Central Park, Schenectady NY (CPS)

Joe R Lemon · Post by **Joe R Lemon** » Mon Nov 10, 2008 7:22 am

Keep an eye out for a permanent course here soon...... The city approved the object course that was laid out by Bob H and his 2 sons(Greg & Justin). They have also submitted a formal proposal for the permanent course last week.

Scott Selders · Post by **Scott Selders** » Mon Nov 10, 2008 8:43 am

Schenectady is NY state. Very close to Albany.

This will bre the 5th course in the DisCap region.

1. Hyzer Creek 2002
2. Joralemon Park 2006
3. Woodstock Rocks 2007
4. Saugerties/Woodstock KOA 2008
5. Central Park 2009
6 Saratoga State Park 2009/10???

Matt DeAngelis · Post by **Matt DeAngelis** » Mon Nov 10, 2008 9:17 am

In case anyone is interested, I also have an object course in place at Prospect Park in Troy, NY. I designed it while going to school at RPI. Where were all these courses 7 years ago?

Joe R Lemon · Post by **Joe R Lemon** » Mon Nov 10, 2008 9:22 am

Fu Man wrote:In case anyone is interested, I also have an object course in place at Prospect Park in Troy, NY. I designed it while going to school at RPI. Where were all these courses 7 years ago?

Wow, that park has a really nice horseshoe area of trees around it...... how many holes, Matt?

Matt DeAngelis · Post by **Matt DeAngelis** » Mon Nov 10, 2008 11:01 am

I think it was 18...it was a while ago :lol:

It played from one of the upper parking lots counter clockwise towards the tennis courts, then back towards the parking lot from there. It played similar to a figure 8 around the park.

Joe R Lemon · Post by **Joe R Lemon** » Tue Nov 11, 2008 7:01 am

Here's is what the Hoff family has designed for Central Park, Schenectady, NY.....

http://h1.ripway.com/gretsch5piece/CentralParkCourse.jpg

Joe R Lemon · Post by **Joe R Lemon** » Tue Dec 02, 2008 8:23 am

Redesigned to eliminate some safety concerns............

Jeff Wiechowski · Post by **Jeff Wiechowski** » Wed Nov 18, 2009 8:58 am

The latest news looks promising...........

Jhoff40 wrote:We had another meeting tonight with some of the Parks Directors to show them my presentation. They loved it and think it is a great idea. I have an appointment with an Arborist on Thursday to walk through the course to make sure we do not remove any trees that would hurt the environment. That way we have proof when we say that our course design will not negatively impact the environment. We are on the agenda for a council committee meeting on December 7th and then the proposal would be voted on at the Schenectady City Council Meeting on December 14th. We already have a couple of council members and Brian Stratton on board.

Looks like we could be playing by next spring if all goes well!

Matt Heenan · Post by **Matt Heenan** » Wed Nov 18, 2009 9:11 am

Is this the place with the place that has two baseball fields on it? I believe I have played in the N. Atlantic Regionals there twice. Very busy park

Jeff Wiechowski · Post by **Jeff Wiechowski** » Wed Nov 18, 2009 9:21 am

heen32 wrote:Is this the place with the place that has two baseball fields on it? I believe I have played in the N. Atlantic Regionals there twice. Very busy park

yea the ballfields are across Ashmore Ave to the SE......... The front nine is a relatively wooded area that's not used much but the back nine are in the mowed areas and pedestrian traffic is an issue.

Scott Howard · Post by **Scott Howard** » Fri Nov 20, 2009 10:55 am

Lookin at that map, it's too bad that water couldn't come into play some more. Might be a good place for a future "Neutral Site" for team challenge.

Kenji Cline · Post by **Kenji Cline** » Fri Nov 20, 2009 11:24 am

Scoward wrote:Lookin at that map, it's too bad that water couldn't come into play some more. Might be a good place for a future "Neutral Site" for team challenge.

yeah there is pedestrian path that lines the whole lake and it get used too much to consider throwing over any portion of the lake. Maybe some winter event will be able to throw off the large hill and out into the frozen lake for some sort of ctp or distance thing but still kinda small downhill compared to hole 18 @ mightygaw :wink:

Jeff Wiechowski · Post by **Jeff Wiechowski** » Mon Dec 07, 2009 9:04 pm

Jhoff40 wrote:Good News from Schenectady!

Everything went well and we got unanimous approval from the Council members. We even had the Director of Parks and Recreation answering questions for us. They moved to give us appproval for developing a course and to start fundraising. As of right now, we are a go and do not even need to go next Monday, where we will be on the consent agenda. We will probably be on the news. The Gazette was there and they will probably be contacting us for a story. The only questions that may arise are if any of the public starts to make noise about not wanting it. If I hear of that, then we can bring a group of people to show support.

I want to thank everybody for all of the help so far. If anybody wants to walk/play the proposed course, please let me know. I want as much input as possible before we pour the concrete.

Jeff Wiechowski · Post by **Jeff Wiechowski** » Tue Dec 08, 2009 11:49 am

Kenji Cline · Post by **Kenji Cline** » Tue Dec 08, 2009 12:12 pm

YAY! A course coming in 10 mins from my house gotta love that! Can't wait to get in there and get this up and running.

Jeff Wiechowski · Post by **Jeff Wiechowski** » Tue Dec 08, 2009 12:27 pm

kenjiac wrote:YAY! A course coming in 10 mins from my house gotta love that! Can't wait to get in there and get this up and running.

Going there after work today.......... 3pm "tree" off

Karl Molitoris · Post by **Karl Molitoris** » Wed Dec 09, 2009 1:04 pm

Jeff,

Well, how was it?

