Paradise point has one of the most unique holes on it I've ever played in the very fun, very aceable hole number one that sits underneath the noisy freeway. Obstacles are the pillars holding up the freeway from toppling down on you. Just throw whatever you want as hard as you want into the dirt hill that stops any discs hitting it and card yourself and easy two, while trying to bang some chains of course.

The course plays through and around a large grass field with pin locations strategically placed around or under the few trees on the course. Most holes can be reached by advanced players but I wouldn't say that this course is too simple, short or easy. The largest demographic playing this course however are going to be campers and weekend warriors and for them this course should pretty difficult especially in length.

Hole three is quite confusing as the basket you see from this elevated tee pad is actually the basket for hole nine and the correct basket is actually a RHBH hyzer guarded by tree that also prevents you from seeing it. If you play the wrong hole (as we did) then you will be searching for the tee pad for four for a while. FORE!


The fee to play this course is insane especially when you can drive down the road five or ten miles and play much better courses for free. I understand that the parks have to make money and I'm glad that Washington is finally getting courses in state parks but $10 to play the course once is ridiculous at this point in time. The annual pass is $30 which is cheaper than many seasonal passes from some private courses but I would only get it if you are also a hiker or have some other activity that takes you on state land otherwise I would drive to Roy Morse or some other course.

Although there are some fun throws here and hole one is interesting because it's unique I wouldn't come down here just yet unless you feel like camping out or something.

Paradise Point State Park is an 88-acre camping park with 6,180 feet of freshwater shoreline, immediately east of the interstate and only minutes away from Vancouver and Portland. This disc golf course is beginner friendly but yet has enough distance to challenge higher skill levels at times. Holes range anywhere from 116 - 369 feet, with several opportunities for birdies and aces! A kiosk is located near hole one to help first timers with navigation but printing off a map may be easier until you learn the layout. With the exception of hole nine, all tee pads are cement and are big enough for a run up. Baskets are solid white which allows them to be spotted easier off the tee, and include numbers on the top to help with navigation. There is also a practice basket labeled zero under the interstate to warm up on which is a welcome addition.

Favorite Hole(s): Hole #1 - As the Valkyrie Kid stated in his review, hole #1 is unlike ANY hole I have ever played. It is literally located under I-5 and although only 116 feet long, is a beast of a hole considering the massive cement pillars that line both sides of the fairway 30 feet apart. I unloaded my bag of opto pures at it and almost hit multiple aces but just couldn't bag one. Deflections can be brutal, providing players with a high risk/reward shot off the tee for an ace. Loved it!

As previous reviewers stated, paying $10 to play nine holes seems quite expensive considering several pay to play courses including Blue Ribbon Pines and Horning's Hideout are only a fraction of the cost. I did enjoy my time playing here with my wife and son however, but felt if they charged less more people would come and play the course.

Although it didn't bother me any, some may find the freeway noise an issue. Considering you start underneath I-5 and then continue to play near it for the remainder of the time, noise is a constant. Eventually, the noise seemed to wash out as I got further into my round and further away from the cars.

Least Favorite Hole(s): Hole # 5 - throws out into an open field with little to no obstacles

I was pleasantly surprised by the layout and fun factor of Paradise Point DGC. Although it wasn't very challenging, I played some very unique holes and found it an ideal spot to stop quickly with the family and stretch the legs when traveling from Seattle to Portland. I would recommend to anyone who lives nearby or plans on visiting this course more than once a year to purchase a yearly pass for $30 as $10 for a one time stop seems a bit steep. The designers of the course without a doubt made the most of the land they had to work with and is much appreciated. Thank you for the opportunity to play another new course in the state of Washington!