This new park style course presents fun, challenge, some unique lines, and a really decent tour of the entire Youctangee Park property. From an opening ace run across the small end of the large pond (no real challenge of losing a disc here), to the puzzler (am I supposed to throw over top?) of fruit trees (yum!) on hole 4, to the empty your bag down to the open, pedestal basket on 14, there are some memories to be made. There is variety in hole distance, with 7 holes 235' & under, and 4 holes over 400'. There is very little rough to contend with anywhere in the park (well, an upslope wall of weeds and grasses to throw over on 13: could use a path, rough steps here on the fairway), and as much use of the limited elevation as they could incorporate.

Tees are large and level, consisting of either Astro-turf, or clearly marked out on paths and sidewalks. Signage at the tees is informative and clear, and the Prodigy baskets are generally visible and decent at catching your shots. Even as an intermediate level, older player, I enjoyed the level of challenge, and it should be a course that beginners to mid-level players can play and improve their skills. Oh, and be prepared: this is one of the most lefty-friendly designs I've ever played: about 80% of the holes play 'best' (cleanest, at least) left to right.

I was initially thinking I was going to rate the course at 3.5 or so, as the first three holes grabbed my interest. But… I rate on 1) safety, 2) fun, 3) challenge, and I ran into a number of places where I had to question the safety, and the navigation issues reduced the fun a little. It seemed weird to have so many well-designed holes, and plenty of space to work with, then to find yourself throwing over the previous basket on hole 6, or throwing too close to paths, a stage, or a 'curtained' chain link fence (on 11) that could block your view off the tee if a bicycle or jogger quickly appeared from your right on the path you throw over. Then to have the 400+' hole 12 cross the 300+' fairway on 11, is just …strange.

Though there is a map of the course by hole 1 (copied here, but note it has some changes, such as 15 NOT crossing the fairway for 14, as shown), it would be easy to get lost in several places until somebody makes some 'next tee' indicators: after 8, walk WAY to the left and throw back on hole 9, then cross the bridge and go to the left side of the parking lot for hole 10, and walk a couple hundred feet angling to your right, across the drive and to the other side of the shelter (by the fence) to throw 11. Hole 12 tee is by the bathroom, left. 13 plays up the floodwall, 14 throws from on top, down the other side (the tee you see t your right, by the stairs is 16). 17 is a long, long walk to the corner of the park, up on top of the flood wall again, and throws over the little parking lot. Walk left of the fenced maintenance building to the finishing 18th tee, and back toward where you parked.

The aviary wildlife is plentiful here (might be good or bad: do you like geese and ducks …and their byproducts?), and the lake is really pretty (though they need to run all the fountains, not just one, to keep the water from getting a bit stagnant in August). Oh, and be prepared to fish your disc out of that pond on 2: the green gives you a 50/50 chance of rolling!

Final thought: I may have listed some negatives (that are fixable), but I did enjoy this loop! Chillicothe now has three really decent quality courses to be proud of, each with a unique twist or feel, making the town worth a day trip into the region!

In the last few years , the city of Chillicothe has undergone a restoration project . During this , they also added the 18 hole Project Bad Apple Disc Golf Course across the street in Yoctangee Park at Water St .. The multi use park is beautiful , with a lake , a playground , ball field , and walking trails .
There is a large parking lot at the entrance to the park ( park on the immediate right ) , and a couple of bathrooms during your round on the course .
THE EQUIPMENT -- A short way down the hill at the entrance to the park and on your left is a small kiosk , more like a metal sign , with some general rules of disc golf and a complete map of the course .Make sure you take a picture of the kiosk . There is no online map and direction can be confusing . The tee pads are either cement , using sidewalks with lines on them , or spacious turf ones , 5' X 9' The tee signs are informative , showing hole # , distance , par and flight path . The baskets are new blue Prodigy models that catch well .
THE LANDSCAPE -- This park isn't large , but it's wonderful looking . The majority of it sits in a large stadium shaped bowl . It was mowed and landscaped well when I was there . The course goes sort of clockwise around the bowl.
Lots of small animals and birds here . A mother duck and her 10 chicks in tow were near the #1 tee pad when I played . The holes incorporate canopies and mature trees on some of the holes . Newly planted bushes and trees dot some of the fairways . They aren't a huge factor yet , but will be in a few years . There is a small orchard the you will have to shoot through on hole #4 ( more on that hole later ) . There are 2 holes that shoot out of the bowl ( 14 & 15 ) , but the other 16 are either in it or on the rim . You cross a nice stone bridge to go from 9 to #10 .
ELEVATION -- The course designers did a great job by incorporating the slopes of the park bowl ( 1, 2 , 3 ,18 ) with the uphill/downhill holes of the rim ( 6 , 8 , 13 , 14 , ) Elevation changes possible rival 25-50' .
HIGHLIGHTS -- The course is short , so there weren't a lot of Highlight Holes . #3 ( 295' ) is a downhill drive , left to right , on a sloping section , where the basket hides from the tee .
#4 is an unusual hole . At only 235' , the hole is surrounded and covered by low hanging small apple trees . It is difficult to even drive into the 2nd section of them .your 2nd shot has to clear to the immediate right or left of the basket to have a putt . Low hanging branches cover the front of the green . If you can throw a roller over a dirt mound about 50' in front of you , you might better your chances . #18 is a solid finishing hole . The longest at 470' , It is a down-sloping fairway that can level off at the bottom and to the right . The basket is slightly up on the hill . telephone wires holding up the poles also create a challenge .
SIGNATURE HOLE -- #14 ( 310' ) . A top-of-the-world shot to an open green . The basket is elevated and perched on a pyramid of steps .
DISC RISK - Low . If you are inexperienced and left handed you might lose one in the lake on #2 , and I guess you could catch one up in the orchard trees on #4 ( maybe ) , but the park is clean , there is vary little overgrowth .
THE TIME - It will take the average person that figures out the course flow a shade over an hour . It will take a foursome maybe an hour and fifty minutes .
The park is popular . Be prepared to wait in a couple of places for park patrons to go by . It's not an inconvenience , though , because the park always has great views .

