Pros:
Beginner / intermediate level course set on the Northern part of a large park. Course does not interfere with any of the other park activities.
Baskets - 9 grippy baskets. Holes 1 and 9 have brand new DGA baskets that were great. 2-8 have the original single layer of chains baskets that caught great and gave off a historic vibe.
Tees - 1 long and narrow concrete tee per hole. Although uneven, they were not slick. Easy to spot.
Signs - Once you enter park, there are signs pointing you to the course. From there, there is a billboard that has rules of the game and a course map. It is starting to fade and could use an update. Each hole has a round sign in the ground next to the tee. It had a map, distance, par, and hole number.
Variety - Course starts off with 2 dog legs (#1 to the right and #2 to the left) that are surrounded by heavy woods. These are blind shots so you may want to play it safe. From there holes 3 and 4 are over rolling hills relatively in open Holes 4-9 play down and back until the start of the course. All courses have a few scattered mature trees (some pine) that create lines and provide challenge. Blind shots on 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, and 8 due to trees.
Course flows great. Never had to look more than 5 seconds for the next tee. Complete loop.
Clearly defined fairways gave this course a nice feel. The rough is rough. Be careful on 1, 2, behind basket on 3, 4, 6, and 8, as well as next to 9.
A few benches and trash cans near start of the course.
Discs for sale on site.
Very clean park.
Room to add 3 holes after 9 but not necessarily needed. Would take away from the 1978 vibe of the course.
Plenty of complimentary courses nearby. This course was within 10 minutes of the highway. If you are looking for food or beverage options, get it by the highway.
Cons:
Biggest con I noticed were the original tees (or at least most recent) were uneven. Some may have an issue with this. if they don't trip me, I am fine.
I would have preferred to see 9 of the old rusted baskets or 9 of the brand new DGA. Not a mix. I am sure they are in the works with the $3 park fee.
Bugs! It's nature so I get it. Some people might not like it though.
Not much shade.
Par is is very forgiving.
Some may have an issue with a $3 park fee but it is worth it. The money is put to good use at the park.
Other Thoughts:
I loved this course. It was better than I thought it would be. I have only played one other Steady Ed course (Honey Bear Hollow in Peru, IN) and this was extremely different. It is nice to see the variety/vision he had in mind. I would like to come back but there are so many courses in Cincy that I have not played.
Not much you can do to improve this course other than to replace the tees. Normally I would say added new tees would add to the playability of the course but there is no room for added tees.
I would recommend this course to anyone in the area or someone passing through. It was quick to play. Took me about 30 minutes to play. My wife came with me but she was scared away from the woods surrounding the holes.