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Bakerview Park: Short Lines, Park Play, and Clean Finishes
Bakerview Park sits in Mount Vernon with nine short holes on open lawn and scattered trees. The layout is friendly for new players, yet it asks for control near greens. Bakerview Park rewards clean angles, smart ground play, and simple decisions.
Bakerview Park Fast Facts
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Feature |
Detail |
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Location |
Mount Vernon, WA |
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Address or parking directions |
3101 East Fir Street, park by the restrooms and walk south to Hole 1 |
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Holes and par |
9 holes, Par 27 |
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Total length for main layout |
2,334 ft |
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Elevation |
Flat |
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Foliage |
Open, sparse trees |
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Tee type |
Concrete |
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Basket type |
DGA targets |
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Multiple tees or pins |
No |
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Established year and designer if listed |
2008, Rick Donovan |
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Restrooms and water availability |
Restrooms on site |
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Hours and cost if any |
City park hours, no posted fee |
Course Overview
Bakerview Park is a classic city-park course. Most fairways are open with a few trees to shape late. Every hole plays as a par 3, so the round moves fast. The design uses park features to define decisions, including out-of-bounds along paths and ball fields. The map shows a simple loop with direct walks between tees and baskets, which means less hunting and more throwing.
The challenge sits near the circles. Baskets are placed close to trees or on slight edges, so your approach height and landing angle matter. Flat ground keeps footing easy, but skips can carry you past the pin in dry months. The two baseball fields along the opening stretch add structure. Scoreboards act as mandos to keep shots away from the outfield, and lines near paths and courts mark OB. Pick a landing, throw flat, and take stress-free putts.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Distances from the city course map
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Hole |
Dist (ft) |
Par |
Notes |
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1 |
234 |
3 |
Open lane, scoreboard mando protects the ball field |
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2 |
249 |
3 |
Wide fairway, scoreboard mando, path and field OB nearby |
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3 |
358 |
3 |
Longest carry, trees near the green |
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4 |
235 |
3 |
Gentle shape with sparse trees late |
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5 |
213 |
3 |
Low ceiling touch into a guarded finish |
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6 |
375 |
3 |
Full drive on open grass, control the skip near pin |
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7 |
236 |
3 |
Subtle fade into trees by the circle |
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8 |
200 |
3 |
Short control shot, volleyball area and paths mark OB |
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9 |
234 |
3 |
Straight-finishing lane back toward the core of the park |
Amenities & Practice
Bakerview Park uses concrete tees and DGA targets. The park has restrooms and wide grass areas, so warm-ups are easy. Bring a putting routine and a midrange for touch work. Navigation is simple with a posted map and clear sight lines between most tees and baskets.
Food & Beverage
(No on-site concessions bring your own snacks and water. Make sure you pack out what you bring in.)
Rates / Booking / Local Tips
This is a public park with no posted fee. Start by reviewing the course map at the kiosk or on your phone, then walk to Hole 1 by the ball fields. Expect out-of-bounds along paths, courts, and the baseball complex. Wind can open up on the longer holes, so stable molds help hold lines. Play moves quickly, but be aware of park users near crossings, and yield when a fairway runs close to shared spaces.
How to Score Here
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Favor flat releases that finish soft to avoid long comeback putts on short greens.
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On dry turf, land short of the pin and let ground play slide you close.
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Respect the scoreboard mandos by the ball fields and choose safer center lines.
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On 3 and 6, commit to your landing zone first, then shape the angle.
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If a drive drifts, pitch to center early and take the simple par.
Final Word
Bakerview Park offers a fast, friendly loop that still rewards clean execution. If you want a round that sharpens control and pace without a long hike, Bakerview Park delivers.
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