
Elmwood Park Course
Elmwood Park Golf Course



About this course
Elmwood Park Golf Course occupies a compact site in central Omaha, situated within the city's historic Elmwood Park neighborhood along the western bank of the Missouri River. The course operates as a municipal facility and serves as one of the city's accessible public golf options. Its location places it within walking distance of residential areas and provides views of the surrounding urban landscape and river valley. The layout reflects the constraints and character of early municipal course design, with relatively flat terrain and modest length that accommodates golfers of varying abilities. The routing works within the park's boundaries, and mature trees line many fairways, adding definition and strategic interest to what might otherwise be straightforward holes. The course features traditional parkland characteristics common to midwestern municipal designs from its era. Elmwood Park functions primarily as a neighborhood course where local residents learn the game and play casual rounds. The facility maintains a straightforward approach to golf, with basic amenities and an emphasis on accessibility and pace of play. Green fees remain modest, reflecting its mission as a municipal course serving the broader Omaha community. The course's setting within Elmwood Park connects it to the city's broader recreational infrastructure, with walking paths, picnic areas, and other park amenities nearby. While it does not draw destination golfers or host significant competitive events, Elmwood Park serves its intended purpose as an entry point to the game and a convenient option for Omaha residents seeking affordable golf close to home.
Rankings
Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Public column compares courses anyone can play.
Best in World
Best in USA
Best in NE
Quick facts
- Location
- Omaha, NE, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1930
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 68
- Length
- 5,003 yards
- Difficulty
- 63.9/102
- Course Vaults score
- 4.9
Getting there
Elmwood Park Golf Course sits just west of downtown Omaha, easily reached via Eppley Airfield - the city's primary commercial gateway - followed by a brief fifteen-minute drive through residential neighborhoods and tree-lined boulevards. The route traces Dodge Street westward before dipping south into the namesake Elmwood Park district, where the urban grid softens into parkland and the course emerges along the gentle bends of Papio Creek. This is municipal golf at its most accessible, where arrival requires no grand approach or guarded gate - just a turn off the city street into a shaded parking lot, the first tee visible through the elms.

FAQ
Common questions about Elmwood Park
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Elmwood Park has a Course Vaults score of 4.9 out of 10 based on 17 logged golfers.
Yes. Elmwood Park is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Elmwood Park is 68.
Elmwood Park plays 5,003 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Elmwood Park is 102.
Elmwood Park is a 18-hole course.



