Waterloo, Iowa · Waterloo & Northeast Iowa

Gates Park Golf Course

Laid out in 1928 on rolling ground, with groves of old oak and maple and two ponds. Par 72, 6,839 yards from the back tees, and cheap to play.

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About Gates Park Golf Course

Gates Park is one of Waterloo's three city courses, established in 1928. It's open, rolling ground broken up by groves of mature oak and maple, with two ponds that hold a fair amount of wildlife. From the blue tees it's par 72 and 6,839 yards (71.9 rating, 123 slope); the whites play at 68.0 and 114, so there's a real step between sets.

It's part of the Waterloo Open, which Wikipedia describes as the oldest and largest golf tournament in Iowa, played every year since 1934. The amateur field splits its first two rounds between South Hills and Gates Park before the final round moves to Irv Warren.

Like the other city courses it has a pro shop, a snack bar, a practice fairway and practice greens, plus lessons and club and cart rental. Carts have to stay 30 feet off the greens and off the tees.

It's one of 3 courses in Waterloo on Yoink, and the closest alternative is Irv Warren Golf Course, about 3 miles away — handy when your first choice is booked solid.

Booking a tee time at Gates Park Golf Course

Waterloo takes tee times for weekends and holidays, up to seven days ahead, online, in person or by phone (Gates Park is 319-291-4485). For 2026 the city's adult rate is $26 cash for 18 and $19 for nine, seniors 62 and up pay $25, and juniors $10; cards cost a little more. Monday to Wednesday before 1 p.m. it's $32 with a cart, and from 6 p.m. to sunset $35 buys unlimited golf with a cart.

How to get a tee time at Gates Park Golf Course

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Gates Park Golf Course FAQ

Where is Gates Park Golf Course?

Gates Park Golf Course is in Waterloo, Iowa, in the Waterloo & Northeast Iowa area — about 3 miles from Irv Warren Golf Course.

Is Gates Park Golf Course open to the public?

Gates Park Golf Course is municipal (Waterloo Leisure Services), open to the public, run by Waterloo Leisure Services (City of Waterloo), one of three city courses with Irv Warren Memorial and South Hills.

Can you walk Gates Park Golf Course?

Carts must stay 30 feet from greens and off tees; superintendent may restrict carts.

How do I get a tee time at Gates Park Golf Course when it's booked up?

Set a watch for Gates Park Golf Course in Yoink with your date, time window and group size. Yoink monitors the course's tee sheet and alerts you the moment a matching time opens, including cancellations. You book directly with the course.

What golf courses are near Gates Park Golf Course?

Nearby options include Irv Warren Golf Course, South Hills Golf Course and Pheasant Ridge Municipal Golf Course. Yoink watches 11 courses in the Waterloo & Northeast Iowa area.

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