Located in between Anchorage and Palmer is Peters Creek DGC located just off of the Old Glenn…read moreHighway (right next to the Glenn Highway). This 18 hole course plays through heavily wooded areas with some of the holes on the back 9 playing near or along Peters Creek. This was my first and only disc golfing experience while I was up in Alaska. And one I had heard very little about as far as on DGC Review website or by word of mouth. Actually, my golfing buddy suggested I make the trek out to downtown Anchorage to play Westchester Lagoon but it's been closed during the summer due to clashes between golfers and other users of the park. Since I was staying in Palmer, I decided to give this course a try. There's two parking lots to choose from when entering the park. The closest one (near the course's bulletin board) is located near the path to hole # 1, while the other parking lot (through the gate) is closer to hole #10...so depending on where you want to start your round, parking in either of these lots will accommodate your plans. While I played early (10 AM) on a Wednesday morning the course and parking lot was pretty empty, I did do some reconnaissance the evening before on the way back from dinner in Eagle River. I noticed that the course and front lot can get crowded, especially in the summer evenings when it doesn't get remotely dark-ish until Midnight or 1 AM. A short walk from the front lot down a path into the thick forest of Birch Trees is where the tee for hole # 1 awaits. As a California disc golfer and a first time player of this course, I stood for a while trying to take in the path and overall set up for the first basket. It's not too often you play a course in California with this many trees in your line of sight. Courses in CA tend to be a bit more wide open. I can imagine this is what those on the east coast have to deal with when playing some of their heavily wooded, tight fairway courses. After the shock, I started my round...hitting a share of trees but making Par on most holes on the front 9. Aside from the trees, you have quite a few holes that tend to play extremely short (some as short as just over 150 feet) but hook hard to the right, meaning if you're not left handed, you need to have a disc you can turn over or have a decent side arm game. This course definitely forces you to break out of your normal throwing game if you want to have a shot at some birdie opportunities. Most of the front 9 plays through the maze of Birch trees, with a few holes giving the player an opportunity to power out some throws on a few open fairways (holes 4,5,6 come to mind as they play along side of a rocky hill and down what looks like a dirt fire lane path.) Hole 7 is an straight away up-hill shot with a drop off to the left side (another good hole for something understable or a side arm shot for RHBH throwers). Hole 8 proved to be one of the more exciting holes on the course for the fact it's the only downhill shot in all 18 holes. With a mandatory on the right side, it's a straight and slightly to the left 237 foot hole that could easily lead one to empty their bag because it's such a fun hole to throw on. Much like the front 9, the back has a mix of tree laden holes as well as quite a few long holes as well. You can also hear Peters Creek throughout the back 9, making the atmosphere quite relaxing. Hole 15 is likely what many consider the courses signature hole, especially since this is where we get our first sight of Peters Creek. It's the longest hole on the course (375 feet) with a long and wide fairway and a basket nestled in a grove of thick trees to the left. But BEWARE! There's a drop off beyond the basket (both behind it and to the right...where the fairway leads you) into the "creek". The "creek" runs more like a river in the summer due to the snow / glacier melt from the nearby mountains. Chances to loose a disc to the creek come into play on holes 17 and 18 as well. I finished 4 over on my first 18 and 3 over on my second 18. Not bad considering this was my first time here. Some other thoughts... - Perhaps the only reason why I didn't give this course a perfect rating is due to the fact that there are no tee pads. Some tees were muddy and unplayable (had to throw from one side or the other on some holes). This is honestly the only complaint I could come up with. - Along with tee signs at every hole, there was a garbage can attached to the tee at every hole as well. It's something we need to see more of in CA. Unfortunately I did see some trash while walking the course. Seriously??? It's fucking Alaska! Show some respect! - While there are tee signs at each hole, navigating the course could be troublesome if you fail to bring a course map with you (map can be found at the link at the top of this business page). - During the summer the mosquitoes are relentless, so be sure to bring some repellent with you. - Look out for wildlife (saw moose prints in the mud).

Courtney was super nice did a great job either way everything food was good and fast would go back…read moreagain to eat golf was very nice beautiful setting

This par-3 course is set in an incredible area of the beautiful Matanuska-Susitna Valley. It's a…read moregreat break from the longer 18-hole courses in the area and will challenge even the low handicappers with the small target greens. If you miss the greens long, left or right however the strokes can add up. The Staff do a super job of keeping the facility in top condition. Value for your golfing dollar is exceptional and speed of play noteworthy.

