NASA Disc Golf at Gilruth Center
Houston, Texas
| Address: | 2101 E NASA Pkwy, Houston, TX |
| GPS: |
29°33'10.1"N 95°5'35.1"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Texas |
| Disc Golf Holes: | 9 |
| Disc Golf Course Length: | 2745 feet |
| Disc Golf Tee Type: | Grass |
| Disc Golf Target Type: | DISCatcher |
Disc Golf
Some trees in play. Set up as a short, temporary course on NASA property - but remains in place. Dual tees (bring the map). Private (No Fee)Courtesy of DiscGolfUnited.com
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Directions
From Houston, Texas
- Head northeast on Bagby St toward Walker St (0.1 mi)
- Turn left onto Capitol St (0.2 mi)
- Continue onto N Memorial Way (364 ft)
- Turn left onto Houston Ave (signs for I-45 S) (272 ft)
- Take the I-45 S ramp (180 ft)
- Keep left at the fork to continue toward I-45 S (0.3 mi)
- Keep left, follow signs for I-45 S/Galveston and merge onto I-45 S (22.0 mi)
- Take exit 24 toward NASA 1 (1.0 mi)
- Continue onto NASA Road 1 (2.8 mi)
- Turn left onto Saturn Ln (0.2 mi)
- Turn right at the 1st cross street onto Second StRestricted usage road(253 ft)
- Turn rightRestricted usage roadDestination will be on the left(226 ft)
At the Gilruth Center at Johnson Space Center. Walk past the soccer field and the play ground to the 1st tee.Courtesy of DiscGolfUnited.com
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