Optimist Park
Mountain Home, Idaho
| Address: | N 23rd W St Mountain Home, ID 83647 |
| GPS: |
43°8'2.4"N 115°43'34.8"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Idaho |
| Disc Golf Target Type: | DGA |
| Disc Golf Tee Type: | Grass |
Restrooms Picnic Tables
Disc Golf
9 hole frisbee golf course. It is free and well maintained.
Water in play on 1 and 2. Not deep - but is OB. Course may be overwatered - bring mosquito repellent. Rules: No driving on the grass, glass containers, overnight camping, or alcohol after 9 PM. Clean up after your pets. Public (No Fee)Courtesy of DiscGolfUnited.com
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Optimist Park
Starts on the east side of the park at the southeast corner of the west parking lot. Rules/Amenities: - Portable Restrooms may be available. - The grass may be over watered. - Bring mosquito repellent. - No driving on the grass. - No glass containers. - No overnight camping or parking…
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- 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 Mountain Home, Idaho
- Head southwest on E 2nd N St toward N 4th E (0.2 mi)
- Turn right at the 3rd cross street onto N 2nd E St/Old U.S. 30 W (0.2 mi)
- Turn left onto E 5th N (0.1 mi)
- Turn right onto W 5th N St (1.0 mi)
- Continue onto NW Marathon WayDestination will be on the right(0.5 mi)
From I-84; Exit 95, go west on American Legion Blvd. to a right on 2nd East St. Go north to a left on 5th North S. Go across the RR tracks, then keep right and follow 5th North St. west (becomes Marathon Way) to the 2nd park entrance on the right. 1st tee on the east side of the park at SW corner of parking lot.Courtesy of DiscGolfUnited.com
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