Disc Golf in Houston: 9 Courses for Beginners and Experts

Houston has 9 verified disc golf courses worth playing, and 8 of them cost nothing. The city's parks system spreads courses from the Oak Forest neighborhood to far east Houston near Lake Houston, with most running 18 holes on free concrete tee pads with regulation metal baskets. The one course that charges admission — about $9 at Brock Park — is the most carefully designed of the bunch.

If you've never thrown a disc, start at Agnes Moffitt Park in Spring Branch or Nottingham Park in the Energy Corridor: both are flat, short, and forgiving. If you want a genuine challenge, head to The Basin DGC, which opened in 2024 on one of the few legitimately hilly sites in a city that's famously flat.

How we chose

Every course here was confirmed against PDGA, UDisc, and official city and county parks pages. Any course without an active listing and recent player reviews was left out. MacGregor Park in the Museum District has been closed since summer 2026 while the park undergoes renovation — it doesn't appear here until the baskets go back in. A 6-hole Eagle Scout practice course at Spring Creek Park exists but fell short of a full course.

Flooding matters here. Houston's flat terrain and clay soil mean low-lying courses can be unplayable for a day or two after heavy rain. Agnes Moffitt gets the worst of it on this list. If it rained hard recently, check the conditions tab on UDisc for the course before you drive.

Best disc golf courses for beginners in Houston

Agnes Moffitt Park (Spring Branch West) — 18 holes, free

Agnes Moffitt, at 10625 Hammerly Blvd (77043), is one of Houston's oldest courses, established in 1993. It runs across flat terrain with scattered trees and concrete tee pads with dual short/long options. New players can choose the shorter tees and focus on throwing straight without obstacles in the way.

Flood note: the course gets muddy after rain and can stay waterlogged a day or two. Check UDisc conditions before you drive.

Bug note: bring bug spray in spring and summer.

Best for: first-timers who want to learn distance shots in a low-pressure setting.

Nottingham Park DGC (Energy Corridor) — 12 holes, free

Nottingham Park, at 14205 Kimberley Ln (77079), is the most beginner-friendly disc golf layout in the city: short holes in the 200–300-foot range, open grassy fairways, and both A and B tees per hole. The surrounding park has a splash pad, playground, and tennis courts — an easy family afternoon. Park hours are typically 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., closed major holidays.

Best for: families, kids learning the sport, and first-rounders who want a low-stakes course.

T.C. Jester Park (Oak Forest) — 21 holes, free

T.C. Jester, at 4219 W T.C. Jester Blvd (77018), has been running since 1997 and was redesigned in 2011 to 21 holes. Mostly flat and lightly wooded, it runs through the Heights corridor with White Oak Bayou creating a natural obstacle at hole 4. Dual tee pads on every hole let the same course serve beginners (white/short tees) and advanced players (blue/long tees). Open 24 hours.

The shop 0.8 miles away is the real draw. H-Town Disc Golf at 3410 W 34th St is Houston's only dedicated disc golf specialty shop — more than 21 brands, a disc golf simulator, and staff who can match a disc to your arm speed. Open Tuesday–Saturday 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.–5 p.m., closed Mondays. Website: h-towndiscgolf.com.

Best for: beginners who need discs (get them at H-Town first) and experienced players who want a full 21-hole layout.

Best disc golf courses for experienced players in Houston

The Basin DGC (Northside / Inwood Forest) — 18 holes, free

The Basin, designed by Paul Williams and opened in 2024, is the most surprising disc golf course in Houston: it's genuinely hilly. That's an unusual thing to say in a city defined by its flat topography, but The Basin uses one of the few elevated sites in Houston to create downhill tee shots, uphill approaches, sloped hillsides, and tight tunnel shots through trees. No other free course in the area offers this kind of elevation variety.

Address: 7003 Vogel Rd (77088); park on the street and enter via the path south of Little York Road. No restrooms or drinking water on site.

Safety note: leave valuables out of sight in your car.

Hazard note: poison ivy is present throughout. Tall socks or long pants are a smart call.

Best for: experienced players who want a course that feels nothing like the rest of Houston.

Brock Park Disc Golf Course (East Houston) — 18 holes, ~$9

The only paid course on this list is also the best-designed. Brock Park, at 8201 John Ralston Rd (77044), was built on a former municipal golf course, giving it long open fairways flanked by pines, large concrete tee pads with blue/white difficulty markers, and water hazards in play. The adjacent Brock Adventure Park also has foot golf, a ropes course, and a kayak launch. No outside food or pets.

Admission is approximately $9 for adults and $7 for ages 4–17; confirm current pricing at the official Brock Adventure Park website before you go. Hours: typically 8 a.m.–8 p.m. daily.

Best for: players who want competition-quality conditions and don't mind paying for them.

More disc golf courses across Houston

Alexander Deussen Park DGC (Far East Houston / Lake Houston) — 18 holes, free

Out on the east side near Lake Houston, Alexander Deussen Park runs 18 holes at 12303 Sonnier St (77044) across flat, well-mowed terrain with DISCatcher Pro baskets and concrete tee pads. Restrooms and drinking water are on site — a notable amenity for a free course. The drive from central Houston is 30–35 minutes.

Best for: east-side players or anyone pairing disc golf with a day at Lake Houston.

