I see you updated both courses on Disc Golf Scene as well. Thanks Bogey.
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I see you updated both courses on Disc Golf Scene as well. Thanks Bogey.
Ann Arbor, MI - Effective March 28, 2020, Washtenaw County Parks & Recreation Commission (WCPARC) will be closing Rolling Hills County Park and Independence Lake County Park through April 13, 2020, as an additional precautionary measure to slow the spread of the Coronavirus. Earlier this week, WCPARC closed playgrounds and disc golf courses however traffic through these locations has been high and observations that groups of individuals not been adhering to the social distancing guidelines have led to this tough decision. Following the lead of Governor Gretchen Whitmer's "Stay Home. Stay Safe." Executive Order, we are continuing to update our policies to help keep our community healthy and safe.
Please do not attempt to play during the closure. It is apparent that disc golfers inability to act responsibly, played a big role in this decision. Continued ignorance could put these courses existence in jeopardy for the future.
Please do not attempt to play during the closure. It is apparent that disc golfers inability to act responsibly, played a big role in this decision. Continued ignorance could put these courses existence in jeopardy for the future.
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Holly Woods: DG Course and picnic shelters are officially closed due to Covid-19.
To help carry out Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's "Stay Home, Stay Safe" Executive Order and further protect public health and safety, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources is closing many amenities offered in state parks and recreation areas, effective now through at least April 13.
State parks and recreation areas currently remain open to provide residents with local opportunities to get outdoors; however, extensive travel should be minimal – and reserved only for essential needs – and effective social distancing (of at least 6 feet between yourself and another person) is required so that unsafe conditions do not develop and state-managed lands can remain open.
"We are doing everything possible to protect the health and safety of visitors and staff at state parks and recreation areas," said DNR Director Dan Eichinger. "No matter how people are choosing to get outdoors, it is critical that everyone follows the social distancing guidelines. If they don't, we will be forced to close public access to all state-managed lands."
Closures and reduction in services include:
• Many park amenities have been closed in order to minimize the chance of people gathering in groups and/or maximize the environment for effective social distancing. Current closures include, but are not limited to, concessions, playgrounds and play equipment, viewing platforms, fishing piers, GaGa ball bits, volleyball and basketball courts, designated dog areas, disc golf courses, radio-controlled flying fields, pump tracks, and picnic tables and shelters.
I have not put the time in, to figure out which courses are State Parks. I might, if I get a another break from the honey do list. I have updated neither the courses here or on DGS.
State parks and recreation areas currently remain open to provide residents with local opportunities to get outdoors; however, extensive travel should be minimal – and reserved only for essential needs – and effective social distancing (of at least 6 feet between yourself and another person) is required so that unsafe conditions do not develop and state-managed lands can remain open.
"We are doing everything possible to protect the health and safety of visitors and staff at state parks and recreation areas," said DNR Director Dan Eichinger. "No matter how people are choosing to get outdoors, it is critical that everyone follows the social distancing guidelines. If they don't, we will be forced to close public access to all state-managed lands."
Closures and reduction in services include:
• Many park amenities have been closed in order to minimize the chance of people gathering in groups and/or maximize the environment for effective social distancing. Current closures include, but are not limited to, concessions, playgrounds and play equipment, viewing platforms, fishing piers, GaGa ball bits, volleyball and basketball courts, designated dog areas, disc golf courses, radio-controlled flying fields, pump tracks, and picnic tables and shelters.
I have not put the time in, to figure out which courses are State Parks. I might, if I get a another break from the honey do list. I have updated neither the courses here or on DGS.
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I updated Chilson Woods and Bald Mtn here and on DG Scene.
Here's the link to the DNR's closures:
https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,4570,7-350-79137_79770_98458---,00.html
I marked Custer, Ionia as closed on DGS.
Are there many? The only one I've ever run across is Newaygo SP.
Quite a few, Dave. Custer, Brighton, Ionia and Bald Mountain are the ones I have spotted. There could be a few more around the state, but out of my usual travel range.
I will go mark Newaygo as unplayable.
Stay safe, man.
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I updated conditions for Newaygo and Sleepy Hollow. Not positive if we've updated every MI State Park course, but I think so.
I saw that. Good work Bogey. :thmbup::thmbup:
Hey Michigan golfers. My club (Ann Arbor Area Disc....A3) has built out a sales page to our website. Just trying to unload some of the inventory we bought for the season of 8 tournaments and 4 leagues. Obviously, some if not many of them are going to be cancelled. This has put our club in considerable financial strife. Much like most clubs, I am sure. Anyway, we are releasing 20 or so discs every week or so. Decent prices, some tasty swirly discs. We are not really making any money, but just trying to recoup some that we doled out. Take a look.
https://www.a3disc.net/shop
https://www.a3disc.net/shop
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Freakin' covidiots got the baskets pulled at Kensington.
As usual, a few @$$hole gotta ruin things for everyone else. The park was patient, and posted signs everywhere warning people this could happen if guidelines weren't adhered to. Park remains open for walking/jogging, biking, skating, fishing, kayaking.
...because they don't attract morons in the #'s disc golf does. This is why we can't have nice things. The only birdie these bastards deserve is your middle finger.
It's taking everything I have not to hope one one these irresponsible morons brings it home to their family.
Where the fuming mad emoji?
As usual, a few @$$hole gotta ruin things for everyone else. The park was patient, and posted signs everywhere warning people this could happen if guidelines weren't adhered to. Park remains open for walking/jogging, biking, skating, fishing, kayaking.
...because they don't attract morons in the #'s disc golf does. This is why we can't have nice things. The only birdie these bastards deserve is your middle finger.
It's taking everything I have not to hope one one these irresponsible morons brings it home to their family.
Where the fuming mad emoji?
Freakin' covidiots got the baskets pulled at Kensington.
As usual, a few @$$hole gotta ruin things for everyone else. The park was patient, and posted signs everywhere warning people this could happen if guidelines weren't adhered to. Park remains open for walking/jogging, biking, skating, fishing, kayaking.
...because they don't attract morons in the #'s disc golf does. This is why we can't have nice things. The only birdie these bastards deserve is your middle finger.
It's taking everything I have not to hope one one these irresponsible morons brings it home to their family.
Where the fuming mad emoji?
It was only a matter of time. Close them all. Stay home, my friend, save lives.
A3 is putting on an online bracket style putting tournament. One minute, as many as you can make. Some other rules and regulations, of course. Check it out, maybe you are good enough to take home some swag.
https://www.discgolfscene.com/tournaments/Stay_the_Putt_at_Home_Putting_Challenge_2020/registration
https://www.discgolfscene.com/tournaments/Stay_the_Putt_at_Home_Putting_Challenge_2020/registration
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If I owned a basket this could have got me to finally noon the book of faces...
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Order placed. They got the shiny pretty new Discraft stuff that everyone wants! Get it before it's gone.
Thanks thrembo. I know your Michigan roots run deep. Your help is appreciated. :clap::clap:
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Two of the first people I met after moving to Ann Arbor in 1987 were Gunars and Steve Peck. They were playing an object course round when I and my brother stumbled into them at Buhr Park. Still considering moving back up there or at least visiting again, but Coronovirus making a mess out of everything now...
Gunars stopped up for one of our tournaments last summer. He actually sat and chatted for an hour or so. He had some great stories of the club. We actually have had a few of the old members show up in the last two years. I have not seen Peck though. Good guys that still take a lot of pride in that club and what they were able to do. Be sure to give a shout if the world ever turns around and you get back up this way.
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