Pros:
A quaint par-54 course that captures the recreational side of Atlanta disc golf spirit quite well.
-Amenities: Concrete tees, the usual great Atlanta-style signs with distances and maps, Prodigy baskets. Course kiosk and practice basket.
-Navigation: I checked UDisc twice but otherwise the flow was clear and easy. Course makes an almost-perfect loop of 18 holes.
-Old Woods: Some lovely antique forest houses the better half of the course. Green and beautiful, but also easily navigable without losing discs.
-Shot Shaping/Gameplay: A fair mix of open and wooded that mostly favors MA2-3 level players but has a few tougher holes as well. (1)-(5) and (15)-(18) are the more open holes on the course, but only three of these are wide open, as the others still have challenging gaps, tree lines, or generous fairways. The rest of the course is extremely technical with narrow tunnels throughout. Shapes are mostly basic, but not boring. Finesse will be a must on any shots not parked. There is occasional elevation in play. You'll want to be racking up birdies as most holes are under 300', but at the same time bogies will roll in when you miss a gap. Two wooded holes in the middle are markedly longer than the rest and very difficult.
Cons:
-Par-54: Some of these play as two-shot holes for shorter throwers, but predominantly this is a pitch and putt. Just, you know, a careful and clean pitch required.
-Highway Noise: The drone of I-20 can be heard throughout the course. Dissolves some of the woods mystique.
-Punishment: Those who can't hit tunnels must stay away. Initial gaps missed won't be fun.
-Inspiration: Definitely lacking the novelty and originality of a top-level course. There are some fantastic holes, no doubt, but the majority of the course consists of holes that could easily be transplanted to any other easy-ish course in the Southeast. Some open holes are especially run-of-the-mill, though have some redeeming qualities as ace runs.
Other Thoughts:
To me, DeKalb Memorial captures the spirit of Atlanta disc golf well. It's a lovely environment that forces you to throw through (not around or over) trees in fair but challenging ways, while offering plenty of birdie opportunities. It's not the kind of excellent challenge found at the top area courses, but it's a delightful appetizer that I enjoyed immensely after many months of playing disc golf in more barren, desert environments. This is the kind of course I enjoy, but, in the scope of all disc golf courses, is close to average. My verdict is Good.
-Safety: I'd heard from a couple DeKalb County residents who didn't have nice things to say about this park. I personally felt very safe. Other than some occasional trash it was a pleasant environment.
~Similar Courses: Rosewood-DeKalb/Redan Park (Redan, GA); Perkerson Park (Atlanta, GA); Crooked Creek/Blair Mill (Matthews, NC); Shannon Park (Rome, GA); Elon Park - Eager Beaver (Charlotte, NC).