Walnut Ridge Recreation Area
Johnston, Iowa
| Address: | NW Beaver Dr, Des Moines (Johnston), IA |
| GPS: |
41°42'22.3"N 93°42'35.6"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Iowa |
| Disc Golf Holes: | 18 |
| Disc Golf Course Length: | 7923 feet |
| Disc Golf Tee Type: | Concrete |
| Disc Golf Target Type: | Mach5 |
Disc Golf
Mostly open with slight to moderate elevation. Many holes border or play through heavy woods with steep drop-offs. Huge tees, clean restrooms, and water on course. Open April - Sept. Public (No Fee)Courtesy of DiscGolfUnited.com
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- 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 Johnston, Iowa
- Head east on North Dr toward Pioneer Pkwy (230 ft)
- Turn left at the 1st cross street onto Pioneer Pkwy (217 ft)
- Keep right to stay on Pioneer Pkwy (292 ft)
- Slight right onto NW 62nd Ave (0.7 mi)
- Turn left onto Merle Hay Rd (1.3 mi)
- Turn left onto NW Beaver Dr (1.3 mi)
Exit I-80/35 at Merle Hay Rd., north 3 miles to a left on NW Beaver Dr. to entrance across from Weather Service radar ball, east into park, right to 1st tee.Courtesy of DiscGolfUnited.com
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