Central location, yet an island in a mostly natural state. Lots of natural obstacles in stands of various trees and brush, logs and a marsh backing hole 9. All holes have signage, although in several cases distance is no longer accurate. Some holes have rubber tee pads, others dirt. Disc golfers are your primary fellow park users thus navigation - while leaving a few awkward gaps - is easily asked when the primary signage isn't clear. There are chances to use an array of shots and the unforgiving rough in many cases forces technical approaches. Fairways (where not permanently trodden down) are occasionally mowed and look inviting.

Lots of cons unfortunately, but not deal breakers. As above, several dirt tees, some of which (8 comes to mind) never seem dry. Baskets in some cases are loose and can and do tip over (8, 2 for sure). Park is a refuge for homeless, albeit in small numbers. It can be said however they are the clean-up crew for the beverage containers lazier golfers leave behind. On nice summer days, other park users - mostly cyclists - can slow play. Mosquitoes in season can deter even the hardiest of souls, thankfully this occurs infrequently during a short period. Errant shots can be lost to the natural rough fairly easily, especially on 9.

Central Calgary location, accessible by transit with short walk or by rear zoo parking lot - note the lot closes by mid October until April and parking may not be readily available during the winter. If one is careful, the bike path either from the base of the park side of memorial bridge or from inside the parking lot entrance is wide enough to allow a vehicle to enter the parking lot around the chains. It really doesn't seem fair that the zoo shuts down the only place to park for park users.

'Alternate' tee locations (in the form of worn areas) in some cases exist due in part to a partial change-over to an 18 hole course which reverted back to 9 several years ago.

Authorities occasionally walk the park, this is generally a positive. I suggest that one respects this possibility by being discreet with public consumption, consider a koozy or the like.

A surprising amount of wildlife frequents the park from simple mice and squirrels to bats and owls. Have also witnessed deer. On the plant side many wildflowers decorate the landscape throughout the season including Blanket and Cone flowers, Daisies and Goldenrod.

Great view of downtown Calgary on the Bow river from the South West edge of the island, consider a camera.
St. Patrick's island on which this course is based is soon to undergo a complete renovation and the future of the course is far from certain - contact the mods at http://www.albertadiscgolf.com / to add your name to the petition.

Mix of long and short holes. Great course for newbies. 1-7 fairways were cleaned up this year and 8 and 9 are playing fine in the fall now.

Great for lefties..tougher for the righthanders.

City has been cleaning up the park with less of the riff raff around.