With many students away for athletic events, other students might be wondering how to fill their weekends in Quincy. 

The city offers several recreational parks, and one standout option is Bob Mays Park. Known for its variety of activities, from soccer and running to its popular disc golf course, the park has something for everyone.

Park District employees introduced disc golf in 2015, and the sport has since become a staple for the Quincy Park District.

 Disc golf is similar to traditional golf, but instead of using clubs and balls, players use specialized discs. These discs are thrown from tee boxes, aiming to reach a basket at the end of the course. 

The game is easy to pick up, fun to play, and offers both a casual pastime and a competitive edge for those who want to take it more seriously.

Veteran disc golfers, like Caden Witt, highlight the inclusive nature of the sport.

“You can get out and go play with your friends, in competitive spirit. It is not something that you have to be good at to have fun,” Witt said.

Whether you’re a seasoned pro or new to the game, disc golf provides a laid-back yet challenging way to enjoy the outdoors.

Although disc golf may seem simple, mastering the sport requires some skill.

 Different types of discs serve various purposes: some are designed for long-range throws, while others are meant for putting. 

The ultimate goal is to get the disc into the basket with the fewest throws possible, making it both a mental and physical challenge.

Connor Meegan, Junior at Quincy University, likes the impact the disc golf course brings to a recreational park.

“A disc golf course being at a recreational park gives a chance for people to blow off steam and do some different things that normally wouldn’t be at a park. It gives people a chance to experience a new sport,” Meegan said.

Meegan’s words capture the spirit of the game—disc golf is not just about competition but also about community, relaxation, and trying something new.

With winter fast approaching, the disc golf course at Bob Mays Park will only be available for a few more weeks before it closes for the season. 

However, the course will reopen in the spring, giving both locals and visitors plenty of time to enjoy the sport when the warmer weather returns.

For now, students and community members can take advantage of the final days of fall to head out to Bob Mays and give disc golf a try.