Pros:
Dexter Park DGC is equipped to test the composition of your disc golf game. Experimenting with variable discs, measuring strength and consistency of the the arm, and observing how physics and nature will spoil even well conceived hypotheses.
The park is very nice, with a few holes that are either mostly or completely open over grass covered fields, and many that are moderately to heavily wooded. The elevation change is a major factor on a few holes, and more gentle on a few of the others.
The tees are concrete, and there are some cool signs that do a nice job letting you know what you're going for. Prodigy baskets looked to be fairly new, and are in great shape. There are trashcans and benches near the first tee, and a map with the details particular to the layout.
Versatility is good, and a variety of shots will be used through the round. The lanes on the wooded holes are challenging but fair, with some tight gaps and defined lines. Every hole is par 3, which is tough considering there are five holes over 400', one of them over 500'.
I tend to really enjoy the holes with a lot of elevation. Hole 3 is the first one, dropping of quickly crossing a short distance, with trees creating a cool, shady habitat for the basket at the bottom. A putter can get you there but two mature trees protect the pin. 4-8, 15 and 16 all sit in the lower end of the park, and are largely flat with a considerable amount of trees. The combinations of length and fairway shapes keep it interesting. 9, 10 and 17 all play up the hill toward the top end of the park with some tough throws that require perfect trajectory to get a drive near the pin. There are also open holes to really let it fly, like 1, 11 and 18. 12 is a mixture, with a drive that climbs gently over mostly open grass for a good distance until you approach the basket that is surrounded by trees. 13 is a cool hole that is mid range and has a funky line through the trees.
Cons:
1 and 18 are not very intriguing holes as openers and closers go. Long, very open par 3's. Hole 2 is along the edge of the woods, open to the left side and heavy rough on the right. The basket is not visible from the tee, and it isn't obvious where to aim without scouting out the pin beforehand. It may be visible from the first tee if you're paying attention.
A few spots have some thick underbrush that could eat a disc that gets away from you. Prodigy baskets were nice, but are not my favorite models.
Other Thoughts:
I really liked the Dexter Park DGC. The woods are very pretty, and the course design makes the most of them. The lake and river are nearby for a swim or just relaxing next to the water if you like.
There is a convenience store just down the road with a decent selection of discs for sale, as well as beer, fresh or ready made sandwiches and other food.
I didn't play very well that day, so I left a little frustrated but satisfied to get another good course in. The only deuce on the round came on hole 3. Double bogeys on holes 6 and 9 didn't help at all. I finished with 6 bogeys on the last 7 holes to put me at nine over par (63) on the scorecard.
All in all I would say a trip to Dexter is well worth the trip if you happen to be in the Eugene area. I was there for the wedding of an old high school buddy. I will try to get back sometime to spend time with him and Dexter too.