The Quarry Disc Golf Course at Rotary Park is located in LaSalle, IL.

What makes this course unique, its just not something that you see in Illinois, as far as disc golf courses go, because there is so much elevation here on almost every hole.

This course sparked my attention when I heard about the grand opening in early spring. I saw just a few photos with some big elevation shots, and I immediately put it on my bucket list for this summer.

Local professional disc golfer, and Ottawa, IL, native, Dana Vicich designed this 18-hole DiscGolfPark along with Dan Nagle and Wes Black.

The original idea to put a course here was in 2010!

The fact that it is here now, and established in 2024 shows how important it is to keep the dream alive, it is such a dream playing here.

Course Details

This 18-hole disc golf course is a reclaimed limestone quarry that is now open to the public for recreational use.

• 18-hole DiscGolfPark.

• 2 Concrete tees on every hole (short and long tees).

• Total distance: Red (short) tees are 4,691 feet. White (long) is 6,267 feet.

• Somewhat cart friendly - because this is a reclaimed quarry there are a lot of divits in the ground. While you could bring a cart here, you might favor a backpack bag instead.

• It’s Seasonal (I’m guessing they close it in the winter… the hills are very steep).

• Drinking water available onsite.

• Restrooms are available (running water and flush toilets).

• Dogs are allowed.

The course is split, so that once you finish 1 through 9, you end back up at hole 1. You can stop by your car at this point. Or you can start on 10 if you want to (that’s the beauty of these split layouts).

HOLE 1

Hole 1 looks directly towards I-39. Rotary Park is located very close to the I-80 and I-39 connection. If you are coming from either of those highways, it is very easy to get to (exit 57 from I-39).

This short tee is 360 feet. The long is 575 feet.

THE WALK TO HOLE 2

If there is anything that you will get excited about here, it is the view at every angle.

We played a mix of long and short tee pads here.

You will see a little bit of both tee pads (or one or the other) in my photos on this blog.

On hole 2, the tee pads were fairly close to one another. There is a mix of minimal and significant difference in distance between tee positions throughout the course.

Chris is playing the long tee (pictured above) at 295 feet. The short (below) is 245 feet. Two completely different angles to the basket.

Many of the holes are get-able for the birdie (ranging from 200-400+ feet). But also challenging due to elevation and partial woods or single trees and bushes in the fairway. I would not call this a beginner-friendly course.

HOLE 4

Hole 4 is 223 feet from the short and 319 feet from the long.

HOLE 5

Hole 5 is 210 feet from the short and 278 feet from the long. Being a reclaimed quarry, it is a nice little touch that they added rocks around every tee sign.

HOLE 6

Hole 6 has a tight little shot through the trees at 231 feet. The long tee is in the open at 265 feet.

HOLE 7

Hole 7 is an island hole, with railroad ties. The photo below is the short tee, at 161 feet it’s still a tough shot because of the guardian trees. The long tee on this hole is 207 feet.

HOLE 8

Hole 8 is 206 feet from the short and 291 feet from the long.

HOLE 9

Hole 9 is the longest hole on the front nine. The short tee is 419 feet and the long is 521 feet.

THE BACK 9

Holes 1 through 9 are really just a warm up as far as walking the elevation of this course. There is a lot more elevation that comes into play on the back 9.

Hole 10 is 297 feet from the short, or 340 feet from the long. You can really get a feel for the elevation change here looking towards the backside of the basket towards the tee.

HOLE 11

Hole 11 is 170 feet from this short tee (253 feet from the long), straight uphill.

THE WALK TO HOLE 12

There is a nice little trail to walk down (and catch your breath) between holes 11 and 12. You cross a little stream on the way, and if the water is too high there is an alternate route to walk by the pond.

This sign was a nice touch to show you where to go. They really did a nice job all throughout the course with navigation, especially with the arrows on the baskets that show you the direction to the next tee.

They have a “wind phone” at the end of the trail. This phone is here for anyone who has lost someone and wants to talk to their loved ones (through the wind, on this phone). I’ve heard that these are common in Japan, and it was nice to see it here in this beautiful location.

HOLE 12

Hole 12 is 325 feet from the short and 397 feet from the long. It’s also one of the most scenic views on the course (even though they are all scenic!).

Hole 13

Hole 13 goes over the pond. It’s a deceiving shot. The long tee is 253 feet and the short is 187 feet. They have a drop zone on this hole, approximately 67 feet away from the basket aiming towards the water.

I took the photo below for the view (that’s hole 12 in the background)! The tee for hole 13 is off camera to the left.

HOLE 14

Hole 14 is 210 feet from the short and 347 feet from the long.

HOLE 16

There are a few elevated baskets on this course. Hole 16 is one of the holes, which is especially nice on 16 because its a blind shot over a hill to the basket — and its easier to see when you walk up the hill a little bit.

HOLE 18

Hole 18 is the longest hole on the course. 612 from the short tee (pictured), and 857 feet from the long.

Looking at this picture, you see the tallest trees at the top of the hill to the left. The basket is under that tree that is furthest to the left.

Once you start walking up hole 18, you realize that you are not walking up a hill… you are walking up a wall.

One of my favorite parts about being here and walking these holes is seeing in every direction where you walked to. When you are at the bottom of these hills you are just a spec from the hilltop perspective.

If there is one course that I could compare this to (that I have been to), its Whistler’s Bend in Glide, Oregon. You just don’t think of Illinois as having this much elevation, and with such a great view.

If you are looking for other courses in the area, I recommend pairing this course with the Starved Rock Course in Oglesby, IL.

The Illinois Valley has really come a long way with growing their disc golf scene, and seeing The Quarry come to fruition only proves that more.

Thank you Dana, Dan and Wes for sticking with that dream. I can’t believe you’ve been holding onto this dream since 2010. DiscGolfPark looks incredible here. - Lauren

NEARBY ATTRACTIONS

• I’m sure you will be hungry after your round. The Lone Buffalo by Tangled Roots is not far from here in Ottawa, IL.

• Mattheson State Park (no fees)

• Starved Rock State Park (no fees)

• Starved Rock Disc Golf Course