DISC GOLF AND SKATE PARKS DISC GOLF Disc golf is played much like traditional golf. Instead of a ball and clubs, however, players use a flying disc or Frisbee. The sport was formalized in the 1970s, and shares with “ball golf ” the object of completing each hole in the fewest number of strokes (or in the case of disc golf, fewest number of throws). A golf disc is thrown from a tee area to a target which is the “hole.” The hole can be one of a number of disc golf targets; the most common is called a Pole Hole, an elevated metal basket. As a player progresses down the fairway, he or she must make each consecutive shot from the spot where the previous throw has landed. The trees, shrubs and terrain changes located in and around the fairways provide challenging obstacles for the golfer. Finally, the “putt” lands in the basket and the hole is completed. Disc golf shares the same joys and frustrations of traditional golf, whether it’s sinking a long putt or hitting a tree halfway down the fairway. There are a few differences, though. Disc golf rarely requires a greens fee, you probably won’t need to rent a cart and you never get stuck with a bad tee time. It is designed to be enjoyed by people of all ages, male and female, regardless of economic status. DAPHNE CENTRAL PARK, 28 Lakeshore Drive, Daphne FAIRWAYS OF FAIRHOPE IN VOLANTA SPORTS PARK, 805 N. Greeno Road, Fairhope
SKATE PARKS
BAY MINETTE SKATEPARK
Skateboard Park across from the Bay Minette Post Office features inclines and ramps and other fun attractions. This is an unsupervised facility; skate at your own risk. » Open 7 a.m.-11 p.m. » On McMeans Avenue, adjacent to Halliday Park
FAIRHOPE SKATEPARK
Fairhope Skate Park is located on Volanta Avenue, just south of the Fairhope Municipal Football Stadium. This is an unsupervised facility; skate at your own risk. » Open 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. » 701 Volanta Ave.
FOLEY SKATEPARK
Foley Skate Park in Max Griffin Park contains two quarter pipes, stairs, two different grind rails, a hubba ledge and half pipe in the 6,000-square foot park. » 300 W. Roosevelt Ave. (Max Griffin Park)
GULF SHORES SKATEPARK
GARRETT PARK GOLF COURSE, Pennsylvania Street, Robertsdale
A 6,500 square foot facility that includes 10 modular skate ramps. The park also has picnic tables and is lighted in the evenings. Helmets are required and can be rented for $2 per day. » 2008 W. 3rd St. (Johnnie Sims Park)
GULF SHORES DISC GOLF COURSE, 22391 Russian Road, Gulf Shores
HOOD RAT SKATE CO.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 18200 Alabama 104, Robertsdale
ORANGE BEACH DISC GOLF COURSE, 28141 Canal Road, Gulf Shores OSCAR JOHNSON PARK, Highway 104, Silverhill THE PRAIRIE DISC GOLF COURSE AT GRAHAM CREEK, 23030 Wolf Bay Drive, Foley
Indoor skate park with a shop and performance venue. It’s $10 to skate and $5 on Fridays. You must have a waiver on file to enter the park. » 18080 County Road 12, Foley - 251-943-4327 » hoodratsk8co.ecwid.com.
