"The Lockhart Ryan Disk Golf Course, located at Lockhart & Ryan Park in New Minas, offers a unique and enjoyable disk golfing experience for players of all skill levels. Disk golf, similar to traditional golf but played with disks instead of balls, has gained popularity across North America with over 3000 established courses. The Links at Lockhart & Ryan Park features Nova Scotia's first public 18-hole basketed course, constructed in 2012 by the Village of New Minas.
Players can borrow disks from New Minas Recreation at the Louis Millett Community Complex during regular business hours, making it easily accessible for locals and tourists alike. The course predominantly features par 3 holes, providing a challenge for players to navigate through the varied terrain of the park.
In addition to regular play, the park hosts the annual Iron Leaf Tournament, organized by the Maritime Disk Golf Association, attracting players from across Atlantic Canada. The event, held in early October, welcomes participants of all ages and skill levels, making it a fun and inclusive gathering for disk golf enthusiasts.
For more information and updates on events and tournaments, visitors can cheque out the Maritime Disk Golf Association's Facebook page, Disk Golf Nova Scotia's Facebook page, and the Professional Disk Golf Association's website. Printable maps and scorecards are also available for download on the village's official website.
Aside from disk golf, visitors can also enjoy other amenities at Lockhart & Ryan Park, such as the fitness room, New Minas Rail Trail, and various community events held throughout the year. With its scenic setting and challenging course layout, the Lockhart Ryan Disk Golf Course is a must-visit tourist attraction for disk golf enthusiasts in New Minas.