Winter Park Disc Golf History

In 2003, a group of Kewaunee County disc golf enthusiasts set out to introduce the sport to the county, utilizing the wonderful terrain and features of Winter Park, and expand the park’s summer activity usage.  Possible layouts were explored and multiple options were designed.  In August 2004 Kewaunee County opened the introductory 11-hole disc golf course.  This would provide a good introduction to the sport, and allow time for careful planning, preparation, and construction on the full layout

Since that time we have continued to improve the course and look for ways to expand and offer more challenge and variety.  The first full season of disc golf in 2005 saw Winter Park alive with disc golfers.  In 2006 stone tee pads were added and additional baskets installed temporarily for some fun events and tournaments.

In early 2007 upkeep concerns were discussed and options explored prior to completing the course layout.  A re-design of the layout occurred to address long grass on the ski hills, and a new course was born.  Summer 2007 marked the grand opening of the extremely unique, challenging, and scenic disc golf course at Winter Park. 

Disc golf is a fun activity for people of all ages.  The course is free to play, and a $10 disc is all you need to get started playing.  The terrain makes the course challenging, yet the setting provides absolute beauty and breathtaking views of the Kewaunee River Valley.  Volunteers and community support continue to provide the life blood for the Winter Park project.  Your assistance is appreciated as we work to provide Kewaunee County with a truly outstanding family recreation facility.

E4280 County F
Kewaunee, WI  54216
Phone: (920) 388-0444
Fax: (920) 388-0434
Email: visitorinfo@kewauneeco.org

 Directions:

From South (via Highway 42)
Take Hwy 42 North to County Rd. C
Turn left on County Rd. C, 2 miles
Turn right on County Rd. C
Go ½ mile, veer left
Left at stop sign (back on County Rd. C)
Left on County Rd. F
.3 miles to Ransom Moore Lane 

From North (via Highway 42)
Take Hwy 42 South toward Kewaunee
Turn right on County Rd. F
Turn left on County Rd. C
Turn right on County Rd. F
.3 miles to Ransom Moore Lane

From Green Bay (via Highway 29)
Take Hwy 29 East toward Kewaunee
Turn left on County Rd. B
Turn right on County Rd. F
2.4 miles to Ransom Moore Lane

From Green Bay (via Highway 54)
Take Hwy 54 to Casco
Turn right on County Rd. C
Turn right on County Rd. F
.3 miles to Ransom Moore Lane

 Rules of Play

Object of the Game:  Complete the course in the least number of throws.

Tee Shot:  Players must throw from the established tee pads.

Other Shots:  The forward most foot, at the time of release, must be placed where the disc previously landed.

Putts:  The disc must remain in the chains or in the basket to complete the hole.

Out of Bounds:  If a disc lands in the woods or on the road, it is considered “out of bounds”.  A penalty stroke is added to the player’s score.

 Etiquette

1.       The player furthest from the basket should throw first.

 2.       Do not distract players when they are throwing.

 3.       Do not throw the disc when others are in the way of your shot.

4.       Do not use profanity while on the course.

5.       Please allow faster groups to play through.

6.       NO LITTERING! 

 * Always remember to yield to Mountain Bikers

For More Information Contact:                                 Sponsors of Winter Park Disc Golf Include:
Tim Kopacz                                                   American Transmission Co.                    Baylake Bank
Winter Park Disc Golf Club President             Kewaunee Lions Club                           WI Disc Golf Association
(920) 388-3770                                             Dominion – Kewaunee Power Plant       Union State Bank
winterparkdiscgolf@charter.net                      We Energies – Point Beach                     Bellin Family Medical Center
www.winterparkdiscgolf.com