Colwood Golf Center
Colwood Golf Center offers a unique 18-hole par-3 course in Portland with a player-friendly layout that challenges precision and short game skills. Its well-maintained conditions and excellent practice facilities make it a top choice for golfers seeking quick, affordable rounds in a relaxed, urban setting.
Course Overview
Colwood Golf Center, located in the northeast corner of Portland, Oregon, offers a distinctive golfing experience with its unique 18-hole par-3 layout. This public course provides an inviting setting for players looking to sharpen their short game or enjoy a casual, efficient round without committing to a full-length conventional course. The design emphasizes approachable playability, making it well-suited for beginners and more seasoned golfers aiming to refine their iron accuracy and putting skills.
The course stretches across a compact footprint with holes varying in length and challenge, capturing a subtle mix of parkland characteristics framed by mature trees and carefully maintained fairways. Greens at Colwood present subtle contours that invite both thoughtful approach shots and putting strategies, ensuring that every hole feels distinct and engaging. Though compact, the course demands attention to shot selection and control, especially with a few well-placed bunkers guarding key greens to test precision.
Colwood’s setting within an urban environment means it provides a refreshing outdoor escape without the lengthy travel of typical golf resorts. The practice facilities complement the course well, featuring a driving range with quality mats and generous bucket options, along with dedicated chipping and putting areas. This array of facilities supports players intent on improving their overall game.
The atmosphere here is relaxed and welcoming, appealing to a wide range of golfers including families, beginners, and those seeking a quick, affordable round. Staff are noted for their friendly, approachable service, enhancing the experience from arrival to the final putt. While the pace of play can vary, early morning or weekday visits often provide a smoother flow.
For players planning their trip, walking is encouraged, and the terrain is comfortable underfoot with well-maintained cart paths available. The public access policy ensures that any golfer visiting Portland can enjoy Colwood’s blend of practice and play in a convenient location. Whether warming up your wedges or playing a swift 18, Colwood Golf Center delivers a satisfying golf outing grounded in accessibility and thoughtful design.
Course Highlights
This par-3 course stands out for its diverse hole lengths and well-shaped greens guarded by strategic bunkers. The facility includes a large driving range with multiple teeing areas and comprehensive practice greens that support serious short game development. Its location within the city allows easy access, combining convenience with quality golf practice and play.
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Guest Reviews
Wyatt Davis
Sandra L Arellano
Colwood Golf Center is a great golf place, my girls take golf classes, and wonderful and respectful instructors!
Jennifer Hostmann - Digital Marketing Specialist
I had such a great time playing at Colwood Golf Center’s Par 3 course! The course is super well-maintained, and it’s perfect for a casual, fun round whether you’re newer to golf or just want to work on your short game. The layout is beginner-friendly but still offers a bit of a challenge, which keeps it interesting. Staff were really friendly and welcoming, and the atmosphere overall was relaxed and enjoyable. Definitely a great spot to spend an afternoon outdoors — I’ll be coming back for sure!
Ry M
Course is well maintained, has tricky greens, and is affordable. However, it has the slowest pace of play I've ever experienced in 20 years of golf. Not like "busy and backed up" rather slow as in people are playing that don't know how to play. The 4 some of late teens after of us took 10 minutes to tee off on each hole. They then spent 5 minutes crawling around in bushes. Then they each individually took 2/3 shots on to the green then individually putted, then the next person would repeat their series of approach shots and putting, then the next person and the next. Each hole was agonizing slow. We ended up going around and squeezed ahead of them (the group ahead of the teens were walking to their green when teens were still on their fairway). The group ahead of us was a 4 some of older guys and they too were slow. We ended up golfing 6 holes in total. We'll try to go back at twilight on a weekday or early in the morning. But middle of day on a weekend is torture. Management should make an better effort to move people at a reasonable pace even if they're learning.
Michael Kaplan
Great driving range. $13 for a big bucket. Nice practice greens. Putting and chipping. Weekdays $21 to walk $31 to drive a cart.
Maisy Rogers
Collin Burton
This was my first time visiting the driving range. Ended up getting a punch pass for 10 large buckets for $85. The signs posted that show an overview of the yardage are faded and could be updated. The mats were in great condition and the staff was really friendly. Definitely a place I’ll be visiting going forward! Update: Decided to play a round of golf (18 holes). The curse is a 3-par with variation from hole to hole. Recommend you try a round yourself.
Matt Galvin
One of the few par 3 courses in the Portland area, and a stand out at that. Very affordable and well maintained. Solid driving range and practice facility. Often busy but not too busy. Casual compared to most courses so it's well suited for beginners but developed players will have a good time working on their short irons and short game.
P W
Beautiful small course, people are great.
Deanna Owen
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Course Details
Access & Location
7313 NE Columbia Blvd, Portland, OR 97218, USA
Colwood Golf Center Clubhouse with pro shop and rental facilities
Walking encouraged; terrain is flat and accessible with well-kept paths. Comfortable shoes recommended for varied turf.
Open to all golfers; no reservation required except for large groups or clinics.
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