Johnny Roberts DGC is one of the oldest and most popular courses in all of Colorado, and for good reason. The course is all par 3's and accomodates all skill levels. This is a great course for beginners and more experienced players. Even for my mediocre game I was throwing mainly putters and mids on almost every hole. Which is awesome. I love courses like this and there needs to continue to be courses like this to truly grow the sport.

The baskets are all newer Mach V's. All in good repair and catch great. There's two pin positions per hole with a single basket in use. There's not usually too much difference between the two positions other than a little extra distance and maybe being scooched left or right a little bit.

Cocrete tees on every hole. These are perfectly done. Ample length and width on each one. All were level and grippy enough. One tee pad per hole. Perfect.

The design here has been revamped a few times throughout the years. The current iteration is more in line with the original concept. Short par 3 golf. The course has a creek that wanders throughout the course and comes into play on about six of the holes, to varying degrees. It's pretty easy to avoid for the most part but it can sneak up on you with a bad shot or being overly aggressive. The course has quite a few trees and lush green grass fairways which I really enjoyed after playing a few of the desert style courses in town. I can definitely see why it's such a popular course for this reason alone.

The course is pretty easy to navigate. Due to it's popularity there's well worn trails from every basket to the next tee. Most are pretty close to each other anyway.

Lots of ace runs out here. Even for those that don't throw very far. Every hole is birdieable to most players too.

The tee signs are solid, Basic but solid. They feature the hole #, a simple hole map that shows both pin positions and distances to each pin placement. They also have the par. Which is pretty simple to remember, being all threes and all.

The park itself was very clean and well maintained. Free to play and open year round.

The course is in a pretty small park so there's a lot of fairways that play very close to each other. You'll want to keep your head on a swivel out here. No fairways cross or play over each other but they're so close that there'll be interference one way or another if playing here.

The course is very, very popular. Expect to encounter backups when playing here. Not going to be a real quick round unless you're here very early I'd assume. I probably could've played this course in less than half the time it actually took due to how busy it was.

The park is full of other park users too. There's some walking paths that can come into play in places. Not a huge deal if you're careful but it is worth noting.

I really wanted to see what all the fuss was over this course and why it was the one I kept hearing about in Denver proper. I'm glad I did and I can certainly see why it's a popular as it is. This is just a damn fun course. I'd play here often if I lived in Denver. And clearly lots of others feel the same way. Not a destination course or anything but well worth a visit if you find yorself nearby. Great old school par 3 course.

A small, busy course with a prototypical rec challenge.

-Amenities: Concrete tees, DGA baskets, tee signs showing multiple pin positions (though the maps weren't super helpful), next tee arrows. I think there was a practice basket as well. There are small rubber circles under the baskets to presumably prevent erosion.

-Shot Shaping/Gameplay: A short ace race, but with variety. Holes vary from open to wooded to creek crossings to sloped greens to initial gaps. The course can be mostly completed with putters and mids, but stays engaging throughout. The variety of approach-type shots is very good.

-Rec-Friendly: The hallmark of the course. Longest hole is under 300', and it's a series of birdie opportunities and ace runs. I can see why it's packed, because it's perfect for families from beginners to experienced. The fun factor is very high.

-"Friendly": Well-manicured, easy to find your way, hard to lose discs, welcoming environment. Also, there was a very friendly vibe on a Sunday afternoon. I played with another visitor, interacted with several families, and had a small gallery cheer my ace.

Little to speak of.

-Crowds: It was slow going on a Sunday afternoon. Every hole had at least one group on it, with some holes backing up to 3-5 groups.

-Fairway Overlap: There are quite a few holes with adjacent fairways. Plenty of shots are going to bleed over here.

-Scope: Obviously, with nothing over 270', a course will be missing out on some of the possible challenges. I understand why Johnny Roberts receives so many generous reviews--it's legitimately fun to play--but it lacks the kind of gameplay and design present in a top notch course.

I struggle to rate Johnny Roberts. It is a great example of a local course that provides a perfect gateway to disc golf. It's also really fun to play. Initially, it seemed like a sure bet for "Typical," but after writing this review I decided it more fits in the category of Good. It's a different Good than most of my other 3.0s - it's a fun, ace race type of Good - but there's no denying that this is a course any city would be happy to add.

