Friends of Hope Playfield Disc Golf Course

08/17/2023

Congrats to Detroit Palmer Park Disc Golf Course

The City of Detroit has not had a completed permanent disc golf course within city limits and we’re working with Discraft and People for Palmer Park (PFPP) to change that. The project involves helping to finish an advanced 18-hole course while adding a 9-hole beginner-friendly course, providing re...

09/23/2022

Hello Detroit Disc Golf Community!

Sad to report the course signs have been damaged. We are not detoured! It is not uncommon for disc golf course signage to be vandalized. Friends of Hope Playfield DGC will replace the signs ASAP. Use the Udisc map for tee locations for the time being.

07/30/2022

The course record is held by The Throw Shop at 7 under par. This is Michigan's largest disc golf pro shop located in Ypsilanti and the shop that donated 9 baskets to Detroit Palmer Park Disc Golf Course. Be sure to check out the shop and the Ypsi courses.

Impressive round, did you birdie hole 1? We'd love a screen shot of the score card.

07/26/2022

Enjoy a round on the freshly mowed course

Photo credit: Tom O'Brien with his dog Conan

07/24/2022

Look at that beautiful tree coverage!

07/23/2022

The Hope Playfield Disc Golf Course layout is defined by:

Safety

-The course is completely separate from other park uses in a multi-sport park
-Walking paths do not come in conflict with discs
-Fairways do not cross
-Tees and baskets are adequately spaced apart

Fun & Flow

- Offers a variety of shot shapes and distances for multiple skill levels and throwing styles
- Beginner friendly without being boring for more advanced players
- Innovative use of 3 baskets to create a 9 hole course that loops on just six acres of land – a great example of how to bring disc golf to urban areas

Character

- Located on a high-quality City park property with mature tree coverage and elevation
- Classic DGA Mach III baskets in use – no longer in production
- Lined by historic brick homes and anchored by the Old Redford commercial district

07/22/2022

Hello Detroit Disc Golfers,

Hope Playfield DGC is one of two disc golf courses within the City of Detroit. Established in 2010 by the City of Detroit with support from the Lear Corporation, it is a small rec course that uses three baskets to create a fun and safe 9 holes.

The Friends of Hope Playfield Disc Golf Course reactived the course in 2021 and helps to maintain course signage, pick up trash, and promote the course. We think this three basket course is a great example of how to bring disc golf to smaller urban parks (more info to come on the benefits of compact course design!).

Intermediate and beginner players will be pleasantly surprised by how fun and beautiful Hope Playfield DGC is. Looking forward to posting news and updates about the course on this page.

We are so happy to see an 18 hole course installed in Palmer Park by Detroit Palmer Park Disc Golf Course, a great group of like minded disc golfers. Clearly the City of Detroit has dedicated disc golfers seeking to build a community around the sport.

Happy Discing

Adam Kokenakes, Friends of Hope Playfield DGC