Findley State Park

Exceptional layout built by a good friend of mine! I’d recommend checking this course out to players of all skill levels. You can’t have a bad time on this course. You can shoot a higher score tha ... show more ›

Exceptional layout built by a good friend of mine! I’d recommend checking this course out to players of all skill levels. You can’t have a bad time on this course. You can shoot a higher score than intended but this place has the perfect balance of beginner, intermediate, and advanced holes. Just go play it!!

My favorite course in Ohio and my favorite course so far. A great variety of wooded shots and longer open holes, par fours on the back 9 are super fun. Lines are technical but also always fair. It was ... show more ›

My favorite course in Ohio and my favorite course so far. A great variety of wooded shots and longer open holes, par fours on the back 9 are super fun. Lines are technical but also always fair. It was maintained great, the long baskets are very high quality and the community of people I met that maintained the course were top notch. Everyone should make the trip up here

Proud to call this my home course. Prodigy baskets. Fairways are clear. Challenges all skill levels with pretty much every shot. I haven't played but a few courses in Ohio, but this is the best flow ... show more ›

Proud to call this my home course. Prodigy baskets. Fairways are clear. Challenges all skill levels with pretty much every shot. I haven't played but a few courses in Ohio, but this is the best flow in a course I've played. Park in the large parking lot and start and end the course at the same point. It even has grills and picnic tables on the sides of some fairways for grilling and watching some amazing flights thru the forest.

The Lost Island 18 is best course in NE Ohio. Combination of par 3, 4, & 5s. Fair fairways. If you find yourself in the rough you should be able to get back to the fairway. For beginners or for a fun ... show more ›

The Lost Island 18 is best course in NE Ohio. Combination of par 3, 4, & 5s. Fair fairways. If you find yourself in the rough you should be able to get back to the fairway. For beginners or for a fun round the original 18 is available with shorter but technical shots. This course is well worth the drive & the locals are always putting in a ton of hours making it enjoyable. Don't let the "bridge" pin placement on hole 5 get to you there's still plenty of amazing shots & views of the lake as you continue through. I always look forward to making the trip to Wellington to play this gem!

This course is easily Top 5 (if not the best) course in Ohio! What makes this course so awesome is the mix of technicality in the woods, while still utilizing fair sized fairways and distance. Wha ... show more ›

This course is easily Top 5 (if not the best) course in Ohio! What makes this course so awesome is the mix of technicality in the woods, while still utilizing fair sized fairways and distance.

What really separates this course from the others is the people that take care of it. I regularly go to this course, and I am still amazed that after 2 years, something new will be cleaned or added to almost every other week! This course is consistently been becoming better and better.

If you played this course over 2 years ago, you didn't even play this course.

DEFINITELY A MUST PLAY.

Played both layouts in 2 winters and now 1 time Lost Island in the summer. Kudos to Mr. Vaughn and the rest of the gang really turning this into a destination course. To me it feels like a cross bet ... show more ›

Played both layouts in 2 winters and now 1 time Lost Island in the summer. Kudos to Mr. Vaughn and the rest of the gang really turning this into a destination course. To me it feels like a cross between Punderson and Portage Lakes. Long and very wooded. Good use of slopes and elevation. There's even a few terrain variances that show up for interest. I was surprised how playable it was in the summer - not too overgrown to enjoy, which would be easy to say about several of the good state park courses. It's easy to see how the rainy season would be a bit miserable to play, but as time goes on the course gets a little less rustic and a little more polished.

With the efforts made in the past couple of years, I can easily see this becoming top 5 in Ohio. It's getting right up there in my book with the likes of Punderson, Portage, Alum Creek, and Massillon. Looking forward to playing there more often!

An absolutely outstanding course. I wouldn't have rated it this highly two years ago, but the work they have put in to make this a challenging course. A wide variety of throws are needed... some let ... show more ›

An absolutely outstanding course. I wouldn't have rated it this highly two years ago, but the work they have put in to make this a challenging course. A wide variety of throws are needed... some let you open up and others are far more technical. Camping available on site, so make a vacation of it and play some great disc golf.

