Highland (Pilcher) Park
Joliet, Illinois
| Address: | 2259 Highland Park Dr., Joliet, IL |
| GPS: |
41°32'2.3"N 88°1'28.9"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Illinois |
Disc Golf
Challenging with some length and elevation. #1 and #10 start at the parking lot. Good mix of wooded and open holes. Public (No Fee)Courtesy of DiscGolfUnited.com
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Directions
From Joliet, Illinois
- Head east on US-30 E/US-6 toward N Chicago St (0.3 mi)
- Turn left onto N Eastern Ave (0.2 mi)
- Turn right onto US-30 W (2.0 mi)
- Turn left onto Highland Park Dr (1.1 mi)
- Slight leftDestination will be on the right(0.7 mi)
I-80; left on Briggs St (Exit 134), right on E Cass St/ US 30. Slight left at Highland Park Dr. The park is on the right - 1st hole across street from parking lot.Courtesy of DiscGolfUnited.com
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