Good mix of uphill and downhill.
Good layout, some long throws, but mostly short.
Beautiful views when you get uphill.

#6 was really overgrown, I lost a disc.
Flat area on #9 was a bit wet, just be careful after rain.

I love 9 hole courses; I believe they can be just as fun without having to take a lot of time.

I was in town on a cruise (so limited time) and I was so glad i played here. You'll just need a taxi there and back to town.

I'm really glad i played here.

Snapshot: Lower Columbia DGC is a beginner to an intermediate course (distance 160ish feet to 300+) that is remarkable for elevation changes and a variety of shots (wooded, downhill, uphill, dog-leg) that requires both backhand and forehand throws. Hazards include water (#1 back, #3 (insignificant creek) #8 shank right, #9 right), and thick foliage (blackberries, large trees, and grass on most holes) for errant to slightly errant shots (esp #5, #6 on the left side).

Some good things about this course are...
-A and B tee pads.
-A diversity of shots, going from almost tunnel to wide open, and creeks in play.
-#6 is challenging and you have a good likelihood of losing your disc if you go left, or long (try a flick for right-hand throwers).
-#9 you throw over a creek and requires precision (someone recently removed many of the blackberries).
-Shows beginners what a well-designed course is without being too challenging but some shots are intimidating (easy to lose a disc).
-Good tee signs on A tee pads.
-A good map at the beginning.

This was a fun course to play.

-While good to show to beginners due to the variety of shots (besides flats) this course can be intimidating due to the very real possibility of losing a disc (#5, #6, and #9).
-Some hidden water features, I'm looking at you #1 (Pond about 30 feet beyond the hole).
-Blackberry bushes galore, although someone cleaned up #9.
-Lots of foliage makes finding your disc difficult...But on the upside, you will likely find someone else's disc especially on holes #5 and #6
-Tee pads are brick and not completely level, but serviceable as long as you watch your step.

Who would like this course: This course is best for intermediate to beginner players. Experienced players would likely enjoy this course for 1 to 2 rounds but would probably find it a bit short. Intermediate players can practice a variety of shots including tunnel (#2), flicks for right-handers (#3, #6), accuracy (#5), and throwing over creeks (#1, #9, possibly #8 if you shank right). Overall, a good course.

Possible Improvements:
-Tee pads are currently brick, they would greatly benefit from being poured cement and perhaps a bit larger.
-Possibly cutting a hole in the trees so you can see the #5 basket from the tee.
-Clean up some brush, unless you enjoy the thrill of chasing discs.

Surprised at how much elevation this course has. You'd think beach = flat, but almost ever hole had 25+' of elevation change. Uphill, downhill, across hill shots.

For the first timer a couple baskets are hidden & takes a second to find them. Trail on 6 needs cleaned up. Basket area on 9 is seriously overgrown, it needs a haircut.

But pleasantly surprised with the cool little 9 hole course that Astoria has to offer!

Easy to find
Clearly marked
Great tee signs
love the two tees (wife really liked shorter tee)
Mix of terrain and elevation

Short holes
Hidden water danger (nearly lost a couple disc)

Really fun little course that uses the little bit of land they have to their advantage. Lots of up and downs on this course. Although the holes may be short the wind plays a big factor in creating a challenging environment to throw. may not be the best park for an expert, but if you are on vacation near this course you would be a fool not to stop and play a few rounds.

Tucked away in Astoria, OR, Lower Colombia DGC is a pleasant little 9 hole course. I'd call it a solid recreational level course. Advanced to pro players wouldn't find enough challenge here. The course sits on the grounds of the Clatsop County Fairgrounds and unfortunately, is closed during major fairground events. The terrain is partially open fields, partly through the wooded area, and with all of it playing up and down hillsides. I enjoyed having five (1, 4, 6, 7, & 8 ) of the nine holes throwing downhill.

The Chainstars baskets were new and caught well. Teepads were made of building blocks and could have been a little longer. The signs were great, colored, with distances for both the Reds and shorter White tees. Each of these tee posts had two hooks to keep your bags off the wet Astoria ground and a cup/can holder. Now you don't have to set your beer on the ground and worry about it spilling. There were also a few newly cut wooden benches. Navigation is easy and natural and makes a loop back to the start.

My favorite hole was # 6. It's 195' and the steepest downhill on the course. Not quite a straight shot but you have to put it between a tree and some bushes with some touch and just a little hyser.

# 1 and # 4, although downhill, are both shooting to baskets sitting out in wide open fields.
I would like to see the pads be a little longer. An old man like me needs a longer run-up.
#8's fairway field, especially will be pretty wet and marshy most of the year. Plan on getting your feet wet.
Check the fairs schedule for times when the course will be shut down.

I was pleasantly surprised with this course. The enjoyment factor was there for me. Having all the downhill shots is always fun and there are plenty of ACE opportunities. I believe much of the course has been cleared and opened up since the previous reviewers wrote their reviews.
My compliments to the designers! I'm impressed with what you've created here and the improvements you're continuing to make.

The varied terrain kept us guessing on our first round. The ups and downs make it interesting and fun as well.
Good signs helped us navigate the course with ease.

This place can get SOGGY! Watch out for the stream behind the first hole, saw a guy fall in trying to get his disc! He was fine, just wet, and did get his disc back.

Too short. Nothing you could really unleash on.

Decent little course with some varied terrain and technical holes.
Very easy to play negative at this course
Can get a round in quickly

Finally a course on the coast!

Each hole is fun and a little different from the others.
Great use of the space and elevation.
Tee and pin position labelling is the best I've ever seen. A map of the course on every tee sign makes it easy to see where you've been and where you're going.
Multiple tees and pin positions offer a variety of designs to choose from.
Ace runs on every hole, depending on pin position.

Short and fairly open. Wind and elevation provide the main obstacles on the course. Even at the longer tee/pin positions, I never threatened to score a bogey.
Couldn't find the alternate tee for #9. Of course, it's not open for another two months, so they've got a little time.

Community seems invested in this course-- when I was out there a crew from the jail was doing maintenance and the sherrif's deputy even threw a few discs with me. Clatsop county and the designers deserve a lot of credit for getting this in.

The course gets 3 chains, not because it's difficult, but because each hole is fun to play and the design and execution of the course are amazing given the area they had to work with.

I think #7 should be nicknamed "Plinko."