Disc Golf Course Review - West Park in Rockdale, IL

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• published: 21 Aug 2014
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Location: West Park in Rockdale, IL 1st tee near corner of W Park Front St. and Ferris St Joliet, IL 60436 Holes: 24 Par: 92 Tee type: No Pads Basket type: Chainstar by DiscCraft Course Length: 6202 ft Alternate Length: 6685 ft Hole Length: Under 300ft: 21 | 300 - 400ft: 2 | Over 400ft: 1 Terrain: Very nice rolling terrain with ravines, cliffs, and creek that all come into play. Extras Onsite: Children's playground near by (near holes 17-23), many park benches throughout, Pavilion (near holes 8 & 9), Perminent restroom structure (near holes 8 & 9) Entry and parking: The sign for the park is near hole 18. The parking for disc golf play is near corner of W Park Front St. and Ferris St, as is hole one. There is not a lot of parking available here. I believe there is enough room for about 10 cars. More parking available near pavilion and tennis court off Wheeler Street. You can probably get about 30 - 40 cars here. Hole 1: par 4 Tall bench seat is a clear identifier for the first tee. You find yourself with dense trees and a cliff to your left. The area of play is some what clear with a tree here and there. Transition to 2: Is pretty clear and marked. Hole 2: Par 4 Another bench seat available here. One of my favorite throws. This throw is off a cliff and over the creek. Be careful getting down to the basket, stairs are located to the left of the tee and brings you down to a concrete bridge. Transition to 3: Pretty clear and marked. Hole 3: Par 4 Mostly clear. There is a creek hazard to the right. Transition to 4: Pretty clear and marked. Hole 4: Par 4 This shot is nearly a straight throw, though the basket is kind of hidden behind some old dead trees. Transition to 5: Follow paved road. Sign for tee 5 is attached high (7ft) in a tree. Hole 5: Par 4 For this throw you will be crossing the creek and the basket is on a small hill. Lot of roots protruding from the ground near basket. Transition to 6: Cross over bridge. Tee is in a small opening in the trees across walking path. Hole 6: Par 4 This is a straight shot with a slightly upward elevation change. Transition to 7: To right of basket for hole 6. Hole 7: Par 4 Another straight shot. Though the terrain raises halfway through your throw and goes down again. Transition to 8: This one was a bit confusing. Proceed left through the covering of trees. Hole 8: Par 4 Throw to clearing with a slight left curve. Transition to 9: Walk back passed tee for 8 and course starts moving in the other direction. Hole 9: Par 4 this would would be a straight shot but, there are a few big trees blocking you passage. Transition to 10: Go to your right from the basket. Follow path into woods and there are some steps in the dirt that will bring you down to the tee for 10. Hole 10: Par 3 Throw out to left. A nice arc will around the brush and trees will do well here. Continued... Thank you for the beautiful maps Google Maps https://www.google.com/maps/place/West+Park/@41.5112138,-88.1157359,14z/data=!4m5!1m2!2m1!1swest+park+disc+golf+address!3m1!1s0x880e615e7b471dbd:0xc1c4387b2399625b