When families relocating to Tulsa ask me what makes this metro feel like home, I tell them about the things you can do here for free on a Saturday afternoon. Disc golf is at the top of that list. Tulsa has quietly become one of the most serious disc golf cities in the country, with championship courses in public parks, a history that goes back to the sport's early days, and a community of players who welcome newcomers. Over my years helping families settle across the Tulsa Metro, I have learned that a great local course is the kind of amenity that makes a neighborhood feel like yours.
Below is my guide to the best places to play disc golf across the Tulsa Metro, from the championship fairways at Mohawk Park to the classic layouts that have been here for decades. Whether you already play or you are curious to try it with the kids, here is where to start.
A City With Real Disc Golf History
Tulsa is not new to disc golf; it helped build the sport. Riverside Park got Tulsa's first permanent course in 1979, and in July 1985 Tulsa hosted the PDGA Professional Disc Golf World Championships with a then-record field of 266 competitors. When I tell out-of-state buyers that Tulsa is a bona fide disc golf town, the courses back it up.
World-Class Courses in Public Parks
The best part of Tulsa's disc golf scene is that nearly all of it is free and public. Mohawk Park alone holds three courses, including Blackhawk, an 18-hole championship layout of just over 8,000 feet at par 62 that was installed for the 2006 PDGA Amateur World Championships. You get big-city course quality without a green fee.
Beginner-Friendly Options Everywhere
New to the game? Redhawk and Whitehawk at Mohawk Park offer friendlier fairways, and Riverside Park's classic layout is a gentle place to learn. Disc golf is one of the most affordable sports in Tulsa: a starter set of three discs costs about what a movie ticket run does for a family, and the courses stay open year-round.
A Real Community of Players
Disc golf in Tulsa is organized and welcoming. The Tulsa Disc Sports Association keeps course info, runs leagues, and hosts events for players of every level, which makes it easy for newcomers to find a round with friendly locals. For relocating families, it is one of the fastest ways to meet people in a new city.
The Pros Are Coming Back in 2027
Tulsa's disc golf story is still being written. The metro is set to host the PDGA Masters Disc Golf World Championships from September 28 through October 2, 2027, bringing top players from around the world back to the courses that helped launch the sport. Local players have had this date circled for a while.
Great Courses Across the Metro
The spread matters when you are house hunting. You can live in north Tulsa minutes from Mohawk Park's three courses, in midtown near Hunter Park and McClure Park, or in the south part of the metro near Haikey Creek between Tulsa and Broken Arrow. Wherever you land, a quality course is usually close by.
The Courses I Point Tulsa Newcomers To First
A metro is only as fun as its free Saturday plans, and Tulsa has built a disc golf lineup that covers every corner of town. These are the courses I mention first when clients ask where to play.
Blackhawk at Mohawk Park
Mohawk Park, north Tulsa
Blackhawk is Tulsa's signature championship course: 18 holes, par 62, and just over 8,000 feet of technical, wooded golf. It was installed for the 2006 PDGA Amateur World Championships and has been drawing serious players ever since. If you want the hardest round in the metro and the bragging rights that come with it, Blackhawk is the answer.
Redhawk and Whitehawk at Mohawk Park
Mohawk Park, north Tulsa
The same huge park that hosts Blackhawk also holds Redhawk and Whitehawk, two courses that are more forgiving and perfect for casual rounds, families, and players building their skills. You can make a full disc golf afternoon of Mohawk Park by warming up on one of these before testing Blackhawk.
Hunter Park
Tulsa
Designed in 1998, Hunter Park is often called one of the finest and most popular courses in Tulsa, and longtime locals consider it a must-play. It balances wooded challenge with open shots and rewards both power and touch. For midtown and north Tulsa residents, it is the neighborhood course that plays way above its weight.
Chandler Park, the Bear's Lair and Moose Run
West Tulsa
Chandler Park's Bear's Lair course dates to 1981 and was one of the host courses for the 1985 World Championships, a piece of the park's history that still shows in its layout. Today it is one of the busiest courses in Tulsa, with Moose Run alongside it in the same park. Expect hills, trees, and plenty of local players who know every line.
Riverside Park
Along the Arkansas River, Tulsa
Tulsa's first permanent disc golf course opened here in 1979, and Riverside Park also hosted rounds of the 1985 Worlds. It is a classic, approachable layout that has introduced generations of Tulsa families to the sport. It is also a convenient stop if you are already out walking or biking the River Parks trail system.