Lost island disc golf course has become a truly awesome course! The guys have added new baskets and a few new holes that keep the flow of fun going from start to finish. Also there's a pitch and putt ... show more ›

Lost island disc golf course has become a truly awesome course! The guys have added new baskets and a few new holes that keep the flow of fun going from start to finish. Also there's a pitch and putt course that's back by the campground that is awesome as well. I don't know if that's a secret or not but I found it and it really helped my game!

Course has undergone a great transformation the last couple years. Two overlapping courses give all skill levels a challenge of some sort. Open shots, tunnels, lefts, rights, and elevation all highl ... show more ›

Course has undergone a great transformation the last couple years. Two overlapping courses give all skill levels a challenge of some sort. Open shots, tunnels, lefts, rights, and elevation all highlight this course. Can be swampy in the spring but they’ve done a good job with pallet bridges and mulch to limit trenchfoot. Also some wood carvings which detail the course nicely. You can tell they’ve put in a ton of work and continue to do so. I’m really thankful this course isn’t too far from home as it’s become a gem of a place to play in NE Ohio!

New in 2017, more subtle updates ongoing, now essentially 2 separate (but overlapping) courses. The Original (Red) has a lot of birdie opportunities but some trouble if you don't hit your lines. 18 h ... show more ›

New in 2017, more subtle updates ongoing, now essentially 2 separate (but overlapping) courses. The Original (Red) has a lot of birdie opportunities but some trouble if you don't hit your lines. 18 holes (or 20 with bonus trek down to the island!). The Lost Island Course (Blue) is more about survival, with some tighter lines and more advanced shots preferred. 18 hole par 61. Thoughtfully designed and constantly maintained courses will provide fun and challenges, the rough is now super easy to navigate and the water is very avoidable, so it is a breeze to leave with the same discs you came with! Even has 9-hole disc golf putt-putt at the Group camp area, so stay the weekend!

The best type of woods course: gap city with minimal underbrush. New layout 2018 is something to see. Had the fortune to pick up with Matt and Sean, these dudes are putting in work on this course, Mat ... show more ›

The best type of woods course: gap city with minimal underbrush. New layout 2018 is something to see. Had the fortune to pick up with Matt and Sean, these dudes are putting in work on this course, Matt does the carvings, Sean chops down trees with his drives. They built a bench on 18 before noon on a Wednesday. Mad props. If you like trying new lines, play this course. The only reason I give it an A- is because they told me they still had work to do.

What a great new course. The long holes are REALLY long. I'm not sure how the flow works with the blue and red courses being inside one another. Unfortunately I showed up while there was a tournament ... show more ›

What a great new course. The long holes are REALLY long. I'm not sure how the flow works with the blue and red courses being inside one another. Unfortunately I showed up while there was a tournament going on (sorry guys). But the course was in great shape! Will definitely be back for more golf here.

An incredible amount of work has been done on this course in the last six months. It now offers two different courses to play, with a few holes overlapping both courses. Both are pretty heavily wooded ... show more ›

An incredible amount of work has been done on this course in the last six months. It now offers two different courses to play, with a few holes overlapping both courses. Both are pretty heavily wooded except for a few holes. The Red 18 is the shorter course. The new Lost Island Course (the blues) has greater distance and definitely has some challenging routes.

The two courses are easily distinguished from each other. There are clear maps of both courses at the kiosk off of the parking lot. There is signage, tees are marked and color coded, and there is a hole map with distance at each hole. The Lost Island course has new Prodigy baskets, which are orange and easy to separate from the red course baskets.

If you haven't played this course since anytime before March 2018, it is definitely worth a trip. Grateful to the locals who are clearly investing a lot of time and energy into bringing a solid DG experience to Lorain County. There's even some cool wood carvings scattered throughout. A lot of small touches, good stuff.

