Johnny Roberts Disc Golf Course
Arvada, Colorado
| Address: | Balsam Pl, Arvada, CO |
| GPS: |
39°48'11.9"N 105°5'19.7"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Colorado |
Disc Golf
Flat, crossing Ralston Creek several times, clockwise around periphery of park. The 'granddaddy' of CO courses. Tight; accuracy required. Public (No Fee)Courtesy of DiscGolfUnited.com
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Directions
From Arvada, Colorado
- Head north on Ammons St toward W 59th Ave (381 ft)
- Turn left at the 1st cross street onto W 59th Ave (440 ft)
- Turn left onto Balsam Pl (187 ft)
From I-70 and Wadsworth; north on Wadsworth to a left on Ralston Rd. (58th) to a right on Allison St. - dead ends into the park at 8101 West 59th Ave. (behind the Arvada City Hall).Courtesy of DiscGolfUnited.com
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