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Topeka Disc Golf: Where to Play & Get Your Gear

Thursday, August 13, 2020 3:00 PM by Jensen

Have the need to throw?

Whether you're looking to work on your throws, play competitively or just blow off some steam, the Capital City has you covered when it comes to your disc golf needs. Never short of green space, Topeka courses offer various levels of difficulty and often diverse terrain. Need to load up on gear? No problem. Just read on to learn where to go.

This is your guide to disc golfing in the Capital City.

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Where to Play

Shunga Warren Nature Area

Big Shunga Park

Shunga Trail offers various courses (as you will see below) including Big Shunga Park. DG Course Reviews call this course "Long and very challenging, using well placed trees, elevation changes, tucked pins, and out of bounds areas. A tremendous balance of open bomb holes and tight technical holes." See Review & Course Guide >

Shunga Glen Park

A mostly flat, partially wooded area makes multi-use of the park and the Shunga Creek. Water will come into play at two holes. See Review & Course Guide >

Crestview Park West

"Beautiful park along Shunga Creek with 100 year old oaks. Most holes have multiple pin placements with defined fairways." See Review & Course Guide >

Crestview Park East

This wooded course plays along the Shunga Creek.Water comes into play on seven holes. See Review & Course Guide >

Edgewater Park

Adjacent to Crestview Park, Edgewater offers a mostly flat and moderately wooded terrain. See Review & Course Guide >

Lake Shawnee

"On edge of Lake Shawnee, this open course effectively uses trees and elevation changes. Water comes into play on 5 holes (#18 requires players cross a cove to find the hole). Wind can be a factor." See Review & Course Guide >

Rice Park

Near the Rice Community Center on Topeka's east side, this course offers an enjoyable intermediate length with a variety of shots. See Review & Course Guide >

Where to Get Your Gear

Because equipment is everything, be sure to check our the following establishments for your disc golf gear needs.

The Groove Shack I Dick's Sporting Goods I Academy Sports + Outdoors

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Author: Jensen

Jensen is a contributing creative writer, wordsmith, yogini and all-around braggart. She is ready to kill the trolls with kindness, so play nice!

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