Leo Leathers Park
Mundelein, Illinois
| Address: | Buckingham Way and Leo Leathers Park Trail, Mundelein, IL |
| GPS: |
42°16'31.2"N 88°1'49.3"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Illinois |
Disc Golf
Small, badly designed course with crossing fairways. Creek adds some interest. Public (No Fee)Courtesy of DiscGolfUnited.com
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Directions
From Mundelein, Illinois
- Head north on S Lake St toward E Courtland St (0.7 mi)
- Turn left onto IL-176 W/W Maple Ave (1.3 mi)
- Turn left onto Barnhill Dr (0.1 mi)
- Turn left onto Buckingham Way (200 ft)
From intersection of Rte. 60 & 176; take 176 east to a right on Barnhill Road to 4 way stop at Buckingham Rd. Take Buckingham south to park.Courtesy of DiscGolfUnited.com
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