Park Golf – Tap into the Fun… for EveryOne!
One Club. One Ball. One Hour of Parkair Park Golf
How to Play
Park Golf is simple: one club, one ball, one goal — get the ball in the cup in as few strokes as possible. It’s similar to traditional golf, but simpler, faster, and FUN from the first swing! Every hole is reachable from the tee — so a hole-in-one is often possible.
Tee Off → Play The Ball From Where It Lands → Furthest Ball From The Hole Plays First → Count Every Stroke → Sink It In The Hole and Move On → Record your score at the next hole.
The Course
Compact, relatively flat, and walkable. Holes range from as short as a swimming pool (25 yards) to one that stretches the length of a football field (109 yards). A 9-hole course can fit on just 1 acre — roughly the size of a soccer field — totalling only 500 metres, or about 650 steps on natural, open green space. The generous 8-inch cup and satisfying chime when the ball drops in? That never gets old. Two players can finish 1 – 9 hole course in approximately one hour.
Why You’ll LOVE it
Picture this — soft green grass underfoot, fresh air, flowers and fairways, one club, one ball, and an hour of fun ahead of you. Where golfers and even the most resistant non-golfers find common ground. No steep learning curve, no expensive gear to buy, no barriers — just play. Kids play alongside grandparents, competitive leagues share the course with date-night couples, and families, friends, fundraisers, and first-timers all feel right at home. No experience needed. No barriers. Everyone plays Park Golf.
BODY → Walking, swinging, and light bending deliver gentle, low-impact cardio — improving balance, flexibility, and coordination while gently strengthening muscles, with minimal strain and reduced risk of injury.
MIND →Green spaces, fresh air, and just enough focus — aiming, judging distance, planning shots — to help keep your mind sharp and invite you to let your stresses go. Easy to learn, and as competitive (or not) as you want it to be.
HEART → Short rounds, simple rules, and low cost mean you’ll play often — building friendships, strengthening connections, and creating shared moments that keep people coming back.
Origins & Global Growth
In 1983, a group of outdoor enthusiasts and retired golfers in the small northern town of Makubetsu, Hokkaido had an idea: what if we created a simpler, gentler game we could play with our grandkids and neighbours — right in our under-used park spaces? With ingenuity, collaboration, and the spirit of an entire community — Park Golf came to life. A sport born with golf in its DNA — but this laid-back cousin from Japan is something wonderfully unique all on its own. Simpler rules, one club, one ball, and designed for everyone regardless of age or ability. Play one 9-hole course in one hour
From that small northern town to courses across Japan, Korea, and 14+ other nations — Park Golf has quietly become a global sport. And now, it’s coming to Canada. iPGA Canada is bringing 40+ years of Japanese-crafted Park Golf to Canadian communities — true to the sport, true to the standards, and true to the 愛好 (Aiko) love and spirit of play.
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Nothing is more powerful than an idea whose time has come
– Victor Hugo
Let Nature Take Its (Park Golf) Course
Made in Canada, for Canada. iPGA Canada designs and fabricates our permanent hole assemblies and semi-permanent portable course equipment right here on Vancouver Island — sourced locally, built to last, and ready for Canadian courses from coast to coast.
