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 Clarence Darrow MetroPark

Sign for Young's Run Disc Golf Course parking lot at Clarence Darrow MetroPark.Location and Description  Activities & Amenities   Events   Plans for the Future
483 Educational Highway, NW, Champion Township, Ohio
41 degrees 16 minutes seconds north latitude and 80 degrees 49 minutes 49 seconds west longitude

Located on Education Highway in Champion Township near the Kent State University Trumbull Campus and the Trumbull Career and Technical Center, Clarence Darrow MetroPark is home of Young's Run Disc Golf Course. The park also offers a picnic area and walking access through most of the 32 acres. It has a diversity of wildlife and has been selected as an observation site for Trumbull County's Audubon Christmas bird count.

Clarence Darrow MetroPark became county property in 1971 and was dedicated to honor the famous defense lawyer and Kinsman native in 1975. Young's Run Disc Golf Course was established in 1996.

Course Record
Original course nine-hole layout set by Ken Britton, December 5, 2009, 21 throws. (Previous record was set in 1999.)


 Approaching the first basket, Young's Run Disc Golf Course, Clarence Darrow MetroPark, Champion Township

Activities & Amenities
Young's Run Disc Golf Course provides a challenging 16-hole permanent course and an 18-hole tournament layout. Events are held regularly throughout the year. Other activities include nature observation, horseback riding, geocaching and hiking. Winter activities include sledding and cross country skiing. Several picnic tables and grills are available. Portable restrooms are in the park year round. Handicapped parking spots are available in the paved parking area. Course scorecard and map [PDF 2 pages]

Kent State University's Trumbull Campus has recently opened a nine-hole disc golf course on its grounds. Not far from Young's Run Disc Golf Course, the first tee is near the student center in the Administration Building. The new course was designed by Bill Flynn.
Course map and scorecard
Disc Golf at Kent State University Trumbull Campus

Visit Trumbull County Tourism Bureau for overnight accommodations.

Events - Always verify events with tournament director. Tournament / Events Results

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 Glow Throw and Picnic
Friday, October 1, 5:30 p.m.
Second round after dark
Event flier [JPG 1 page]
For more information: Bill, 330-609-6611
Sponsored by Trumbull County Disc Golf Associates
 

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 Watch for other upcoming 2010 events!

Group/Event User Form, April 2009 [PDF 2 pages] Submit this form to reserve facilities in any Trumbull County MetroPark.

Plans for the Future
The Trumbull County MetroParks board is adding of two holes to the disc golf course, which will bring the total playable holes to 18.

The board received a NatureWorks grant to construct a pavilion near the parking area. Anticipated completion: November 2011.
  Last updated August 20, 2010
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