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Chabot Park

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felix-j
Experience: 23 played 7 reviews
3.50 star(s)

fun little course 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Oct 14, 2021 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

interesting variety from basket to basket. some tunnel shots, elevation change and a dirt island on hole 9.

the alternate teepads definitely help. look for those little orange flags.

i've only played here twice but the first time i was behind some locals who were very friendly and helpful.

Cons:

no teepads and a lotta missing signs. you'll be fine with udisc tho.

this is a pitch-n-putt course so don't expect to break in your new distance drivers here.

Other Thoughts:

hole 2 has a downhill blind basket. if you overthrow there's a good chance you could hit a parked car. i recommend not parking anywhere near that basket just in case.

honestly, i like this little course a lot. it ain't perfect but it's pretty damn fun for what it is.
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Breh
Gold level trusted reviewer
Experience: 13.8 years 191 played 189 reviews
2.00 star(s)

2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Oct 29, 2019 Played the course:once

Pros:

Decent baskets that catch okay, a couple fun holes 2/3/ and 9. Long and short tee pads on most the holes. Nice looking tee signs. Decent parking lot with some minor elevation change on course. Some of the natural pads have hole number marked on the mini stumps by them and most natural pads are clearly the tee pad

Cons:

The tee signs are nowhere near the tee pads. The distances on most holes don't match the signs. The park area is very meh looks like construction site. The layout is okay but 6 and 7 play through each other almost.

Other Thoughts:

Good for a warmup to chabot golf course as it is close. Wouldn't go out of my way to play here but there's for sure worse out there
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chaingrabber
Experience: 7.9 years 6 played 6 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Short course that can still be fun 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:May 12, 2019 Played the course:once

Pros:

A couple nice tunnel throws
For the most part flat course
Has some shade
People playing were nice to join up with

Cons:

Multi-use park
dirt throw pads
Where cars park can be a problem for baskets 1, 2, and 9 if overthrown (RHB to far Anhyzer).
Creek and very green foliage

Other Thoughts:

This is a 9 hole course (that apparently can be made into 18 if you alternate from short and long tee areas). There is signage which is helpful, except that the signs are not next to the tee boxes. I think the reason for this is the tee boxes are simply small flagged dirt areas to throw from. Much like any course if you have great signage and real teepads this course would be more enjoyable for non locals. But, than again you play with someone local and you figure it out. Being that I was there on a Sunday I was lucky cause I found out on Saturday the locals have a $5 buy in tournament starting at about 10 a.m. so you'll be waiting until at least after 1 p.m. to play without waiting. It's a really short course so I would either join in or come another day Enjoyable course to warm up at ( as long as there's no picnicking or Summer camp in your way) before heading over to a larger course with longer throws in the area.
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nukerfu
Experience: 3 played 3 reviews
3.50 star(s)

chabot 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Oct 25, 2015 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Beautiful park cant believe it is in San Leandro !Lots of trees and shade.Some narrow, and a couple sort of challenging shots. Don't need a huge arm to play here though some decent shots.Never lost a disc here.Love this place!

Cons:

Can be people picnicking that can prevent holes from being played as the day goes on so try to play early am .Not super challenging but still cool. Not great signage or directions.

Other Thoughts:

One of my favorite local courses !
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adazm
Experience: 33 played 32 reviews
2.50 star(s)

better without kids summer camp 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 6, 2015 Played the course:once

Pros:

for the area there arent many better choices.
short but slightly challenging with the OBs.
locals play a VARIETY of tee pads, which probably helps.

Cons:

hole 1, 8 & 9 were over run by children who were there for summer camp.
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sumo21
Experience: 10.1 years 35 played 26 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Chabot Forest 9 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jun 11, 2015 Played the course:once

Pros:

1) A short course for all levels.

2) Trees and foliage make even the shorter shots, challenging.

3) Bathrooms and water fountains on the course.