-Nice tee areas, there are concrete tees, and signs that show the hole layout effectively. Also, I played this course when there was a couple inches of snow on the ground, so the hooks on the signs were really helpful so I didn't get my bag wet.
-Baskets are good quality, and all except hole 16 or 17 are visible from the tee. The gray color of baskets was hard to see in the snow storm I played in, but that is just a given with the weather conditions.
-From what I could tell, the fairways were nice mowed grass
-Whenever there was a hill to be used, there was a basket on top, nice opportunistic design in that way, also with the creek that runs through the Park, the course plays across and next to the creek several times, which is a cool obstacle
-Navigation is easy, baskets have updated numbers on top, and the layout is very logical and easy to follow
-Definitely a great course to bring a novice friend to, the distances are short, the park feels homey, and the course feels rather professional even though the difficulty is definitely recreational.
-This Park is actual kind of scenic, there are some cool bridges over a river. I played this course with my mom and sister, who were less than thrilled to be out in the cold, but for some cool photos on a bridge they were satisfied.
-As far as I can tell, the locals are super cool out here, we saw a guys shoveling snow off the paths around the park, and he offered to do the tee pads too, so, shout-out to that guy!

-Not as much rough as I would like to see on a short course, I think if you are going to have distances below 300' on the majority of holes, there needs to be some challenge from woods or otherwise.
-This course is just about as good as a under 4000' length course in a pretty wide open park can be, this course is very easy,I I would even argue that it is too easy, I mean I'm all for course where you can go perfect -18 and not be a pro, but come on! I almost got to -18 on a bad knee and 3 inches of snow!
-A couple baskets appear next to other fairways, and if you don't know the course, which I didn't, this is highly confusing

I wrote this review because I wanted to express my opinion about this course, however the conditions I played are not normal, so, take what I say with a grain of salt, because this course is likely a little different without three inches of snow.

Johnny Roberts is great for piling up birdies and going way under par. There are 18 short holes that would be ideal for new players working on throwing mechanics and shot shaping. The tees are all concrete, with signs and nice baskets. The layout is not hard to follow, and there is a course map next to the practice basket you can reference.

The main perk of the park is fun. An easy course that you can go on a run of 5 or 6 birdies in a row at any point. It was crowded when I played, but everyone was really friendly and courteous. We got there at noon and a lot of people were there playing with more showing up throughout the round. I played with a girl who played almost no disc golf prior to this round. We let about 5 or 6 pairs of people play through, and it still only took us about 90 minutes.

We saw one guy make his first ace on hole 9. I was close to getting one on 15, my Roc jingled the right side of the chains off the tee. Shooting in the mid 40's or even into the 30's is not impossible. My first round was a -9 (45), bogey free. I would love to get out there and take a few more cracks at it.

I won't give a hole by hole breakdown, but I can tell you the park is very pretty and well maintained. There is a creek in play around a few holes. The terrain is mostly flat, with a slight elevation change here and there. The lines will require a slight bend to the left or right at times but no extreme turns to make hard corners or doglegs. The putter challenge is put forward on a sign at the first hole, but I did throw a driver on one or two holes. It is not out of the question to play this course with one disc and still wind up with a terrific score.

One thing I loved was the mountain weather. It was 96 degrees when we got on the course around noon. I am used to midwestern and southern summers, where mid 90's means I'm drenched in sweat by hole 3. The low humidity kept it quite comfortable, and as long as you have sunscreen it is not bad at all.

Extremely compact area hosting a popular course leads to waiting on the tee for other groups to finish in front of you. It really isn't too bad since all of the holes are so short.

The lack of challenge will not be satisfying for very long to an established player. Fun for a birdie fest at least once, but no holes where you have to throw a technical shot or make a tough approach to get pars.

I would have liked to play the old layout, just to see what a longer and tougher course looked like in this park. It still has some risk of throwing into groups of people on adjacent holes, but it isn't bad considering how tight some of the fairways are.

My favorite holes on the course were 2, 5, and 12. The water being in play and a little elevation drop on 2 and 5 are nice elements, and 12 is one of the tighter fairway lines with the trees and water on the right side.

The scores on the course page average 48 with 375 rounds recorded now, so it is clear that most people will get a good score here. 9 under par is nice, but I would have liked to get double digits into the negative. All of the holes I didn't make birdies, I had a chance at it. A near ace is always fun as well, and that is a frequent opportunity here.

If you can't enjoy a beginner level course, or you want to play a course with a low level of traffic, this one is not for you. If you want to get a fast, fun, low stress round then check it out if you're anywhere near by. Next time I am going to accept the putter challenge, to add a bit of challenge.

Great for beginners. Still fun for advanced players. A couple fun holes. Well maintained park. Good option for a sunny afternoon. One of the better courses around Denver

Can get crowded. I liked the old layout better, but I understand why they had to redesign.

