Springfield is almost ready to install 18 hole disc golf course in Klutho Park!

Started by kjheyde, August 15, 2011, 07:12:23 PM

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peestandingup

#30
August 16, 2011, 09:05:02 PM
Quote from: avs on August 16, 2011, 11:36:53 AM
Quotethere's a reason why this park is generally deserted

The park gets used.  Again those of us who actually LIVE in Springfield go to events there and use the park.  good grief.  why would we want to put disc golf into a place where we feel unsafe?  That doesn't even make sense.

Here is a map of the park and where the holes are for coolyfett
http://www.springfielddiscgolf.com/course-information.html

Yeah yeah, Im an outsider so I dont know what I'm talking about. Got it. :-\

Listen, Im practically over in this area several times a week, for no other reason but to just to hang out because I like the area & to support local businesses. Am I some kind of expert on all things Springfield?? No, no I'm not. But aside from the occasional baseball game or event, I never see anyone using this park for anything. I see joggers running around it occasionally (but thats not really "using" the park). If I go over to Memorial or any of the other parks scattered throughout Riverside, San Marco or Avondale, there's ALWAYS people in them. Always. Can you really say that about Klutho??

So what I see & what you see might be totally different. I'm only telling you what I notice with frequency. But if you say there's people then I guess there's people. Just like there's no ant problem. ;)

Tina_R_Hicks

#31
August 16, 2011, 09:10:53 PM
I think the residents of springfield will really grow the love the sport that is so dear to us.  It is a great way to get a little exercise, spend time with friend, enjoy being outside etc.   You will find that disc golfers in general are enthusiasts, leaving the parks  little cleaner than they found it, and always willing to share their sport with others. 

I have participated in many ridealongs with officers in zone one on many occasions, Springfield is not a dangerous place to be.  It has many of the types of crime that occurs in many parts of our city. 

The klutho course design as recently posted will be a great recreational course for local amateur golfers.  I am sure the local kids will truly enjoy spending their days in the park.  An 18 hole course could easily hold 90 golfers at any time. 
After the course is installed, we hope that the local club will be willing to work with us to put on a tournament or two, keeping in mind that our annual event brings in approximately 150 -200 people each day.  With this additional course we could double - very exciting!   

Congratulations Springfield. 


Tina Hicks
Executive Director, RCDGA
Certified PDGA Official
www.rcdga.org
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rhyno

#32
August 16, 2011, 09:21:01 PM
Quote from: peestandingup on August 16, 2011, 09:05:02 PM
Quote from: avs on August 16, 2011, 11:36:53 AM
Quotethere's a reason why this park is generally deserted

The park gets used.  Again those of us who actually LIVE in Springfield go to events there and use the park.  good grief.  why would we want to put disc golf into a place where we feel unsafe?  That doesn't even make sense.

Here is a map of the park and where the holes are for coolyfett
http://www.springfielddiscgolf.com/course-information.html

Yeah yeah, Im an outsider so I dont know what I'm talking about. Got it. :-\

Listen, Im practically over in this area several times a week, for no other reason but to just to hang out because I like the area & to support local businesses. Am I some kind of expert on all things Springfield?? No, no I'm not. But aside from the occasional baseball game or event, I never see anyone using this park for anything. I see joggers running around it occasionally (but thats not really "using" the park). If I go over to Memorial or any of the other parks scattered throughout Riverside, San Marco or Avondale, there's ALWAYS people in them. Always. Can you really say that about Klutho??

So what I see & what you see might be totally different. I'm only telling you what I notice with frequency. But if you say there's people then I guess there's people. Just like there's no ant problem. ;)


Ant Problem???  compared to Ed Austin District II Regional Park where the Fore Palms disc golf course is located... Klutho doesn't have an ant problem... heck.. if Klutho had the ants Fore Palms had, the park would look like it was moving all the time!!!  LOL

Miss Fixit

#33
August 16, 2011, 09:24:20 PM
Well, PSU, you must not spend much time in the large San Marco parks that are most like Klutho Park. 

