About this course
Gates Park Golf Course is a municipal facility in Waterloo that was established in 1928 [1](https://www.waterlooleisureservices.org/gates-park/ #:~:text=Gates%20Park%20%28established%20in%201928%29). The 18-hole regulation course features rolling terrain and wide open spaces interlaced with mature oak and maple trees [1](https://www.waterlooleisureservices.org/gates-park/ #:~:text=offers%20wide%20open%20spaces%20interlaced%20with%20groves%20of%20mature%20oak%20and%20maple%20trees). The par-72 layout measures 6,839 yards from the blue tees and includes two ponds that support local wildlife [1](https://www.waterlooleisureservices.org/gates-park/ #:~:text=measures%206%2C839%20from%20the%20longest%20tees). The facility provides a practice putting green and three flag positions on each green to indicate pin placement [1](https://www.waterlooleisureservices.org/gates-park/ #:~:text=Blue%20Flag%20%3D%20Back%20Green). The course is a member of the Iowa Golf Trail and serves as a popular destination for recreational rounds and local outings [5](https://www.iowagolf.com/golfcourses/gates-park-golf-course #:~:text=Golf%20Trail%20Member).
Type
Parkland
Region
Midwest
Holes
18
Par
72
LooperScore
67.5
Your score
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Design & architects
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Nearby courses
Courses within 150 miles of Gates Park Golf Course, by true distance.
Red Carpet Golf Course
Waterloo, IA · 0.8 mi away
Red Carpet opened in 1920 and was designed by Tom Bendelow [1](https://redcarpetgolf.com/#:~:text=opened%20in%201920,Tom%20Bendelow). The site served as the original home for Sunnyside Country Club until 1970 and has been privately owned since 1976 [5](https://gcr.foretee.com/courses/iowa/waterloo/usa/red-carpet-golf/5490/#:~:text=Sunnyside,1976). Professional golfers Gene Sarazen and Walter Hagen both played the 18-hole course in 1933 [1](https://redcarpetgolf.com/#:~:text=Gene%20Sarazen,1933).
Irv Warren Memorial Golf Course
Waterloo, IA · 3.6 mi away
Irv Warren Memorial Golf Course, formerly known as Byrnes Park, is a public facility in Waterloo. The course features a ninth-hole pond island that historically displayed a prominent American flag. It is part of the Waterloo Leisure Services department and is a staple for local golfers.
South Hills Golf Course
Waterloo, IA · 5.6 mi away
South Hills Golf Course in Waterloo is an 18 hole public facility with a par of 72. Measuring 6,687 yards from the championship tees, the course features Zoysia fairways and bent grass greens. The layout offers multiple tee options to accommodate different skill levels and includes practice facilities.
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