The Board of County Commissioners and the Department of Recreation and Parks announced the opening of a disc golf course in John G. Lancaster Park located at 21550 Willows Road, in Lexington Park. Disc golf is similar to regular golf except it is played with discs similar to Frisbees®. Disc golf is easy to learn and a healthy activity good for people of all ages and fitness levels. The disc golf 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 year-round. 

In addition to the new disc golf course, 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. 

Questions or comments regarding disc golf and other improvements at Lancaster Park should be addressed with the Department of Recreation and Parks at (301) 475-4200 ext. 1811.