4) Multiple tee pads for all holes.

5) Signage for all holes except hole 6.

6) Technical for even the advanced players.

Cons:

1) No distinct tee pads.

2) Cars driving on the road, that leads into the park, can be a problem for holes 1, 2, 5.

3) Picnickers can be a problem on the 8th hole.

Other Thoughts:

Hole 1 starts by the bridge where you came in. Tee pads are on the signs but you'll have to estimate where it is. The copious amount of trees assures shade is available on the hottest of days. Most holes can be reached with straight or slight hyzer shots. Maybe 2 holes require some type of anhyzer shot or maybe a forehand shot. Still enjoyed playing this course and would have played it again if I had more time.
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CoolHandLuke86
Experience: 20 years 10 played 2 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Chabot Disc Golf 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jan 17, 2015 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Tight; many trees and obstacles
Somewhat technical
Rarely busy
Easy to make alternate tees
Shaded...good for any type of weather
Basically a good place to play for beginners and veterans alike

Cons:

Going during the daytime in the summers can be tough as there is a daycamp, and the kids running around force you to skip some holes (5 through 7).

Other Thoughts:

Though having the ease of making new holes as a plus, it can also suck as some of the local players will get in big groups and they dont mind cutting you off when they decide to play their made up holes. Can be irritating when you are a pair just trying to play the course.
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kevaunne
Experience: 15.8 years 40 played 19 reviews
2.50 star(s)

Fun little neighborhood park course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Apr 23, 2014 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

- lovely little park next to a creekbed. Shaded by beautiful redwoods
- healthy range of technical and open shots. Elevation occasionally comes into play. 4 is a tight downhill tunnel shot. 5 is a 400ft+ (from the long tees) mostly open drive towards a lightly protected basket.
- multiple teepads at each hole. In fact, there were teepads all over the place. There's a lot more than just 9 holes here
- low probability of losing a disc

Cons:

- some short and straightforward hole designs where you will be throwing a putter or mid off the tee with little or no wind-up. You're very unlikely to score above par on a few holes.
- some criss-crossing fairways and potential interference from picnickers
- all dirt teepads. Some alternates were not always marked or obvious. This is a local's course
- favors RHBH throwers. Most holes were straight or dogleg left

Other Thoughts:

The first time I played this course years ago, I had a hard time taking it seriously. There were some absurdly short and simple holes. Well I'm happy to report that they've made some successful reconfigurations to make it more fun and engaging. 9 has been vastly improved. You throw across an open wooded area towards a basket that is protected by a patch of trees

I had a fun time here despite it being geared more towards beginners. It's a great little neighborhood course but not a destination by any means.
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hydro5757
Experience: 11.1 years 6 played 3 reviews
2.50 star(s)

Small, but Shaded 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Apr 11, 2013 Played the course:once

Pros:

-VERY SHADED wil be good for hot summer days
-Great for beginers, short holes needing accuracy

Cons:

-Signage not very good. locals make up tee boxes on hole 4. Talk to locals if you dont know where you are throwing.

Other Thoughts:

I will not be driving to this course again as a destination. if I am in the area, or a friend wants to meet there I will. Would be nice to be a local, as it will be nice a cool in mid summer.
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rorte007
Experience: 1 played 1 reviews
2.50 star(s)

Good for pitch and putt 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Feb 12, 2013 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Recent facelift! Easy and shaded. Good for working on your approach game and putting. Good variety of throws required.

Cons:

Small. Only one hole that lets you really fire off a long drive.

