Pros:
Set in a beautiful park beside a fishing and remote control boat pond, the 'Fairways of Hope' dedicated to Shane Miller make for a nice tribute. The course kiosk signage gives inspirational details worthy of a read as you stretch and get ready to throw this 18 hole course. You'll want to get loose if you're an old guy like me: 300 footers are abundant right from the start, and most days will see some breezes off the water on your left. Look for consistent, informative signage at each (natural) tee, and throw from between the numbered pavers. New DisCatchers are nicely visible on almost all holes, with the exceptions being 4, 5, and maybe 15, where you'll want to walk up the fairway just a short way to find your target. Except for the pretty, rising, roadside hole 6, the park didn't have any elevation to work with, so it was nice that they were able to incorporate the trees on about half the holes, but only risk disc loss on the last three (thick rough on your left), and if you try a water crosser on 3).
Cons:
First timers will want to grab a copy of the map and scorecard (available at the kiosk sign or online) because some of the holes in and out of the woods are just slightly hidden from view off the tee, and you'll want to get a feel for where others might be on adjacent holes before you throw. There are definitely spots where errant throws may cause safety issues: it's easy to throw into the shelter on 2, at folks on the path or bench on 3, have a tree kick you from the 5th fairway right at the 8th tee, or possibly get close to the next tee on a misthrow on 9 or 11.
The course does tend to 'favor' the player who can comfortably drive 300-330 feet, as half the holes are definitely in their wheelhouse, and only two holes range further afield (so to speak: the 360 foot 11th and the 430 foot 17th). Overall, there were times the course's lack of variety got to me a little. I'd look at a hole and say to myself, "oh, this one's just like hole X, just longer" (or shorter). And though so many holes were really relatively open, the course is just a tad long for Recreational players, and not challenging enough for Advanced and Open players. Intermediates: enjoy your deuces!
Finally, there will quickly be some significant erosion happening with the dirt tees, so it would be nice if more permanent material is planned in the future.
Other Thoughts:
The course is already seeing a tremendous amount of play, which is impressive when you consider the next closest courses are the much more challenging Sycamore Trails and the much bigger Arthur Fisher.