Riverside Disc Golf Park runs along the Puyallup River in Sumner
Riverside sits inside a Pierce County park where mature cottonwoods shade tight fairways and the river’s north bank adds steady breeze. Built in 1993, the course has become a year-round stop for players from Tacoma, Puyallup, and farther afield. Concrete tees, clear signs, and sturdy Innova baskets keep play moving. Best of all, the park is free and open daily from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Riverside Disc Golf Fast Facts
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Location
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Riverside Rd & 78th St Ct E, Sumner WA
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Holes
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18
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Par
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56
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Length
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6,002 ft main layout
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Elevation
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Flat riverplain
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Targets
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DISCatcher Pro 28
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Tees
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Concrete
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Established
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1993
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Cost
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Free
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Hours
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7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
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Riverside Disc Golf Course Overview
Riverside is a woods course first. Most drives squeeze down single-track corridors bordered by vine maple, blackberry, and sandy loam. Errant shots kick deep into rough, so controlled power matters more than distance. Two par-4 holes—No. 3 at 607 feet and No. 15 at 543 feet—let big arms open up, but both finish in guarded landings. When water levels drop in summer, the river stays out of play, yet its breeze pushes discs off-line on open holes 8 and 18. Benches at nearly every tee and well-worn walking paths keep a loop comfortable for carts and dogs.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
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Front Nine
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Yds
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Par
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Back Nine
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Yds
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Par
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1 Straight tunnel warm-up
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342
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3
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10 Hyzer window under limbs
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306
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3
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2 Mirror of Hole 1, plays into wind
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342
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3
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11 Low ceiling, skip to pin
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290
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3
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3 Long fairway, late dogleg left
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607
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4
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12 Tight S-curve through poplars
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242
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3
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4 Slight downhill, guarded basket
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379
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3
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13 Gentle rise to stacked logs green
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318
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3
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5 Shortest hole, ace runs common
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234
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3
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14 Creek view, roll-away danger
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248
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3
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6 Narrow lane, cedar wall right
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231
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3
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15 Par 4 with open drive then pinch
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543
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4
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7 Right-to-left drift, sandy landing
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279
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3
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16 Longest par 3 at 387 ft
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387
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3
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8 Open meadow, wind in play
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330
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3
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17 Short forehand gap shot
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230
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3
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9 Subtle dogleg left to clubhouse
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360
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3
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18 Finisher along field edge
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334
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3
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Amenities & Practice at Riverside Disc Golf Park
A kiosk near the lot offers printed maps, league news, and a lost-and-found bin. Two practice baskets sit beside Hole 1. Most tees have benches, and clear signs point to next pads. Portable restrooms are on site but there is no drinking water, so bring a bottle.
Food & Beverage
Course listings show no on-site concessions. Downtown Sumner is five minutes away with coffee shops, bakeries, and taco stands ideal for post-round refueling.
Rates / Booking / Local Tips
Play is always free and no tee times are taken. Weekends see league doubles on Tuesday evenings and singles on Thursdays—arrive outside those windows for quicker rounds. Summer rough grows thick; throw bright plastic and consider long pants. In winter the sandy soil drains fast, so Riverside stays playable when other courses are muddy.
Final Word on Riverside Disc Golf Park
Riverside rewards players who hit lines and stay patient. With concrete tees, varied hole lengths, and river scenery, it stands out as one of Pierce County’s go-to wooded courses for both practice and friendly competition.
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.
