The Stadium Course at Natividad Creek Park
Salinas, California
| Address: | 1400 Nogal Drive, Salinas, CA |
| GPS: |
36°42'1.2"N 121°36'18.3"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | California |
Disc Golf
The terrain makes for a natural stadium; perfect for viewing a tournament. Various terrain and elevation as well as fairways that curve both left and right. A medium length course that rewards those with shot making abilities. Public (No Fee)Courtesy of DiscGolfUnited.com
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Directions
From Salinas, California
- Head east on E Market St toward Monterey St (305 ft)
- Continue straight to stay on E Market St (0.2 mi)
- Slight left onto E Front St (signs for Sherwood Dr/E Market St/Market Way/US-101) (0.1 mi)
- Slight left to stay on E Front St (signs for Sherwood Dr/Market Way) (187 ft)
- Continue onto Sherwood Dr (1.0 mi)
- Continue onto Natividad Rd (0.5 mi)
- Turn right onto E Laurel Dr (0.3 mi)
- Turn left onto Constitution Blvd (1.7 mi)
- Turn right onto Massachusetts Way (148 ft)
- Turn left onto Massachusetts Dr (112 ft)
- Turn right onto New Hampshire Ct (0.1 mi)
- Turn right onto Patriot Way (190 ft)
From the 101: exit Sanborn, head east. Turn left on Freedom. Turn right on Nogal. Hole 1 at the corner of Nogal and Freedom. Look for the cougar statue.Courtesy of DiscGolfUnited.com
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