Tom Bass Park DGC (South Houston) — 18 holes, free

Tom Bass Park, at 3452 Fellows Rd (77047) near the Missouri City border, offers 18 holes across wide, flat, open fairways — good for practicing distance. Restrooms and drinking water are available on site. One water hazard appears at hole 18. Summer hours are typically 6 a.m.–9 p.m.

Caveat: wooden tee pads have been noted in recent reviews as uneven. Watch your footing.

Best for: south-side players and anyone who wants open fairways to work on long throws.

Bayou Bandit — White Oak (Northwest Houston) — 18 holes, free

Bayou Bandit, at 9198 Loren Ln (77040), is the most unusual course on this list. Volunteers built it in 2018 on Harris County Flood Control land along White Oak Bayou — through an abandoned neighborhood. You're throwing over overgrown lots and around crumbling foundations. The course is pirate-themed, which fits. Dual tees on every hole (18 short white, 18 long blue). No restrooms or drinking water.

Best for: adventurous players who want something genuinely different and a story to tell afterward.

Milby Park (East End / Southeast Houston) — 21 holes, free

Milby Park rounds out the list with 21 free holes in the East End area of southeast Houston. It carries a 3.9-star average on UDisc from several hundred reviews — a solid community course worth knowing about if you're on the east or south side. Check the current course listing on UDisc for address and conditions before you go.

Best for: east or southeast Houston players who want a longer 21-hole layout.

Where to buy disc golf discs in Houston

H-Town Disc Golf at 3410 W 34th St in Oak Forest is Houston's only dedicated disc golf specialty shop. It stocks 21-plus brands — drivers, mid-range discs, and putters — runs a disc golf simulator on-site, and the staff can set a beginner up with three discs for an affordable starting kit. Hours: Tuesday–Saturday 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.–5 p.m. It's a 0.8-mile drive from T.C. Jester Park and the obvious first stop before a first round.

For a basic selection without the specialty focus, Academy Sports + Outdoors carries a limited disc golf section at most Houston locations.

Shade and flooding in Houston: what to expect

Houston summers are brutal, and the clay soil keeps courses muddy for days after heavy rain. For shade: T.C. Jester and The Basin have the best tree cover. Nottingham Park and Tom Bass Park are largely open — play early in the day in summer.

For flooding: Agnes Moffitt is the worst offender here. The Basin drains fastest thanks to its elevation. Check UDisc's conditions tab for any course after significant rain before making the drive.

Save this: two disc golf routes in Houston

Beginner's first round: Stop at H-Town Disc Golf on W 34th St and pick up three discs — putter, mid-range, beginner driver. Drive 0.8 miles to T.C. Jester Park and play the white (short) tees. Finish with lunch at one of the Heights restaurants nearby.

Expert challenge day:

1. Morning: The Basin DGC (wear tall socks, bring water, leave nothing visible in the car).
2. Afternoon: T.C. Jester on the blue tees.
3. Optional finish: Brock Park on the way east for the best-manicured conditions in the area.

Quick checklist before you go:

• Check UDisc course conditions after any rain.
• Bring water — most free courses have no fountains.
• Bug spray for Agnes Moffitt and Tom Bass in spring and summer.
• Leave valuables out of sight at The Basin.
• H-Town Disc Golf is closed Mondays.

For more outdoor ideas, see hiking trails near Houston or browse all the free things to do in Houston that don't cost $9.

Last verified: October 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Is disc golf free in Houston?

Eight of Houston's nine verified disc golf courses are completely free and open to the public on city and county park land. The one paid course, Brock Park in east Houston, charges approximately $9 for adults. All free courses have no entry fee and most are open 24 hours or during standard park hours.

What is the best disc golf course in Houston for beginners?

Agnes Moffitt Park in Spring Branch West and Nottingham Park in the Energy Corridor are the most beginner-friendly courses in Houston. Both are flat, forgiving, and have short tee options. Nottingham Park has holes in the 200–300-foot range. T.C. Jester Park in Oak Forest is also excellent for beginners on its white (short) tees.

Where can I buy disc golf discs in Houston?

H-Town Disc Golf at 3410 W 34th St in Oak Forest is Houston's only dedicated disc golf specialty shop. It stocks 21-plus brands and has a disc golf simulator on-site. Hours: Tuesday–Saturday 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.–5 p.m., closed Mondays. It's a 0.8-mile drive from T.C. Jester Park.

Does Houston disc golf flood?

Some Houston disc golf courses flood after heavy rain and can stay muddy for a day or two. Agnes Moffitt Park in Spring Branch West is the most flood-prone course on this list. The Basin DGC on the north side drains fastest because of its elevation. Check the conditions tab on UDisc for any course before you make the drive.

How many holes does T.C. Jester Park disc golf have?

T.C. Jester Park in Oak Forest has 21 holes with dual tee pads on every hole — shorter white tees for beginners and longer blue tees for experienced players. The original layout dates to 1997 and was redesigned in 2011.

What is the most challenging disc golf course in Houston?

The Basin DGC in the Inwood Forest area (opened 2024) is the most challenging free course in Houston, with genuine elevation changes, downhill shots, and tight tunnel fairways — unusual for a flat city. Brock Park in east Houston is the toughest paid course, built on a former municipal golf course with long fairways and water hazards.