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Lake Mary, FL

Liberty Park

1.865(based on 7 reviews)
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MrFrosty
Diamond level trusted reviewer
Experience: 31.1 years 764 played 387 reviews
1.50 star(s)

Liberty Park 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jan 20, 2020 Played the course:once

Pros:

9 hole Liberty Park DGC sits just off of I-4 Between Orlando and Daytona . The grass was mowed and the park was very clean when I was there . The park is flat , with bridges spanning the 4 times or so that you will be crossing a small creek .There is a nice bathroom at the decent sized parking lot here , along with a nice shelter near hole 7 . There is a trail here with a lake near the back of the property , but the course doesn't approach it . The course designer looked like he was left with a shortage of park , but made the best of what he had to work with . A few open holes mixed with a few semi wooded to wooded holes are here . This small park is scenic and nice to look at , walk through , or just sit in the shelter .
The signage is pretty good and looks brand new . The baskets are new Discatchers . The tee pads are a 2' by 2' area squared off by wood and filled with sand . Being a new course ( 2019 ) , it might not get much play . This is a quick play . If I was familiar with the course flow , I could have played all 9 holes in about 20 minutes . Disc Risk : minimal , as the creek only comes into play if you fade your #2 drive left , or take a risk and throw your drive into it on #9 . The longest hole at 315' ( #6 ) is wide open ,as is #2 , so the holes are so short , you can track your midrange/putter to the hole . There is a pretty good basket placement on hole #1 where the basket is wedged into a small opening in the woods . #7 is a hyzer right to a basket sitting on an embankment . Although I felt that there was no signature hole , there was an interesting ending with hole #9 . You have a straightaway throw into a small straight opening , then the course breaks off immediately to the left , over the creek to the green just beyond it . I couldn't figure out how to even play this for a 2 without risking my midrange going into the water . The course is just a nice half mile walk through what looks like a newer park with some wildlife present .

Cons:

#1 Safety . Coming right out of the gate , or over the fence from the #1 tee , fairways cross on #s 1 & 2 . If there ever is a time that more than 1 person or family is playing this course , #6 , #2 and or #1 could collide with players and discs . Also , there is a nice shelter to the immediate left of #7's fairway . Any family and their children would only have to wander a few feet out of that shelter and they are fair game . Same with #9 . Someone could get hit with a disc while heading to the bathroom .
#2 Navigation . The course is short , but there is not enough Next Tee signs to keep people from wandering a little . Print the map , even though the course is 1818' total . The transition for #6 to #7 takes you over the bridge in front of you . 7 , 8 and the start of 9 are on that side .
#3 The tee boxes are pretty sad . I am hoping that these were temporary measures and that the course designer , Reed Hancock , is looking at changing the course , and maybe utilizing more of the park .
As always bring bug repellent , carry out what you carry in , and wear shoes that are waterproof if you can . This course looks to hold some water , especially near #5 basket , #6 fairway and wide of #2's basket .

Other Thoughts:

Without knowing anything about what the constraints were for course designer Reed Hancock , and also taking into consideration that this course is less than a year old , I am reserving judgement and giving the benefit of the doubt This is a pretty good beginner course and more of a practice facility for anyone carrying a disc bag . Every city needs a place to chill or learn , and Lake Mary has this new addition . I know that my score looked like I was criticizing this course , but I am paying it a compliment , especially since more work has gone into it in the last year . My recommendation : Practice for anyone that is an enthusiast or better , perfect bagger course for someone coming from River City , but mainly for the beginner, local or family for an after dinner or weekend round . Don't go out of your way for this one , but I think at worst , the park is beautiful to look at if in the area and not local .
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The Miniac
Silver level trusted reviewer
Experience: 48 years 383 played 35 reviews
1.50 star(s)

Missed opportunity 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Aug 10, 2019 Played the course:once

Pros:

9 new DISCatcher 28s. Small but ample space for a 9-hole recreational course.
The lawn area is well maintained. Restrooms & pavilions. Plenty of parking. Nice wilderness feel, but fairly close to civilization.

Cons:

No tee signs or directional markers. Squishy, loose dirt tees bordered by landscape timbers, makes it difficult to get good footing.
1st tee over a fence 2' in front of the tee, which is fine, if you're tall. Literally NO fairway on #4 & 9. #5 &7 fairways have funky angles that aren't likely to be hit. 7's fairway comes fairly close to a pavilion. #8s tee box is 15' from #7 pin.
Lots of wooded areas that weren't utilized and crossing fairways on #1 & 2.
#5 & 6 fairways held a lot of water. (Wear waterproof shoes)

Other Thoughts:

I love that Lake Mary has a new course. Perhaps it's too new to review, but the layout falls embarrassingly short of the land's potential. Obviously not designed by a player. Or, if so, not a thoughtful, experienced or talented designer.

The property has the potential to be a nice recreational to Advanced-level course.
Fortunately, dirt tees and baskets are easily relocated, if they ever (hopefully) decide to have it redesigned.
As it sits, this is a wasted opportunity, and only worth your time if you live locally or are a course collector on your way to another nearby bigger and more established course.
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