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BY KEVIN CUMMINGS
The city of Richardson is now home to a disc golf course designed by a professional in the eld. The 18-basket course, located at recently reno- vated Breckinridge Park, opened Nov. 24. “I’m happy that we have one more [recreation amenity] option in our city,” Mayor Pro Tem Are n Shamsul said at a Nov. 13 council meeting. In a nutshell The park was one of three considered in the city and was chosen for its amenities, space and minimal environmental impact, according to a pre- sentation by newly appointed Parks and Recreation Director Yvonne Falgout. Designed by Eric McCabe, a Professional Disc Golf Association world champion, the 35-acre course features baskets of par 3 to par 4 that range from 175-728 feet. Work began on the project in August, after city approval and hosting multiple tourna- ments at a temporary site at Breckinridge over the past three years, Falgout said. “If you hire the right consultant, that name recog- nition helps promote your course as well,” Falgout said at the meeting. “People will travel because of who your builder is.” What you need to know The new course is open to the public from sunrise to sunset seven days per week. In the rst year, city sta plans to host at least three tournament-style events and rent out the course and two existing New disc golf course opens at Breckinridge Park
A ribbon-cutting ceremony is expected Jan. 6 for the new Breckinridge Park disc golf course.
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pavilions at the park for $250 for a ve-hour period. However, in order to determine engagement and to keep the course open for players, city sta plans only allow ve resident-only rentals in the rst year. “We want to allow for limited course rentals because we want to be cautious of not taking the course o ine too frequently,” Falgout said. “We want to make sure during those peak hours that gen- eral users have the opportunity to play the course.” What to expect Expected revenue—at $250 per rental slot—for the city in the rst year is only $1,250. Funding for the project, one of those identi ed in the City Council’s goals that were recently passed, is expected to cost around $32,000, which includes the placement of tee boxes, baskets and signage around the park
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indicating the direction of play and providing safety awareness to other park users. In addition to opening the course, the parks and recreation department plans to host programming to boost awareness of the sport in the city, along with teaching fundamentals and etiquette, Falgout said at the meeting.
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