Nelson Park Disc Golf Course
Decatur, Illinois
| Address: | 570 N Nelson Park Blvd., Decatur, IL |
| GPS: |
39°50'25.6"N 88°55'15.9"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Illinois |
Disc Golf
On an old ball golf course. Beautiful rolling hills with a view of Lake Decatur from #18. Some tight fairways. and some open ones. A good work out with all the elevation. Wind can come into play. Public (No Fee)Courtesy of DiscGolfUnited.com
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Directions
From Decatur, Illinois
- Head east on E Wood St toward S Water St (1.8 mi)
- Turn right onto S Nelson Blvd (312 ft)
- Turn left onto E Nelson Park Rd (131 ft)
US-51; IL-48 exit toward Decatur/Taylorville. Go east on Taylorville Rd. 2.2 miles to a right on IL-105 E/W South Side Dr. Go 1.3 miles and then get on the ramp for IL-105 E/E Lake Shore Dr. Go 1.9 miles to a right on Lakeshore Dr., 0.7 mile to course on left.Courtesy of DiscGolfUnited.com
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