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Dane County Parks

Status

Disc Golf Courses have CLOSED for the season.

Disc Golf

Dane County Parks provides two premier disc golf courses, both known for being well-maintained and beautifully groomed:

  • Vallarta-Ast Disc Golf Course (27 holes)
  • Capital Springs Disc Golf Course (18 holes)

A Dane County Disc Golf Permit (daily or annual) is required to use these two courses and may be purchased online or at the electronic pay station at the disc golf course. The permit must be carried by the owner (with ID) when using disc golf course and the personal information on back of permit must be filled in.

 

Courses

Disc Golf basket on a hill in the sunshine

Vallarta-Ast Disc Golf Course

The award-winning Vallarta-Ast 27-hole course at Token Creek County Park is recognized as one of the top courses in the United States and hosts prestigious events with national and worldwide competitors.

Disc Golf hole sign surround by a prairie with vibrant blooming flowers

Capital Springs Disc Golf Course

The Capital Springs Recreation Area 18-hole course is laid out over rolling glacial drumlins surrounded by picturesque prairie areas and offers bicycle access off the Capital City Trail. 

 

Tournaments

A group interested in hosting a Disc Golf Tournament at a Dane County Parks disc golf course must have a Special Event Permit and pay a tournament fee. Use the information below to determine which course makes the most sense for your needs and budget. 

Disc golf tournaments can be hosted at the Vallarta-Ast disc golf course (Token Creek County Park) and the Capital Springs disc golf course. Disc golf tournaments are limited to one tournament per course per month and may not be hosted at both courses simultaneously. Availability is on a first-come first-served basis. Reservations for the upcoming season (the following year) can be made starting November 1st. If November 1st falls on a weekend then it will be the Monday following.

To request a disc golf tournament, submit a Special Event Permit.

Refer to our Park Fees webpage to estimate a cost for your event. Staff will review your permit request and set the final fees. Fees required will include:

  • Tournament fee
  • Special Event Permit fee
  • Shelter #3 reservation
  • Group camp reserved if the tournament occurs during any portion of the group camp reservation time window (may include multiple reservation days)
  • Alcohol permit if ANYONE will be consuming alcohol (even if not provided by the tournament)
  • Vending permit if there will be any merchandise, food, or alcohol sales

Refer to our Park Fees webpage to estimate a cost for your event. Staff will review your permit request and set the final fees. Fees required will include:

  • Tournament fee
  • Special Event Permit fee
  • Alcohol permit if ANYONE will be consuming alcohol (even if not provided by the tournament)
  • Vending permit if there will be any merchandise, food, or alcohol sales