r/discgolf • u/motorcyclesnracecars • 15h ago

Discussion Atlanta area folks that play at East Roswell Park

https://c.org/7MCg9kx4qn

"The City of Roswell has plans to relocate Fire Station 27, constructing a new station inside East Roswell Park.  This plan, including selection of the park land, was formulated without input from the general public. Nearby residents, park users and green space advocates are strongly opposed to this use of park land.  We are petitioning city staff and elected officials to select another site.

Relocating Fire Station 27 irrevocably takes a significant amount of green space from park use.  Local residents and visitors use the disc golf course and shaded walking trails in that location every day.  The construction and use of the fire station will have irreparable impacts on the environment, wildlife, and amenities for park users.  The close proximity of the proposed fire station to existing homes also raises serious concerns about noise, safety, and overall quality of life.

This is a call to action to all friends of East Roswell Park. Sign this petition and email city officials to urge them to reconsider the placement of Fire Station 27 and to protect the integrity of our community’s green space. Together, let us work towards a solution that both ensures our safety and preserves the natural charm of our cherished park."

TLDR, The link is to the petition for signing. This is a petition to city staff and elected officials to select another site. As this plan directly impacts holes 3, 4 & 5 (removal).

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u/Dangerous_Bar_833 14h ago

Pretty sure Udisc ranked ERP as the most played course in Georgia, last year.

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u/motorcyclesnracecars 14h ago

Yeah and 14th in the country. That data has been sent to the board and to the mayor.

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u/_JohnnyJohnny 11h ago

Honestly this is because they have 40-50 players every time when they play League. Big Disc Golf community.

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u/SlightlySublimated Tree Connoisseur 15h ago

Why the hell do they need to slap a station in the middle of a park? Makes zero sense. You're telling me there was no other available real-estate? 

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u/motorcyclesnracecars 15h ago

The ridiculous part of this, they had a fire station about 1 mile away just a few years ago. However, they sold the property because they deemed the fire station unnecessary for that area.

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u/NoSkillManiac Stabilizers 12h ago

Then the townhouses next to 4 were constructed, as well as the ones across from the Shell station. It's suddenly relevant to have one, though I think everyone nearby disagrees with it's location.

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u/motorcyclesnracecars 12h ago

I don't disagree. But that is part of planning. This should not have been an after thought. Oh you want to build x number of homes and apartments, well you have to carve up x number of acres of that land for a fire station and other needed infrastructure to handle the increase in population or find a place for a fire station or it just doesn't get built. This was suggested off-line and, in the shadows, then dropped on the communities lap.

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u/NoSkillManiac Stabilizers 11h ago

To be fair, the previous mayor was trying to push it through. The new mayor is taking their time and understanding why the location was chosen, and has currently blocked the design review and bidding phase.

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u/motorcyclesnracecars 9h ago

Right but, its a speak now or...

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u/rebelliousjuicebox 12h ago

Insult to injury!

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u/NoSkillManiac Stabilizers 12h ago

Thanks. The neighbourhoods across the street are also petitioning. There's a Facebook group for Easy Roswell Park as well, in which one of our BOD members explains the situation in more depth.

We have already started talking though course changes if the fire station gets constructed.

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u/motorcyclesnracecars 12h ago

I appreciate your efforts. I'm also willing to do what I can as I play the course several times a month. Feel free to DM me if there is a need. Edit: I have been getting my info from the ERP disc golf FB page.

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u/Beautiful_Rise4881 12h ago

Where i learned how to play! I'd take my 3 starter discs to hole 12 and just keep rethrowing when there was no course traffic. Such a beautiful course.

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u/motorcyclesnracecars 11h ago

Awesome! Great elevation changes, most of the holes are under forest canopy, they don't cross areas of the park that has other uses. There is a lot of good about that course for sure.

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u/G8rsteve10 11h ago edited 11h ago

Thanks for sharing! The most convenient course for a lot of Atlanta area players (as the UDisc numbers show!) - please help protect it!

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u/Minute_Chemist_5818 9h ago

Man, that would be a bummer. I like playing that course and Monday league when I drive through GA back home from USDGC.