Other Thoughts:

Worth checking out if you live in the area, but not a destination course. The course has recently been refurbished, with shredded bark and trees for groundcover around the tees and baskets. If you haven't been here since fall of 2012 come back and check it out. Lots of shade, so a good place to come in the summer. Most of the holes are birdable. I like to come here after one of the other local courses has kicked my ass. Chabot is a good confidence booster. The new hole #9 is a vast improvement over the original. Alternate tees for most of the holes, so play the course twice to get in 18.
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bobchuck
Experience: 14.8 years 13 played 3 reviews
2.50 star(s)

Improved 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jan 7, 2013 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

This has always been a local pitch and putt course, but it seams as though they have been fixing it up a bit. There is a new hole #9 that is much better than the old one. They have also used a lot of downed trees to create retaining walls to improve the course, and layed down bark to make it more playable in the winter. Also new signs so easier for new players to tell where you are.

Cons:

Its still a 9 hole course with very little distance. Its my local course and i would like to give it a 3 but its just not there.

Other Thoughts:

If youre in the area worth playing for sure.
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bassman87
Experience: 12.1 years 4 played 4 reviews
2.00 star(s)

challenging in the best and worst way 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Sep 4, 2012 Played the course:once

Pros:

Very varying course with uphill, downhill, wooded, and open fairways. my favorite was an alternate tee off hole 4 through a tree tunnel into an open area. friendly players.

Cons:

The signs are old, cryptic, and fading; and because of this i ended up playing hole 3 from tee 2. the baskets are not numbered, and at hole 5 you can see 4 baskets. only after a local explained the course to me did i understand where i was shooting at. finally a small piece of reflective tape is all they give you to spot the basket.

Other Thoughts:

Overall this is a course i will play again, this short course is a perfect time killer, and once you have figured out the layout will become fun
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lrghmn
Experience: 57 played 6 reviews
2.00 star(s)

2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jun 18, 2012 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

It's convienient, and it's shady. Lots of "alternate" tees. It has baskets. You could definitely get yourself an ace around here.

Cons:

It's not big and all the standard tees are pretty easy. It's in an Urban park, and picnicers are often in play.

Other Thoughts:

This is a good place to go grab a quick round. If there are people in the way just play off a tee that heads the other direction.
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parTake30
Experience: 12.8 years 103 played 13 reviews
2.00 star(s)

2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Feb 1, 2012 Played the course:once

Pros:

this was a decent course. fun holes, fairly short. provided some challenge. 9 holes made for a quick practice round.

Cons:

not well marked. there was no signage directing towards the next tee. thankfully i found some locals to guide me.
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SuperUnleaded
Experience: 12.7 years 19 played 3 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Alternates make it fun. 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Oct 9, 2011 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Great foilage.
3 water fountains along the course.
Variety of options.
Not too busy of a course.
Great for beginners.

Cons:

Some overthrows could be bad. (ie walkers, parked cars)
Holes are short.
Lots of walkers.
Busy park.
A few of the tee-signs point in the wrong direction. However, #2 is the only one that you might have some trouble with because you cant see the pin from the tee. Instead of throwing straight ahead to the visible basket, the pin will be off to your right, on the other side of the small mound.

Other Thoughts:

This is a fairly fun course, although a short one. The longest hole (#5) comes in at 378' with the shortest (#9) at 106'. When I play here I usually throw from the tee alternates, to add a few more yards to the holes. Here are the less obvious alternates:
#1 alternate is right behind the tee across the road.
#2 has 4 options along the fence, left of the picnic table.
#3 alternate is directly below the #2 pin, along the road. (Look up the hill as you walk toward the bathrooms, and youll see the top of the pin) There are 2 others scratched in near the lightpole and flag.
#4 has 4-5 options. The best one IMO is along the path that runs behind the #3 pin, but you'll find 4 more down below near the tee.
#5 is about 100 feet behind the tee, near the fallen log, which makes this almost a 400' hole.
#8 is just behind the tee, and has you throwing across the grass toward the #9 pin in order to slide left off the enbankment to the #8 hole.
#9 has about 5 options staggered back along the lower picnic area all the way past the horseshoe pit.

