Disc golf feasibility at Shively Park
Summary
Astoria may get a free, 18-hole wooded disc golf course winding through Shively Park's perimeter and connecting to Evergreen Fields. Baskets are donated and volunteers would build much of it, but residents have raised concerns about pedestrian safety, parking, weddings, and the park's quiet character. A public open house on August 19 will shape whether the board recommends the project in September.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 6
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 23, 2026.
Impact analysis
Almost no cost to the city — donated baskets, volunteer labor, and only about two hours a week of maintenance after build-out.
Disc golfers, families looking for free recreation, and south-side residents getting a walkable amenity close to home.
Potentially nearby residents and wedding renters if parking, traffic, or noise conflicts materialize — though staff say impacts are minimal.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Parks Board - Sep 23, 2026
The city wants to build an 18-hole disc golf course in undeveloped City-owned forest next to Shively Park and Evergreen Fields, starting with a six-hole pilot. Supporters see a free, walkable recreation amenity; opponents worry about the forest's wild character, wildlife, erosion, noise, and safety.
Parks Board - Jul 22, 2026
Astoria may get a free, 18-hole wooded disc golf course winding through Shively Park's perimeter and connecting to Evergreen Fields. Baskets are donated and volunteers would build much of it, but residents have raised concerns about pedestrian safety, parking, weddings, and the park's quiet character. A public open house on August 19 will shape whether the board recommends the project in September.
Parks Board - May 27, 2026
Public input to the Master Plan process showed demand for disc golf, and staff are studying a course around the outer edge of Shively Park's loop road that would connect to Evergreen Field. It could be built within a year at little added cost.
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