Conrad Plans New Disc Golf Park to Boost Outdoor Recreation

Community leaders propose transforming unused land into a free, family-friendly disc golf course.

Mar. 18, 2026 at 12:00am

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Conrad, Montana is exploring plans to develop a new disc golf park that would transform an unused plot of land into a recreational destination for residents and visitors. The proposed nine-hole course is being spearheaded by local community leader Karen Burditt, who sees it as a way to provide a free, all-ages activity that encourages healthy outdoor activity and community gatherings.

Why it matters

The disc golf park would give Conrad residents a new recreational option while also potentially attracting visitors and outdoor enthusiasts to the area. Organizers believe it could help activate underused green space and foster community pride. Disc golf is a growing sport that requires minimal equipment, making it an accessible activity for families.

The details

Karen Burditt, a local Special Olympics coach, has been working for two years to bring disc golf to Conrad. She recently made a formal request to the city council to use a vacant lot near the baseball diamond for the proposed nine-hole course. The city's contract with the adjacent Blue Sky Villa complex allows for the removal of unused land that could benefit the community. Burditt has connected with disc golf course designers and volunteers in Great Falls to help plan the Conrad park, which would require planting 20-30 trees as a windbreak on the open, grassy lot.

  • At the last Conrad City Council meeting, Burditt made a formal request to use the vacant land.
  • Burditt has been working on bringing disc golf to Conrad for the past two years.

The players

Karen Burditt

A local community leader and coach for the Conrad Cougars Special Olympics team who has been spearheading the effort to bring a disc golf park to Conrad.

Nancy Undercoffler

The former vice president of outreach for Special Olympics who introduced Burditt to disc golf and connected her with resources to help plan the Conrad park.

Drew and Maggie Kent

Co-owners of Croxford Funeral Home who have experience designing disc golf courses, including the Electric City Disc Golf Park in Great Falls, and provided guidance on the proposed Conrad course.

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What they’re saying

“It's a sport that all ages and abilities can play.”

— Karen Burditt, Community Leader

“Disc golf is like golf, but with discs instead of balls. Conrad's park would be nine-hole course.”

— Karen Burditt, Community Leader

“They don't have to pack golf clubs that take up a lot of room. They can throw a few discs in the car and off they go.”

— Karen Burditt, Community Leader

What’s next

The project cannot move forward until the city secures the land for the disc golf park. Once the land is obtained, organizers will need to plant the 20-30 trees to serve as a windbreak for the course.

The takeaway

The proposed disc golf park in Conrad represents a creative way for the community to activate underused green space and provide a free, accessible outdoor recreation option for residents of all ages. If successful, it could also help attract visitors and boost local pride, demonstrating how small towns can leverage growing sports trends to enhance quality of life.