Saratoga Spa State Park, Saratoga Springs NY

Joe R Lemon · Post by **Joe R Lemon** » Wed Jul 02, 2008 8:35 am

The public comment period for the Spa Park master plan is open until July 18. Course designer Dan Doyle is in contact with the park administrator about the proposal he put forward last year.

How many signatures can we get before then? Let's find out, shall we.....

Hey, it can't hurt.

http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/spaparkdiscgolf

Les Sinnock · Post by **Les Sinnock** » Wed Jul 02, 2008 8:45 am

I'm in. Great park for a course.

Scott Selders · Post by **Scott Selders** » Fri Jul 04, 2008 3:24 pm

Just signed the petition. Over 40 so far.

Thanks Nefa for helping the CRDGA. This park would be amazing for a course.

The Dead, Phish, Dave Matthews have all played here.

Jeff Walker · Post by **Jeff Walker** » Sun Jul 06, 2008 10:45 am

Come on folks, only 65 signatures so far! This is going to be a championship level course. Get your spouses, children, co-workers and pets to sign this. It only takes 2 minutes.

Jeff Zipkin · Post by **Jeff Zipkin** » Mon Jul 07, 2008 10:02 am

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come on folks. we're up to 88 signatures so far. that's a good start, but we can do A LOT better.
it takes only a few seconds and could help lead to the installation of a world class disc course in Saratoga Springs, NY. Just think, rounds of disc in the morning at Saratoga Spa, lunch in Saratoga followed by a day at the track. Hyzer Creek is then only 14 miles west. The possibilities are endless.

Everyone who visits the NEFA msg boards should sign this petition.

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Matt DeAngelis · Post by **Matt DeAngelis** » Mon Jul 07, 2008 11:41 am

I would sign it, if there was a better picture up there. The kid is clearly missing that put to the left. Maybe if he hit the put, I would sign...just messing around, signed.

Jeff Zipkin · Post by **Jeff Zipkin** » Mon Jul 07, 2008 1:58 pm

Fu Man wrote:I would sign it, if there was a better picture up there. The kid is clearly missing that put to the left. Maybe if he hit the put, I would sign...just messing around, signed.

and maybe if you could spell P-U-T-T then your complaint would be logged.

btw, i don't see your sig Matt. sure you signed?

Joe R Lemon · Post by **Joe R Lemon** » Mon Jul 07, 2008 2:19 pm

......... and there's too many Jeff's involved!!!!! :lol:

Jeff Zipkin · Post by **Jeff Zipkin** » Wed Jul 09, 2008 7:03 am

123 so far.
nice work.
we need to deliver our package by Fri the 18th, so keep those signatures coming please.
if you haven't signed yet, why not?

a minute of your time will help us get closer to our goal of a stellar disc golf course in Saratoga Spa State Park.

thx.

Joe R Lemon · Post by **Joe R Lemon** » Thu Jul 17, 2008 2:46 pm

200 !!!!!!!!

Jeff Zipkin · Post by **Jeff Zipkin** » Wed Aug 20, 2008 8:03 pm

just posting here to remind ppl to keep signing.
the latest packet is in and we are in the system. let's keep this petition going. the more sigs the better.

Eric Maurer · Post by **Eric Maurer** » Wed Aug 20, 2008 8:45 pm

Signed.

Ozzy Nunez · Post by **Ozzy Nunez** » Wed Aug 20, 2008 10:30 pm

Signed

Jeff Zipkin · Post by **Jeff Zipkin** » Thu Aug 21, 2008 8:27 pm

thx fellas.

keep em coming.

Jeff Wiechowski · Post by **Jeff Wiechowski** » Thu Aug 27, 2009 8:29 am

Its only 9 holes but it's a "foot in the door" !!!!

http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=835463

A new vision for Spa State Park
Dog park, trail upgrades among renovations in plan; funding uncertain

By DENNIS YUSKO, Staff writer
First published in print: Thursday, August 27, 2009

SARATOGA SPRINGS -- Saratoga Spa State Park would get a visitors center near its entrance, a "Frisbee golf" course and new trail loops under a master plan released Wednesday by state leaders. A second traditional golf course and botanical garden didn't make the cut.

The 144-page vision for the 2,500-acre park also calls for improvements to the park's bath houses, mineral springs, pools, dog park and more that would cost tens of millions of dollars over the next 10 to 15 years.

The work is necessary because the park's infrastructure is "showing the effects of an extended period of deferred maintenance resulting from insufficient financial resources." But a lot of Wednesday's recommendations still face uncertainty due to costs.

"Some actions will be undertaken in the next one to three years; many others will be implemented further in the future if and when funding becomes available," the plan from the state Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation states. Some projects depend on private support.

Dubbed the "jewel of the state system," the Saratoga park is a year-round recreational and cultural tourist attraction that is filled with theaters, museums and several aging, historic buildings. But there presently is no way for visitors to orient themselves within the park, said Alane Ball Chinian, regional director of state parks in the Saratoga-Capital District Region.

With minor renovations, the lobby of the park's Lincoln Bathhouse on Route 9 would be turned into a mineral waters museum and visitor center under the master plan. Also, the park's administrative offices would be moved into the property's Roosevelt bath house, which requires rehabilitation.

The plan also calls for repairing other structures in the park. Last year, the state held public meetings to solicit ideas on improving the park. While the plan omits a new 18-hole golf course, it includes a 9-hole disc course around the Peerless Pool, which some residents had requested.

