Riverpark

RodFather Hess    October 20, 2012 at 6:00pm

My opinion on this matter is that Rick's concern is for the safety of all disc golfers, Creekside used to be a pretty safe course to play 15 years ago but now it has evolved to where holes are criss-crossing so much that it is easy to get hit. I have hit someone and have been hit as well while playing there.If it weren't for Rick there wouldn't be a Riverpark, he is our connection to the city and the land owner for the back nine. Could he have possibly handled this differently? Ma ... more

My opinion on this matter is that Rick's concern is for the safety of all disc golfers, Creekside used to be a pretty safe course to play 15 years ago but now it has evolved to where holes are criss-crossing so much that it is easy to get hit. I have hit someone and have been hit as well while playing there.If it weren't for Rick there wouldn't be a Riverpark, he is our connection to the city and the land owner for the back nine. Could he have possibly handled this differently? Maybe. His passion for what goes on out there stems from him being the one the city calls on when there is a problem. NUDGA is over 300 members strong and if every NUDGA decided to change something without consulting with the course designers (Kent and Rick) it would be utter chaos.There has to be some sort of control. There isn't a whole lot more we can do with the course that we haven't already done, the land that the back nine is on is private land and we can't do anything permanent. The gold tees are not a bad idea as long as it doesn't cause problems with the city, other than that we are kinda locked in with what we got. Riverpark is used by mostly amateurs who enjoy the layout, what we really need is another course somewhere that can be made into an EPIC course like the trend is going.Shane, we do appreciate what you have done out there, I have pumped hundreds of dollars and thousands of hours into Riverpark and so has Rick and we know what it's like, communication goes both ways.

Pat Linden    October 20, 2012 at 8:07am

I don't mean to get involved, but I agree with Feldberg. Disc golf courses need to be more like ball golf. With longer and short holes of varying par, somewhere around 70 for a course total. I don't know if this could EVER happen, due to fear of change. Nudga is a great organization and riverpark a great course. Why not make it better? I would do away with the letter holes and re-design the course into an epic 18 hole par 72 course. Trying to keep as many original holes intact as possi ... more

I don't mean to get involved, but I agree with Feldberg. Disc golf courses need to be more like ball golf. With longer and short holes of varying par, somewhere around 70 for a course total. I don't know if this could EVER happen, due to fear of change. Nudga is a great organization and riverpark a great course. Why not make it better? I would do away with the letter holes and re-design the course into an epic 18 hole par 72 course. Trying to keep as many original holes intact as possible. There could be something even more special than what already exists! And even St. Andrews, the ORIGINAL ball golf course, has been re-designed...

Rick Wardell    October 20, 2012 at 5:54am

Really???????

Brodey Hansen    October 20, 2012 at 2:48am

Red 2 is sweet. This NUDGA approves.

Rick Wardell    October 15, 2012 at 9:17pm

For those that feel the need to move equipment, tee pads, or build structures without NUDGA approval PLEASE STOP. Red Tee pad 2 is now in a dangerous location and was not NUDGA approved. Watch your back!! I’ve got a lot more words but I’m just going to leave it right here.

Steven Goen    October 14, 2012 at 12:50am

Oh, guess that why I just shot 2 over.....oh wait, it's because I'm poopy at this game! Thanks for the hard work fellas

Rick Wardell    October 14, 2012 at 12:33am

Jim and I got all of the baskets moved to the long position.

Cody Cummings    September 12, 2012 at 8:53pm

Sooo... I don't usually do this, but I lost a few discs today and I really want them back...

If anyone sees a Red gold Colorshift Villain by red 3 teepad, (was trying the backdoor shot for 4 and screwed it up) or a Red gold colorshift core between 15 and the teepad for 9. I would thoroughly appreciate them being returned. I know NUDGA is awesome because I was able to get a sweet disc with no name or number back through word of mouth alone. Thanks!

Altitude Disc Golf    July 10, 2012 at 7:12am

Sad News.. First I want to thank EVERY player who has supported our business and the sport. We would not have made it this far without all of YOU!!! We have decided with many days of thoughts to Close Altitude Disc Golf due to other job relocations and other business endeavors. BUT WAIT we have some unreal prices to say Thanks until its all gone. Star/ESP Plastic all $12.25 Champ/Z 11.50 Pro and X 8.75, DX and Pro D 5.99. Lightning $4.99 All Brands are at or near COST. BAGS and all are way C ... more

Sad News.. First I want to thank EVERY player who has supported our business and the sport. We would not have made it this far without all of YOU!!! We have decided with many days of thoughts to Close Altitude Disc Golf due to other job relocations and other business endeavors. BUT WAIT we have some unreal prices to say Thanks until its all gone. Star/ESP Plastic all $12.25 Champ/Z 11.50 Pro and X 8.75, DX and Pro D 5.99. Lightning $4.99 All Brands are at or near COST. BAGS and all are way Cheap!!! Gateway Bulls Eye Basket $195!! If you are interested in buying out the complete inventory email or message me you number and we can talk. Big Jim Sorry we failed to get back to you... We can't thank all of you enough.. The Altitude Guys.....

http://www.altitudediscgolf.com/servlet/StoreFront

GO NUDGA!!! You guys are the BEST.

Parker Barnett    June 28, 2012 at 7:36am

you could always do a save the trash cans tourny $ 10 to play winners get bragging rites or some random donated prizes. you get at least 20 ppl to show and you got your inner cans.

