Disc Golf
Courses
Disc
golf is played much like traditional golf. Instead of a ball
and clubs, however, players use a flying disc, or Frisbee®
The sport was formalized in the 1970's, and shares with "ball
golf" the object of completing each hole in the fewest number
of strokes (or, in the case of disc golf, fewest number of
throws). A golf disc is thrown from a tee area to a target
which is the "hole". the hole can be one of a number of disc
golf targets; the most common is called a Pole Hole® an
elevated metal basket. As a player progresses down the fairway,
he or she must make each consecutive shot from the spot where
the previous throw has landed. The trees, shrubs, and terrain
changes located in and around the fairways provide challenging
obstacles for the golfer. Finally, the "putt" lands in the
basket and the hole is completed. Disc golf shares the same
joys and frustrations of traditional golf, whether it's sinking
a long putt or hitting a tree halfway down the fairway. There
are few differences, though. Disc golf rarely requires a greens
fee, you probably won't need to rent a cart, and you never
get stuck with a bad "tee time." It is designed to be enjoyed
by people of all ages, male and female, regardless of economic
status.
Robbins
Island
(open
during park hours, park in main lot, 9-hole starts where one-way
road begins)
Business
Highway 71 North
Willmar,
MN 56201
New
London-Spicer High School
(south
side by the water tower)
101
Fourth Avenue SW
New
London, MN 56273
Dorothy
Olson Aquatic Center
Come
cool off from the summer heat at the Dorothy A. Olson Aquatic
Center. Our facility offers guests a number of entertainment
options for people of all ages. There are two raging waterslides.
One slide is fully enclosed the entire way down and the other
open with both emptying into an attached plunge pool.
For the younger guests we have interactive play features and
a mini slide all surrounded by a zero depth entry play pool
that gets 18 inches deep. People who just want to have
some fun in the water have a six-lane recreation pool to enjoy
ranging from three to five feet deep. Our two one-meter
diving boards stand over a 10 feet deep diving well.
When it's time for a break swimmers have a choice between
getting some sun in our chaise lounges, cooling off in the
shade under our 20 foot funbrellas or getting a snack or light
meal at our full-service concession stand. Both season
and day passes are available.
Zero
depth pool with interactive toy features
- 6 lane, 25 yard lap pool;
- 2 one meter diving boards
- 2 towering water slides
- Concession stand
Fun
for all ages!
Admission:
Daily $4.00, Observers $2.00, After 5:30 p.m. $3.00; season
passes also available.
Pool
Hours: Daily 12 noon to 7:00 p.m., weather
permitting, first Saturday in June through late August.
1601
22nd Street SW
Willmar,
MN 56201
(320) 214-0114
doac.pool@gmail.com
www.willmarcer.com/content/dorothy-olson-aquatic-center
Glacial Ridge Trail
This
Minnesota Scenic Byway is a system of highways and county
roads traversing Minnesota's most geologically significant
areas formed by glaciers, which created our beautiful lake
country. This well-signed Scenic Byway travels through the
counties of Kandiyohi, Douglas, Pope and Swift. Road markers
indicate natural history phenomena as well as sights relating
to Native American and early European settlers.
Surface:
Paved/some gravel. Detailed map available.
1-800-845-TRIP
(8747)
Willmar, MN 56201
State
Web Site
Trail
Association's Web Site
Green
Lake Bible Camp Chapel
Perched
on a hill overlooking Green Lake is the Norwegian-style stave
church. Originally constructed in 1940 and remodeled in the
1990s, the church replicates historic stave churches of Norway.
The structure is a popular wedding chapel and sightseeing
stop, possibly one of the most photographed buildings in the
region. A popular retreat center with fountains and
gardens.
Services
each Saturday 5:30 p.m. and Sundays 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.,
Memorial Day to Labor Day.
(320)
796-2181 ext. 221
9916 Lake Avenue South
Spicer, MN 56288
camp@gllm.org
www.gllm.org
J
& L Bison Ranch
This
hands-on tour is a very scenic view of rolling hills of the
Solomon Lake area which includes wildlife such as geese, ducks,
deer, coyotes, fox, etc. It lends itself to viewing a content
and docile herd of the majestic buffalo that are so deeply
ingrained in our American history. Visitors will learn the
various tracts and why this animal is making a comeback to
provide a health food for a future strong America. Learn to
be "heart smart" while on a Home on the Range tour.
Open
April 15-October 31.
To
arrange for a tour, please call (320) 235-8465.
Admission fee
5650 41st Avenue NW
Willmar, MN 56201
E-mail:
jarndt@wecnet.com
Web Site: www.jlbison.com
Little
Crow Water Ski Team
Hold
your breath as water skiing fireballs soar through water and
air on the scenic Crow River. This team of more than 60 national
water ski champions presents a spectacular performance every
Friday evening during summer months at Neer Park in New London.
