Disc Golf Courses Near Madison, Wisconsin
Compare seasonal Elver on Madison’s west side with Hiestand on the east side. Both have 18 holes and require a city disc golf permit for players 16 and older.
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Compare course locations, layouts, access notes, and what to bring. Check the linked park or course pages for current hours, fees, and closures.
Explore Elver Park Disc Golf Course
See the course details, source links, weather estimates, and preparation notes below.
View course sourcesThese are selected places to play, not a complete city directory. Park and operator information takes priority for access; club and directory sources help explain layouts. Source review is not an on-site inspection.
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Use the current map for the redesigned opening holes. Check closure dates and purchase the city permit before playing. Bring shoes with good grip for the hilly ground.
Readiness summary: Conditions unverified / No current wet/dry claim / Checked Sep 14, 2026 at 9:46 pm PDT
Course details
- City/state
- Madison, WI
- General location
- 1250 McKenna Boulevard, Madison, WI 53719
- Hole count
- 18 holes
- Terrain/play style
- Hilly ground with a mix of open and wooded shots. Redesigned holes 2–4 follow wooded routes.
- Cart note
- Route-wide cart or stroller access has not been verified.
- Dog note
- Madison requires leashes, licenses and a separate dog permit in general parks. Follow area exclusions; the disc golf permit does not cover a dog permit.
- Fee/parking note
- For 2026, players age 16 and older need a City of Madison disc golf permit: $7 daily or $50 annual. Reduced annual permits are listed for eligible groups; confirm current terms on the city page. Park lots; follow current signs and time limits.
- Restroom note
- Shelter restrooms listed; facilities may have their own operating hours.
- Condition-readiness note
- Park hours are 4 a.m.–10 p.m. The disc golf course is seasonal, and the city determines closing and reopening dates. Check the current course status and event notices, and plan a daylight round.
Access notice: Elver has a scheduled event closure September 26, 2026, 8 a.m.–6 p.m. local time. Check the operator notice.
Where sources differ: The older PDGA entry lists a $5 daily or $40 annual permit. The city lists $7 daily or $50 annual for 2026; use the current city permit page when planning your visit.
Before you go: Park hours are 4 a.m.–10 p.m. The disc golf course is seasonal, and the city determines closing and reopening dates. Check the current course status and event notices, and plan a daylight round.
What to bring: Bring water, comfortable walking shoes, a towel and trusted putter, midrange and fairway options.
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Sources checked
- City of Madison: Elver Park
- City of Madison: Disc Golf
- City of Madison: Elver Disc Golf Redesign
- PDGA: Elver Park
- City of Madison: Park Rules
- City of Madison: Dogs in Parks
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Course details can change. Confirm hours, fees, closures, and rules with the linked source before visiting.
Visit readiness
- Weather update
- Current weather unavailable
- Weather source
- NWS/weather.gov public weather data
- Weather check attempted
- Temperature estimate
- Temperature estimate unavailable.
- Recent rain estimate
- Recent rain estimate unavailable. The NWS hourly outlook does not include past rainfall observations.
- Rain forecast
- Near-term precipitation estimate unavailable.
- Weather outlook
- Conditions unverified
- Planning note
- Use the course details and operator notices for access planning. Weather near the course is separate from official opening or closure information.
- Footing note
- Inspect tees, paths and slopes after rain. The source review does not establish current ground conditions.
- Seasonal access
- Park hours are 4 a.m.–10 p.m. The disc golf course is seasonal, and the city determines closing and reopening dates. Check the current course status and event notices, and plan a daylight round.
Current weather data is unavailable. No wet/dry claim is shown; use the source-backed course notes and check the linked park or course source before traveling.
This is a weather estimate, not an official course closure or condition report. Check the linked source/park before visiting.
Weather-based estimate only. Check official course or park sources before traveling.
Choose the tee and basket combination before starting and expect repeated climbs. Bring water and use a restroom beforehand. Check event closures and have the required city permit.
Readiness summary: Conditions unverified / No current wet/dry claim / Checked Sep 14, 2026 at 9:46 pm PDT
Course details
- City/state
- Madison, WI
- General location
- 4302 Milwaukee Street, Madison, WI 53714. The city also lists 225 Wittwer Road for the park; follow its current course directions.
