-Baskets OK
-Signage passable
-Concrete Tees
-Not too long

-Flow a tad clunky
-Walking Path in play on most holes
-#4 and #5 Play at each other
-#3 and #6 cross fairways

Joe Hoye Park hosts a reasonable DGC on the north side of Estherville, IA. A kind of long and narrow park along the Des Moines River, the only other thing here is a walking trail. It comes into play on most of the holes (#1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #8 and #9). Concrete pads are nice, signage is basic hole number and distance. Flow is a little clunky. #2 is up off to the left in the tree line from the #1 basket. #4 and #5 share a fairway by throwing at each other (not a problem on my round as I was alone here, but could be if busier). I see from other reviews that this area can potentially flood, but I see more potential in the area. There is unused space at either end of the park and looking at the map, there is even a pond that could have been brought into play along the south. It's an OK course in a small town, just misses some potential in the area. That said, I would still play here again, if in the area.

+ Fun lines
+ Good signage
+ Variety of shots
+ Well maintained
+ Good use of the trees

- Shorter course
- Two holes share a fairway. Some other holes are really close.
- A bit confusing to find the next hole

This course has fun lines to throw. As long as you find your way around and there are not other people then it will be a fun course to play. Other groups at the same time could cause issues.

+Nice baskets
+Concrete tees
+Signs that have distance and hole number. Baskets are in sight mostly so it is easy to find your way around. Great flow.
+Good mix of hole lengths. Some around 200, some around 300, nothing too long.
+Good mix of tree amounts. Some are pretty open, some are more wooded. One is a pretty tight alley.
+The course had a decent fun factor for me. It wasn't super challenging but you still had to hit your lines. There are ace runs on most holes. It was well maintained and quite a relaxing round in a sleepy city park.
+Shouldn't lose a disc here.

-On the shorter side overall.
-Tees are short, they don't need to be much longer because the course isn't too long.
-Some holes are a little too open for my taste.
-Not much for elevation here.
-This course is in a floodplain and could be flooded in spring.

+This course has a high fun factor and is worth a stop if you are in the area. It is slightly behind Okoboji Gold for top course in the area. It is a pretty quick play and doesn't look like it is busy often so you can get a quick round in.

Secluded from town
well maintained public park
small play ground and shelter house with power
requires a variety of skill shots for birdies if playing all par 3's as we always do
Nice tees, although I would agree with a previous review...not aligned properly on all holes

Spring flooding!!!
A bit buggy after flooding and stagnant water can remain on the course for quite some time after the flood subsides

We have played this course with several variations based upon flooding and have found that using some o the tees for holes they were not originally intended for proved to be quite fun and challenging......just what I like in a quick round.

Nice course fun fast playing.
You will find yourself Always trying to play it a different way
Nice signs.
Nice tee pads

Floods in the spring and hard rain. Check the conditions before u go .

one nice thumber shot
What out for the dog next door.

Nice short course.
Good for beginners.
Has some trees and some open shots.
Appears well groomed and maintained.
Signs for all but hole 8.
Cement Tee pads.

Many of the fairways play across each other, so with much traffic, it gets very crowded.
A few of the tee pads are not aligned very well, and with all the baskets close it can be a little confusing as to which basket you are headed towards.
Some the signs have pars marked as fours, but I would say they are all threes.

If the fairways were more separated it would be much better.

-The course is scenic, next to a branch of the Des Moines river.

-The course is great for a beginner as it is all ~250-400 ft. shots. Mostly around 300 ft.

-It has some wooded terrain with a hill coming into play on hole #2.

-The baskets are in good shape and there are nice concrete tee's for all the holes except #8 that I believe got washed away in last years flooding. Otherwise, I just couldn't find it.

-The course is laid out in order so you do not have to search around or really guess which basket.

-Some of the holes offer little obstacles, so not a lot of hard shots. And most shots are about the same distance, besides 1 which is maybe 400ft.

-Tee 8 seems to be missing to my best guess.

-If the river is flooded, the course could be unplayable.

-A few of the Pars are a little generous...I was able to make Par using my mid-range and not use my distance thrower.

Definitely one of the best courses in the area.

This course was an eagle scout project and the kid did a great job on the course.
-Mixed verity of shots
-Some short holes, and some longer holes
-Everything is well marked with the distances and easy to find all the holes.
-Concrete tee pads
-Some holes are wide open and others have a fair amount trees.
-course is well maintained

- some of the holes are kind of short
-only one basket position per hole
- some of the pars are very generous ( like hole #7, its wide open and only 311 feet long and it is a a par 4)

The course is played along some farm land and a river. the whole course is on grass so no skip shots. It was my first time playing the course and I didn't know what to expect, and was very pleased with how it was set up.
Over all, it is one of the best courses in the area and is a must play if you are in the area.