The Visitor's Center and the Lemon Lake Flight Center are open daily from 10AM-6PM (Please call the pro shop for service in the event our doors are closed.). The Flight Center is independently owned and operated and is located onsite at Lemon Lake County Park servicing park patrons and disc golfers, offering park and sport information, pro shop merchandise, hot and cold concessions, and park maps year round.
Situated along what many call the Crossroads of America, there are numerous interstates that make traveling by car to Northwest Indiana quick and easy. For those traveling by plane, we are only 45 minutes to an hour from Chicago's two major airports. O'Hare International Airport at 10000 West O'Hare, Chicago, IL 60666 Phone:773-686-2200 and Midway International Airport 5700 South Cicero, Chicago, IL 60661 Phone: (773) 838-0600.
The following rules have been adopted to assure enjoyment of the park by you and your club. Help preserve the park's natural areas and that of its inhabitants.
______GATE FEE: Gate fees are collected at Lemon Lake when a gatekeeper is on duty. The Flight Center does not collect any fees nor receive any monies from Lake County Parks for disc golf or parking.
______PARK HOURS: The parks are open from 7AM until ½ hour before sunset. Sunset varies throughout the year. Disc Golfers are expected to observe and follow park hours of operation of 7AM until ½ hour before sunset. There is NO DISC GOLF PERMITTED AFTER THE PARK CLOSES and NO NIGHT ROUNDS PERMITTED. Vehicles left parked after sunset risk towing at the owner’s expense, park imposed fines and loss of golf privileges.
______TEE TIME AND SPEED OF PLAY: Players are expected to maintain a proper pace of play.
______SOLICITING: Soliciting, peddling, collecting fees, fund-raising or the sale of any items, disc golf merchandise or food is not allowed on park property without an official permit.
______ALCOHOL: Consumption of beer and wine (no kegs without special permit open to caterers) is limited to picnic areas with meals and is prohibited on disc golf courses, trails, roadways, parking lots, beaches, other aquatic areas, and open play areas. Other alcohol is not permitted in the parks. The park is for the enjoyment of all, so proper behavior must be observed. The sale of beer is prohibited without a special permit from the Park Board and appropriate permits from the State of Indiana.
______EQUIPMENT: The moving, addition of, removal of or alteration of any disc golf basket is strictly prohibited. Basket and park bench graffiti and the destruction of park equipment will result in the loss of golf privileges. Recreational awnings, tents, generators or other additional equipment requires prior approval of the park department.
______DAMAGE: Any damage caused by an individual disc golfer is the responsibility of that individual disc golfer. Excessive damage could result in the loss of future disc golf privileges at Lemon Lake.
______ETIQUETTE: Due to the close proximity of shelters, picnic areas, and other disc golfers on the courses, amplified music, microphones, loudspeakers, starter pistols and musical instruments are not permitted. Players are expected to use proper disc golf etiquette. Excessive vulgarity or aggression towards park patrons, players, park employees, park representatives or shop owners will result in the loss of course privileges.
______FIRES: FIRES ON ANY DISC GOLF COURSE ARE STRICTLY FORBIDDEN. Fires are permitted only in established grills or privately owned grills.
______VEHICLES: For safety reasons, motorists are to observe speed limits as posted. Vehicles are allowed only on roadways and in designated parking areas. VEHICLES ARE NOT ALLOWED ON ANY GRASSY AREAS OR BRICK WALKWAYS OR ON ANY DISC GOLF COURSE FAIRWAYS, WALKWAYS OR PATHWAYS LEADING TO FAIRWAYS ON THE DISC GOLF COURSES.
______ENVIRONMENTAL: The modification of any disc golf course at Lemon Lake including the removal or moving of baskets is PROHIBITED. The cutting or removal of grass, trees, bushes, flowers or any other living or non-living plant material to alter a fairway or course or for the purpose of using these natural materials for firewood or other purposes is prohibited. Due to the environmental damage that can result from the use of certain chemicals in insecticides, no spraying or fogging is allowed. The removal of artifacts is prohibited. The use of metal detectors is not permitted on LCPRD grounds.
______FIREWORKS: Due to fire and other safety hazards, fireworks of any kind on park grounds are strictly forbidden.
______FIREARMS: The use of firearms of any type is not permitted at Lemon Lake.
______PROJECTILES: Any projectile, archery, engine powered model airplanes, boats, and cars or drones are not allowed. DISC GOLFERS SHOULD USE CAUTION WHEN THROWING DISCS ACROSS FAIRWAYS WATCHING FOR PARK PATRONS AND CHILDREN WALKING IN THESE AREAS!!
______WATER SAFETY and RESTRICTIONS: Swimming and the use of water craft are not permitted at Lemon Lake. Discs that can be seen and easily retrieve from shorelines may be retrieved. Scavenging for lost discs or intentionally throwing or driving discs into any lake at the park is strictly prohibited.
______WILDLIFE: Hunting (except in areas designated for such purposes) or trapping any wild bird or animal is prohibited. Help preserve the park’s natural areas and that of its inhabitants.
______RECYCLING AND CLEAN UP: Trash receptacles are placed throughout all disc golf courses when weather is favorable. Your use of trash receptacles helps keep the environment clean. Please lend a hand in keeping the park beautiful and ready for the next visitor.
______PETS: Pets shall be leashed not more than six feet in length and under the owner’s control at all times. Owners are responsible for cleanup after their pets. Please be aware that many people are fearful of dogs.
PLEASE NOTE: We encourage all disc golfers to obtain a current map when playing any course through May 2018. The Lemon Lake Disc Golf Complex is undergoing major upgrades and restoration efforts in many course areas. There are also numerous changes being made to the complex in preparation for the 2018 PDGA Tim Selinske United States Masters Disc Golf Championships. Current maps and the shop's phone number are always posted outside the Flight Center doors to help best service disc golfers during this transition period and provide the most up to date information.
This course has the most variety, from tight turns in the woods to long challenging par 4's. This course is a lengthened version of the original 18 holes, Par 54 in standard configuration with a length of 5940 feet. Note that for Pro Worlds this course measured 6369 with a par of 62.
This course has recently been repaired due to the devastation from the Emerald Ash Borer (Beetle) that has destroyed much of this course. Repair efforts began in February 2017 and will continue through 2017. This course re-opens to the public on September 1st. Work will continue through Fall and likely Winter months to complete the restoration efforts so this course can be played for the 2018 PDGA Tim Selinske US Masters Championships.
Established in 2003 this course is the most open of the group with 8 challenging wooded shots that feature a stream and elevation changes. Some holes along the waterfront were removed in 2016 due to rising water. New holes 8, 9, and 10 were installed near the Dog Park, hole 12 was also moved to a new position near the road due to rising water. The course currently measures 6600 feet with a par of 60.
These courses established in 2008 have been designed to challenge the top players in the world. From the Gold tees the course measures 8812 feet with a par of 64. From the Silver tees, the course measures 6610 feet with a par of 58. The course is carved through a mature oak forest with gradual elevation changes. It also features some spectacular ravines and tricky pin placements.Hole 11 Gold has been permanently closed. New teepads were installed on both Hole's 8 (Silver & Gold) this March.
Original holes 5, 6, 7 and 16 were closed in 2015 due to erosion and vandalism. Four new holes were immediately established adding hole 13 and 14 that were previously used for 2013 Pro Worlds in addition to new holes 15 and 16 near Shelter 2.