Outstanding in a field of science behind the Arrow by Robin Hood
Great place for archery practice. The area has been recently rebuilt with new practice targets. There are new tables and portable toilets. Small parking area is right next to the range.
This range is free, and it is a great range. It has large 3x3 compressed & covered bundle targets set into metal and wood frames. These targets are wrapped in nylon fabric printed with 6 targets and small animal silhouettes. The targets are set at 10, 15, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60 & 75 yards. (No broadheads allowed at these targets.) They also have ample room on the left if you want to bring your own target. You could shoot at your own target up to 80 yards.There are 7 metal/concrete picnic tables, and a few log benches. There is also a porta-potty restroom.There are 15 free parking spots in a well drained gravel lot adjacent to the range, and shuttle access.
Looks pretty nice ... I watch archery people a lot, they seem to love it...
So I was hiking in Washington Park and decided to be captain adventure at some point. Fell and got stabbed/scraped by a broken branch. Being as I was a little more than just off the beaten path, I somehow ended up exiting right at the archery... on the targets side. Luckily they didnt shoot me. The lovely lady that congratulated me...
The new range stops were much appreciated.
Spring is great time to be at Hoyt Arboretum! There are small wonders popping up from the earth.
Nice range. Multiple targets at multiple distances. Good atmosphere.
Its FREE!!Be prepared for mud and beware the lake in the back. There isnt anywhere to put your arrows or your bow so if you dont have a special set up you should probably bring a lawn chair or something to put things down on. The backstops are placed at a range of distances which is good, but they cant really be moved so if you get there when a ton of people are there youll probably get stuck at one thats a million miles away you can barely see. They are also super dense so you might want an arrow puller, and theyre unmarked so youll need to bring your own target and something to sick it on with.Most of that is pretty typical for an outdoor range, so for being FREE and outside its pretty good.Go farther than Waze takes you, its past the zoo and a little farther down the road than I expected.About 15 parking spots right behind the range.
Everyone knew the system and shot like champs. Good communication and lots of parking on a cloudy day.
Free entertainment as long as you have your own equipment, lovely scenery, free parking, and people who follow the rules of archery.
I love this range, its well kept and totally free.
Best free archery lanes
Participants are responsible for shooting safety. The grounds are not isolated so its not a place for children without a responsible adult.
Nice range of targets.
Good target options, muddy, and a bathroom!!
Great spot for archery practice
Nice spot for flinging arrows
This place is awesome!
Fun
Clean.
It is not on Skyline but on SW Kingston. It has a small free parking lot.
Fun as hell!