Disc golf is experiencing rapid growth nationally, with rounds played increasing 86% over the past decade. The juniper-laden terrain of Estes Park is ideal for the sport. Two 18-hole courses are proposed for Phase 1, positioned near the the proposed pickleball center to share parking and infrastructure. The USACE’s comprehensive resort designation for Estes Park — which explicitly includes golf courses — encompasses disc golf as a compatible recreational use.

Applicable Park(s): Estes Park

USACE Classification: High Density Recreation (HDR) — Comprehensive Resort designation (golf courses cited)

Master Plan PDF Page(s): 83, 95, 125

Master Plan Basis: Disc golf is not mentioned by name in the Master Plan, but the Comprehensive Resort designation for Estes Park explicitly includes "golf courses" as an approved facility type. Disc golf is a golf variant and would be a compatible recreational use under this classification. Estes Park's juniper terrain and interior location make it a natural fit.