Karl

Ps: An yer gonna haveta get sum one ta change the key on dat map! I've SURE hole 5 isn't 2 miles long (be cool if it were!) nor the distance across the entire course 10+ mile.

Jeff Wiechowski · Post by **Jeff Wiechowski** » Wed Dec 09, 2009 1:19 pm

Karl wrote:Jeff,
Well, how was it?

Karl, I've played there a few times already but it was covered in snow yesterday. It's got a good mix of wooded and open holes........ gonna be a fun course ! 8-)

Karl wrote:Ps: An yer gonna haveta get sum one ta change the key on dat map! I've SURE hole 5 isn't 2 miles long (be cool if it were!) nor the distance across the entire course 10+ mile.

LOL, i never caught that........ dunno why that is on there.

Jeff Zipkin · Post by **Jeff Zipkin** » Wed Dec 09, 2009 5:17 pm

Karl wrote:Ps: An yer gonna haveta get sum one ta change the key on dat map! I've SURE hole 5 isn't 2 miles long (be cool if it were!) nor the distance across the entire course 10+ mile.

HA! thx for that. I'm gonna go bust on our resident GIS guy for blowing that.

Jeff Wiechowski · Post by **Jeff Wiechowski** » Wed Jan 13, 2010 9:20 pm

Jhoff40 wrote:We have our first two hole sponsors (besides Hoffman Law Firm)!!!

The VanDyck and Pinhead Susan's

Grab a beer and thank them next time you are downtown!

Jhoff40 wrote:Bombers is in!
Northeastern Fine Jewelry is in!
Smith Barney is in!
and The Gazette is in!

7 Holes Sponsored! Only 11 left!

Morgan Wright · Post by **Morgan Wright** » Sat Jan 16, 2010 9:52 am

When are they gonna start intstalling the pins? I can come help out a lot once I start living up at Hyzer again in the spring.

Chris Young · Post by **Chris Young** » Sat Jan 16, 2010 10:08 am

April Showers happening this yr?...I hope so, bunch of us Vermonters hope to come!

Jeff Wiechowski · Post by **Jeff Wiechowski** » Sat Jan 30, 2010 6:57 pm

Jhoff40 wrote:Northeast Pest Control, Upper Union St. Business District, and Freeman's Bridge Liquor and Wine all are going to sponsor a hole. That's 12 holes spoken for and only 6 left! Here is the list.

1. Hoffman Law Firm
2. The Gazette
3. Northeastern Fine Jewelry
4. Union Beverage
5. The Van Dyke
6. Upper Union St. Business District
7. Smith Barney
8. Pinhead Susan's
9. Freeman's Bridge Wine and Liquor
10. ?
11. Northeast Pest Control
12. ?
13. ?
14. Doug Hoffman
15. Bombers Burrito Bar
16. ?
17. ?
18. ?

These are not finalized yet but this is what it looks like right now. We already have ideas of several other sponsors so if you do too, now is the time! Email me at hoffmanj@schenectady.k12.ny.us and I will send you the two page form to give to businesses.

Our Discs are in and we have bumper stickers coming in a couple of days. 25 dollar donation and you get a disc (beast, leopard, roc, or aviar). Maybe 2 dollars for a bumper sticker. We will probably order the baskets mid February and start asap in March. Can't wait!

The disc stamp looks like this........

Jeff Wiechowski · Post by **Jeff Wiechowski** » Fri Mar 05, 2010 2:45 pm

Jhoff40 wrote:I just ordered the Baskets!!! They should arrive here next week.

Jeff Wiechowski · Post by **Jeff Wiechowski** » Mon Mar 15, 2010 12:51 pm

18 BEAUTIFUL INNOVA DISCATCHERS HAVE ARRIVED !!!!

Let the installation begin !!

Adam Goodman · Post by **Adam Goodman** » Tue Mar 16, 2010 11:50 am

Congrats guys. Thanks for filling the void between Oxbow, Hyzer, and Jpark.

Jeff Wiechowski · Post by **Jeff Wiechowski** » Tue Mar 16, 2010 11:58 am

aygood wrote:Congrats guys. Thanks for filling the void between Oxbow, Hyzer, and Jpark.

Niskayuna(Blatnick Park) and Hunter Mountain are next........

Jeff Wiechowski · Post by **Jeff Wiechowski** » Tue Mar 30, 2010 9:57 pm

WORK DAY !!!!!

Friday April 2nd we will have the power auger, sleeves and plenty of cement to hopefully set all 18 sleeves.

Anyone free to help is welcome to come out anytime after 9am.

The "ching" of chains will be heard in Schenectady !!!

Jeff Wiechowski · Post by **Jeff Wiechowski** » Wed Mar 31, 2010 9:38 pm

We had heard that the city was planning to drop off "some" mulch............. I lost count at SIX piles this size !!!

Tee #1 - the pin will be straight over the pile, before the tall stump in the distance.

We're planning to use the mulch for around all the pins and as a preliminary surface for tees(we gotta use it up somehow!).

All the pics are at: http://www.discgolfscene.com/profile/19 ... album_1825

Jeff Wiechowski · Post by **Jeff Wiechowski** » Thu Apr 01, 2010 1:32 pm

Jhoff40 wrote:The Mayor put a temporary stop to our course until after the City Council Meeting on Monday.

People are complaining about our course so the Mayor wants to give them a chance to speak. It is a committee meeting so we will have to go and smooth things out. I do not think we are in trouble but the Mayor just wants to keep up his PR. If you know somebody who is planning on coming to help out tomorrow can you please let them know that the work day is cancelled at Central Park.