Disc golf approved for River’s Edge Park
CHRIS PETERSON | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 7 months AGO
Chris Peterson is the editor of the Hungry Horse News. He covers Columbia Falls, the Canyon, Glacier National Park and the Bob Marshall Wilderness. All told, about 4 million acres of the best parts of the planet. He can be reached at [email protected] or 406-892-2151. | May 28, 2025 8:15 AM
The Columbia Falls City Council approved a 9-hole disc golf course at River’s Edge Park last week.
The council gave the nod to the course after hearing from members of the Flathead Disc Golf Association.
The golfers said that safety is important and they don’t throw the discs if people are in the way of the course. They might host tournaments in the park in the future.
The association will pay the $6,500 in costs associated with the course, which includes cement pads and metal baskets. The idea is to throw the disc into the basket.
The idea of a disc golf course at the park is part of the park’s master plan.
In other city news:
The city will hire two police officers after officers Hillary Nalewa and Lt. Gary Denham have left the force. Denham has been gone for quite a while after a long term medical leave.
The city pool is full of water and ready for the summer season.
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