The game involves throwing a flying disc, such as a Frisbee, at a target. Improvements also would be made to the Peerless and Victoria pools, but a botanical garden would not be built because it is "not in keeping with the goals of the park."

A new comprehensive trail system with signs is suggested, along with a fenced-in area for dogs in the east part of the park.

Renovations to Saratoga Performing Arts Center would include replacing tent concessions with permanent structures, increasing parking in SPAC lots by removing vegetation and creating a substantial non-smoking area for patrons.

The park also would get new pavilions, softball fields, asphalt tennis courts and more.

Dennis Yusko can be reached at 454-5353 or by e-mail at dyusko@timesunion.com.

Hearing scheduled

The state Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation prepared a draft environmental review of the Saratoga Spa State Park master plan. A public hearing will be held at 7 p.m. Sept. 17 in the park's Gideon Putnam Hotel. Members of the public have until Oct. 9 to submit comments.

Jeff Wiechowski · Post by **Jeff Wiechowski** » Thu Aug 27, 2009 1:13 pm

Please go to: http://blog.timesunion.com/saratogaseen ... park/2722/ and write some comments about disc golf !!!!

Dan Doyle · Post by **Dan Doyle** » Tue Sep 01, 2009 9:06 am

this is pretty exciting news. I met with the park director there awhile ago and gave him a formal proposal for an 18-hole course. he told me it would be a few years since they were in the process of finalizing their master plan.

i'll monitor the situation closely. my comrade in this endeavor, JP Sunkenberg, lives literally across the street from SPAC. he'll check in with the park director soon to see if he can get the inside poop.

my goal is to convince them that although a 9-hole course would be a great start, they'd have a better opportunity at creating a successful course if they can make it 18 holes. JP and I put together a very tentative 18-hole layout and to say the grounds are magnificent would be an understatement.

please - put in a comment on the times union's blog.

dd

Jeff Wiechowski · Post by **Jeff Wiechowski** » Wed Sep 09, 2009 10:08 am

Thanks to those who have commented to the story......... those that have not, please go to http://blog.timesunion.com/saratogaseen/a-vision-for-saratoga-spa-state-park/2722/ and leave some "words of encouragement" for the course.

Titan Bariloni · Post by **Titan Bariloni** » Thu Sep 10, 2009 8:02 pm

i guess i was a lil late srry
i love the area

Jon Wilks · Post by **Jon Wilks** » Sat Sep 12, 2009 11:21 am

Same here, too late I guess. I go up to SPAC every year for a weekend, I would make it longer if this course was granted.

Jeff Wiechowski · Post by **Jeff Wiechowski** » Sun Sep 13, 2009 4:19 pm

The story and comments area is still available for anyone to post.......... The Oct 9th deadline was for comments to be heard at the meeting.

Thanks to all that left comments and hope to see you all at a course in Saratoga soon !!

Morgan Wright · Post by **Morgan Wright** » Fri Oct 23, 2009 1:53 pm

There is already a course in Saratoga......Hyzer Creek. But this will be good advertisement for me.

Pete Violet · Post by **Pete Violet** » Sat Oct 24, 2009 9:22 pm

what's wrong with another course?? - shouldn't you be encouraging growth in the sport Morgan - not just your own course?

Jeff Wiechowski · Post by **Jeff Wiechowski** » Sat Oct 24, 2009 9:29 pm

Object course in Schenectady is looking like it'll have baskets in early 2010. The town of Niskayuna also is interested in adding a course.................. stay tuned.

Jeff Wiechowski · Post by **Jeff Wiechowski** » Tue Nov 24, 2009 7:35 pm

danimal wrote:this is pretty exciting news. I met with the park director there awhile ago and gave him a formal proposal for an 18-hole course. he told me it would be a few years since they were in the process of finalizing their master plan.

i'll monitor the situation closely. my comrade in this endeavor, JP Sunkenberg, lives literally across the street from SPAC. he'll check in with the park director soon to see if he can get the inside poop.

my goal is to convince them that although a 9-hole course would be a great start, they'd have a better opportunity at creating a successful course if they can make it 18 holes. JP and I put together a very tentative 18-hole layout and to say the grounds are magnificent would be an understatement.

please - put in a comment on the times union's blog.

dd

Hey Dan, I'm hooking up with Mr. Sunkenburg to look at the design ideas for the course. Sunday at noon if all goes as planned.

Jeff Wiechowski · Post by **Jeff Wiechowski** » Sat Oct 18, 2014 8:35 pm

This is back in the realm of possibility.
Talks are ongoing with the park personnel.

We played a pirate monthly out there today............ got a few looks from other park users.

Jeff Wiechowski · Post by **Jeff Wiechowski** » Mon May 25, 2015 6:23 pm

10 Discatcher Pros are ordered.
Final design walkthrough planned this week.

We'll see what 9 holes and a practice basket will bring............

Jeff Wiechowski · Post by **Jeff Wiechowski** » Wed Jul 08, 2015 10:40 am

Some tentative workdays are scheduled over the next month....... MORE BASKETS !!

Titan_Bariloni · Post by **Titan_Bariloni** » Tue Jul 21, 2015 5:59 pm

very encouraging here

this is why it is important to log the progress of a course from day one till well

its great to see 7 years of work come to light

great job all involved

Jeff Wiechowski · Post by **Jeff Wiechowski** » Wed Jul 22, 2015 8:42 am

All 10 sleeves are in the ground and some serious clearing was done last weekend.

The basket assembly is scheduled for today.

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