Get Outside and Play! Disc Golf Courses in Southeast Michigan

I recently was asked for ideas for teens that don’t cost much. I thought that was a fantastic idea for a post, so I started reflecting back on things I enjoyed as a teen myself. One thing came to mind: Disc golf! Thankfully there are TONS of disc golf courses in southeast Michigan that are free or very inexpensive. I love that it is a sport that can be enjoyed by all generations from young kids to adults!

The hubby and I decided it was time to take a crack at the sport on a few date nights, and I was reminded why I enjoy it so much despite being pretty terrible at it. It’s a fun, active way to get outside and play. We laughed SO much playing together, and I can definitely see this becoming a regular date for us.

If you aren’t familiar with the game, disc golf is a game in which players throw a flying disc into a basket. The object is to have the lowest number of throws by the end of the game, just like regular golf.

This sport involves little cost besides the discs. Those can get pricey if you are really serious about it, so I’d recommend just a $20 or less starter kit like this {affiliate link} if you’re a beginner.

It’s definitely not an easy sport, but it’s still a blast! While playing, I recommend applying sunscreen, wearing tennis shoes {it’s a lot of walking}, and loose sports attire to keep you cool. Bring water or other beverages! It took us close to 1.5 hours to play 18 holes.

Head out to one of these disc golf courses in southeast Michigan and have some fun. There are tons of courses around Ann Arbor, Detroit, Flint and Lansing.

Disc Golf Courses in Southeast Michigan

• Bandemer Park {Ann Arbor} — Free
• Mary Beth Doyle Park {Ann Arbor} — Free
• Brighton State Rec – Chilson Hills {Brighton} — Free with a Michigan recreation passport
• Freedom Park {Canton} — Free
• Hudson Mills Metropark’s Monster {Dexter} — $10 park entry if you do not have a pass, $3/person to play, free/ages 6 and under. Disc rentals available.
• Silver Lake Park Course {Fenton} — $5/day entry
• Fowlerville United Brethren Church Course {Fowlerville} — Free
• Holly Woods Course at Holly State Rec {Holly} — Free with a Michigan State Recreation pass
• Marion Township Hall Course {Howell} — Free
• Burchfield Park {Holt} — $3 entrance fee for residents; $5 for non-residents, $4 disc golf fee, disc rental available
• Kensington Metropark’s Black Lotus {Milford} — $10 park entry if you do not have a pass, $3/person to play, free/ages 6 and under
• Sleepy Hollow State Park Course {Laingsburg} — Free with a Michigan Recreation passport
• Grand Woods Park {Lansing} — Free
• Willow Metropark Course {New Boston} — $10 park entry if you do not have a pass, $3/person to play, free/ages 6 and under. Disc rentals available.
• Cass Benton Hills {Northville} — Free
• Seymour Lake Township Park {Oxford} — Free
• Starr-Jaycee Park {Royal Oak} — Free
• Wagner Park {Royal Oak} — Free
• Stony Creek Metropark’s Buckhorn Course {Shelby Township} — $10 park entry if you do not have a pass, $3/person to play, free/ages 6 and under, $10/deposit for rental equipment
• Lyon’s Den Disc Golf Course {South Lyon} — $2/person
• Herman Brys Park {St. Clair Shores} — Free
• Firefighters Park {Troy} — Free
• Raintree Park {Troy} — Free
• River Bends Park {Utica} — Free
• Red Hawk at Independence Lake {Whitmore Lake} — $6/day for Washtenaw residents; $10/day for visitors
• Course at The Throw Shop {Ypsilanti} — Free

If disc golf isn’t your thing, FootGolf is another amazing option for fun!

Have a blast outside!

Find more ideas for FREE summer fun for toddlers through teens here.