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Roscoe Ewing Park

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sisyphus
Diamond level trusted reviewer
Experience: 13.2 years 401 played 385 reviews
3.50 star(s)

We all get wonky with age

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Dec 29, 2023 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

The first disc golf course in Ohio was designed 45 years ago in a neighbourhood park boasting rolling terrain, flats adjacent to a seasonally deep creek, and plenty of trees and wood lines to generate variety and lines of flight. Over the years, like any course, the local community added distance, options, and personal preferences such that there are usually two tees and one to three basket positions on each of the now 16 holes* (see cons).

Reasonable, mostly concrete (13 has 'tiled' blocks), 4x8 up to 4x12 tees are marked appropriately for blue (int to adv) or white (rec to int) skill levels. Baskets are sturdy DGAs with bright orange numbering (for all but hole 7, missing), and are usually easy enough to spot from the short tees. Basic post style signage includes number and distances, and are located at the long tees, though additional information usually accompanies the shorts, and there is some information engraved in the concrete itself. Over the years, steps, bridges, and path gravel, along with retaining timbers at most tees, have been added to improve accessibility.**

The disc golf play itself makes excellent use of the terrain, so that you are throwing at least half the holes either uphill, downhill, or shaping a shot around trees, but there is usually very little underbrush to cause a lost disc, at least not in any weeds. Expect a lot of greens though, to present you with roll away potential, or a chance to drop into the creek, so regulars will learn here how to control their upshots and putts, and learn when to go for it or play it safe. Overall, a great course for the disc golfer who is looking to bring their game up from the casual to the recreational or intermediate levels of tourney play.

Cons:

*: Some time after concrete tees were added (with the hole numbers 'engraved' in the concrete, the course 'lost' two holes which ventured to the other side of the railroad tracks, so if you look at the tee pads, you'll see they're 'off' after hole 7.

**: Much of the added landscaping is beginning to show its age, and really seems like it needs refreshing (by any of the many, many folks who play this aging gem regularly). Furthermore, they definitely need to add either gravel or some steps up the 2nd fairway bend, and up to the 11th tees, as they get very muddy and slippery when wet.

But my main 'cons' regarding how this course has evolved over the years are: 1) the challenges for first time player navigation (it could use re-measuring, re-mapping, new signage and 'next tee' info that works regardless of pin location), 2) ten of the sixteen holes play across, along, or nearly beside the extremely busy paved park path, 3) the short pin for 12 is far too close to the 11th short tee, and 4) you have to cross the 11th green to reach the 4th tee.

Other Thoughts:

I originally played Roscoe Ewing during my first year of play and decided to hold off on my review until I was able to re-visit. Now that I've seen and reviewed about 400 courses, but more importantly, have helped with some redesigns and seen how courses do mature, it's obvious how this 'original' course has evolved. Trivia: reportedly, hole 4 (I think) is the only remaining part originally designed by Steady Ed Headrick.

If you don't feel like 16 holes is quite enough, there is an adjacent course on the other side of those railroad tracks that you could play in tandem.

Finally, if they haven' done so already, I immediately noted that 'short' tee for 6 could play from the back left corner of the parking lot, making for a shorter, downhill, rewarding rhbh line?
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The_Pav
Experience: 13.5 years 8 played 8 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Tough but fun 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 7, 2021 Played the course:once

Pros:

16 holes that can take longer than 18
Complex, fun layout.

Cons:

Each tee map is quite inaccurate (scale).
River is a hazard on many drives and very difficult to find if disc happens to fly in.
Very muddy if it recently rained.

Other Thoughts:

Fun for experienced players.
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mrclc
Gold level trusted reviewer
Experience: 11.2 years 785 played 47 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Ageless Wonder 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:May 6, 2018 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

Roscoe Ewing DGC showcases its idyllic setting and packs a lot of history and fun design into a compact, 16 hole package. The oldest course in Ohio, Ewing boasts a prodigious design pedigree that began with Steady Ed's original routing in 1978 and continued with updates through the years by the late Leroy Jenkins and his wife Sharon (parents of world champions Avery & Valarie Jenkins), who call the area home. Today, only one Steady Ed hole remains in its original form (Hole 4 short), but the capable hands of Team Jenkins have crafted an entertaining Int-level routing through this surprisingly picturesque neighborhood park. Most holes play around a meandering creek that's large enough to affect shot placement, but small enough to retrieve discs from with ease. When you're not playing by the creek, you'll throw up and down the lip of the valley that holds the course, which makes for some cool uphill and downhill drives on Holes 2, 11, 12, and 13 long. Pin positions are intentional yet fair, rewarding placement and punishing bad misses.

Again, the course setting is surprisingly picturesque for a neighborhood park, and I've encountered all kinds of wildlife here. Songbirds and woodpeckers provide a very pleasant soundtrack for a solo round.

Maintenance is excellent, with the grass regularly mowed and foliage consistently trimmed.

Dual concrete pads offer a decent variety of looks, and the baskets are in good shape and catch well.

Cons:

A majority of the holes play alongside, over, or within reach of a fairly popular bike/walking path. You'll probably have to yield to other park users at least once on nice days.

