Disc golf in Grimes: a free, one-of-a-kind course.

Where can I play disc golf in Grimes?

Glenstone MultiGolf Park is the public course in town. The City of Grimes built it in 2023, and the city bills it as the first MultiGolf park in the Des Moines metro and the first 18-hole course of its kind in the country. It is free to play. Bring your own discs.

As disc golf it plays as an easy, walkable round of about a mile and an hour, good for beginners and families. WHO 13 reported the first phase cost about $89,900 from the city's capital improvement funds and was expected to take about a week to build.

Where is Glenstone MultiGolf Park?

It is on the southeast side of Grimes. A May 2023 WHO 13 report put it at the corner of SE 37th St and 100th St. The city's park page shows it on a map but lists no street address, so the easiest move is the UDisc app, which has the course pinned and will route you to it. The city's plan called for two parking lots in a second phase.

Do not mix it up with Glenstone Park, the neighborhood park at 3100 SE Glenstone Dr with a shelter, a trail, and an open gazebo. Different spot, different purpose.

What is MultiGolf?

The city describes MultiGolf as a new sport for the whole family, with three games sharing the same 18 holes:

• Disc golf: throw for the basket.
• Park golf: a club and a wiffle-style ball.
• Foot golf: kick a soccer ball to the hole.

The city does not list any equipment rental, so bring your own discs, ball, or club. The city also posts no course rules or hours. We would plan on a daylight round and let faster groups play through.

Where else can I play disc golf near Grimes?

• Big Creek State Park, 8794 NW 125th Ave, Polk City. The Iowa DNR lists an 18-hole disc golf course, and in winter a 3.5-mile cross-country ski trail uses the course. The park also has a beach, playground, shelters, and the paved Neal Smith Trail, so it is a full-day trip.
• Cutty's Camping Resort, 2500 SE 37th St, Grimes. UDisc lists a 9-hole course here, but Cutty's is a private, gated resort for members and their guests.

Which disc golf course should I play?

Glenstone for a quick, free family round close to home, or if half your group would rather kick a soccer ball than throw. Big Creek when you want a longer course and a lake day attached. For more outdoor options, see our parks guide and golf guide.

Common questions

Is there disc golf in Grimes, Iowa?

Yes. Glenstone MultiGolf Park has a free 18-hole course. It is a MultiGolf course you can play three ways: as disc golf, park golf with a club and ball, or foot golf with a soccer ball.

Is Glenstone MultiGolf Park free?

Yes, Glenstone MultiGolf Park in Grimes is free to play. Bring your own discs. As disc golf it is an easy, walkable round of about a mile.

Where is Glenstone MultiGolf Park in Grimes?

It is on the southeast side of Grimes. A 2023 WHO 13 report placed it at the corner of SE 37th St and 100th St. The city lists no street address, so use the UDisc app for directions.

Are there other disc golf courses near Grimes?

Big Creek State Park near Polk City has an 18-hole disc golf course. Cutty's Camping Resort in Grimes has a 9-hole course listed on UDisc, but it is for members and guests only.