The Town of Rocky Mountain House has identified two potential locations for a new disc golf course.
In a report presented to council Nov. 5, two locations were highlighted: Riverside Park on the west end and River Flats Park on the north end.
A representative from the Central Alberta Disc Golf Association (CADGA) visited both sites to help the town make a decision. The representative determined that Riverside Park would be ideal for a nine-hole course, while River Flats Park could accommodate an 18-hole course.
Coun. Dave Auld preferred the 18-hole option, noting that disc golf tournaments are growing in popularity and could attract more tourism and economic activity to the town.
“Disc golf tournaments can see up to 125 participants and generate up to $80,000 in economic activity in a single weekend,” said Wes Amendt, Director of Planning.
“They won’t come if it’s just a nine-hole course,” Auld said. “It’s something to keep our residents in town and bring more people here.”
Coun. Marley Capraro preferred Riverside Park, saying a course at River Flats could interfere with future development in the area.
The creation of a disc golf course is estimated to cost $30,000. Amendt called this estimate a “shot in the dark,” saying more details are needed to determine the precise cost.
The report also highlighted there are more than 10,000 registered disc golf courses in Canada and the United States, most of which are installed by city and county parks departments. Red Deer, Sylvan Lake, Olds, and Innisfail all have disc golf courses that are free for community use.
Auld originally motioned in September for the town to begin exploring the possibility of a disc golf course.
Council has asked administration to provide more information about the cost of constructing an 18-hole course and will consider the proposal as part of the 2025 budget deliberations.
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