Toronto's best free disc golf — Dentonia Park Golf Course's 18-hole disc golf course winds through trees, over water, and across a proper green landscape. Free to play, equipment available cheaply at any disc golf retailer, and the learning curve is dramatically gentler than regular golf. Growing community, welcoming to beginners.
Neighbourhood: Scarborough / East End · Address: 781 Victoria Park Ave, Scarborough, ON · Hours: Always open (daylight hours)
Why Visit
Dentonia Park offers Toronto’s most legit full 18-hole disc golf course, winding right across the actual ball golf greens. It’s free, fun for all skill levels, and you don’t need fancy equipment to get started.
What Makes It Unique
Unlike most city disc golf spots squeezed into public parks, Dentonia’s course sprawls across a real golf facility, so you get elevation changes, pro-quality fairways, and even water hazards. Plus, the active local disc golf community means you’ll often bump into regulars happy to give tips to newcomers. Nowhere else in Toronto feels quite as close to 'proper' disc golf for $0.
Disc golf at Dentonia Park in Scarborough is one of the GTA's most accessible and genuinely enjoyable outdoor sporting experiences — a free 18-hole disc golf course laid out through a mature park in the Scarborough-East York area that provides a full round of disc golf without equipment cost beyond the initial disc purchase, no reservation required, and a course that challenges experienced players while remaining enjoyable for complete beginners.
Disc golf uses a frisbee-like disc (or multiple discs of different flight characteristics) thrown from a tee area toward a chain basket target, with the objective of completing each hole in as few throws as possible — the golf scoring format applied to disc throwing. The learning curve is faster than ball golf: most people can throw a disc far enough to navigate an average course within a few rounds, and the basic skills develop naturally through play rather than requiring formal instruction.
The Dentonia Park course winds through the park's tree cover, ravine margins, and open grass sections in a layout that uses the natural terrain features as hazards — trees, slopes, and tight corridors between the trees require shot shaping and placement that challenge experienced players while remaining physically navigable for beginners. The course length and average hole distance make it appropriate for casual rounds that fit within a two-hour afternoon outing.
Scarborough's disc golf community maintains the Dentonia course with the informal stewardship that public disc golf courses depend on — clearing debris from basket areas, repairing damaged targets, and welcoming new players who show up with a single disc and uncertainty about the rules. The surrounding Scarborough park system, the Victoria Park subway station access, and the neighbourhood's east-end character make Dentonia a destination for players from across the city who want a free outdoor activity with genuine sporting depth.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need special equipment for disc golf at Dentonia Park?
A single disc (a basic mid-range disc works for all shots when learning) is all you need to start. Dedicated disc golfers carry 3–15 discs of different types for specific shots, but beginners absolutely do not need to invest in a full set. Discs are available at sporting goods stores for $10–20 each.
Is disc golf at Dentonia Park free?
Yes — Dentonia Park disc golf is completely free to play. The course is a public park facility with no entry fee, no reservation system, and no equipment rental. Simply arrive with a disc and start at hole 1.
Where is the disc golf course at Dentonia Park?
Dentonia Park is in Scarborough at Pharmacy Avenue and Victoria Park Avenue. Victoria Park station on Line 2 is a short walk away. Street parking is available along Pharmacy Avenue.
How long does a round of disc golf at Dentonia Park take?
An 18-hole round at Dentonia takes approximately 1.5–2.5 hours depending on group size and pace. Smaller groups move faster; larger groups or beginners who spend time searching for discs in the rough will take closer to 2.5 hours.