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Los Angeles, CA

Kenneth Hahn DGC

3.125(based on 13 reviews)
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Mikedinius
Experience: 8 years 4 played 4 reviews
3.00 star(s)

big and open

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Nov 8, 2020 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

plenty of trees, but still really big and open. ton of elevation change. if youre good at driving, this is your dream course

Cons:

busy on the weekends and it's still an open park so youve gotta avoid the park going public or be prepared to apologize for sticking your disc in their potato salad

Other Thoughts:

you may sprain an ankle as the entire park seems to be one large gopher metropolis
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BBB-SoCal
Experience: 26 played 17 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Easy Course with a Nice View 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jun 22, 2019 Played the course:once

Pros:

Good variety of shots and angles of attack
Well maintained grass and field
Elevation changes without being strenuous
Not easy to lose a disc
Above average tee signage
Not crowded on weekends
Excellent views of L.A. and environs

Cons:

Only 9 holes
$6 parking fee on weekends
No major long distance holes
Pedestrians abound

Other Thoughts:

This place is a hidden gem in the big city. The course is pretty quick (even when playing 2 passes to give a full 18).Even though the elevation changes regularly it is not a strenuous endeavor. So I feel this is approachable for all types and especially beginners. The par is approachable and some holes can be birdied with some patience (and luck too perhaps). I think the lack of holes and the $6 parking keeps the crowds at bay.

I am not sure what the overall facilities are like in the park but I did not see any restrooms nearby nor an abundance of trashcans either. They may exist, but I did not spot them.

The course is moderately shaded but I still advise sunscreen in the summer.

Overall I recommend checking this spot out. It makes for a good practice spot given the variety in just 9 holes. It can definitely improve your game. And as an added bonus there are decent food/drink options within a few miles too.
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Mark R
Gold level trusted reviewer
Experience: 21.9 years 115 played 89 reviews
3.00 star(s)

2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Mar 11, 2019 Played the course:once

Pros:

A nice park with respectable levels of challenge. Holes 2 and 4 have tee pads located on cement walking paths that have fun downhill drives. Hole 1 traverses a long slope with tree obstacles, which can make a par difficult. There are some small hills here and there aside from the edge of the bowl that do add to the course, such as on Hole 7. The tree type and density do add enough to the game such that one is not simply throwing around a large field. The signs are well done with accurate distances posted. The holes with tees not on the walking path have rubber tee pads, which seem to be up to the task.

Cons:

There are a few limitations imposed by the size and layout of the property. Hole 9 had some wet grassy areas which will get your feet and socks wet if there have been recent rains. Some uneven ground does present some walking hazards. Not a huge amount of features or course diversity.

Other Thoughts:

A nice addition to an area with few other course options, though it is only a 9 hole course. I visit Venice on a semi-regular basis, and this course is under a half hour away and can be reached without a lot of highway travel. Kenneth Hahn Recreational Park is a nice place to visit even if you're not playing disc golf, with lots of bird species and other areas of interest. The vista of Los Angeles from the MLK memorial is a must see.
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The Valkyrie Kid
Diamond level trusted reviewer
Experience: 46 years 1562 played 1507 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Plenty Of Room For Eighteen! 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Jan 20, 2019 Played the course:once

Pros:

Kenneth Hahn Park in Los Angeles is a nice sized, pretty park that has a $6 admission fee on weekends. The drive up to the course is especially lovely with a nicely landscaped on the right as you drive in. Drive up the hill all the way to arrive at Janice's Valley which is a large, green grassy bowl. The course plays up, down and around this bowl.

There is a basic course sign at the start. The tee pads are average sized concrete while the baskets are DGA models without numbers. The tee signs are the old school fiberglass ones.

The course, while not overly difficult, does have enough length to challenge us recreational players. # 1 is a 358' par 3 which is set on a steep hillside.

# 2 tees off from up on the street with tape marking the pad (and surprisingly is still there). The sign says 277' for this downhill toss but it seemed longer to me.

# 3 is 286' straight ahead to a basket buried in between some trees and branches.

You then walk up the hill to find the #4 pad. This pad is also taped on the street. You're throwing downhill to the basket 488' in the distance which has a comfortable route between the trees.

# 5 plays 338' slightly uphill.

# 6 is 405' just slightly uphill.

7 is a just over the hill 281' to a blind basket.

# 8 is the first hole where you actually have to shape a shot. It's a 281' anhyser throw where you have trees to avoid.

And then you finish on # 9. It's 500' playing across and then up the bowl to a basket protected by a couple of hanging limbs.

Holes 2 and 4 are both fun downhills and probably give you the opportunity to stretch out your arm.

Cons:

L.A. has had a really wet last week and the course was saturated with standing water in a couple of the lowest areas.

Probable, because of the wet weather, the grass (clover) was a little long. The entire bowl has kind of uneven ground making walking a little bit uncomfortable. Someone needs to bring one of those giant roller machines that they use when the pave the freeways and roof over this entire bowl.

Not a lot of shot shaping needed here. Other than # 8, this is just a decently long point and shoot course.

$6 to enter park on weekends.

Other Thoughts:

Hahn Disc Golf Course is a welcome addition to LA's stable of courses. I'd say it would be a really fun round for that player with a strong arm (325' plus distance) but someone who lacks accuracy or consistency. It has it's niche and another course is always welcome anywhere. There's like a zillion citizens around here and they all need a hobby. Flinging discs around Janice's Bowl might just be the thing for them. Might keep them off the streets, too! And out of the gangs. Maybe, a disc golf gang! And I nominate Apothecary to serve as the first playlord!
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b777todd
Experience: 2 played 2 reviews
3.00 star(s)

First review 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jan 11, 2018 Played the course:once

Pros:

Fairly long holes, no easy birdies for amateurs. Good use of the space. This is a large space for a nine hole course and all of it used to make spacious course. Pretty good walk for nine holes. No possibility of losing discs. Fun to play despite not being finished yet.

Cons:

Tee boxes under construction. Basket numbered sign and arrows to the next tee box would be helpful. These may be planned as this is still under construction. A sign near parking lot to find the first hole is needed.

Other Thoughts:

Would rate this four stars for a nine hole course once completed with good signage.
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