#1 SAFETY -- The park was in heavy use when I played on a Sunday morning . Peak park hours will bring park goers out in droves . only 1 or 2 holes play close to a shelter , and #18 throws down close to a parking lot , but lots of people unfamiliar with disc golf will walk right across the fairway that a foursome is standing . Please share the park . Also , I think 10 and 11 criss-cross fairways
#2 NAVIGATION -- If you didn't take a picture of the kiosk , and you aren't following a local , you are going to have trouble in spots . There is no online map , not sure why . Most of the times , you can see the next tee signs . Toughest spots are 3-4 , the tee is behind you and at the bottom of the hill on the large concrete circle . 8-9 . You will see the basket to #9 on your left after completing hole #8 , but the tee pad and fairway are on the far end of where you are standing and hard to see . 9-10 . You have to cross the bridge and walk up and left . 10-11 is hidden by a small building . #16-17 , walk straight ahead on the rim until you almost reach the end of the park . The tee is on a pathway above and behind the tee sign . Next Tee Signs here dangling from the bottom of the baskets are a must , here . If not in the budget , then some electrical tape on the basket rungs pointing to the next pad .
CHALLENGE -- Some players will eat this course up . At only 5300' , the course plays short , and there will be birdie opportunities , just in case you bogie a hole like #4 . Bigger challenges might lie in playing Great Seal , or Paint Creek .
Here , you are trading challenge for fun .
THE WEATHER -- Playing on some of these slopes , and especially trying the descent to the #14 green and ascend the hill after completing #15 are going to be difficult . Going down the slope on #18 is going to be slippery , too . Wearing hiking boots or sturdy shoes might be a good idea .
I don't count off for amenities , but it would be nice to have the turf tee pads at every hole , some benches and some trash cans at the tees . Maybe a shelter for the disc golfers .
Make sure to use some bug spray before starting . You won't be back by your car after hole #1 until finishing your round .

This course is just what the city of Chillicothe needed . An 18 hole course to give you a relaxing round . Although I would have liked to see a water carry or 2 , I am also a realist and know that it would pose as a risk to hurting the duck and geese population that frequent the lake . I still thought the Fun Factor was high here . The park patrons and disc golfer were nice , and the park is clean and sets the tome for the rest of the city . A fine play for the locals , and a good side trip for the out of towners . You or family can explore the shops across the street before or after rounds . Thanks , city of Chillicothe for taking an interest in disc golf and installing this 18 hole course . If I was a resident here , I would be in Yoctangee Park every week and would have no problem calling this my home course .
MY RECOMMENDATION -- a good intro or beginner course . Short enough for families and they can skip holes 14 & 15 . Locals and the 1 disc player will like the convenience of a quick play and a fun round . I can't see intermediates and up playing the course , unless working on a specific aspect of their game ( unless out of town ) . Out of towners will like the location of the course being in a rehabbed section of town , and it's well kept grounds . Also , it is a great extra option , if in town to eat at the many restaurants , or seeing the great outdoor drama " TECUMSEH " . Course baggers will like that the course is just off of Routes 35 and 23 . If near the Chillicothe area , take advantage of a stopover and
PLAY IT !!