Fox River Park
Ottawa, Illinois
| Address: | Champlain St. and E. Superior St., Ottawa, IL |
| GPS: |
41°21'8.1"N 88°49'45.8"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Illinois |
Disc Golf
Plays along Fox river with some large trees. Generally flat with holes weaving around houses and playground equipment. Nice; some challenge and chances to get wet. Public (No Fee)Courtesy of DiscGolfUnited.com
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- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Ottawa, Illinois
- Head south on La Salle St toward Lincoln Pl (135 ft)
- Turn left onto Lincoln Pl (436 ft)
- Turn left onto Columbus St (0.5 mi)
- Turn right onto E Superior St (0.6 mi)
Rte. 80; take Rte. 23, Columbus St. south 1.5 miles, turn left on Rte. 6 (E. Norris Dr.), 0.7 miles to a right on Champlain St., 0.3 miles to a right on E. Superior St. Park on left.Courtesy of DiscGolfUnited.com
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