Walnut Ridge Recreation Area
Johnston, Iowa
Slight elevation with a variety of tee shots. Sprawling layout, large teepads, clean modern restrooms, soda vending machine, ample trash/recycle bins, and water spigots/fountains on course. Park rec area provided by US Army Corps of Engineers.
Course layout
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Hole by hole
Main layout · 18 holes · Par 54 · 7,304 ftWhat to expect at Walnut Ridge Recreation Area
Walnut Ridge Recreation Area is a 18-hole public course in Johnston, Iowa, playing 7,304 feet to a par of 54. The terrain is mixed. The course runs long for its par: 18 of the 18 holes are par 3, but they average 406 feet, so most of them are genuine two-shot holes for the average arm.
- Terrain
- Mixed
- Longest hole
- 588 ft (hole 9)
- Shortest hole
- 244 ft (hole 6)
- Layouts
- 2
- Length vs Iowa
- Longer than 98%
- Mapped by
- Haley
Scores & records
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Good to know
Quick answers, straight from the course data.
Is Walnut Ridge Recreation Area free to play?
Yes — Walnut Ridge Recreation Area is free to play.
Is Walnut Ridge Recreation Area good for beginners?
Walnut Ridge Recreation Area's holes average 406 ft, so newer players should expect a challenge.
How long does a round take at Walnut Ridge Recreation Area?
Most groups play Walnut Ridge Recreation Area's 18 holes in about 135–165 minutes at a casual pace.
What layouts does Walnut Ridge Recreation Area have?
Walnut Ridge Recreation Area has 2 layouts on Radius: the main layout, Short tees.
Where is Walnut Ridge Recreation Area?
Walnut Ridge Recreation Area is a disc golf course in Johnston, Iowa.