
Arlington Park Course
Arlington Park Golf Course
About this course
Arlington Park Golf Course sits on the southeast side of Fort Wayne, Indiana, serving as a municipal facility in a city with a long tradition of accessible public golf. Designed by Duane Dammeyer and opened in the mid-1960s, the course reflects the straightforward, playable approach common to municipal designs of that era. The layout occupies relatively flat terrain typical of northeast Indiana, with mature tree plantings now defining fairway corridors and framing approach shots on many holes. The routing makes efficient use of the property, with several holes playing alongside one another in traditional out-and-back fashion. Water features come into play on a handful of holes, adding strategic interest to an otherwise parkland setting. The course measures modest in length by contemporary standards, placing emphasis on accuracy and course management rather than raw distance. Greens are generally accessible, though mature trees require thoughtful navigation on tee shots and approaches. Arlington Park functions as a neighborhood course within Fort Wayne's municipal system, providing affordable golf to residents and visitors. The facility includes a practice area and clubhouse with basic amenities typical of city-operated courses. Its role in the local golf community centers on accessibility and playability for golfers of varying skill levels, maintaining the democratic spirit of mid-century public course design in the Midwest.
Quick facts
- Location
- Fort Wayne, IN, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1981
- Designer
- Duane Dammeyer
- Holes
- 9
- Par
- 31
- Length
- 2,095 yards
- Difficulty
- 29/112
Getting there
The journey to Arlington Park Golf Course begins at Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA), a straightforward forty-minute drive southwest through the gently rolling terrain of northeastern Indiana. From the terminal, the route traces through the quiet residential neighborhoods that define the Fort Wayne metropolitan area before arriving at the club's serene grounds, where mature trees and manicured fairways emerge as a peaceful counterpoint to the modest urban sprawl beyond. For those piloting private aircraft, Fort Wayne's own facilities accommodate general aviation with characteristic Midwestern efficiency, placing you mere minutes from the first tee. The arrival at Arlington Park carries the understated welcome of a well-established regional club - unpretentious, welcoming, and rooted in the steady character of Indiana golf.

FAQ
Common questions about Arlington Park
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Arlington Park was designed by Duane Dammeyer.
Yes. Arlington Park is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Arlington Park is 31.
Arlington Park plays 2,095 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Arlington Park is 112.
Arlington Park is a 9-hole course.



