Walker County offers a variety of sports opportunities including: golf, disc golf, basketball, baseball, softball and many more. Various recreational departments and associations also present wonderful chances to get involved in the community.
Recreation Departments
Lafayette Parks and Recreation Department
Contact: (706) 639-1590
Location: 638 South Main Street, LaFayette
Chickamauga Recreation Association
Contact: chickrec@gmail.com
Location: 240 Cove Road, Chickamauga
Rock Spring Athletic Association
Contact: rsaasports1@gmail.com
Facebook Page
Location: 91 Highway 95, Rock Spring
Rossville Recreation Association
Contact: Carthell Rogers
Phone: (423) 488-1999
Email: carthell1999@gmail.com
Location: Rossville Recreational Area
Lafayette Golf Course
The LaFayette Golf Course is on the south side of the city. From South Main, take Foster Mill Drive, turn right on Gasque Drive and right on Fred Henry Drive.
The original nine holes were built in the 1930s. An additional 10 holes were constructed in 1992 and were designed by Arthur Davis.
The par 72 course features bent grass greens and hybrid bermuda grass fairways and rough. Four sets of tees allow players of all abilities to enjoy its wonderful layout. There are many challenging holes to test players’ skill as they play one of North Georgia’s most beautiful courses.
Rates:
Weekdays: 9 holes w/ cart -$20, 18 holes w/ cart- $30
Weekends: 9 holes w/ cart- $28, 18 holes w/ cart- $40
Contact:
Address: 1 Fred Henry Drive, Lafayette, GA 30728
Website: http://www.mycityoflafayettega.org
Phone: (706) 639-1580
Google Maps: Lafayette Golf Course
The Course at McLemore
As Northwest Georgia’s most distinguished mountaintop address, the Course at McLemore is the height of luxury living for anyone who is passionate about mountain leisure and championship golf. This inspired community is situated atop a 2,300-foot plateau on the top of Lookout Mountain in Northwest Georgia within 2 hours of Atlanta, Birmingham and Nashville – and only 30 minutes from historic Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Developed according to a brilliant master plan, the 420-acre community blends residential development, golf, tennis, swimming, hiking and beautiful natural areas. Homes and homesites intertwine with natural wildlife and breathtaking views of the valley below.
Rates:
Weekday: 9 holes- $27, 18 holes- $47
Weekend: 9 holes- $32, 18 holes- $60
Contact:
Address: 785 Canyon Ridge Rd, Rising Fawn, GA 30738
Website: www.themclemore.com
Phone: (706) 398-0882
Google Maps: The Course at McLemore
Disc Golf
A variation of the standard game of golf is disc golf. Disc golf is similar to golf in that the disc is thrown from a tee area with the objective of hitting a target, usually an elevated metal basket.
Mountain Cove Farms maintains an 18-hole disc golf course, which can be played for only $5. The course, which is sanctioned by the Disc Golf Association, is 100 acres and 8,000 total feet. Participants must either provide their own discs or purchase them from the on-site store.
Rates:
$5 per person, per day
*Equipment not included
Contact:
Address: 994 Dougherty Gap Rd, Chickamauga, GA 30707
Website: http://www.mountaincoveresort.com/?page_id=314
Phone: (706) 539-2683
Google Maps: Mountain Cove Farms Disc Golf Course