City of Homer

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M E M O R A N D U M 08-127

 

TO:                  Mayor Hornaday and Homer City Council

FROM:            Julie Engebretsen, Planning Technician

DATE:             September 3, 2008

SUBJ:              Jack Gist Park Disc Golf Proposal

 

 

Introduction

Disc Golf is a sport relatively new to Homer, and growing in popularity. It’s a lot like golf. A group of citizens is interested in building a disc golf course at Jack Gist Park. Please see the attached proposal. The game can be played by all ages, year round. Basically, once the course is set up, the only equipment needed to play is a special type of Frisbee, which can be purchased for a few dollars. The course consists of nine t-pads, and nine baskets. Players start at the t-pad, and throw the Frisbee, trying to get the Frisbee in the basket. Some baskets are harder or further away than others. A demonstration of the sport was held at Park Day, on August 9th, and was greatly enjoyed.

 

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission reviewed the proposal at their meeting of August 21, 2008 recommended the city council approve this new facility.

 

 

Recommendation:

Adopt Resolution 08-xx to allow a disc golf course at Jack Gist Park