Pros:
The nice thing about this new 18 hole course is that it offers some good variety for beginners, casuals, and Recreational level players to hone both their open field and woods/ technical shots. Boasting bright, new signage with hole distances and beautiful, new DGA baskets featuring number plates and nice deep cages, River View starts out just south of the end parking lot (on the river view side, naturally) with six relatively open holes working up the asphalt walk/jog path toward the north, two more doubling back to the south, and nine very short, moderate to lightly wooded holes before one more open shot to finish behind the building, back near where you parked.
The open holes range from the 514' long hole 6 to the 186' hole 18. The wooded holes would be perfect for hosting a Discraft Ace Race, as they use the elevation and trees very well, and range from a couple of uphill, hundred foot putter ace runs to a surprisingly challenge-worthy 178 footer on 17, where you'll often face into a funneled breeze and shoot out to a basket near the 'patio' and parking area (guarded a little bit by a cluster of pines), both of which should obviously be played as OB.
Personally, I was a little worried at the start, that the open holes required little in the way of line shaping, and not enough distance to challenge advanced players, but the fun factor really ramped up in the woods, where players with Intermediate or above skills can play a little 'deuce or die'. Sue me, but I -like- deuces (and ace runs) for fun, casual rounds! As long as you come knowing that's what's in store here at River View, you too can have a good time.
Cons:
Clearly, this is not a competition level course. The longer holes aren't overly demanding, and the short holes aren't going to challenge an experienced player. Conversely, the holes by the river and path might be daunting for absolute beginners, in that their lack of control might wind up with discs in the creekside rough, or even in the water. And the blind shot down and across the path on hole #3 could be dangerous. The other danger zone might be where new players throw at the 'patio', parking lot, and building on 17.
The natural turf tees are currently unmarked, meaning folks will choose to throw from any advantageous position. On the short woods holes, that makes a great deal of difference in difficulty from spot A to spot B (on the other side of the sign).
Finally, it's a shame for a new course to already be missing a sign (#2). Hopefully, this is a one time thing, and they don't have problems.
Other Thoughts:
Added a course map (schematic) and pictures.
Reviewer Background as of this writing: age 54 w/ 4 yrs experience, rated 900+/-, played 245+ courses in 23 states, 80% w/in 3hr drive of Cincinnati. Thrown with folks rated 600's to 1000's, ages 9 to 85 in events and leagues at all tiers. Seldom drive beyond 300-330, but have a solid up-shot and putting game. I haven't designed any courses, but try to lend a hand (with my severely desk-job limited skill set) when I can.