May 2026 • Nebraskaland 37
UDISC.COM LISTING OF
NEBRASKA STATE PARKS AND
STATE RECREATION AREAS
DISC GOLF COURSES
Branched Oak SRA: 9 holes, 1.2 miles, "Flat"
Chadron SP: 18 holes, 2.3 miles, "Extremely Hilly"
Fort Kearny SRA, 9 holes, .8 miles, "Flat"
Fremont Lakes (State Lakes Disc Golf
Course): 9 holes, 1.3 miles, "Flat"
Indian Cave SP: 9 holes, 1.1 miles, "Very Hilly"
Lake Maloney SRA (Jaycee Park Disc Golf
Course): 9 holes, .7 miles, "Flat"
Lewis and Clark SRA (Weigand Disc Golf
Course): 9 holes, 1.2 miles, "Flat"
Medicine Creek SRA: 9 holes, .6 miles, "Flat"
Mahoney SP: 18 holes, 2.5 miles, "Hilly"
Pawnee SRA: 9 holes, 1 mile, "Flat"
Willow Creek SRA: 9 holes, 1 mile, "Flat"
Windmill SRA: 18 holes, 1.8 miles, "Flat"
That summer, a newspaper story about the new attraction
boasted that courses were being built "everywhere," with more
than 300 across the United States. Now, the number of courses
in Nebraska alone is approaching that figure and there are about
16,000 courses in the world — two-thirds of which are in the U.S.
"There are pros making six figures playing disc golf now,"
Rodiek said.
SPINNING AHEAD
The public's interest in disc golf remains strong, and,
similar to many outdoor activities, it saw a big boost of
participants during the COVID pandemic. In 2024, 1.26
million players used UDisc.
Clubs and groups can be found in most places the sport is
played, the flagship organization being the Professional Disc
Golf Association.
While Rodiek has had a lot of great memories playing the
game and developing places to play the sport, a highlight
was watching his father, the course designer, be inducted to
the Nebraska Disc Golf Hall of Fame during a ceremony at
Eugene T. Mahoney State Park.
For a growing segment of the population, the development
of courses is a legacy that will long be noticed for park
visitors far and wide.
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Frank Highfill throws a backhand
at Chadron State Park.
JUSTIN HAAG, NEBRASKALAND
Eli Gartner makes a throw near a pond at
Windmill State Recreation Area. ERIC FOWLER, NEBRASKALAND