Alot of people knock the Chabot course due to its shorter holes, but playing the alternates adds plenty of distance on several of the holes.
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MudDisk
Experience: 13.8 years 7 played 7 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Beginner Friendly Local Course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 22, 2011 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Easy access off the freeway;
Lots of parking;
Woodsy setting;
Picnic area, restrooms and playground stuff for the kids;
Good variety of holes

Cons:

Lacking some signage at tees and directions to next tee from hole;
No tee pads-just dirt;
Locals like to come here to drink and smoke pot;

Other Thoughts:

I consider this my local so my opinion is a bit biased. Generally well laid out and makes use of most of the park areas that are less frequented. Plays around the picnic grounds and ball field. Can be muddy in the winter months and the creek has been known to claim a few discs. Several options for tunnel shots especially on the alternate tee for #4, #5 and #8. If alternate tees are your thing, watch the locals for alternates at #1, #2, #3, #4, and #6. Several good opportunities for aces if you have the accuracy.

Summer update: The City of San Leandro uses this park for its Day Camp. I observed day camp activities in the park areas adjacent to several holes including #4, #6, #7 and #8. Be cautious when playing while day camp is in session. The counselors seem only marginally aware that this is a public park and that there are people playing the course. They made no efforts to move their groups to accommodate the handful of players in the park. My son and I decide to play those holes, but took easy short range shots so as not to bean any kids with a long drive. Also-the creek is a popular attraction for kids at this time of year...they like to walk right down the path that acts as the fairway for #8...keep your eyes open and consider the alternate approach to #8 from the right and down rather than down into "the tunnel".
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swirvington
Experience: 13.9 years 31 played 2 reviews
2.50 star(s)

fun lil' course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Apr 7, 2011 Played the course:once

Pros:

I like to go out and play by myself a lot and this is a fun lil' course to play by yourself or with a couple friends. Most of the holes are pretty easy to almost ace. It has a fun kind of summer campground feel to it.

On most of the holes you can find homemade teepads further back where the locals have worn in the dirt. It makes the course a little more challenging and fun.

Cons:

I didn't like how the later holes criss-cross in front of one another, it makes it frustrating when a lot of groups are playing.
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Joe_Maumy
Experience: 14 years 36 played 26 reviews
2.00 star(s)

Not Bad 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Feb 14, 2011 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

Close to freeway, easy to find way around, fun

Cons:

short holes, some signage lacking, #8 basket and #9 are kind of close together

Other Thoughts:

not a bad little course to play. Not a huge long course but still a pretty good challenge factor.
If your near here, play it.
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elton807
Bronze level trusted reviewer
Experience: 13.7 years 56 played 56 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Short & shady 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Oct 5, 2010 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Quite a beautiful park with very tall and old trees. Lots of character & variation between holes. Holes are short, so the scores stay fairly low. Plenty of parking. Can get 18 holes done in an hour. Great local support for the course.

Cons:

Napkin-style TP in the otherwise nice public bathrooms.

Other Thoughts:

I like this place a lot, and will be coming back for more rounds. I also look forward to introducing some friends to the place. Supposedly, there's a secret 'old' back 9 that exists in the hills behind holes 2 & 3.
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Uniqueness: B (for a short course, it's loaded with technical shots)
Difficulty: B- (the lack of length is offset by tight shots)
Fun factor: B+ (cool local crowd; rewarding birdies)
Aesthetics: B (heavily wooded & mature; clean; always shaded)
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Overall: B
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Tomveeh
Experience: 18.8 years 85 played 8 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Short game practice 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Sep 27, 2010 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Nice short course with a number of tunnel shots. Good practice for your short game and if you want to get a quick nine holes in.

-Good short course that can be played in 30 minutes
-Nice variation from hole to hole
-Some challenging fairways to navigate

Cons:

-Course is short
-Hole 9 could use a new tee position

Other Thoughts:

-Look for different tee locations on holes 3, 4, and 9
3 is by the lamp post to the right of hole 2.
4 is to the left of the hole 3 under some trees, nice
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