- Hole count
- 18 holes
- Terrain/play style
- Rolling hills, open and tree-lined shots; dual tees and baskets.
- Cart note
- Route-wide cart or stroller access has not been verified.
- Dog note
- Madison requires leashes, licenses and a separate dog permit in general parks. Follow area exclusions; the disc golf permit does not cover a dog permit.
- Fee/parking note
- For 2026, players age 16 and older need a City of Madison disc golf permit: $7 daily or $50 annual. Reduced annual permits are listed for eligible groups; confirm current terms on the city page. The exact course parking entrance and number of spaces were not confirmed. Follow the city directions and posted parking rules.
- Restroom note
- The city lists no restroom at the shelter, and UDisc lists no course restroom. Plan a restroom stop before arriving.
- Condition-readiness note
- Park hours are 4 a.m.–10 p.m. Disc golf is subject to the course season and posted closures. Check the current course status and event notices, and plan a daylight round.
Access notice: Hiestand has a scheduled event closure October 24, 2026, 7 a.m.–10 p.m. local time. Check the operator notice.
Where sources differ: The older PDGA entry lists a $5 daily or $40 annual permit, and UDisc lists 2024 rates of $7 daily or $45 annual. The city lists $7 daily or $50 annual for 2026; use the current city permit page.
Before you go: Park hours are 4 a.m.–10 p.m. Disc golf is subject to the course season and posted closures. Check the current course status and event notices, and plan a daylight round.
What to bring: Bring water, comfortable walking shoes, a towel and trusted putter, midrange and fairway options.
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Sources checked
- City of Madison: Hiestand Park
- City of Madison: Disc Golf
- City of Madison: Hiestand course map
- PDGA: Hiestand Park
- UDisc: Hiestand Park
- City of Madison: Park Rules
- City of Madison: Dogs in Parks
Last checked:
Course details can change. Confirm hours, fees, closures, and rules with the linked source before visiting.
Visit readiness
- Weather update
- Current weather unavailable
- Weather source
- NWS/weather.gov public weather data
- Weather check attempted
- Temperature estimate
- Temperature estimate unavailable.
- Recent rain estimate
- Recent rain estimate unavailable. The NWS hourly outlook does not include past rainfall observations.
- Rain forecast
- Near-term precipitation estimate unavailable.
- Weather outlook
- Conditions unverified
- Planning note
- Use the course details and operator notices for access planning. Weather near the course is separate from official opening or closure information.
- Footing note
- Inspect tees, paths and slopes after rain. The source review does not establish current ground conditions.
- Seasonal access
- Park hours are 4 a.m.–10 p.m. Disc golf is subject to the course season and posted closures. Check the current course status and event notices, and plan a daylight round.
Current weather data is unavailable. No wet/dry claim is shown; use the source-backed course notes and check the linked park or course source before traveling.
This is a weather estimate, not an official course closure or condition report. Check the linked source/park before visiting.
Weather-based estimate only. Check official course or park sources before traveling.
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Plan your visit
Elver: use 1250 McKenna Boulevard and the current map. Redesigned holes 2–4 reopened in 2025; older hillside routes are outdated.
Hiestand: use the city’s Milwaukee Street address and choose a tee/basket combination. Bring water and plan a restroom stop beforehand.
For 2026, the city lists $7 daily or $50 annual disc golf permits. Check the dated event closures below; both courses are seasonal. A dog permit is separate from a disc golf permit.
Choose what to bring
Start with discs you already trust: a putter, a controllable midrange and a fairway driver. Use the course profile to adjust for trees, slopes or an open layout. Pack drinking water, sun protection, a towel and a layer suited to the forecast.
Review your bag or choose a practice session before heading out.
About these guide notes
How are course details checked?
We compare park or operator information with course clubs, PDGA or other independent course listings. Each profile links the sources and dates the review. Where information differs, the profile explains what is known and what to verify. A source review is not an on-site inspection.
Do the weather notes mean the course is open?
No. A forecast describes weather near the course. Operator notices, reservations, seasonal closures and posted signs determine access. Verify those before traveling.
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