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Course managers ask county for parking, range and safety fixes after growth in play
Summary
Managers told the committee Oct. 2 that expanded play and a reopened driving range have strained parking and short‑game areas, causing errant‑ball incidents and prompting requests for parking redesign, short‑game area changes and targeted safety measures.
Managers at Valley View and Davis Park told the Davis County Budget Committee that increased play and a reopened driving range have highlighted safety and facility constraints that need mitigation before next peak season.
Valley View staff described repeated incidents of golf balls reaching adjacent parking and residential properties, including a reported broken window in a nearby house. Staff proposed a set of responses ranging from redesigning chipping and short‑game practice areas, converting an area into a dedicated putting/chipping green to reduce 50‑yard shots over parking, and investigating localized netting only where appropriate. Staff also said better signage and directing patrons to safer parking spots could reduce incidents in the near term.
At Davis Park, staff said the newly opened driving range created demand for operational fixes: different tee types, short tees and inexpensive attachments (strings or fixed tees) to prevent tees from flying out, and modest physical improvements to prevent customers on the range from inadvertently hitting the nearby short‑game green.
Why it matters: Safety issues affect neighbors and risk liability, and design changes or modest investments (signage, short tees, focused netting or a small remodel of chipping areas) could reduce incidents while preserving recreational access.
Next steps
Course staff said they will develop concept plans tied to any parking or range remodels and incorporate safety measures into bids for curb/gutter and asphalt. The committee asked staff to consult with the city on curb and sidewalk boundaries where public right‑of‑way and course property intersect, and to include neighbor impact mitigation in planning.
