Golf Course

The Garden City Golf Course is open for the 2026 season, and we look forward to welcoming golfers back for another fantastic year of golf, recreation, and community. The last day of the 2026 season will be October 25.

Owned and operated by the City of St. Catharines, Garden City Golf Course is conveniently located in the heart of the city at 37 Lincoln Avenue. Our beautifully maintained par-60 executive course offers an enjoyable challenge for golfers of all ages and skill levels.

Whether you're looking to improve your game, enjoy a relaxing round with friends, introduce a family member to golf, or simply spend time outdoors, Garden City Golf Course offers something for everyone. Golfers can warm up before their round on our putting and chipping green or sharpen their swing in our practice driving cages.

Surrounded by mature trees, rolling fairways, and picturesque scenery, the course offers 3,563 yards of golf from the red tee blocks and 2,971 yards from the yellow tee blocks, creating a fun and memorable experience for players of every ability.

Following your round, be sure to stop by our clubhouse and enjoy our friendly atmosphere. Our daily beverage cart service is available throughout the course, and our clubhouse patio and barbecue services are currently undergoing exciting renovations as part of our 2026 improvements.

From first-time golfers to seasoned players, Garden City Golf Course continues to be one of Niagara's most enjoyable and accessible places to play. We invite you to experience great course conditions, outstanding customer service, and a welcoming golf experience right here in St. Catharines.

Book your tee time today and come see why so many golfers call Garden City Golf Course their home course. Tee times can be made by calling 905-682-6432 or online by clicking here

We look forward to seeing you on the first tee!

Golf Course Aerification:

October 6^th – Back nine Aerification – Front nine only open

October 13^th – Front nine Aerification – Back nine only open

Rain out dates will be the following day of each scheduled date above. 

Green Fees and Rental Rates (tax included)

2026 Off-Season Rates, All Players (Course Opening to May 15, and October 1-31)

• Monday to Sunday 9 Holes: $15.45 walking; $25.45 riding
• Monday to Sunday 18 Holes: $26.80 walking; $46.80 riding

2026 Prime Season Weekday Rates (May 16 to Sept 30.)

• 9 Holes: $20.40 walking; $30.40 riding
• 18 Holes: $31.15 walking; $51.15 riding

2026 Prime Season - Weekday Rates (May 16 to Sept 30.) - Senior/Junior 

• 9 Holes: $17.50 walking; $27.50 riding
• 18 Holes: $26.80 walking; $46.80 riding

2026 Prime Season - Weekends/Holidays/Tournaments - All Players

• 9 Holes: $21.60 walking; $31.60 riding
• 18 Holes: $33.55 walking; $53.55 riding

Leagues

• 9 Holes: $15.45 walking; $25.45 riding
• 18 Holes: $26.80 walking; $46.80 riding

10-Round Activity Packs - Walking

• 9 Hole Senior: $141.00
• 9 Hole Public: $164.00
• 18 Holes - All Players: $260.00

Rental Fees

• Pull-Cart Rental: $5.00
• Club Rental: $10.00
• 9 Hole Cart Rental: $10.00
• 18 Hole Cart Rental: $20.00

Power Cart Policy

• Power cart rental prices are per rider (per person) for nine holes.
• Power cart rental prices are per rider (per person) for 18 holes.
• Must have at a minimum G2 license to rent a power cart.
• Weather conditions throughout the season may prevent power carts being permitted on the course.
• Must sign a cart agreement form.
• Players should be prepared to walk as our power cart inventory is offered on a first come first serve basis.

Booking your Tee Time 

Reservations can be made up to 7 days in advance by calling - 905.682.6432, walk ins are also permitted, but reservations are recommended. You may also book online.

The golf course will open seven days a week as of April 30, and the season tee times start at 7:30 a.m., with a shift effective May 2 to 7 a.m. The final rounds of the day will hit the course no later than 3:30 p.m. for 18-hole golfers and about 5 p.m. for 9-hole golfers, with the timing anticipated to change in the summer.

Booking requirements

• Fees will be charged upon check-in at the Pro Shop
• Name and phone number are required to reserve a tee time. 
• We only accept payment via VISA, Mastercard, AMEX and debit. We do not accept cash.
• Tee times are adjusted throughout the season based on daylight savings.  Call the clubhouse for tee time availability.
• Golfers must have their own set of clubs or rent golf clubs (left and right hand available) from the clubhouse. 
• You must check in at the Pro Shop 20 minutes before your start time. If you do not register on time, you have to forfeit your position and your group's reserved tee time.
• Players should be prepared to walk the course, as golf carts are available on a first come, first served basis.

 Interested in booking a tournament in 2026 at the Garden City Golf Course? Contact us.

Blue Flag Guideline

We are committed to developing, implementing, and maintaining accessibility for people with disabilities, in a manner that reflects the principles of dignity and independence, seeks to provide integrated services, and provides equitable opportunity to others to obtain, use and benefit from its goods, services or facilities.
Accordingly, the Garden City Golf Course will make every reasonable effort to consider the individual accommodation needs of golfers with disabilities. This Blue Flag Guideline is an extension of that commitment, specifically for golfers with physical disabilities.