I was fortunate enough to be located a 2 minute walk from this course on a recent stay in Denver (OK, well, Arvada, but it was our Denver vacation), and played this course twice, once each morning for the days we were there.
It was a really fun play through.
The course is really immaculately maintained.
The signage is all really clear.
Multiple pin placements for each hole.
The thing I like the best about this course is that it does so much with the property it's on. The holes are very short, but they do a lovely job integrating the trees, creeks, and surrounding sidewalks to create some challenges.
No doubt this is a beginner course, and more advanced players should go in expecting to birdie every hole and ace-run pretty much every hole. But for the course size, the holes are fun and diverse.
If you're in town and want a nice little disc golf course in a lovely neighborhood park without traveling too far out of the Denver burbs, this is a great course. You can get a full round in in about 45 min - an hour and then go enjoy the rest of the day in Denver.

The holes are all very short. There really is not an opportunity to open it up and throw big here. You could probably play this entire course with a putter (especially true for advanced players).
I played early AM in December, so the park was not crowded when I played it. However, driving past in the afternoon, it looked crowded. I could see it getting pretty packed during peak hours, and given how close everything is, I could see there being problems with dog walkers and other folks getting in the way.
Some of the holes are a bit repetitive towards the end of the course. I forget exact numbers, but once you get into around 13-16, you're throwing some very similar holes.

If you get creative, I think you could make some interesting new holes out of the already existing teepads and baskets. I had a bit of extra time after playing one of my rounds, and messed around making a few longer holes by mismatching teepads and baskets. So, I think I shot from Teepad 14 to Basket 16, and Teepad 17 to Basket 18, and made a few slightly longer holes that way for an added challenge.
Definitely check out this course if you're in the area, have a minute to kill, and don't mind shorter holes. But if your definition of a good disc golf course includes big par 5's and long distance shots, I'd skip this one, b/c there's not much there for you.

-good concrete tees
- good tee signs that give you all the needed info
-multiple basket placements
- you can see almost every basket location from the tee pads
- the course is very accessible, right in Denver in a large park with a big parking lot
- bathrooms right by the first tee
- plenty of trees on the course to force you to throw many different lines
-tons of ace runs!

- its a short course, most shots are 200 to 275 feet
- this is one of the most popular course in the Denver area, it's almost always crowded
-though this new layout is safer for pedestrians, there are a few fairways close together, and with how busy this course is, it still may be a bit dangerous for golfers.

Even though this is a "short" course, I really enjoyed throwing my putter around on it. If I lived near by I would just bring a couple putter and maybe a mid and just work on my short game.
I played the old layout of this course, and the new one is much safer for pedestrians. During my round on the old layout, I remember waiting several times for pedestrians wondering right through fairways with no idea there was even a course. With the new layout it seems much safer for everyone.

This is a very short course, perfectly suited for putter and midrange tee shots. Tee signs and concrete pads on every hole. Easy to find your way through since the next hole is always near and you can simply follow the group in front of you very easily. The redesign alleviated much of the fear of losing a disc into Ralston creek. A fair amount of trees, young and old, provide shade as well as obstacles. Rounds here do not take much time due to it's short length. Ace opportunities on just about every hole.

Very busy on afternoons and weekends, be prepared to wait a few minutes on hole 1 for your turn. Please do not jump in front of other groups already on the course, as they most likely waited in line.

Good to see the course return in a much safer, sustainable layout. This course definitely has it's own unique appeal that keeps players coming back again and again. Lots of ace chances, take the Johnny putter/mid challenge and see how low you can go!

Great for a round when you're pressed for time, playing with children or new players, or just trying to make a run for some putter aces.

This is probably the best course to start your friends and partners on if they have never played before. It's also good just for practicing your form on without much pressure or distance. It's a confidence builder.

Probably the most visually appealing and best maintained course in the Denver Metro area.

Great concrete tee pads with good signs.

One of the only courses in the area that went all out on excellent quality Mach V baskets.

Decent usage of a very small plot of land. Even though each hole is very short, there are still a couple of challenging shots. Also, the swiftly running creek makes things interesting.

Easy access to parking and portapotties.

Easy aces

Hands down the biggest con to this course is that it is almost always packed. It can sometimes take just as long to play as any other course in the greater Denver area just because of the waiting.

The course is very small, but it is what it is. If you come here with a Ranger full of long distance drivers you're wasting your time. You could very realistically play this course with only one putter. And ace every hole.