First off the restaurant staff is the best. New to town, I felt at home when I didn't know a soul…read morein town. Love stopping in here for a delicious meal and great conversation! Oh, and how can I forget about the views! Simply amazing!

Call ahead, seems most restaurants are closed on Mondays and Tuesdays due to COVID (Sept. 2021)…read more Shortage of staff seems to be the main issue. We've eaten here before and the have great burgers.

5/27/2026 Since the Municipality Of Palmer Alaska took over…read morethe Golf course, they raised rates, and have almost no maintenance crews, some young people driving around in carts with rakes, not really working, no machines running , like grass mowers, fairways are turning into rough, with 1/64 to 1/16inch glacier silt in fairways, because of no watering as irrigation system not working, using the wrong machines, one used to blow fall leaves, no early work hours\ for crews if you call them that, they cannot get the water system running anywhere on the course, it is killing the greens and fairways, no maintenance crews with experience, a few young people doing almost nothing and no supervisors managing it in the field or they are incompetent as well. A total, fiasco and will get worse fast, but a positive note, if you have a hard time seeing you ball just look for then "Dust cloud radar" -- worst maintenance, best ball tracker. You gotta give it that much! Clouds fly and the ball skips down the faraway, carts covered in glacier silt dust , the golf bags, head covers, cart, towels, clothing, every thing and you have with you, so Golf there if you want everything you take there super dusty and needing to be washed an cleaned 100% after a round. It Is Incompetent Palmer Ak Municipal disaster of a fine Championship Course now with a proven incompetent city board running it and the public told them, they did not listen and it is a joke of the courses now in Alaska...if you like, dirt, dust, dead brown greens, dead un-mowed roughs and fairways, play this course as it may now be the worse one in the USA.. play and see for your self, but bring a dust mask. Vote the Palmer Alaska Board!!! They have not issued a Request For Proposal (RFP) To take it over and run it like it should be!

Palmer Dog is the best dog I've ever had on a golf course. Consistently good every single time!read more

My understanding is this place is going to close soon to be remodeled…read more Before it does, I want to note several things. First, I am AMAZED at how focused on cleaning this place is. Every time I'm there the lifeguards are super busy cleaning. They even have a soap machine on wheels that goes through the locker room and thoroughly cleans everything. Second, they have a very modern pay system where cash OR card is available to pay. Third, the staff is very friendly and readily available to answer questions. Furthermore, they switch lifeguards regularly and have several staff on the clock at a time. To me, this means they have a alert and able bodied staff ready to take care of any swimmer that goes awry. Finally, don't forget: 1. Your lock for the locker room 2. A towel 3. To take your shoes off at the door 4. Flip flops to wear around the pool deck and locker room 5. To shower before you leave the locker room. (The lifeguards will tell you to go back and shower if you forget)

My family loves this pool. You can rent it for about $100 dollars for birthday parties, and also…read morecan get lessons there. The staff is great with kids. Would recommend to anyone.

What a wonderful place of excitement for little ones! This business follows strict sanitation…read moreprotocols, meticulous organization, while providing new ways to play. There is a dedicated place for babies! Private party time is greatly appreciated for those that book in advance. I only wish a resource of this caliber had been available to our community when my own children were younger.

Amazing family friendly drop zone operation. Truly a once in a lifetime experience. Great…read morecommunication.

This has to be the most beautiful place to jump. Tandem instructors are informative and safety is…read moreparamount. The views from 10,000 feet cannot be matched. Highly recommend this low key drop zone to experienced jumpers and those interested in taking a tandem jump.

Very nice range, but expensive! Located in the north end of Wasilla, almost at Hatcher pass, this…read morerange has a very friendly "country club" feel. Shotgun only here; they have Trap, Skeet, Wobble Skeet, Five Stand and Sporting Clays. You will have a personally puller to walk you though each course while shooting at this range. Kind of like a caddy at a golf course. I cannot believe how clean this range is. There are very few spent shells on the ground, and the clay target remains are picked up every day. They have good selection of rental guns and also serve beer, wine and food in the evenings. Overall this is the nicest clay target range I've visited in Alaska. If you have out-of-town visitors who enjoy shooting sports, Grouse Ridge is a must.

You can travel the world and Grouse Ridge will rank in the Top 10 of shooting ranges. Nestled in…read morescenic Matanuska Valley, Alaska Grouse ridge touts world class facilities and shooting opportunities. Highly recommend!