This was one my first courses ever played about 7 years ago. I used to frequent it often but there was a lull where it was getting over grown and lacked re-playable fun. Last year (2017) there were ne ... show more ›

This was one my first courses ever played about 7 years ago. I used to frequent it often but there was a lull where it was getting over grown and lacked re-playable fun. Last year (2017) there were new developments that slowly brought it around, but just played again today for the first time in almost 7 months and damn this course is awesome again. The 2 different layouts make it feel like 2 separate courses. The grounds and fairways are a total night and day difference, the new added holes for blue layout rival some of the top courses In the area for difficulty and originality. The added statues and benches and long tee pads are perfect. The only draw back I still see are the mud muck holes new 9 10 and 12. I don't think much can ever be done about those holes (even though they've put a lot of pallets down for walk ways) so definitely have a towel in your bag on those holes in early spring or winter. Great course and great job to those who re-vamped it.

This course never stops improving! If you only play once every few months I guarantee every time you play it will be improved in some way each time. The dude crew out here lives and breathes this cour ... show more ›

This course never stops improving! If you only play once every few months I guarantee every time you play it will be improved in some way each time. The dude crew out here lives and breathes this course and it shows. This is a treasure to so many of us, this place truly heals the soul! Favorite course in the world!

This is the best disc course in Lorain county. A diamond in the rough. A super tech wooded course. Some of the best locals you'll ever run across. Hell one of my top picks for north east Ohio. Tha ... show more ›

This is the best disc course in Lorain county. A diamond in the rough. A super tech wooded course. Some of the best locals you'll ever run across. Hell one of my top picks for north east Ohio. Thanx to everyone who helps with up keep. I hope Moe get to get out and experience this gem of a disc golf course.

2019 update: sooooooooooo much work has been done and oh my!!! what. ahoy to play. red short course is what i played when I first came here 2 years ago. the real crown jewel to this place is the lo ... show more ›

2019 update: sooooooooooo much work has been done and oh my!!! what. ahoy to play. red short course is what i played when I first came here 2 years ago. the real crown jewel to this place is the lost island course. it is long, challenging, makes you think about placement. it is by far and large the best kept secret that I am willing to tell you. bill, matt, shawn, and shawn jr, and the rest of the crew have made this an outstanding place to play.

I cannot recommend this place enough!

original review:
it was pretty obvious that the course was getting an update. i had never previously played there when in the old format. i understand there is a lot of work being done to make the new layout more beautiful.

i liked the fact that it was all woods, except the last two holes. lots of technical turns and fades. you really need to know your discs. would like to see some more mando's.

i did lose a few discs there due the amount of underbrush thay had not been cleared out that is my donation to the park. they have a great start, and will have to see whay it is like when finished.

Challenging and very technical. The new par 4s are a great addition to the course. The trails from one hole to the next with wood chips are great. A little muddy at times but a great course overall. ... show more ›

Challenging and very technical. The new par 4s are a great addition to the course. The trails from one hole to the next with wood chips are great. A little muddy at times but a great course overall. The new prodigy baskets are easy to see and reward great putts. The addition of the new baskets created 2 different layouts for all skill levels to fully enjoy a day of golf. Great lines to hit but the LIDGC is definitely a scoreable course if you hit those lines.

Mostly wooded holes with a few open holes as well. Very fun and quite challenging for any level. There are a few real opportunities to ace as well. Great elevation changes. There are a lot of down ... show more ›

Mostly wooded holes with a few open holes as well. Very fun and quite challenging for any level. There are a few real opportunities to ace as well. Great elevation changes. There are a lot of downed trees and debris, but this is a State Park, and you kind of expect that. The signs were great in some areas, but it was a little difficult to find the next tee in other areas. You also have to watch for poison ivy. Overall, this course was very fun to play and definitely worth the trip! :)

We camp at Findley State Park a few times a year, so this course is a welcome addition to my stays. Nestled along a decent sized parking lot just inside the main entrance, the course winds around the ... show more ›

We camp at Findley State Park a few times a year, so this course is a welcome addition to my stays. Nestled along a decent sized parking lot just inside the main entrance, the course winds around the surrounding woods with only a few truly open holes. Short to medium in length, what it lacks in distance is made up for with honest wooded fairways. Aside from the last hole, I felt all of them offer good lines off the pad. The course is in good shape, not too much undergrowth, and only some minor clearing on a handful of holes is needed. Midrange friendly, you only need a fairway driver for a handful of holes so a small travel bag will suite your needs. Good use of available elevation, most holes are extremely fun to throw. The baskets could use some bright colors to help them stand out as they blend in with the trees on many holes. Navigation isn't too bad, the map came in handy at times. My wife's 1st round was at this course and she had a blast, good for casual beginners & seasoned throwers alike...this course is well suited for this park.

