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Fort Walla Walla Disc Golf Course mixes history with fun throws
Fort Walla Walla Park holds more than a museum and walking paths. It also hides one of southeast Washington’s busiest disc golf spots. Built in 2001, the course spreads across old cavalry grounds, crosses Garrison Creek, and finishes near open grassland. Tall shade trees, mowed fairways, and wildlife create a relaxed place to learn or sharpen skills. The park sits two miles south of downtown Walla Walla and play is always free.
Fort Walla Walla Disc Golf Course Fast Facts
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Location |
46.0465, –118.3616 • South of Dalles Military Road |
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Holes |
18 basket core • extra tees and alt pins push total to 38 |
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Length |
Main Blue layout 5,995 ft • Red layout 5,016 ft |
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Par |
54 on both main loops |
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Terrain |
Mostly flat parkland with creek and light rough |
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Tees |
Concrete plus a few grass or dirt pads |
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Baskets |
DISCatcher Pro 28 chain targets |
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Founded |
2001 by local volunteers |
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Cost |
Free • donations accepted for upkeep |
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Pets & carts |
Dogs welcome • cart friendly |
Fort Walla Walla Disc Golf Course Overview
Players start south of Garrison Creek near a “birdhouse” kiosk that holds maps and scorecards. The front portion winds through trimmed lawn with mature shade trees. Fairways are forgiving yet still ask for line control. A footbridge takes you over the creek to longer holes in open grassland. Wind becomes the main defense on that side. The round finishes back in the shade for a comfortable walk to the lot.
Each tee has a simple sign that marks hole number and distance. Blue tees stretch close to six thousand feet. Red tees shorten many drives and make an easy first loop. Multiple pins let league directors switch looks without heavy work. Community events run most Sundays and rotate singles and doubles play. A casual loop takes about ninety minutes for a pair.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Distances from the popular Red layout
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1 — 209 ft Straight opener under tall maples.
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4 — 359 ft First big drive, basket hides left behind brush.
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9 — 355 ft Long fairway to a guarded pin, marks the turn.
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10 — 161 ft Creek runs left, skip right is safe.
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12 — 199 ft Blind rise, disc must clear a low canopy.
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14 — 246 ft Tee across the creek gap, favorite photo spot.
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16 — 220 ft Gentle right bend, forehand sets up birdie.
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18 — 294 ft Finish near parking, trees pinch the final putt.
Amenities & Practice at Fort Walla Walla Disc Golf Course
Concrete tees on most holes make footing solid in every season. Restrooms sit near the parking lot. No drinking water on course so pack a bottle. Open lawn by Hole one works for warm-up putts or hucks before you start.
Food & Beverage
The park does not list food service. Downtown Walla Walla is a five-minute drive and offers coffee, bakeries, and taco trucks for post-round fuel. Bring your own water and snacks. Pack out what you bring in.
Rates / Booking / Local Tips
No fee or booking system. Show up and play. Weekends can see league traffic at nine in the morning so mid-afternoon is often open. Creek banks hide stray discs, keep an eye on skips. Summer grass grows ankle high north of the bridge, bright plastic helps. Winter rounds play faster with crisp fairways and fewer leaves.
Final Word on Fort Walla Walla Disc Golf Course
Fort Walla Walla offers free golf, steady upkeep, and a mix of wooded and open shots. Bring friends, a couple of midranges, and enjoy the park that helped start disc culture in the valley.
This disc golf course is one of many listed in the Washington Golf Directory, where we’re mapping out traditional golf courses, disc golf layouts, and driving ranges across the Evergreen State. Whether you’re a new player or a seasoned thrower, we believe every course in Washington has a story worth sharing.
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- About the Author
- Latest Posts
Explore Washington State has been covering the real Washington for more than a decade. State parks, small towns, back roads, rest stops, and the people who make this place worth exploring. What started as a hyperlocal project covering individual communities grew into a full media project with more than 340 podcast episodes, a weekly newsletter with 3,800 subscribers, and coverage of all 146 Washington State Parks. The content here comes from people who have actually been to these places: locals, regulars, and lifelong Washington residents who care more about getting it right than getting clicks.