The Board of County Commissioners and the Department of Recreation and Parks are pleased to announce that the County’s new disc golf course is now open and ready for use.  The course is located at John G. Lancaster Park, 21550 Willows Road, in Lexington Park, on the adjacent former Lexington Manor south parcel.

Disc golf is similar to regular golf except it is played with discs similar to Frisbees®.  Disc golf is easy to learn, is a healthy activity and is for people of all ages and fitness levels.  The course is low-impact and utilizes the land’s existing topography.  Disc golf uses baskets mounted on poles instead of traditional golf holes and the game can be played on a year-round basis.

In addition to the new disc golf course, there are several other projects nearing completion at this park.  A new one-mile pedestrian pathway around the perimeter of the park is nearly complete and is expected to be open within the next few weeks.  This fitness course is constructed of an asphalt surface and is designed for walking, running, biking and rollerblading.  The path connects with the former roadway system in Lexington Manor, increasing the length of the trail by another mile.  Also, a picnic pavilion is being installed at the site which should be ready for use later this fall.  The pavilion will include picnic tables for public use on a first come, first served basis. 

This improvement project was made possible through funding from Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Program Open Space/Community Parks and Playgrounds program and the Board of County Commissioners. 

Any questions or comments regarding the improvements at Lancaster Park should be addressed with the Department of Recreation and Parks at (301) 475-4200 ext. 1811; questions regarding park maintenance should be addressed to the Department’s Parks Division at (301) 863-8400 ext. 3570.