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Discuss the possible addition of a disc golf course in Farmers Branch; and take appropriate action.
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BACKGROUND:
Staff is exploring the idea of adding a disc golf course to Rawhide Park. Kerry Phillips will present the idea to the Board and open it up for discussion.
Disc golf is a growing family and competitive sport with proven health benefits. These benefits include:
• Exercise
• Heart health
• Weight loss
• Better sleep
• Boosted energy and mood
• Fresh air and vitamin D
• Stress relief
• Way to connect with family and friends
• Meet new people and create new relationships
• Improve strategy and thinking skills
Disc golf offers a fun and exciting way to improve a person's overall health. This low-cost, high-value sport is a small investment with a tremendous potential return of benefits to our community.
SOCIAL BENEFIT
It offers visitors a fun, healthy way to exercise with friends and family.
ECONOMICAL BENEFIT
Equipment is surprisingly inexpensive to install and maintain.
PROGRAMMING BENEFIT
It can provide year-round competitive and recreational activities for our park.
TOURISM BENEFIT
A well-designed course will draw recreational disc golfers to our town for tournaments which will increase hotel nights.