The Prairie at Graham Creek Nature Preserve
Foley, Alabama
| Address: | Wolf Bay Dr, Foley, AL |
| GPS: |
30°20'54.6"N 87°37'10.1"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Alabama |
Disc Golf
As the name suggests, The Prairie (par 56) is laid out over the more open section of the Preserve. Baskets are strategically placed among the native trees, requiring golfers to hit their lines to card a nice score. Park open; 6am to 8pm. The first of two courses on site. Public (No Fee)Courtesy of DiscGolfUnited.com
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Directions
From Foley, Alabama
- Head east on US-98 E/Alabama's Coastal Connection/E Laurel Ave toward S Chicago StContinue to follow US-98 E/Alabama's Coastal Connection(2.1 mi)
- Turn right onto Foley Beach Express (3.6 mi)
- Turn left onto County Rd 12 S (1.3 mi)
- Turn right onto Wolf Bay Dr (1.3 mi)
From Mobile; I-10 E to exit 44 to merge onto AL-59 S toward Loxley. Go 15.5 miles to a left on Foley Beach Expy. 8.6 miles to a left on Cty Rd 12 S. 1.3 miles to a right on Wolf Bay Dr. One mile to Graham Creek Nature Preserve on the right.Courtesy of DiscGolfUnited.com
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