Parks and recreation were part of the county Board of Commissioners’ meeting last week.
Commissioners voted to approve a 2% request from their own Parks and Recreation Commission for $18,000 to upgrade the disc golf course at Myles Kimmerly Park.
Established in 2003, the course has become one of the most popular courses in northern Michigan. In 2023 the UDisc (scorekeeping app), recorded over 2,100 rounds played on the course, with an estimated 30% of players using the app. The true number of rounds is probably closer to 10,000.
The purpose of the request is to upgrade the existing course infrastructure and to create a new beginner-friendly course. The current courses baskets and tee signs are to be upgraded to enhance the playing experience while new tee signs with accurate distances, pars and more will improve accessibility. In addition, due to natural overgrowth and the proximity of a walking trail, two tee pads will need to be relocated.
By upgrading the existing course, the repurposing of the old baskets to create a shorter, beginner-friendly course.
In another business, commissioners unanimously approved a request from the Parks and Recreation Commission to purchase fish for the annual Kids Fishing Day at Veronica Valley County Park, scheduled this year for June 22.
Cost of the stock is $8,566. In other outdoor business the board approved a request from the Leelanau Conservation District and Northwest Michigan Invasive Species Network (ISN) to host a Japanese Barberry Trade-Up event on June 14.
This annual event provides an opportunity for county residents to dispose of the invasive barberry shrubs with receiving coupons to a participating Go Beyond Beauty trailer or landscaper promoting Michigan native plants.
A dumpster from GFL will be provided for the event, scheduled from 9 to 11 a.m. on the county government campus.
