Blue Heron Park reviews
3
0
Excellent park style course, makes perfect pit stop for road trip 2+ years drive by
Reviewed:
Played on:Aug 29, 2019
Played the course:once
Pros:
-Tees are great, grippy, big enough, and in amazing condition.
-Tee signs are also nice, they don't need to be super detailed because most holes are self explanatory, and so, the signs aren't super detailed. That's fine with me
-This is a Park course, so the fairways are really nicely mowed grass
-There are small rolling hills around this course and whenever given the chance a hole will play up/down one, or there will be a basket placed right on the edge.
-The most interesting obstacle out here is the wind. It swirls viciously by the freeway with all the cars, but also comes off the lake very strongly. I'm not a stranger to playing in the wind, but out here it was switches direction constantly which makes for a cool (or frustrating) challenge
-For a Park course, the trees are used very well, blue heron is mostly open, but the disc golf course uses up all of the space with trees. I am particularly fond of this style of course, with impeccable fairways and massive trees, but almost no underbrush, it is just relaxing.
-The course is relatively easy to navigate and has a good flow to it, you don't get too close to any of the playground areas or what not. The only issue is there is a longish walk from 6 to 7 that would be super confusing without a map, or seeing the hole as you drive in.
-The openness of the course allows for a wide variety of shots, while still allowing for punishment if you miss a little. This is a great course for trying out some new discs to see how they fly, because you'll likely be able to see a full flight.
-This is a rec course (see cons for more on this) and can be boring. But, that's what makes this place a great road trip stop. It is maybe 4 minutes off the freeway, it is a short play, that is still pretty fun, and is in Moses lake which is sorta the middle of nowhere, so you'd probably be getting bored of driving (I know I was).
-Tee signs are also nice, they don't need to be super detailed because most holes are self explanatory, and so, the signs aren't super detailed. That's fine with me
-This is a Park course, so the fairways are really nicely mowed grass
-There are small rolling hills around this course and whenever given the chance a hole will play up/down one, or there will be a basket placed right on the edge.
-The most interesting obstacle out here is the wind. It swirls viciously by the freeway with all the cars, but also comes off the lake very strongly. I'm not a stranger to playing in the wind, but out here it was switches direction constantly which makes for a cool (or frustrating) challenge
-For a Park course, the trees are used very well, blue heron is mostly open, but the disc golf course uses up all of the space with trees. I am particularly fond of this style of course, with impeccable fairways and massive trees, but almost no underbrush, it is just relaxing.
-The course is relatively easy to navigate and has a good flow to it, you don't get too close to any of the playground areas or what not. The only issue is there is a longish walk from 6 to 7 that would be super confusing without a map, or seeing the hole as you drive in.
-The openness of the course allows for a wide variety of shots, while still allowing for punishment if you miss a little. This is a great course for trying out some new discs to see how they fly, because you'll likely be able to see a full flight.
-This is a rec course (see cons for more on this) and can be boring. But, that's what makes this place a great road trip stop. It is maybe 4 minutes off the freeway, it is a short play, that is still pretty fun, and is in Moses lake which is sorta the middle of nowhere, so you'd probably be getting bored of driving (I know I was).
Cons:
-Baskets are a little old, they are rusty DISCatchers that get the job done, but threaten to spit through or let a good putt drop out.
-This is a short rec course, and yes, it was very fun to play, but it isn't climbing up any leaderboards in a hurry. This course can be introduced to new players without scaring them away, and it can be fun for intermediate players and above, but at the end of the day, it would get a little boring. I wouldn't really want to play this course over and over again.
-This is undoubtably an after thought, I don't think that the parks and rec people established this park to be a DGC, in fact they probably got a letter from someone about it. Because of this, there could be a lot of people just sitting around having a picnic or whatever, oblivious to the fact that they're in a disc golf course. I did not play this course on a busy day, especially considering the immense size of the parking lot. If that parking lot gets full, then there was practically no one there when I played.
-This is a short rec course, and yes, it was very fun to play, but it isn't climbing up any leaderboards in a hurry. This course can be introduced to new players without scaring them away, and it can be fun for intermediate players and above, but at the end of the day, it would get a little boring. I wouldn't really want to play this course over and over again.
-This is undoubtably an after thought, I don't think that the parks and rec people established this park to be a DGC, in fact they probably got a letter from someone about it. Because of this, there could be a lot of people just sitting around having a picnic or whatever, oblivious to the fact that they're in a disc golf course. I did not play this course on a busy day, especially considering the immense size of the parking lot. If that parking lot gets full, then there was practically no one there when I played.
Other Thoughts:
If you're in the area, come check out this course. I wouldn't drive all the way out just for this one, but definitely hit it if you're on a road trip or something.
2
1
Joey Pauley
Experience:
25 played
9 reviews
Disc Stop Pit Stop 2+ years drive by
Reviewed:
Played on:Nov 8, 2011
Played the course:2-4 times
Pros:
- Close the highway
- Wide open (other then people)
- The layout has a good rhythm. Trees are in good places and hole locations give just enough of a challenge for a small course.
- Wide open (other then people)
- The layout has a good rhythm. Trees are in good places and hole locations give just enough of a challenge for a small course.
Cons:
- Only 9 holes ;-(
- It is very easy to miss hole the short hole by the water. Hole 4?
- Not much elevation change
- Lots of trash coming off the highway
- Bathrooms closed possibly because of winter
- It is very easy to miss hole the short hole by the water. Hole 4?
- Not much elevation change
- Lots of trash coming off the highway
- Bathrooms closed possibly because of winter
Other Thoughts:
- Going west on I-90 get off at exit 175 not 174.
- Watch out for dogs and people.
- Watch out for dogs and people.
3
0
coredog
Experience:
15.7 years
6 played
6 reviews
Simple, but fun 2+ years drive by
Reviewed:
Played on:Mar 21, 2009
Played the course:once
Pros:
Beautiful park, course clearly marked, nice tee boxes, a couple fun holes, but very straightforward. Along Moses Lake, so nice scenery at times. Kind of a no-brainer course, but still fun.
Cons:
A bit simple and only 9 holes. Bathrooms are gross!
Other Thoughts:
Honestly, this is a fun course...nothing to write home about, but like another reviewer stated, great pit stop along I-90. If heading across I-90 going either way, it is definately worth bringing your discs and spending an hour. Kids can play at the park.
