Pros:
Dykstra Park is located right off I-82 in Eastern Washington, just outside downtown Grandview about three minutes from the local high school. This nine hole course was installed in 2009, with the intention to be user friendly and catering to all skill levels. The course is placed in a large open park with undulating hills and plush green grass. The course has other amenities besides the dg course which include two large playgrounds, a gazebo, bathroom near tee #1, a mini soccer field, and a large pedestrian cement walkway which surrounds the entire park. The course is very well maintained by the Parks and Rec Dept, with mowed fairways, manicured trees, clean garbage cans, and a fairly clean restroom.
The course itself has great flow and navigation, with six holes playing out from where you start and then three back in toward the parking lot. The course tee signs are easy to spot, with two large wooden posts in which to throw in between from, and include red reflectors and numbers for navigation purposes. The Mach 2 baskets are all well maintained and catch well. Hole distances range anywhere from 230-440 feet, and include five par 3's and 4 par 4's. However, with a big arm, all of the par 4's are easy to birdie and even eagle.
Cons:
The largest issue here is the lack of any obstacles what-so-ever. This park is completely wide open and presents little challenge with the exception of wind and distance. Fortunately, the Parks and Rec people have planted several trees, and over time will help this little hidden gem grow in to an even better course.
The natural grass tee pads seem to be a growing issue too. Although they are sufficient for now, they are quickly wearing down, and eventually will create large divots which will fill with mud and water. Some rubber tee pads would really go a long way here and would be much better for the environment then cement ones. Plus, they can easily be relocated in case the course is ever redesigned.
Other Thoughts:
This course is a lot of fun, and is the perfect course for those trying to learn this wonderful game without getting too discouraged. For more experienced players, it is a great course to work on distance accuracy, putting, and your approach in windy conditions. It would also make a perfect location for glow golf, and there is no underbrush, and the grass is well manicured making it easy to walk around without any issues. With the course being right off the interstate, it is well worth a quick stop for some fun disc golfing!