(916) 481-2300
office@sacaa.org
(916) 481-2300
office@sacaa.org
Most people don’t expect to hear the clanging of disc golf chains echoing through an oak grove behind a K–12 school—but they’re there at SAA.
Little Oaks is what happens when a 4th grade teacher with a love for the game looks around campus and says, “You know what would fit here?” Then actually goes out and builds it. It’s not a half-done practice loop or a PE class experiment. It’s a real 18-hole course—technical in spots, open in others, and just plain fun to play.
Winding through trees, past classrooms, and over open fields, Little Oaks is now a favorite of students, local players, and anyone lucky enough to get an appointment on a Sunday. If you like the discs whooshing through the air in the woods and a course with heart, you’ll feel right at home.
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| Course Name | Little Oaks |
| Location | Sacramento Adventist Academy, Carmichael, CA |
| Hole Count | 18 holes with grass tees and Black Hole Pro targets |
| Who Can Play | Invite only — Sundays by appointment |
| Booking Info | Contact Chris Duckett |
| Cost | Donations appreciated for course maintenance |
| Special Features | Elevation changes, wooded and open holes, cart/stroller friendly |
| Course Status | Open year-round (Sundays only for public) |
| School Use | Occasionally used for clubs and special events |
Little Oaks didn’t come from a grant or a committee. It came from Chris Duckett, SAA’s 4th grade teacher who happens to love disc golf. He started shaping fairways around campus trees in 2022, and over time—with a little sweat, some creativity, and a lot of support—it turned into something special. Some have even said it’s one of the best disc golf courses near Sacramento.
Now it’s an 18-hole layout that balances short shots, long drives, elevation changes, and enough curveballs to keep things fun. Local players love it, students use it, and on Sundays, you can too.
The name “Little Oaks” is a shoutout to our on-campus preschool and the grove of trees that define the landscape here.
Because this is a school campus, play is limited to Sundays by appointment only. Here’s what you need to know:
Play Sundays by appointment
Contact Chris Duckett on Facebook
Cost: Free (donations welcome)
Cart & stroller friendly
Restrooms and water available
No dogs or pets
Drug, alcohol, and weapon-free campus
Please help us keep it safe and a family-friendly disc golf experience!
- “This course had a big rework since it was first launched and now with the new improvements it is amazing.”
— @timpyapple13, 5-star review on UDisc, April 6, 2025- The Capital City Flyers DGC out of Oak Park in Sacramento, California like this course so much it is in their regular monthly rotation.
We’re big believers in fresh air, community, and doing things a little differently around here. Little Oaks isn’t just a course—it’s a place where students, families, and disc golfers from around town can come out, throw a few shots, and enjoy the day.
It’s one of the many ways we live out our mission of helping our community grow spiritually, mentally, and physically. And sometimes that growth happens with a disc in hand and a birdie on the scorecard.
5601 Winding Way
Carmichael, CA 95608
Ph: (916)481-2300