McClure Park
Tulsa
McClure Park has been around since 1980 and plays as a championship-caliber 18 holes with three tee options on each hole, so the course grows with you as your game improves. A creek comes into play on roughly half the holes, which keeps every round honest. It is a favorite for players who want variety close to the east side of town.
Haikey Creek
South Tulsa, near Broken Arrow
Haikey Creek sits on the south end of the metro between Tulsa and Broken Arrow, which makes it the unofficial home course for the growing number of families settling in Bixby, Broken Arrow, and south Tulsa. It offers a solid, playable layout with the kind of easy access suburban players appreciate after work and on weekends.
Basketcase Disc Golf
2122 S Memorial Dr, Tulsa, OK 74129
When you need discs, bags, or a recommendation on what to throw next, Basketcase Disc Golf on Memorial Drive is a local disc golf shop staffed by players. Supporting a local shop like this is also a good way to learn about upcoming leagues, courses, and events around the metro.
Why Disc Golf Matters When You Are House Hunting
In my work with Tulsa buyers, "we want parks and outdoor space close by" comes up in almost every search, and disc golf courses are some of the best free park amenities the metro has to offer. If you play, living near Mohawk Park in north Tulsa puts three quality courses minutes from your door, midtown and east Tulsa sit close to Hunter Park and McClure Park, and the south metro, including Bixby, Broken Arrow, and south Tulsa, is an easy drive to Haikey Creek.
That is real, practical neighborhood math, and it is one of the reasons I ask every client how they like to spend a weekend before I ever show them a house. The good news is that Tulsa makes the math easy: you can live in a walkable midtown neighborhood and still reach a top course in minutes, or settle in the south metro and build your whole weekend around the fairways near home. If the outdoors matter to you, let me know what you love to do, and I will point you toward the neighborhoods, the commute, and the homes that fit. For a broader look at how the metro's communities compare, see my Tulsa Metro community guide.
Whether you are relocating from out of state or moving across town, I would love to help you find not just the right house, but the right place to call home, with the right weekend plans already scouted. That is the part of this job I genuinely enjoy, and it is how Tulsa newcomers become Tulsa locals.
FAQs About Disc Golf in Tulsa
Is disc golf free to play in Tulsa?
Most of Tulsa's courses are in public city and county parks and are free to play. Mohawk Park, Hunter Park, Chandler Park, Riverside Park, McClure Park, and Haikey Creek are all public courses where you only need your own discs.
What is the best disc golf course in Tulsa?
Blackhawk at Mohawk Park is Tulsa's championship course, an 18-hole layout of just over 8,000 feet at par 62 that was built for the 2006 PDGA Amateur World Championships. Hunter Park is another local favorite that many players rate among the finest courses in the state.
Where should beginners play disc golf in Tulsa?
Redhawk and Whitehawk at Mohawk Park are the most beginner-friendly options in the metro, and Riverside Park's classic course is a gentle place to learn. Starter disc sets are inexpensive, so it is easy to try the sport before committing to gear.
Has Tulsa hosted major disc golf championships?
Yes. Tulsa hosted the 1985 PDGA Professional Disc Golf World Championships with a then-record field of 266 competitors, the 2006 PDGA Amateur World Championships at Blackhawk, and is set to host the PDGA Masters Disc Golf World Championships from September 28 through October 2, 2027.
Where can I buy disc golf discs in Tulsa?
Basketcase Disc Golf at 2122 S Memorial Dr is a dedicated local disc golf shop, and major sporting goods retailers across the metro also carry starter kits. The Tulsa Disc Sports Association is a great resource for course maps, leagues, and events.
Which Tulsa neighborhoods are close to disc golf courses?
North Tulsa homes near Mohawk Park have three courses within minutes, midtown and east Tulsa are central to Hunter Park and McClure Park, and the south metro, including Bixby, Broken Arrow, and south Tulsa, is close to Haikey Creek. If a course in the backyard matters to you, there is a neighborhood for it.
Moving to the Tulsa Metro and want to find a home near the parks and courses you love? Tell me how you like to spend your weekends, and I will help you find the right home in the right community. Reach out anytime to start the conversation.
Written by Jessica Ford, Realtor® | Chinowth and Cohen Realtors