The Whistler Disc Golf Feasibility Study intends to develop a master guidance plan for Disc Golf in Whistler. This considers rejuvenation and possible expansion of the Lost Lake Disc Golf Course, as well as consideration for a possible future second course located elsewhere in Whistler.
This work is necessary in response to safety, overuse, trespass, unauthorized activities, and environmental concerns at the existing Lost Lake Disc Golf Course.
Overview
One of Whistler’s major attractions are its outdoor recreational activities, which serve both locals and guests while highlighting the scenic qualities that make the resort unique.
Whistler’s Lost Lake disc golf course has proven to be a popular and free recreation amenity in our community. It consists of 27 holes offering multiple levels of difficulty from wooded to open fairways and a wide range of topography from mellow slopes to steep elevations.
Over the decades the course and play style has evolved, use has increased, and adjacent mountain bike trails have introduced safety challenges. This, along with understanding that disc golf is considered one of the fastest-growing sports in North America, has offered an opportunity to rework how disc golf is accessed and played in Whistler.
The outcomes of this project will inform future planning and capital budget decisions.
Status
The Resort Municipality of Whistler has retained INDesign Disc Golf Inc. along with Dialog Consulting and Cascade Environmental Resource Group Ltd. to provide technical assistance with this project.
INDesign has prepared a draft feasibility report, “Towards a Master Plan for Disc Golf in Whistler” and a conceptual routing plan for the Lost Lake course. Their work has been largely informed by the work of Cascade Environmental, and includes a draft environmental impact assessment and baseline environmental monitoring system of the existing Lost Lake course and potential Lost Lake expansion areas. Cascade has also developed disc golf environmental suitability and mitigation guidelines used in course planning.
Scope of Work
This project seeks to deliver a comprehensive rejuvenation plan to:
- Identify and prioritize rejuvenation and possible expansion of the Lost Lake course to address stated issues
- Identify a potential future second course location
Engagement
First Nations, stakeholders, and public engagement are part of this project.
- The Whistler Disc Golf Association is the primary special interest group
- Results of the technical work will be provided for public engagement
- Engagement opportunities will be announced in Pique Newsmagazine and the weekly Whistler Today municipal e-newsletter
Funding
The Whistler Disc Golf Feasibility Study is a Municipal & Regional District Tax Program (MRDT) funded project.
More information on MRDT funding can be found here.
Contact
parksplanningprojects@whistler.ca
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