Rooted in Lumber Heritage, Built by Community: Clarion Riverlands Disc Golf

Project Details

“It is my personal belief that we should all add value to the places that we live – that we should give more than we take.”

– Tom Switzer, Organizer

The Project

The Clarion Riverlands Disc Golf Course began with local resident Tom Switzer’s vision to expand outdoor recreation and create a lasting community asset.

Built at Clarion County Park with support from the Clarion County Commissioners, the project was advanced through fundraising, sponsorships, grants, and dedicated volunteers. CCEDC helped secure and facilitate a Lumber Heritage Region mini-grant, connecting the course to the Clarion River’s rich lumber history.

Lasting Impact

The Clarion Riverlands Disc Golf project successfully fulfilled its original scope of work by completing a disc-golf course in Clarion that highlights local heritage. Today, lumber heritage facts are incorporated at each tee pad that help tell that story while players enjoy the course. The project demonstrates how community leadership and partnerships can expand outdoor access while celebrating local heritage.

Funding & Partnerships

This mini-grant was financed in part by the Community Conservation Partnerships Program, Heritage Area Funds, under the administration of the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR), Bureau of Recreation and Conservation.