The Scrapyard at Idlewild Park
Matthews, North Carolina
| Address: | 10512 Idlewild Rd, Matthews, NC |
| GPS: |
35°9'48.0"N 80°42'8.1"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | North Carolina |
| Disc Golf Holes: | 18 |
| Disc Golf Course Length: | 5836 feet |
| Disc Golf Tee Type: | Concrete |
| Disc Golf Target Type: | DISCatcher |
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Named after the scrap metal gathered in fundraising efforts lead by Charlotte DGC president Ralph Vickers. Holes are wooded - forcing accuracy and there are two drives over a small lake. Public (No Fee)Courtesy of DiscGolfUnited.com
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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 Matthews, North Carolina
- Head northeast on N Freemont St toward W Charles St (449 ft)
- Turn right onto W Charles St (482 ft)
- Turn left onto N Trade St (0.4 mi)
- Continue onto Sam Newell Rd (1.4 mi)
- Turn right onto Rice Rd (1.1 mi)
- Turn left onto Idlewild Rd (1.5 mi)
- Turn left (0.1 mi)
- Turn left (236 ft)
I-485 to Idlewild Rd, Exit 49. West on Idlewild for 4 miles to the park on the left. Park at ball fields. 1st tee is halfway between parking lot and playground, next to bathrooms.Courtesy of DiscGolfUnited.com
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