I've only played this course once (June this year) and loved the place. Definitely coming back. I understand the course has changed a lot in the last year or so; hopefully those changes will continue. ... show more ›

I've only played this course once (June this year) and loved the place. Definitely coming back. I understand the course has changed a lot in the last year or so; hopefully those changes will continue. The holes are not overly long but can be technical. There seem to be a fair amount of left to right shots here so lefties and folks that throw good forehands should be comfortable. I can't do either but can throw decent anhyzers so it didn't bother me in the least. Personally,I love the way it sets up. I heard that the mosquitoes can be bad under the right conditions but that would seem to be the only downside.

The course is a ways out there and there isn't much close to get a bite to eat so pack a lunch. It felt like a cross between Punderson and Portage lakes for those that have played both. It was pretty ... show more ›

The course is a ways out there and there isn't much close to get a bite to eat so pack a lunch. It felt like a cross between Punderson and Portage lakes for those that have played both. It was pretty flat so I didn't get too worn out playing and it has tons of shade for hot sunny days. Some fairways are pretty tight with trees throughout. The layout feels well planned and concrete tees are nice. You have to be on top your game to score low. Very nice place to play.

a B for now give it time to get broken in an some dead wood to fall an this course could quickly become an A ,over all well done not to long but not a pitch an put either, lots to challenge all plays ... show more ›

a B for now give it time to get broken in an some dead wood to fall an this course could quickly become an A ,over all well done not to long but not a pitch an put either, lots to challenge all plays this is a hard course if you dont like trees,as there are trees on all but 2 holes ,with that said the play still seamed pretty well fair from both sides (left or right) so have fun an may your disc fly true.

Findley State Park now has 18 holes with the original front nine completely revamped. The front nine is much longer and alot more difficult now. Altogether a much different flow and feel to the course ... show more ›

Findley State Park now has 18 holes with the original front nine completely revamped. The front nine is much longer and alot more difficult now. Altogether a much different flow and feel to the course. Concrete pads, tee signs and permanent basket placements are all in. Also the Lightning DB-5 baskets have been switched and dimensions are correct. The place is really starting to break in nicely and will only get better with more play. So get out here and throw!

A lot of time and work have been put into this gem of a course since the last time I was out here about 3 years ago. Concrete tees have been added, lines have been established, and signage has been p ... show more ›

A lot of time and work have been put into this gem of a course since the last time I was out here about 3 years ago. Concrete tees have been added, lines have been established, and signage has been put in. All three of these were truly lacking during my first trek through this course. I could really tell the amount of effort and energy that went into making these changes, and props to Adam and the local crew for their triumph. The course has a great mix of shots, with the majority of holes being in the wheel-house for average to above average players. The flow was easy to follow, especially with the "next hole" indicators in place, and there were benches and garbage cans near most tees. I can see this course improving as time goes on, and could easily be A to A+ status as it matures. If you haven't been out here lately or not at all, check it out. You won't be disappointed.

I rate this course 2.5 out of 5 stars. - Plenty of parking - The park itself is very large with camping and multiple activities. - There is a bathroom (permanent outhouse) by hole #8’s bas ... show more ›

I rate this course 2.5 out of 5 stars.

