Hutto opens free 18-hole disc golf course, expands park access

Hutto has turned a new corner in park access with a free 18-hole disc golf course and two pickleball courts at 2001 County Road 119, just off Ed Schmidt Boulevard. The facilities opened June 4 and are already available to the public, adding another low-barrier recreation site in a city where demand for outdoor space continues to rise.

The project came together through a partnership between Hutto Parks and Recreation and ALTA Ed Schmidt. It sits inside the Alta Ed Schmidt development, which Wood Partners lists as an under-construction garden property in Hutto. A 2025 project announcement said the plan would include public-use pickleball courts, parkland with a walking trail and the 18-hole disc golf course, giving the site a mix of amenities built for casual use rather than expensive, specialized infrastructure.

For disc golfers, the new course matters because Hutto now has another public 18-hole layout in Central Texas, one of the sport’s strongest markets. UDisc ranks Texas as the No. 1 disc golf state or region in the country, with 745 courses statewide and 346 courses that have 18 or more holes. In that landscape, every additional free course adds capacity for league players, weekend rounds and newcomers looking for a first loop without paying a green fee or membership cost.

Disc golf’s appeal is part of the reason cities keep building it in tandem with other park amenities. Players throw flying discs from a tee toward an elevated target, trying to finish the course in as few throws as possible. The format is easy to learn, works for a wide range of ages and skill levels, and can fit into land that might not suit heavier development. That makes it a practical addition for a growing city like Hutto, where park land has to do more than one job.

The timing also fits Hutto’s recent recreation push. The city opened four pickleball courts at Riverwalk Park in late March, then added this new mix of courts and disc golf space on County Road 119. Hutto Parks and Recreation says its mission is to improve quality of life through parks, trails, events, athletic leagues and programs, and the city’s 2026 community survey is meant to show officials what is working and where more investment is needed. The new course suggests Hutto is leaning into flexible, all-ages recreation as the Austin-area growth corridor keeps expanding.