Stanley Park Pitch & Putt

Last weekend I headed out with a buddy of mine, and had a go at the Stanley Park Pitch and Putt for my first time. I must say, the Stanley Park Pitch and Putt is really great fun, and a solid little course. You can do some good work on your short game here. I had read some reviews before heading out, and it sounded like the vibe of the place would be quite laid back with some of the ‘participants’ somewhat ‘blitz,’ but the people we were following were solid/​fast players. This is a shorter Pitch and Putt than Richmond (where I frequent) but being in Stanley Park with the old growth trees, there is no substitution. Some of the greens were quite sloped which I like, compared to Richmond — dead flat. I will be a regular. Staff is super friendly.

I only discovered what a gong-​show of a place this was until a couple of years ago. It was a pleasant surprise. On a weekend afternoon, I would say about 60−70% of people are tipsy. It’s awesome! There are also a lot of dates going down. Don’t come here expecting any serious golf or competition. I would not recommend bringing kids here.
Most of the holes are 50 – 65 yards. I think there is one that is 95 yards. I like to bring a putter, a SW, and PW. I also like to bring something to quench my thirst.

what fun. the worker was nice and helpful and the course was simple. not sure what to complain about.
They even gave out extra balls at check-​in which was much needed as I was all over the place
good location, easy to get to, lots of parking even on a nice sunny day and cheap 18 holes between 40 – 100 yards (avg is about 65)

The woman employee is beyond challenged and the prices are high. It’s always super busy. I would check out Queen Elizabeth park over Stanley park.

Yesterday I was trying to think where my favourite place is in Vancouver and I think the Pitch & Putt has won thanks to a visit today!
Located super close to English Bay but tucked away enough not to be a main attraction (or at least yet as the weather is still iffy), the course is beautiful. The price is now $ 13.15 for a regular game and I believe the Twilight pricing is still the same (~$ 10). You have to supply your own clubs for the Twilight pricing and club rentals stop at 5:30. I was surprised that a ball rental is $ 2 while it’s only $ 1.50 for 2 clubs. But then when we returned our equipment today, we were told that you can keep the ball and bring it back with you next time to avoid the paying the fee again.
After driving range sessions a couple of years ago, my friend and I were excited to practise our mad skillz out on a course that didn’t involve a windmill or require a golf-​cart. The distance for each hole varies from 40 to 95 yards and while par is 3 for each hole, we questioned out loud who could meet/​beat that. But everyone moves through the holes fairly quickly and it’s nice to see people not taking things too seriously if they have to wait for your 5 shots to sink a meter long putt.
I definitely look forward to more pitching and putting, especially as a raccoon accompanied us on one of the holes today and I love them! A suggestion though: if the weather has been rainy previous to your golf game, ensure you wear proper foot ware as it gets super sloppy out there.

Aww one of my summer time staples. I always get so excited when its finally warm enough to throw on a sweater and head down.
This place is close to where I live which makes it easier to get there before it gets busy. And it does get busy, especially on the weekends, especially when its sunny out, and especially when Vancouver wakes up and finally gets going at 1 or 2pm.
I’m not a golfer so I couldn’t tell you if this is a good course or a bad course, but I’m not sure how many people come here to golf. I think the best description of this is an outdoor day time pub. You are usually little backed up and can chat with the groups in front of or behind you or sometimes both and everyone is pretty cool in general.
Now this is the part where I cover my ass. No alcohol is permitted on the course and if the marshal catches you… well, not much might happen.
Now let’s be honest, there are so many beer cans in the trash here that homeless people make a point to come down and go through the cans periodically during the day.
If you show up and its pretty busy, I suggest maybe skipping the first 3 holes or so or starting on the back 9. It helps move play along a little faster.
When you get there you can buy balls and tees and rent clubs or you can bring your own and save like $ 5 total. Admission is $ 12.50 and is great for a whole afternoon.
All in all it takes like 3 hours and its a really nice afternoon. You get to see a lot of wildlife, like the aforementioned homeless as well as raccoons, and skunks, and squirrels. Oh My! No one cares if you’re bad at golf, it’s a pitch and putt, which means no hole is longer than 100 yards, so don’t worry about it.
A quick reminder though: even though there is drinking and often long wait times, be courteous, don’t be loud when people are hitting (some people do like to practice golf) and always offer a beer. It’s just manners =)

An almost perfect place to whack around a few golf balls on a lazy Sunday afternoon. I like this «course» as it is a bit on the shabby side, which makes me feel like a less crappy golfer. It is much better to show up on a random weekday when the crowds are less annoying. What an incredible location to golf! You feel pretty nestled in by the massive trees. Plus they provide great rebounds for your inevitable errant shots.
Open year-​round, summer hours are 730am — dusk, and winter are 9am –dusk.
Regular 18 holes is $ 12.50, and $ 9.35 for the twilight rate. Yearly membership will run you $ 470, and a 20 round punch card costs $ 188. Club rentals are cheap at $ 1.50