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Residents and volunteers present plan for 9‑hole disc golf course at West Groves/John Spikes Park
Summary
A presenter asked council to consider installing a 9‑hole disc golf course at West Groves and John Spikes Park, citing low installation and maintenance costs, potential tournament tourism, and accessibility. Council heard the presentation and asked about tee pad construction, signage and bathroom upgrades; no action was taken.
A local presenter introduced a proposal at the March 9 meeting to install a nine‑hole disc golf course at West Groves and John Spikes Park, saying the low cost of installation and minimal maintenance could support weekly leagues and small tournaments that might boost local spending. The presenter said local volunteers and a designer (Scotty Linton) have already laid out a 9‑hole plan and that businesses have expressed interest in sponsorships and advertising on hole markers.
Council members asked technical and operational questions: what a tee pad (T‑box) would be (presenter said a typical tee pad is a 5‑by‑12 foot concrete slab, ground level), whether existing bathrooms would be adequate (staff said restrooms are functional but in need of updates and that renovation options are being explored), and whether parking or tree removal would be required (presenter said the layout fits the park footprint and parking could be adjusted or expanded on existing grass areas). The presenter said the project would be introduced tonight and staff would return at a later meeting with cost estimates and a request for formal action.
Council offered support and requested follow‑up on cost, restroom improvements and final layout before any vote. No ordinance or funding decision was made at the meeting.