William S Bauer AKA Billy Badass    June 28, 2012 at 12:02am

First, yes they look great & I also have noticed less trash on the ground. The hard work that went into making them by a kid named chad correct me if I'm wrong, is enough to try & make them work. They make the course look great, I vote the inner trash can, sounds like a functional idea the cost is the question? Go NUDGA

Kyle Fendrick    June 27, 2012 at 6:07pm

Seems like Parker's idea would work. It sure would be nice to be able to keep them, they really do improve the look of the course.

Rick Wardell    June 27, 2012 at 7:16am

I posted my post to get ideas for fixing the cans and it seems to be working. We got 1 for inner cans and 1 for filling them somewhat with dirt. Both really great ideas keep em coming folks. I don't want to take them out they just need be able to empty them easier. I know folks have ideas out there. Bring it. We need to do some R&D.

Kent Holsten    June 27, 2012 at 6:54am

I went out on Saturday and did trash and it was not real bad on most holes but some were kinda nasty, I think we can make them work with a little fine tuning on attaching the bags. I noticed a lot less trash on the course and had a lot of people comment on how nice they look, I vote we try them for a while longer

Parker Barnett    June 27, 2012 at 6:50am

what it we got smaller plastic trash cans and put them in side the metal ones.

Rick Wardell    June 26, 2012 at 9:54pm

I really hate putting this out but, the new trash cans have to go. It is imposable to empty them without digging half of the trash and yuk out by hand. Unless somebody has an idea that can make them emptiable? Emptiable is that a word? As they are now the plastic bags just come apart when we try to pull them out. It’s just nasty and time consuming. It was nasty before but it wasn’t nasty 17 times. Unless someone else wants to volunteer for this job they will ... more

I really hate putting this out but, the new trash cans have to go. It is imposable to empty them without digging half of the trash and yuk out by hand. Unless somebody has an idea that can make them emptiable? Emptiable is that a word? As they are now the plastic bags just come apart when we try to pull them out. It’s just nasty and time consuming. It was nasty before but it wasn’t nasty 17 times. Unless someone else wants to volunteer for this job they will have to go now? When we go out to empty them we will put them by tournament central. Please do not fill them up there. That’s too bad they are awesome cans. It was a good thought and they have improved the look of the course but they just don’t work as they are now.

Rick Wardell    June 4, 2012 at 7:13pm

Oh yeah!! The back 9 holes have been reinstalled. It pretty primitive back there so watch carefully where your disc is going. Also we have no trash cans, or bags back there so if you pack it in, pack it out at least to the next trash can. If we can’t keep it clean back there we may end up taking the holes back out. Please no bottles!! Please spread the word to those that don’t get on the scene.

Rick Wardell    June 4, 2012 at 5:18pm

OMG!! The course looks awesome. Thanks to all who came out and worked. We got a ton done again, and we are almost ready for the RPO. The trash can are awesome too, and they are a nice addition to the course. I wanted to mention everybody’s names but I would leave too many people out. You know who you are.

I talked to the guy that did the mowing from the city, and he said he would try to get out and do more this week, so it may look even more awesome before Friday.

Spea ... more

OMG!! The course looks awesome. Thanks to all who came out and worked. We got a ton done again, and we are almost ready for the RPO. The trash can are awesome too, and they are a nice addition to the course. I wanted to mention everybody’s names but I would leave too many people out. You know who you are.

I talked to the guy that did the mowing from the city, and he said he would try to get out and do more this week, so it may look even more awesome before Friday.

Speaking of Friday if anyone isn’t working we could use some help applying the final touches for the RPO. Still a lot to do. Not sure what time we going to be out there yet, but I will try to let you know ASAP.

Rick Wardell    June 1, 2012 at 7:05pm

We really need people to come out tomorrow and help out with prepping the Back Back 9 holes. The area hasn’t had any traffic on it and it desperately needs some work. We have a few more baskets to paint, and some anchors to make, then we can install them. We also need to finish off the upper holes. The city is still planning on mowing so we just need to get the areas they can’t mow. We have wood chips to spread out too. If you enjoy playing in Riverdale, co ... more

We really need people to come out tomorrow and help out with prepping the Back Back 9 holes. The area hasn’t had any traffic on it and it desperately needs some work. We have a few more baskets to paint, and some anchors to make, then we can install them. We also need to finish off the upper holes. The city is still planning on mowing so we just need to get the areas they can’t mow. We have wood chips to spread out too. If you enjoy playing in Riverdale, come on out and help tomorrow. 8:00Am start. If you can’t make it at 8:00 come out when you can. We will finish when we get tired. Bring water, and stay hydrated. It’s going to be warm out. I am planning on working Sunday too. Probably 9:00ish if you can make it then that would be great too.

Rick Wardell    May 31, 2012 at 12:18am

One more work day left this Saturday 2 June, 8:00 AM. Got alot to do still. Please come out and help.Things to bring for work day, if you have them.
Water. NO ALCOHOL PLEASE!! With the police running around out there we don’t need that kind of trouble.
Weed eater, or something the knock down weeds. Please no weed killers or chemicals of that nature.
Shovel
Rake
Gloves
Truck for hauling dirt, wood chips, trash, or brush. We will have a skid steer to load trucks.
W ... more

One more work day left this Saturday 2 June, 8:00 AM. Got alot to do still. Please come out and help.Things to bring for work day, if you have them.
Water. NO ALCOHOL PLEASE!! With the police running around out there we don’t need that kind of trouble.
Weed eater, or something the knock down weeds. Please no weed killers or chemicals of that nature.
Shovel
Rake
Gloves
Truck for hauling dirt, wood chips, trash, or brush. We will have a skid steer to load trucks.
Whatever you think you can use to get the job done.
Here’s the short list of tasks.
Level all tee pads.
General clean up of all holes and tee pads.
Weed eat/Mow all tee pads and basket areas.