golf destinations, it offers a fun, scenic round beneath towering eucalyptus and cypress trees, just a short distance from the Pacific coast.
The course features an appealing mix of both open and wooded holes across its 18 targets, with concrete tee pads throughout. That variety makes it a great place to learn the game while still offering plenty of challenge for experienced players, who must navigate tight tree gaps, elevation changes, and the park's often breezy, foggy coastal conditions. It's a popular spot that draws steady crowds on weekends and warmer days, and it's home to an active local disc golf community that hosts leagues and events.
The course is free to play, though donations toward upkeep are always welcome. As a busy public course in a major city park, common courtesy goes a long way: let faster groups play through, keep an eye out for park visitors and pedestrians crossing the fairways, and never throw when people are in range.
Bring a few discs, dress in layers for San Francisco's changeable weather, and pack out any trash. Whether you're a first-timer or a seasoned player, the Golden Gate Park Disc Golf Course is a classic city round in one of America's great urban parks.
More Information
Golden Gate Park Disc Golf Course | Professional Disc Golf Association
Beautiful setting - mix of open and wooded holes. 3 pin positions per hole. Disc golf cart friendly - a couple of steeper holes, but manageable.
https://www.pdga.com/course-directory/course/golden-gate-park-disc-golf-courseOTB Open presented by MVP Disc Sports
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https://www.otbopen.com/schedule/2018/5/22/doubles-at-golden-gate-parkSan Francisco Disc Golf Club
Hole 1Hole 1Pin A = 239 ft. Pin B = 243 ft. Pin C = 294 ft.
https://www.sfdiscgolf.org/Directions
From San Francisco, California
- Head southwest on Market St (486 ft)
- Turn right onto Franklin St (0.1 mi)
- Turn left onto Fell StPass by Bank of America Financial Center (on the left in 1.0 mi)(1.7 mi)
- Slight right to stay on Fell St (482 ft)
- Turn right onto Stanyan St (0.2 mi)
- Turn left onto Fulton St (1.9 mi)
- Turn left onto 30th Ave (0.1 mi)
- Turn left onto John F Kennedy Dr (0.2 mi)
101; take Fell St. onto John F. Kennedy Dr., then go 1.4 miles through the park. Once you cross Transverse Dr., Marx Meadow is the next meadow on your right. Course sign and 1st tee near the paved path.Courtesy of DiscGolfUnited.com
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