There are a couple of fairways that are right on top of each other. If you throw even a couple of feet to the left or right you can end up right in between the tee and basket of an adjacent hole.

This course is great for what it is. It's immaculately maintained and it has awesome baskets. It is unquestionably the best place to bring children or new players who might get discouraged by longer courses, or to play a lightning fast round. However, this is not a secret, and it has an according level of traffic from all types of people.

If you're a more advanced player used to longer, more difficult courses, this place will probably seem pretty boring. You can have as much fun here as you want, though. Try Zephyr rounds, putter rounds, Roc rounds. Try betting with your friends on who can get the first or the most aces. I am a novice and just getting better myself, but the last time I played here I came within inches of acing two holes with my DX Roc and one with my Judge. This is the place to get goofy and try things you normally wouldn't at other courses.

- concrete tees, some with nicely finished "retaining walls"
- 2 basket positions on each hole
- deep baskets
- nice touch on circular, brick-lined base under baskets
- beautifully finished, new grass, benches by many tees
- fine signage
- good flow between holes, after playing 1 time through it is easy to navigate without map
- tree obstacles
- faster play than previous course due to short holes
- safer for non-disc-golfer patrons
- awesome stream crossings with large rectangular rocks
- good layout for beginners

- crowded, as always
- most holes are very short (many well under 200 feet)
- danger of being hit by discs due to cramped quarters
- water hazards mostly gone
- layout not as challenging for more advanced players
- must be careful not to trip over tee "retaining walls"

I was really looking forward to playing the "new Johnny" after the course closure of just about a year or so, and now after playing it I have somewhat mixed feelings about the new course. The old course was relatively long, and water was a true hazard. I remember many people hunting for their discs in the not-so-clean stream water. I was genuinely scared of some holes, and obviously really liked that about the old course. Now, from that old course, the only survivors are current holes 6, 7, and maybe 9 and 12 (in shortened fashion).
With this new course, only 2 holes (2 and 5) can be said to have any kind of water hazard any more (of course if you throw REALLY wild, you could get in trouble on other holes as well), but for anybody above beginner level, they are really not hazards at all. Be that as it may, the 2 holes mentioned above are very well done nonetheless, not too long, but just blind enough to require a good touch.
While the goal of making the park safer for non-disc-golfers has likely been achieved, what troubles me is that making it so cramped (especially on 9-12 and 14-18), it has been made more dangerous for disc golfers themselves, as I recall many a disc landing very close by, that with playing the course only twice. While most of the above holes are not very memorable, 12 and 15 are definitely kind of cool.
The play is much faster than before, even with a lot of golfers ahead, since the holes are so short. In a way, this is probably the best improvement to the course, as the waiting was getting out of hand on the old Johnny.
Also, regarding the shortness of the holes - I think this pretty much had to be done in this park, has been done well, and is effective. I think this course should be a blast for beginners, and like others stated, more advanced players can still work on trying to get the birds and aces.
While part of me wishes the old Johnny was still around, I understand now that it had to be changed, and in the end, we get another beautiful course back in Denver, and that's all that matters...

The brand new Mach 5 baskets are really nice to look at with their new super deep trapper baskets. The tee pads are all freshly poured and have a great feel to them. The park looks amazing right now and there has clearly been a lot of work put into the redesign of this park and disc golf course. Design was done in such a way as to keep park pedestrians away from the course for the most part. The tee signs are new and very nice. There are plenty of other things to do in the park including a playground, skate park and basketball court. There are plenty of mature trees and several new trees that were recently planted. The course makes good use of the terrain that is there and plays around the more healthy mature trees in the park. The course plays super quick. There are arrows at the bottom of the basket that point you in the direction of the next tee.

Several holes are close together. Every hole is short, under 275', which really just means you are working on form and your short game. The walk from 1 to 2, 2 to 3, 8 to 9 and 12 to 13 may be slightly confusing. While I did not personally see much traffic, previous versions of the course at this location have brought significant traffic and with it being even more beginner friendly traffic should only increase.

This is by far the best pitch and putt course that I have ever played. I was skeptical walking in to my round there but ultimately enjoyed myself way more than I thought. There are so many tight shots on this course and yet with the length being so short, it is really a course the even the first time disc golfer will enjoy as they have a chance to get a low score on a well played hole. There are a lot of unique shots through out the course. It really is just fun to play. Because there are holes close to each other make sure you know where you are trying to throw before you do so and make sure to let others know of shots headed at them. The first tee is now on the Eastern side of the parking lot. While I will always miss some of the great shots from the old Johnny layout, I know I can come to this course and have a fun round.