Gates Park Municipal Golf Course

Gates Park Municipal Golf Course is a 18-hole public golf course in Waterloo, Iowa, built in 1920. Green fees run $12.00 on weekdays and $12.00 on weekends. The layout features Bluegrass fairways and Bent Grass greens, 11-20 bunkers, water hazards in play. The course is open apr 1 to nov 1, first tee time at 8:00 AM, metal spikes allowed. The course handles approximately 45,000 rounds per year, serving the local Waterloo golf community. Gates Park Municipal Golf Course welcomes visitors and locals alike as one of the area’s accessible daily-fee options in Waterloo, Iowa.

Contact Details

820 E Donald St
Waterloo, Iowa 50703
319-291-4485

Course Information

Course CityWaterloo
Course CountyBlack Hawk
Course StateIowa
Course ClassificationPublic
Course Built1920
Course Annual Rounds45,000
Course SeasonApr 1 to Nov 1
Course ManagerSkip Holton
Course Club ProSkip Holton
Course SuperintendantMark Suchy
Course Guest PolicyOpen
Course Shop Hours8:00 AM / N/A
Course Dress CodeShirt and shoes required
Course Weekend Fees$12.00
Course Weekday Fees$12.00
Course Tee ReservationAccepted
Course Earliest Tee Time8:00 AM
Course Holes18
Course GreenBent Grass
Course FairwayBluegrass
Course Water HazardYes
Course Bunker11-20
Course Metal SpikeAllowed
Course Greens AeratedApril September
Course OverseedingOctober/Open
Course Five-somesAllowed

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to play at Gates Park Municipal Golf Course?

It costs $12.00 to play at Gates Park Municipal Golf Course on both weekdays and weekends.

What is the grass type used on the course?

The grass type used on the greens at Gates Park Municipal Golf Course is Bent Grass and the grass type used on the fairways is Bluegrass.

What is the dress code at Gates Park Municipal Golf Course?

The dress code at Gates Park Municipal Golf Course is Shirt and shoes required.

How many rounds of golf are played at Gates Park Municipal Golf Course each year?

There are an estimated 45,000 rounds of golf played at Gates Park Municipal Golf Course each year.

Does Gates Park Municipal Golf Course have water hazards?

Yes, there are water hazards on the Gates Park Municipal Golf Course course.

Does Gates Park Municipal Golf Course have sand bunkers?

Yes, there are 11-20 sand bunkers located on the Gates Park Municipal Golf Course course.

When are the greens aerated at Gates Park Municipal Golf Course?

Aeration is needed to keep the greens healthy and involves placing small holes in the greens to allow air, water, and nutrients to reach the roots. The greens at Gates Park Municipal Golf Course are aerated in April and September.