Ismael Rodriguez Staff Writer

A great summer activity would be disc golf. Much like golf, it’s a very easygoing sport. Participants can make their own course at a park. All they need is a laundry basket and some discs, which can be bought online and in many sporting goods stores. Disk Golf can be played at any park, such as the Fort Steilacoom Park, which is behind the college.

The park is a great spot to relax and enjoy a few homemade courses. The large field allows you to play and enjoy the sun without too much hustle and bustle. Disc Golf is very relaxing, since it’s a low impact activity and people can get an easy work out in in the span of one course, or even 30 minutes of practice.

Disc Golf is perfect to bond with friends and family. One can take their family out and play a game of catch with a putter disk, or start a competition. Students can make new friends or just hangout tossing the disc and seeing who can make it further.

There’s a feeling of joy that comes from throwing a disc and watching it glide across the park, 20 to 150 feet depending on the player’s technique. Of course, skill doesn’t come without practice, and that’s another reason the park is an excellent spot.

There is also the local baseball and sports field, as well as a dog park, that take up a large portion of the park. It might feel odd to walk into the middle of a baseball or soccer game, or to chase after a dog, after an especially long driver throw has wandered in.

That shouldn’t stop students from going out and enjoying Disc Golf or the park. Whether you are seeking family time or hanging out with friends, disc golf is definitely an excellent summer activity.