Hole 17
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2h 33m

Est. time

2.6mi

Est. length

Flat

Elevation

Moderate difficulty

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Before you go
Restricted hours
Course will close at 8pm in the Winter and 10pm in the summer. These are the Grand Junction Parks hours.
Fair conditions
17 hours ago

About the course

Located along the scenic riverfront near Grand Junction’s Botanical Gardens, Watson Island offers a fun, free-to-play disc golf experience for players of all skill levels, designed by Grand Valley Disc Golf Club in collaboration with the Grand Junction Parks and Recreation Department. This well-loved 24-hole course features a mostly flat layout with a mix of open throws and technical shots, a variety of distances, and multiple water hazards that keep each round interesting. The concrete and brick tee pads and Mach VII targets provide quality infrastructure, while cart- and stroller-friendly paths make it accessible for casual rounds with friends and family. With wide public appeal and consistently strong community ratings, Watson Island is a popular local favorite that’s great for both quick rounds and extended play. Course Highlights 📍 24 holes with mixed distances and shot variety. 🌀 Moderate difficulty, around ~2.6 miles of play. 🌄 Riverfront setting with water in play and scenic views. 🚶‍♂️ Cart- and stroller-friendly paths. 🐕 Pet-friendly (leash laws apply). 🆓 Public and free to play — just bring your discs! Whether you’re a beginner looking to enjoy a relaxed round or an experienced player seeking a bit of strategy and shot diversity, Watson Island delivers a rewarding disc golf outing right in the heart of Grand Junction.
24 holes
Concrete, Brick/Pavers, Alt Concrete, Gravel, Dirt Tees
Mach VII Targets
Mixed use
Public park
Dogs allowed
Leash Laws in effect. Need to be fallowed.
Cart friendly
No drinking water available
No restroom available
Stroller friendly

Not recommended for individuals with limited mobility

Some holes are accessible, but the majority of the holes are not. Someone in a wheel chair would struggle on this course.

Established in 2013

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Course traffic - Players usually spend 1 - 3.5 hours here.

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Contact

Grand Valley Disc Golf Club

Reviews

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Upkeep
4.1
Shot variety/design
4.3
Tee areas
4.4
Signage/wayfinding
3.2
Amenities
3.0
Scenery/views
4.2
tejay420

@tejay420

15

Grand junction does great things here

fontmasterflex

@fontmasterflex

2

This course has a ton of potential. The recent updates to the front 9 are incredible. But that’s really where my praise stops. Zero signage and no one is in any kind of hurry to get any. It’s been going on 3 years. They removed all the signage during the update with no apparent plans to replace. This is an ongoing gripe. Fine for locals that play often, abysmal for new players or visitors. ESPECIALLY since half the holes have hidden targets. The group in charge randomly moves baskets. I’m not sure if they regularly update UDisc. It used to not be, but to their credit, the map is current as of November 3. You shouldn’t HAVE to use UDisc to find your way. Some of us play disc golf to be outdoors AWAY from our phones. The local group will shift blame to the city parks dept, but I feel like there is plenty more that can be done that isn’t. When you know where all the baskets are, it’s a good fun course. Decently challenging for new, and intermediate players. The shot variety is lacking from my pov, as it really favors RHFH or LHBH throwers. Credit where credit is due, I really am happy with the changes in the front 9. Really elevating the feel of the area. Something’s got to be done about the homeless population though. Back nine and the fives can be sketchy at best. Until that problem is remedied, there is not going to be any sort of bathrooms either. Which is a shame. There really is potential here for a great city park but between slow government, a severe homeless problem, and conflicting egos, I fear this will always just be a ho-hum course. It’s worth playing if you’re in the area but dint get your hopes up.

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How do I get to Watson Island DGC?
You can get directions to Watson Island DGC by clicking Get Directions, which will open your device's map application with the disc golf course location. The disc golf course is located at 39.055251363500595, -108.56050327045136 in Grand Junction, Colorado.
Do I need to pay to play disc golf at Watson Island DGC?
Watson Island DGC is free to play! Just show up and enjoy the disc golf course.
What is the difficulty and length of Watson Island DGC?
Watson Island DGC has 24 disc golf holes and has a difficulty rating of "Moderate". The typical disc golf round at Watson Island DGC takes about 3 hours and covers approximately 2.6 miles (4.2 km).
How highly rated is Watson Island DGC by the disc golf community?
Watson Island DGC has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 1500 community reviews. This is considered a very good course rating by the disc golf community.
What amenities are available at Watson Island DGC?
Watson Island DGC offers the following amenities: 24 disc golf holes, cart-friendly paths, pet-friendly areas, stroller-friendly paths. Pet policy: Leash Laws in effect. Need to be fallowed.
When is the best time to play at Watson Island DGC?
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How can I record my disc golf round at Watson Island DGC?
You can record your disc golf round using the UDisc mobile app. If on your phone, tap the "Start a Round" button at the bottom of this page to begin navigating Watson Island DGC and recording your disc golf round. The app provides GPS-enabled disc golf hole maps, scorekeeping, and statistics. Upgrade to UDisc Pro for advanced features like detailed statistics and course traffic information.