Southwoods Park
Des Moines, Iowa
| Address: | 350 35th St, Des Moines, IA |
| GPS: |
41°35'4.1"N 93°39'51.1"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Iowa |
| Disc Golf Holes: | 9 |
| Disc Golf Course Length: | 3055 feet |
| Disc Golf Tee Type: | Concrete |
| Disc Golf Target Type: | Chainstar |
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Challenging mix of short and long holes. Large elevation changes. Mostly open shots bordering thick woods with lost discs in the rough. Am tees (playing 7,1,1) a must for beginners. Bridge between 1st and 2nd hole, and 4th and 5th holes can be muddy. Public (No Fee)Courtesy of DiscGolfUnited.com
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Directions
From Des Moines, Iowa
- Head west on E University Ave toward Filmore St (479 ft)
- Turn left onto Filmore St (0.2 mi)
- Turn right onto Pennsylvania Ave (0.3 mi)
- Turn right to merge onto I-235 W (2.4 mi)
- Take exit 6 for 31st Street toward Historic Site/Terrace Hill (0.2 mi)
- Turn left onto 31st St (0.6 mi)
- Turn right onto Grand Ave (0.2 mi)
From I-235, south on Valley West Dr. (35th St.) across E.P. True Parkway, around curve, then 1st available left, then 1st left again into park. 1st tee under power lines.Courtesy of DiscGolfUnited.com
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