Disc Golf
The disc golf course is located along the west side of White Pines Lake. There is a parking lot by the ball field at the north end of the park. Walk over the inlet culvert to the west side of the lake.
This course requires several different kinds of shots that include a few tight openings. To score well you will need to be able to throw long but have good control. The holes are a mix of challenging lines with a couple opportunities to get an ace. The area is in the woods but with well-defined holes. Blind shots typically have a marker down the fairway pointing to the basket.
In 2013 Stephan Nilsen and Zach Jordan built the original 9-hole course for their Bret Harte High School senior project. Volunteers took care of the course and later expanded it to 18 holes.
In 2016 CCWD agreed to formally lease the land to the White Pines Park Committee for course maintenance and improvements.
In 2017 the course was redesigned with its current layout. The entire 18-hole course is now along the west side of the lake.
Operating disc golf costs WPPC an additional $1,500 annually for lease and insurance. This does not include maintenance costs or any improvements that are continually needed.
Playing disc golf is free; however, donations are greatly appreciated. Cash donations can be place in the red “iron ranger” donation box on the first tee. You can also donate with PayPal or debit/credit card by going to our donate page.
Fishing
White Pines Lake was created when San Antonio Creek was dammed after the Blagen Lumber Mill was dismantled in 1966. The creek continues flowing southwest to eventually become the Calaveras River.
White Pines Lake holds 260 acre-feet of water and is surrounded by a forest of cedar and pine trees. The lake usually does not freeze over during an average winter, but if any portion of the lake does freeze, the ice will be very thin and should never be walked on.
Fishing is allowed from the shore all around the lake, except from the designated swimming area along the beach. If you would like to fish from a boat though, no motorized watercraft are allowed. Row boats, float tubs, canoes, and kayaks are great for fishing on the lake.
Due to regular stocking by the Department of Fish and Wildlife, the lake predominantly consists of rainbow trout. There is a fair amount of bluegill as well. If you are lucky enough to reel in the occasional bass, please practice catch-and-release since there are few of them.
Pickleball
Pickleball was invented in 1965 and has recently become one of the fastest growing sports in America. It is a paddleball sport similar to tennis, played on a badminton-sized court with a wiffle ball and a racquetball-sized paddle. Pickleball has “quirky” rules, but they are easy to learn.
For pickleball inquiries at the park, contact V.P. Geoff at (510) 648-5603.