Beal Slough Disc Golf Course

Beal Slough DGC | Construction & Closure FAQ

Course Closure & Reopening

1. When will Beal Slough DGC close?

Beal Slough DGC will close November 11, 2026.

2. Why is Beal Slough DGC closing?

The City of Lincoln is extending its existing trail system through the property that is home to Beal Slough DGC. The project will extend the trail from its current endpoint at 56th Street near hole 10’s blue tee to 70th Street and Yankee Hill Road. See City of Lincoln Trails Information

The course must close to accommodate tree clearing, construction, and the temporary removal of course infrastructure.

3. When will Beal Slough DGC reopen?

The entire trail project is scheduled for completion by October 2027. However, construction is divided into two sections, and the section encompassing Beal Slough DGC could potentially be completed earlier.

We are hopeful the course could reopen around June 2027, but this represents a best-case scenario rather than a confirmed reopening date.

4. Why could the course reopen before the trail project is finished?

The project is divided into two sections: north and south of Pine Lake Road. Under the city’s agreement with the contractor, one section must be completed before work begins on the other.

LFDC has requested that the section encompassing Beal Slough DGC be completed first. If that happens, the course could reopen before the entire trail project is finished. The contractor will have significant input in determining which section is completed first.

5. Will the course remain closed if construction is delayed?

Yes. LFDC must remove the baskets and some additional infrastructure before the ground freezes to avoid potential damage. Once the course closes, it will remain closed until construction is complete in the area and the course is ready to reopen, even if construction is delayed.

6. Will the course reopen immediately after construction is finished?

Once LFDC is cleared to access the property, we will need some time for cleanup, basket reinstallation, and other preparations. We intend to complete this work as quickly as possible so the course can reopen without unnecessary delays.

Construction & Course Changes

7. When will construction begin?

Tree clearing is scheduled to begin November 16, 2026, although that date could change depending on the contractor’s schedule. Tree clearing must be completed before the end of February due to federal restrictions related to long-eared bat activity. Construction of the trail itself is expected to begin in spring 2027.

8. Where will the new trail run through the course?

The trail will follow an alignment established before Beal Slough DGC was originally designed. The OB stakes on holes 1, 2, 8, and 13 mark the location of the future trail and provide a good indication of where it will run through the course.

9. Will any holes need to be redesigned?

We do not currently anticipate needing to redesign any holes. Beal Slough DGC was originally designed around the planned trail alignment, and very little has changed with those plans since the course opened in 2021.

We do expect a few subtle adjustments as we assess safety considerations associated with the new trail, but nothing that would dramatically change how any hole plays.

10. Will trees be removed, and how will construction affect the course’s landscape?

Yes. Some trees will need to be removed to accommodate the new trail. These removals were anticipated during the original course design, and we do not expect them to have a significant impact on play.

Construction activity will also disturb portions of the surrounding landscape, and it will take time for those areas to recover. Lincoln Parks and Recreation plans to seed disturbed areas following construction, and LFDC has been discussing opportunities to plant additional trees throughout the course.

Access, Volunteers & Events

11. Can I access the property while the course is closed?

No. Lincoln Parks and Recreation has instructed us to stay off the property during construction. We ask that everyone respect the closure and avoid entering the property until the course has officially reopened.

12. Will volunteers be needed to help reopen the course?

Yes! We anticipate needing volunteer help to get Beal Slough DGC back to its normal condition. This will likely include weed whipping, clearing branches, trimming, and other general course maintenance. We will also add some new course infrastructure to help prevent wayward shots onto the path (e.g. hole 3 tee areas, hole 7 basket). We will share volunteer opportunities as reopening approaches.

13. Will Star City Classic take place in 2027?

No. Due to the construction project and uncertainty surrounding the reopening timeline, LFDC has made the decision not to host Star City Classic in 2027. We fully intend to bring the tournament back in 2028.

Beal Slough DGC is an integral part of the event, and we believe taking a year off is in the best long-term interest of the tournament.

14. What about 2027 Beal Slough Annual Passes?

LFDC will still be responsible for maintaining Beal Slough while the course is closed. This includes our annual mowing and upkeep. While mowing will be less frequent we anticipate having to do some to prevent the course from becoming too overgrown and delay reopening. We would ask people to continue to support Beal Slough by purchasing their annual passes to help offset these costs. LFDC will continue to apply for grants and work with Parks to raise additional funds to support the course.

15. Where else can I play disc golf in Lincoln?

Lincoln’s other four public disc golf courses will remain open:

• Tierra – Scott Whitcomb Memorial DGC
• Roper East DGC
• Roper West DGC
• Bethany Beginners DGC

Updates & Contact

16. Where can I find updates about the closure and construction?

LFDC will continue sharing information as it becomes available, including confirmed closure dates, anticipated reopening dates, and significant construction milestones.

17. Who can I contact with questions?

You can contact the LFDC Board at info@lincolnflyingdiscclub.com.

All passes are suggested donations. Donations are managed by the Lincoln Flying Disc Club in partnership with the Lincoln Parks Foundation. Day and annual passes pay for biweekly mowing costs, and help fund continuous course improvement projects along with routine maintenance.