Maxwell Park Disc Golf Course

Disc golf course in Normal, IL

Overview

Maxwell Park Disc Golf Course offers a casual yet versatile layout in an open park setting with scattered trees and light elevation. It’s approachable for newer players while still offering challenge through multiple layouts and longer tees.

Highlights

  • Short and long tees on some holes
  • Two basket locations for every hole
  • Hosts AM play at Ledgestone and local leagues

Signature Holes

  • Hole 11: Dog-leg left through a technical tunnel with guardian trees
  • Hole 15: Uphill big-bomber par 4 around thick pines

Amenities

  • Restrooms at Champion Fields across the parking lot
  • Nearby pavilion and skatepark
  • Ample parking

Course Conditions & Maintenance

  • Maintained by Normal Parks Department
  • Cut weekly in season

Ratings & Reviews

  • UDisc rating: 4.2/5
  • “Casual but clean—great for tournament warmups.”

Local Tips

  • Gets crowded on weekends
  • Easy walk, good for family or newer players
  • Beginner-friendly 7-hole course also on site

Driving Directions

Maxwell Park Disc Golf Course
305 N Parkside Rd
Normal, IL 61761

From Peoria/Morton take I-74E, use the left lane to take exit 127 to merge onto I-55 N toward Chicago. Take exit 165A to merge onto US-51 BUS S/N Main St toward Bloomington-Normal. Turn right on to Gregory St and take Gregory until it ends at the parking lot. From the north, take I-55S until the US-51BUS exit and head south on US-51 BUS. Turn right on to Gregory St and take Gregory until it ends at the parking lot. From the south, continue north until 55 and 74 merge and continue onto I-55 N. Take exit 165A to merge onto US-51 BUS S/N Main St toward Bloomington-Normal. Turn right on to Gregory St and take Gregory until it ends at the parking lot.

🏆 Tournament History: Featured in the 2022-2025 Ledgestone Open.

Course Details

Designed by: Dana Vicich

Year Established: 2003; redesigned 2022

Course Type: Public

Number of Holes: 18

Par: 57-61

Length: 5700-7200 ft

Elevation Category: Gentle rolling slopes

Basket Types: Disc Golf Park Baskets

Tee Pad Type: Concrete tee pads, basic signage