Definitely put this on your priority list.
Handicapped
parking available at Neer Park. Small admission fee.
Show Information Hotline (320) 354-5684
Neer Park, 311 Second Avenue NE
New London, MN 56273
littlecrowskiteam@yahoo.com
www.littlecrow.com
Memorial
Room in the Willmar City Auditorium
This
austere room is located in the Willmar City Auditorium, completed
in 1937 as a Works In Progress Administration project. Engraved
stones from each state line the walls, an effort initiated
by the American Legion to honor Minnesota veterans. A painted
mural depicting various conflicts and the ravages of war surrounds
the room.
Open
for viewing by contacting Willmar Community Education &
Recreation.
The buiding is listed on the National Historical Records.
(320)
231-8490
333 Sixth Street SW
Willmar, MN 56201
Prairie
Woods Environmental Learning Center
OUTDOOR
EXPERIENCES
Prairie Woods ELC is a beautiful 530-acre outdoor classroom
offering hands-on experiences. In addition, there are great
indoor spaces to host visitors or hold a meeting or retreat.
We are located about 10 miles north of Willmar on the southeast
shore of Lake Florida.
HANDS-ON
LEARNING
Prairie Woods ELC offers programs for schools and other groups
that include hands-on exploration of wetlands, woodlands,
prairie and animal life.
CHALLENGE COURSE
The challenge course at Prairie Woods ELC served over 4,000
people in 2000. It includes a 40-foot climbing wall and other
high events. Challenge and team building activities are available
to all kinds of groups, including athletic teams, school programs
business organizations, even birthdays and family reunions.
TRAILS,
SKIING, BIRDS
With 6 miles of trail, Prairie Woods ELC offers hiking and
birding. Cross country and hiking trails are open during
dayllight hours seven days/week.
If
you are interested in a visit or wish to arrange a group program
or discuss renting meeting space, please contact the Prairie
Woods ELC.
Office
hours: 8:00 am.-4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday, weekends for
scheduled programs.
12718
Tenth Street NE
Spicer, MN 56288
(320)
354-5894
pwelc@co.kandiyohi.mn.us
www.prairiewoodselc.org
Shores
of St. Andrew Bible Camp and Marble Church
Available
for use on weekends in June through mid-August, anytime during
May and the end of August through September. Marble
Church was moved to its present site from rural Canby and
is available for use April through October. This is
a great place for retreats and reunions.
(320)
796-2181 ext. 221 or (320) 354-2961 (location)
19080
16th Street NE
New
London, MN 56273
camp@gllm.org
www.gllm.org
Skate
Park
Skateparks
first emerged in the 1970s and were primarily private, for-profit
endeavors, although several public parks were built globally.
Parks then included pools, bowls, snake runs, freestyle areas,
banked slalom areas, half-pipes and full pipes. Most were
concrete and were outdoors In more extreme climates parks
were built indoors, often of wood. The modern public
skatepark is relatively new, made possible by legislation
such as California's 1998 law stating that skateboarding is
an inherently "Hazardous Recreational Activity" (HRA) and,
therefore, municipalities and their employees may not be held
liable for claims of negligence resulting in skateboarders'
injuries. Parks are usually for persons 14 or over.
Grind
Central Skate Park (open during daylight hours)
Washington
Learning Center
325
Willmar Avenue SW
Willmar,
MN 56201
Spicer Castle Murder Mystery
With
lace curtains, antique furniture and the squeak of wood floors,
the Spicer Castle on Green Lake is the perfect place to catch
a murderer--and you are a suspect! Complete with a five-course
dinner, the Spicer Castle hosts a hilarious murder mystery
dinner each weekend, year-round. Dinner cruises are
offered during the summer months. Overnight accommodations
available at the Spicer Castle B & B.
(320) 796-5870 or (800) 821-6675
11600 Indian Beach Road
Spicer, MN 56288
spicercastle@spicercastle.com
www.spicercastle.com
Hay
Rides
Meadowview
Farm
Horse-drawn
hay rides and sleigh rides.
Open
October-April. Call for appointment. Fee.
(320)
354-5045
15707 92nd Street
Spicer, MN 56288
Timberframe Ranch
Old fashioned horse-drawn hay rides or sleigh rides pulled
by Percheron draft horses. Warming house available. Available
for families and groups by appointment. 20 miles north of
Willmar, 2 miles west off Highway 71 on County Road 34. Open
year round. Fee.
(320)
254-3518
616 270th Avenue NW
New London, MN 56273
timberframe@hotmail.com
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