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Northwest River Park DGC reviews
15
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Woods by the Waters
Reviewed:
Played on:Nov 16, 2022
Played the course:once
Pros:
Serene playing environment, first time friendly, surrounding park
Cons:
Lack of variety among the holes, some tees a bit rough.
Other Thoughts:
Northwest River Park is a hidden gem, passed by unknown thousands of travelers bound for the Outer Banks of North Carolina. The park features a pristine lowlands waterway environment, with kayak rentals, long trails, a playground, and a campground with a camp store. It's all a nice oasis down there in the rural corner of Hampton Roads.
The distinguishing aspect of the disc golf course here, however, is the flat woodlands. This course plays entirely in flat woodlands with no water in play or in sight, barely an undulation, and really not a lot of light filtering through the canopy. The fairways are all reasonable - double track at a minimum in hiking parlance - and shot shaping straight, right, and left is needed throughout the course. Veer off and you'll be playing pinball all right, but that's on you.
This course is par 3 for 17 of its 18 holes, every one of them in the woods. Every hole has two tees, and the longer tees do present a different angle in addition to more length in most cases. The tees are boxed-in crushed gravel, and vary between decent and tripping hazard. The shorter red tees all have good signs, and wayfinding is no problem once you find the first hole.
Overall, the course at Northwest River Park is Decent, and worth checking out if you're passing by. It's a serene environment, probably ideal in the shoulder months with nice fall foliage or spring green coming in on the trees. I don't doubt the bugs are a problem in the summer months. If you find yourself thinking of Bilbo's trek across Mirkwood, just keep the discs flying low and straight and you'll find your way out of the forest soon enough.
The distinguishing aspect of the disc golf course here, however, is the flat woodlands. This course plays entirely in flat woodlands with no water in play or in sight, barely an undulation, and really not a lot of light filtering through the canopy. The fairways are all reasonable - double track at a minimum in hiking parlance - and shot shaping straight, right, and left is needed throughout the course. Veer off and you'll be playing pinball all right, but that's on you.
This course is par 3 for 17 of its 18 holes, every one of them in the woods. Every hole has two tees, and the longer tees do present a different angle in addition to more length in most cases. The tees are boxed-in crushed gravel, and vary between decent and tripping hazard. The shorter red tees all have good signs, and wayfinding is no problem once you find the first hole.
Overall, the course at Northwest River Park is Decent, and worth checking out if you're passing by. It's a serene environment, probably ideal in the shoulder months with nice fall foliage or spring green coming in on the trees. I don't doubt the bugs are a problem in the summer months. If you find yourself thinking of Bilbo's trek across Mirkwood, just keep the discs flying low and straight and you'll find your way out of the forest soon enough.
4
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2+ years drive by
Reviewed:
Played on:Jul 1, 2014
Played the course:2-4 times
Pros:
The course is brand new and a well needed addition to the area. It plays through a totally wooded area of the park which used to be a ropes/ initiative course. Navigation is pretty easy and there are arrows painted on the trees to guide you to the next tee.
There are also "E" arrows pointing you towards the exit in case you need to cut the round short. Tees are marked at front corner of the hole number and tee color. Only red (short) tees have tee signs.
Other Pros:
- 2 tees per hole
- informative tee signs
- each hole has a nickname found on the tee signs
- practice basket
- variety of turns and distances
- on site campground and many other activities
-clean/ litter free, please keep it that way
There are also "E" arrows pointing you towards the exit in case you need to cut the round short. Tees are marked at front corner of the hole number and tee color. Only red (short) tees have tee signs.
Other Pros:
- 2 tees per hole
- informative tee signs
- each hole has a nickname found on the tee signs
- practice basket
- variety of turns and distances
- on site campground and many other activities
-clean/ litter free, please keep it that way
Cons:
TICKS! I got at least five ticks on me during my last round, still checking for more. With the course still new there are many stumps to trip on, also some holes that will be filled up. The tees are crushed stone which is fine but I'm not a fan of them being raised, they are also a bit narrow. Par is marked and it is what it is, I will let you decide what you think of that. The extras aren't in yet but I believe they will be (benches, trash cans, etc.)
Other Thoughts:
My favorite hole is #17, it's a bit more open than the rest. If you look up you will see the old zip line. I actually hit the zip line before I knew it was there. Overall, the course is decent/ typical.
There is a rumor this will be a pay to play. As of right now, there is no charge. When you pull into the park, keep left at the fork. Go all the way to the last parking lot (lot #4.) Walk past bathrooms, and keep to the right of the pond. You will see a trail into the woods and should find the practice basket there.
There is a rumor this will be a pay to play. As of right now, there is no charge. When you pull into the park, keep left at the fork. Go all the way to the last parking lot (lot #4.) Walk past bathrooms, and keep to the right of the pond. You will see a trail into the woods and should find the practice basket there.
