
Stanley Park Course
Stanley Park Pitch & Putt
About this course
Stanley Park Pitch & Putt sits within Vancouver's iconic Stanley Park, a 1,000-acre urban forest peninsula that extends into Burroughs Inlet just west of the city's downtown core. The course occupies a clearing in the park's dense second-growth forest, surrounded by towering Douglas firs, western red cedars, and hemlocks that create a remarkably secluded atmosphere despite the urban setting. Established in the mid-20th century as a municipal facility, it serves both as a practice ground for experienced golfers and an accessible introduction to the game for beginners and families. The layout consists of 18 holes ranging from approximately 60 to 120 yards, all par threes that require only short irons and wedges. The routing weaves through the forested terrain with modest elevation changes and natural corridors between holes. Several greens feature subtle contours and are guarded by bunkers, providing legitimate short-game challenges despite the abbreviated yardages. The compact design allows play to move quickly, with full rounds typically completed in under two hours. The course operates year-round, taking advantage of Vancouver's mild coastal climate, and draws a diverse mix of locals and tourists exploring Stanley Park's network of trails, beaches, and attractions. The facility maintains a casual, welcoming character consistent with its role as a public amenity. Its location within one of North America's most visited urban parks makes it one of the more scenically situated pitch-and-putt courses on the continent.
Quick facts
- Location
- Vancouver, British Columbia, CA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1931
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 54
- Length
- 1,324 yards
- Difficulty
- 57.5/104
Getting there
The journey to Stanley Park Pitch & Putt begins at Vancouver International Airport, a swift twenty-minute drive north across the Fraser River and into the heart of one of the world's most naturally dramatic cities. From downtown Vancouver, the course sits tucked within the eastern edge of Stanley Park's thousand-acre urban forest, accessible via a brief passage along the seawall or through the park's interior roads - Coal Harbour's glittering marina giving way to towering Douglas firs and western red cedars. There are no private terminals or winding country approaches here; instead, the arrival is quintessentially Vancouver, where world-class recreation exists steps from the urban core, and the pitch & putt's modest clubhouse emerges as a quiet clearing amid one of North America's most beloved public green spaces.
FAQ
Common questions about Stanley Park
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Yes. Stanley Park is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Stanley Park is 54.
Stanley Park plays 1,324 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Stanley Park is 104.
Stanley Park is a 18-hole course.



