Pros:
***I have not played the new layout, I'll make it through one of these days to play the course and update my review***
Scenery. Quaint little, aptly named "riverside" park.
Amenities. Soccer fields, walking trails, and small parking area.
Access. A short jaunt off the freeway for a very quick round.
Beginner friendly. Since the water doesn't really come into play, the relatively simple lines and short holes make this an Ok place to learn and practice approaches and putts.
Safari. A rather large area of the park is not used and could provide an opportunity to create a decent safari round if so desired.
Elevation. The single small hill in the middle of the course provides some slight interest to this course.
Cons:
Tees. There are none, make it up as you go along.
Baskets. Homemade, look rather interesting and function ok as a place to practice, providing a target to aim at but don't catch very well, the chain assembly seems too large for the basket, they were all leaning and bent one way or another.
Navigation. Each basket has a number on it, and there's only 4 of them so I guess it's not terribly difficult, but there's no signage or direction to speak of.
Distance. If you play from one basket to the next it's a very short course, a putter only round is sufficient, this could be remedied if you decide to go safari.
Other Thoughts:
Not worth the stop unless you're looking for a very quick course or a place with targets to practice approaches and putts.