Pros:
-Concrete Pads (see cons)
-Baskets OK
-Nice tee shot over small river on #7
-Cool bridge over river
-Good blind shot on #3
Cons:
-Tee pads a little short
-Signage is DGA "Peel 'n Stick" (TM) and worn
-Walking path in play on #1, #2, #3, #4, #6, #7 and #9
-Par is a bit generous
-More room to work with in this area, longer holes or more of them very possible
-No benches / trashcans
Other Thoughts:
Story City Park DGC plays in the park adjacent to the Roland-Story Sports Complex in the eastern part of Story City, IA. A reasonable park course, winds down and back along a walking path for the first 6 holes. #7 tees across the South Skunk River, with a lovely bridge to cross. You can drop on the other side, but the carry isn't much. The basket for #7 and holes #8 and #9 play in the small area on the other side of the bridge. Baskets and signage are the DGA starter kit, but OK in this setting. Holes run on the short side with only one cracking 300' (#9 at 301'). Only really errant throws on #6 and #9 will hazard water. The biggest hazard is the walking path, in play on 7 holes. The 2 most interesting shots are a blind left turn off the #3 tee and the tee over the river on #7. Some trees to work around, but lines are mostly open. I agree with past reviews that there is quite a bit more space here. That could have been used to make longer holes or more of them. That being said, this works as a good novice course in a city park, generous pars, short distances, adequate info on the signage, etc. About 3/4 of a mile into Story City off I-35, would make for a good stretch of the legs. A reasonable course that I might play again.