Walden Park Disc Golf Course
Walnut Creek, California
| Address: | 2698 Oak Rd, Walnut Creek, CA |
| GPS: |
37°55'16.9"N 122°3'30.1"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | California |
Disc Golf
Walden Park is a compact but well-loved nine-hole disc golf course tucked into the back of a multi-use community park in the Walden neighborhood of Walnut Creek, California, just off Oak Road near the Iron Horse Regional Trail. It was built in 2013 by the local Devil Mountain Disc Golf Club in partnership with the City of Walnut Creek, with the club funding the entire installation.
At about 2,345 feet across nine holes it is short, flat and quick, an easy hour and roughly three-quarters of a mile on foot, but the designers made it technical rather than long: mature trees, tight gaps and the shape of the park turn accuracy into the whole game, and it is known as a good place to practice controlled wooded lines. Concrete tee pads, clear signage and a genuinely beginner-friendly layout make it a favorite first course for new players while still leaving experienced locals plenty of ace runs.
Because it shares a neighborhood park, expect company: playgrounds, walking paths and picnic areas mean dog-walkers, families and strollers cross the fairways, so it pays to wait for a clear line before throwing. The course is free to play and open to the public, with restrooms, drinking water and easy parking on site. Its handy location and short round make it an easy after-work or lunch-break lap for the East Bay disc golf community.
More Information
Walden Park Disc Golf Course
Short but technical course located in the back of a multi-use community park.
https://www.pdga.com/course-directory/course/walden-park-disc-golf-course
- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Walnut Creek, California
- Head north on N Main St toward Parkside Dr (0.1 mi)
- Turn right onto Parkside Dr (0.3 mi)
- Turn left onto N Civic Dr (0.4 mi)
- Continue onto Oak Rd (0.3 mi)
I-680 to Treat Blvd. exit. Head east on Treat Blvd. to the first right on Oak Rd. Walden Park is .5 miles on the left.Courtesy of DiscGolfUnited.com
Other Folf Courses Nearby
Moraga Commons Park
Moraga, California
6.7 miles SWA free public disc golf course in Moraga on a gently rolling hill with cut grass and well-trimmed trees — pavers and rubber mat tees on holes from easy to moderately difficult.
Disc Golf
Live Oak City Park - South
Berkeley, California
11.8 miles WOpen areas, tight trees, elevation, and six water holes make this family park a well-rounded disc golf experience — fishing, playgrounds, and ball fields round it out.
Disc Golf
U.C. Berkeley Campus
Berkeley, California
12.1 miles WA creative urban disc golf course on UC Berkeley's campus using campus features as targets — play on weekends only with standard Frisbees, not golf discs; free with course maps from contact.
Disc Golf
Benicia Community Park
Benicia, California
12.7 miles NWA fun disc golf course in Benicia with elevation changes, multiple basket positions, and great views of Mount Diablo, Lake Herman, and Carquinez Strait.
Disc Golf
Chabot Park
San Leandro, California
13.7 miles SA short, flat disc golf course in San Leandro that can be tricky to navigate with some tree-dodging shots keeping things interesting.
Disc Golf 1.6 mi
Aquatic Park
Berkeley, California
13.8 miles WEighteen holes on a mostly flat course right off the bay, with open fairways, scattered trees, water hazards nearby, and sweeping views of San Francisco — though wind can be fierce.
Disc Golf
Old Ranch Park
San Ramon, California
14.9 miles SEA disc golf course in San Ramon climbing back and forth up a hill to a plateau at hole 9 — wind and elevation are the biggest challenges on this accessible layout.
Disc Golf
LARPD Disc Golf Course
Livermore, California
24.0 miles SEDisc golf at the Ernie Rodrigues softball complex near Livermore, playing around two softball fields with a creek coming into play on hole 8 — no smoking or alcohol allowed.
Disc Golf
National/Johnson Field
Fairfield, California
25.2 miles NA basic course winding around a hill through eucalyptus at a California military base — advance permission is required to play.
Disc Golf
Golden Gate Park Disc Golf Course
San Francisco, California
25.6 miles SWAn 18-hole disc golf course in the beautiful Marx Meadow area of Golden Gate Park with a mix of open and wooded holes on concrete tees — popular on weekends and warm days.
Disc Golf
Lucchesi Park
Petaluma, California
38.6 miles NWA compact disc golf course in Petaluma's Lucchesi Park with dual tees, two water shots, and tricky sidewalk OB lines — bring the map from the Community Center.
Disc Golf
Crane Creek Disc Golf
Santa Rosa, California
43.2 miles NWMostly open disc golf on grassy hills in Santa Rosa with dual pin placements — bring water in summer and watch for ticks late winter through mid-summer.
Disc Golf
Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, California
44.1 miles NWSonoma State University once had a formal disc golf course — now removed for campus housing — but the United Flyers of Sonoma still run an informal 'Sunday Stroll' around campus each week.
Disc Golf
Hellyer Park (Coyote Creek DGC)
San Jose, California
45.7 miles SA free public disc golf course in San Jose at Hellyer Park with hilly, rolling fairways, some trees, dual tees, and two pin positions per hole — facilities near hole 1 west of the freeway.
Disc Golf
Oxford Circle Park
Davis, California
46.0 miles NA short course weaving through a small city park with a nice variety of shots — a fun, quick free round at Oxford Circle Park in Davis.
Disc Golf
Coyote Creek Disc Golf Course at Hellyer Park
San Jose, California
46.0 miles SHilly, rolling disc golf fairways in a San Jose park with multiple pin positions, dual tees, a practice area by the lake, and great conditions for wind practice.
Disc Golf
Parque De La Raza Disc Golf Course
San Jose, California
46.7 miles SChallenging wooded fairways with multiple pin positions in a park setting — closed November through mid-April, with a practice basket to warm up before your round.
Disc Golf
Elk Grove Disc Golf Course
Elk Grove, California
49.3 miles NEFlat and open disc golf with some trees, a dog park, fishing, BBQs, and a swimming pool on site — closed the first weekends of May and October.
Disc Golf