- Plenty of parking
- The park itself is very large with camping and multiple activities.
- There is a bathroom (permanent outhouse) by hole #8’s basket
- The entrance is marked with a very nice sign and billboard
- The flow could be considered a con, however, the use of available land was done well even though the overall flow can be difficult to follow. Thanks to the accurate course map posted on the billboard, you can navigate your first time out without getting lost.
- There are four holes with multiple tees
- Natural tees but most are in good condition
- Baskets are old but are in good condition
- Very nice mixture of shots required. Open and tunnel shots, over and around rough.
- Beautiful thick wooded forest area
- Not much upkeep is needed but the grass around the first few holes is always well cut and logs are set around many of the back 6 holes showing the paths to the next tee or fairways
- Not much traffic from either walkers on the path or other disc golfers
- Trash can located at the parking lot, very clean course

Cons
- Some of the tees can quickly become deep puddles in the spring season
- Even with the accurate map, next tee signs would be very helpful
- Very short course. Great for the kids but if you enjoy the long bomber throws then this course will feel very cramped.
- Boring elevation, very flat course
- Needs benches. There is an old picnic table by hole #9’s tee but something else would be nice.
- The flat area between holes #3 & #5 turns into a black swampy mess in the spring season which makes the whole area including the fairway where you are supposed to land very difficult to play

Other Thoughts
- A fun course, though small, but on a very large park.
- There is a donation box by the DGC sign at the entrance
- Not much of a challenge overall
- A very good player would easily birdie every hole while a brand new player may find this course extra difficult and frustrating due to the how thick the woods are
- The most challenging hole is probably #4 from the long. There are several paths to take on this right turning hole and heavy tree growth blocking you at every path.
- There are no signature holes here that stand out in my memory but I really enjoyed hole #8. This is a very pretty wooded fairway. The trees to the right are in a nice row making a wall that you have to turn around at the end to get to the basket.
- There are no other courses nearby, this is a small course far from the highway in a remote location
- This is not a destination course and is only worth the travel if you plan on using the park itself for other purposes along with playing a round of disc golf which could turn out to be a fantastic day with the family (note that you can rent discs from the campground store)

The Findley State Park course in Wellington, Ohio now provides a very challenging re-designed 18 hole disc golf course 25 minutes west of Medina and 25 minutes east of Norwalk. The new and improved l ... show more ›

The Findley State Park course in Wellington, Ohio now provides a very challenging re-designed 18 hole disc golf course 25 minutes west of Medina and 25 minutes east of Norwalk. The new and improved layout (2018/2019) by local players is now the type of course when you finish playing 18, you're going to want to play 18 more to get a few strokes back. Timewise, it takes about 75 minutes with a two-some and about 2 hours for a four-some. The newly positioned holes are strewn about many species of mature hardwood trees in a mostly unused portion of the state park. The new holes are tighter, longer, and heavily wooded with a fair amount of left to right fairways and challenging, subtle, elevation changes throughout.

Local Woodsman Matt Smith and his comrades have put their artistic touch about the entire course with fantastic wood carvings naturally placed along with kickass wooden benches, bag holders and 12’ concrete tees. Many holes have alternate targets featuring BRAND NEW PRODIGY highly visible targets logically placed through the beautiful trails of one of Ohio’s great State Parks.

Local disc golf PROmoters Adam Selzer and Bill Vaughn poor their hearts and free time into making sure the fairways are easy to traverse making the level of difficulty placed on the shot, not the terrain. (I dropped a granola bar on the ground and still ate it-=CLEAN PARK). Please do your part and leave the park in better shape than you arrived and be sure to thank the crew busting their humps making FSPDGC the treat that it is in the 44090.


2019 has made FSPDGC home to the Ohio Amateur Disc Golf Championships and the upcoming FSP Lost Island Adventure Tournament . As it matures and use continues to increase, this is helping trample down any remaining poison ivy. It is suggested to wear long pants and/or high socks while enjoying Findley State Park DGC.

The course is mainly dry and can hold water after heavy rains, so appropriate footgear for “pudding” is also suggested ahead of time.

A donation box is located near the parking lot Kiosk. all forms of cash and coins are appreciated. Please do not drop credit cards in box ????.

Let the State Parks know how your visit to the FSPDGC went.

Tim Krosse
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