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What we know right now about the future of the disc course is that the land swap has not happened yet because of legal issues involving the National Guard, Calif. Department of General Services and the City. The Guard's legal office has said they still use the park for training, and they want to keep it, so when the swap happens, the State may keep the park, not the City. McPherson's bill allowed for the course to be reconveyed back to the City if the Guard did not use it for training, but they are (somehow) claiming they need it, even though they do not use it anymore. Nor do they need it given the upgrades at Camp Roberts, about two hours away, making it the "biggest and best" Guard training camp in the country.
The Guard had not taken a position on removing the course until recently. General Services had requested the course be removed at one time, but then sounded like they were willing to reconvey the land. Now it's the Guard apparently saying they want the land, and they DO want the disc course removed. General Services apparently has no opinion on it at this time other than they would handle the paperwork for the swap.
However, according to Parks and Rec., the City is very supportive of obtaining and keeping the disc golf course, and making improvements to it.
If the Guard does keep the land, we will need to work with them to allow the course to stay. If the Guard relents and allows the State to reconvey the land back to the City, then we will work with the City on making improvements.
Once we know the course is staying, it is clear that erosion issues will need to be addressed first , as well as parking and restrooms and garbage. etc. We will need to go to "pay to play" to help fund the improvements.
Parks and Rec. has advised that once the renovations are finished at the ball course, the City is going to turn it's "full attention" to the disc course. This is going to happen in March or April.
I think the DDGC members should meet on Sunday Feb. 6th to discuss a public presentation to the Council on Tuesday the 8th. There's a new restaurant where the Front Street Pub used to be, and they have a meeting room. Maybe 6:00 p.m. on Sunday the 8th there?
Russ Jacobson |
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Written by nbbs08 on 2006-01-16 13:40:35
Who would want to get rid of this beautiful course. I have gone to 13 courses all over California and i must say that this has been one of the better places to disc golf! If we have to pay a few bucks to play. Shit im down whatever to keep the game alive and for it to thrive! | i love disc golf
Written by mydelsoliscool on 2005-04-02 13:40:10
 i am new at golf but thatis the best place i have ever been i love it | Best course ever
Written by pop on 2005-03-02 21:25:09
I sure hope that the people in power understand what a treasure they have. This is a great course and it would be a shame to see it go away. | Blast from the Past
Written by club on 2005-02-25 14:26:08
I am sorry to hear the Golf course might be closed. I hope the city gets control and allows the couse to stay. Good Luck and my good thoughts are with you guys.
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Written by moriarti on 2005-02-24 14:14:21
Yes Steve.
The Morley filed (San diego) is exaclty what pay to play would look like.
And, you're coorect the course would need paid peole to seel the wristbands ...and probably other things.
A club house and a paved parking lot are long term goals.
"It takes money to make money" | Sunday Meeting
Written by ed on 2005-02-05 07:34:49
Good summary Russ. I know that this is a very important juncture, however, this Sunday, many would be attendees of the proposed meeting (including myself) will be watching the Super Bowl at 6:00. Perhaps a little later like 7:30?? The game should be over by then...
Ed | Improvements
Written by runner on 2005-01-16 20:57:24
Hello,
If the course stays (and I hope it does!), what kinds of improvements have been discussed thus far? I would imagine they include erosion at #17, possibly paving or otherwise covering the parking lot, and...?
And what does "pay to play" entail? Down in San Diego there's a cash course, but you need to buy a wristband each day (or by the month), and also have someone keeping an eye out for those lacking the band. That costs cash, unless you have someone selling other things and generating income that way.
Thanks!
Steve |
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