Meulen
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I wanted to provide an update for those interested. The quoted section below is from Jkoz and was originally posted on 4/7/15 in the Michigan New Course Update thread. A new update can be seen below that.
"Exciting news for Grand isle park in Plainfield two.(Grand Rapids). The baskets are in the process of being ordered. Depending upon the amount of rain we get this spring we will have the course set up around June.
It will be a full 18, with a couple par 4 holes. At present it will be only disc golf in the park. The twp. Has plans to add to the park amenities but there is no plan for development at present. The course will be in parts of the park not affected by other activities, except the potential extension of the white pine trail along the rivers edge.
The funding for the course is possible from a donation from the Rotary club in full for the entire cost. Big shout out to them for making this possible.
The park is along the grand river and it has a tendency to flood. So let's all pray for light rains. It is a mostly open park with little elevation. However there are some ponds that will come in to play.
The course designer is Mike Durco.
The course will have new prodigy baskets.
The course will be another nice addition to the north side of Grand Rapids.
Hope this info finds you well this spring!"
Approval for purchasing the baskets is up for review with the township tonight, 5/18. The memo, which can be found here, appears to show that the course will use Arroyo baskets. Delivery is quoted at 4-6 weeks, so its looking like a possible July opening date?
According to the Parks and Rec. 2015-2020 Master Plan, the plan for Grand Isle Park over the next 3 years is to finish the disc golf course, construct soccer fields, trails, fishing access, and a restroom building. The total estimated cost is $1,400,000.
"Exciting news for Grand isle park in Plainfield two.(Grand Rapids). The baskets are in the process of being ordered. Depending upon the amount of rain we get this spring we will have the course set up around June.
It will be a full 18, with a couple par 4 holes. At present it will be only disc golf in the park. The twp. Has plans to add to the park amenities but there is no plan for development at present. The course will be in parts of the park not affected by other activities, except the potential extension of the white pine trail along the rivers edge.
The funding for the course is possible from a donation from the Rotary club in full for the entire cost. Big shout out to them for making this possible.
The park is along the grand river and it has a tendency to flood. So let's all pray for light rains. It is a mostly open park with little elevation. However there are some ponds that will come in to play.
The course designer is Mike Durco.
The course will have new prodigy baskets.
The course will be another nice addition to the north side of Grand Rapids.
Hope this info finds you well this spring!"
Approval for purchasing the baskets is up for review with the township tonight, 5/18. The memo, which can be found here, appears to show that the course will use Arroyo baskets. Delivery is quoted at 4-6 weeks, so its looking like a possible July opening date?
According to the Parks and Rec. 2015-2020 Master Plan, the plan for Grand Isle Park over the next 3 years is to finish the disc golf course, construct soccer fields, trails, fishing access, and a restroom building. The total estimated cost is $1,400,000.