I'm currently a dual resident of San Marco and Springfield - I'm completing restoration of my new (old) Springfield home and can't WAIT to be in Springfield full time.  I walk my dogs in both Confederate / Klutho Parks in Springfield and  in Alexandria Oaks Park (formerly known as FEC Park) in San Marco.  I always see more neighbors in Confederate and Klutho Parks than I do in Alexandria Oaks, which is often deserted. 

As far as safety goes, I've never had any issues in or near Klutho Park - and I've walked its length and breadth, even crossing over Hogan's Creek to walk down to the tennis courts in Durkeeville.   

Fire ants?  Yes, they are everywhere.  Never been attacked by any in Klutho Park but I've seen an entire team of seven year old soccer players taken down by ants in Willowbranch Park back when I lived in Avondale.

But back to the point of this thread:  Springfield is getting the first urban disc golf course in Jacksonville, thanks to a dedicated group of residents.
Right on!

rhyno

#34
August 16, 2011, 09:25:50 PM
Quote from: CS Foltz on August 16, 2011, 07:32:40 PM
Just for everyones info.........the Old Bay Meadows Golf has a "Disc Golf Course" on it currently! Some how Frisbee Dan convinced DR Horton into leasing some of the property to him for a small fee. Not sure about the hours but will try and find out when  I return first of next week!

Bay Meadows doesn't have any hours... there is an Honesty Box there... so donate when you tee off!  if you want more info, I have attached a link to a course map at Bay Meadows.. one of the signature holes is a 955 foot hole that is a par 5.  This course isn't for the faint of heart or recreational golfer!!!  With that being said, it's a great design and I enjoy the diversity it brings to Jax in Disc Golf!!! 

http://www.rcdga.org/images/baymeadows%20map.jpg

rhyno

#37
August 16, 2011, 09:47:46 PM
Ok... I've seen the proposed layout and it seems like it will be a great course for the local residents of Springfield.  Very short and easily navigated.   Other than a few holes that would lend towards discs going into the streets.. overall, it's a perfect for the beginner and recreational golfer.

With that being said, has there ever been consideration to install a 9 hole course with two sets of tee pads so that it plays as an 18 hole course?  check out this course in Orlando http://www.dgcoursereview.com/course.php?id=4413  It is a great example of utilizing a small area for 9 incredible holes!  I felt as though I was playign 18 different holes with the different locations of the tee pads.  Another benefit would be according to http://www.springfielddiscgolf.com, you already have enough money raise to purchase and install 9 baskets and two sets of tee pads!!! 

Just a thought.. either way Congrats Springfield!!! 

Ccinjax

#38
August 16, 2011, 10:17:18 PM
Ok... Based on all the posts... I will concede that maybe disk golf will be a positive impact on that area.

Tina_R_Hicks

#39
August 16, 2011, 10:50:42 PM
CC - its Disc with a C, not a K.  Thanks! 


Quote from: Ccinjax on August 16, 2011, 10:17:18 PM
Ok... Based on all the posts... I will concede that maybe disk golf will be a positive impact on that area.

kjheyde

#41
August 17, 2011, 09:01:09 AM
 We considered 9 holes and have decided against it.  We have a fantastic 18 hole course going in and we look forward to working with River City on a tournament or two!  Would love to see them add our course to their league play as well.  Perhaps if we get enough people we can stomp out the fire ants!!

Garden guy

#42
August 17, 2011, 09:09:05 AM
I can't wait to play..i suck at it but it should be fun....

avs

#43
August 17, 2011, 09:11:25 AM
The youth league will be for ages 6+.  We will have a Disc Golf Clinic in October to teach kids how the game is played.  They can sign up there for the initial youth league.  The kids in the League will meet once a week for 4 weeks to work on their skills with a Youth Tournament at the end.  We hope this initial youth league will lead to a growing program next Spring.  The cost for the League will be $20.  The fee will go to the youth director to pay him for his time in coaching and organizing the tournament.  We will be offering scholarships to kids who can't afford the $20.  If you or your business would like to provide a $20 scholarship, email SustainableSpringfield@yahoo.com. 
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