Anna Marks National Disc Golf Day with a Free Morning at Slayter Creek
The City of Anna is turning National Disc Golf Day into a neighborhood event. On Saturday, August 1, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM, Anna Parks and Recreation hosts a free, open-to-all disc golf celebration at Slayter Creek Park, 425 W. Rosamond Parkway. No registration is required, and loaner discs will be on hand — so there is no reason to stay home because you do not own gear.
The timing is straightforward. Two hours on a Saturday morning before the Texas summer heat peaks. The park sits on Rosamond Parkway, easily accessible from most Anna neighborhoods, and the disc golf course there gives players a wooded, shaded layout that rewards accuracy over raw power.
Who Should Show Up
The city is explicit that this event welcomes players of all skill levels. That means the seasoned regular who already knows every basket on the course is just as welcome as the person who has never thrown a disc outside a backyard. With loaner equipment available, the barrier to entry is essentially zero.
Families with older kids looking for a Saturday-morning activity that does not cost anything will find this format practical. Disc golf moves at whatever pace a group sets — competitive players can push the course hard while casual participants take their time and enjoy the tree cover.
What to Know Before You Go
Because no registration is required, there is nothing to sign up for in advance. Show up at the park on August 1 between 9:00 and 11:00 AM. If you own discs, bring them. If you do not, pick up a loaner at the event. Wear athletic shoes suitable for uneven terrain; the course at Slayter Creek moves through natural landscape, not a groomed flat surface.
Parking is available at the park. Arrive early if you want to get oriented before the bulk of players arrive — the two-hour window moves quickly, especially if you plan to complete a full round.
Water is a non-negotiable. Late July and early August in Collin County routinely push heat indices well above 100 degrees Fahrenheit by midday. The 9:00 AM start is intentional. Bring a water bottle — ideally something insulated — and consider sunscreen even for a morning outing.
Disc Golf at Slayter Creek in Context
Slayter Creek Park is one of Anna’s most-used green spaces, and the disc golf course has drawn a consistent local following since the city invested in the layout. National Disc Golf Day, observed annually on the first Saturday of August, gives courses across the country an occasion to introduce the sport to new players, and Anna’s event fits that template precisely: free access, no advance commitment, and loaner equipment to lower the learning curve.
The sport has grown steadily in North Texas, with courses filling up on weekend mornings in communities from Frisco to McKinney. Anna’s course offers a local option that avoids the drive south and the crowding that comes with more established metro-area courses.
Part of a Broader Summer Calendar
This disc golf morning is one piece of Anna’s larger summer programming effort. The City of Anna has been running summer recreation programming from June through August 2026, with details published in the city’s Summer Activity Guide. Residents who have not checked the full activity guide yet will find additional programs across Anna parks and recreation facilities through the end of August.
The August 1 event at Slayter Creek is a low-commitment, no-cost way to use one of the city’s outdoor amenities on a weekend morning. Mark the calendar: Saturday, August 1, 9:00 AM, Slayter Creek Park, 425 W. Rosamond Parkway.