Due to the compact nature of the course, there are a few points where you may have to yield to other golfers as well, most notably in my experience on the head-to-head fairways of Holes 10 & 14 and adjoining fairways of Holes 11 & 12.

This is definitely Par 3 disc golf, and you won't necessarily find an opportunity to unload a full drive, either. Bombers will likely be a bit underwhelmed.

The fact that there's only 16 holes is more of a minor bummer than a major letdown, but it's worth noting anyway.

Other Thoughts:

Roscoe is an unpretentious gem that's worth playing once for historical purposes, but worth returning to for the fun you'll have during your round. A must-visit in NE Ohio.

PROTIP: Roscoe Ewing can be played as a 27 hole routing with its sister course, Sam Masi DGC. After putting out on Hole 7, follow the path across the street until you reach Hole 8 at Masi.
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DiscinOhio
Gold level trusted reviewer
Experience: 11.4 years 205 played 195 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Hometown Course!

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Jun 26, 2017 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Roscoe is a historic course that has stood the test of time. First designed by Steady Ed Headrick way back in the 70s, Roscoe is a really fun course that winds through woods, hills, and a beautiful park.

-Concrete tees and newer baskets.

-Home to the oldest disc golf hole in Ohio (#4 Short)

-Usually stays pretty clean

-Lots of different shots and lines to take on every hole

-Two sets of tees for amateurs and advanced players

-Navigation is really simple, just follow the tape on the baskets

-Accurate tee signs and maps on every hole

-Nice practice area with a basket, distance markers, a picnic table, and a restroom

-You can play a full 27 holes by taking the trail from #7's basket across the street to Sam Masi DGC #8.

Cons:

-After the two holes across the railroad track were removed (by the city), flow gets screwed up at #7 (See other thoughts)

-Walking path comes into play on several holes, but trail traffic has started to die down over the past few years

-Can't play after rain because the creek gets murky and starts flowing REALLY fast.

-Some minor graffiti on benches, tee signs, etc.

-Not much variation in distances

Other Thoughts:

few years back, holes #8 and #9 were removed at request of the railroad company because disc golfers crossing the tracks were all of the sudden considered to be dangerous. That messed with the flow, so you have to walk all the way back up #7's fairway to get to the next hole. Kinda sucks, but not much could be done about it.
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beeegeeeuu
Experience: 11.6 years 19 played 4 reviews
3.50 star(s)

So cool to play an "older" course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jan 21, 2017 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

Cement pads, cement pads, cement pads! On top of that you get to play an original Steady Ed hole! Very technical and with the OB stream thrown in you had better be on your game.

Cons:

The walking path through the course makes for the occasional run in with walkers (they don't pay attention and you have to wait.) Hole 2 can be treacherous so be careful.
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mentos
Experience: 10.6 years 23 played 2 reviews
4.50 star(s)

2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Nov 29, 2015 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

beautiful layout
short tees make playing the long pins easier
long tees offer a challenge to intermediate players
like the elevation change and how the course really utilizes the space it has
well maintained

Cons:

has standing water in places
walking path goes through part of it
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BigAl724
Diamond level trusted reviewer
Experience: 12.2 years 179 played 144 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Steady Ed in Your Backyard 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Sep 12, 2014 Played the course:once

Pros:

Roscoe Ewing offers the player a fun par 3, Steady Ed style of disc golf. I was a little disappointed when I realized that only one tee at one hole (4) was originally designed by Steady Ed here, but the entire course presents this same fun style throughout the course.

I was intrigued by the course's setting, being right in the middle of a residential area. This is your standard suburban Eastern OH neighborhood littered with houses and out of nowhere pops this fun course. The road to the park isn't initially obvious, so I appreciate the huge disc golf sign that they put up. There is plenty of parking, a practice basket, bulletin board with club info, and a porta-potty near hole 1.

The course is set in a picturesque park that is very well maintained. Not many chances to lose discs here. Because the creek water is clear, sunken discs are easy the spot. The park itself (minus the walkers) does a nice job of helping you forget that you are in the backyard of this huge neighborhood.

I'd label the course as standard par 3 style, but it is designed very well to still be interesting. There are some unique holes here with some great elevation changes and the creek. The designers really made good use of the land here, being tightly packed in this smaller park. Hole 2 is a unique hole and the only real multi-stage hole on the course playing uphill through the woods with a drop-off and dogleg left to a well-protected pin. Hole 12 is another unique hole that stood out to me with its technical approach up the steep hill and to the pin.

There is some great risk/reward play here with the ever-present creek and some sketchy pin positions. Holes 2-5 and 16 offer death-putt scenarios either being near a steep drop-off or near the creek. Hole 4 is a fun one that forces you to attack the basket by throwing a spike hyzer down a steep hill. It's a true do-or-die hole, well done Steady Ed. The creek is also just a bad tree kick away on many of the holes. O.B. is even marked on a few holes, creating more of an island green on holes 5 and 8.

Being in such a flat area, elevation is found here in a surprising way, with uphill shots on holes 2, 10, and 12 and downhill shots on 4, 11, and 14. The designers did a great job incorporating this elevation.

Navigation flowed well and the course does a fine job of circling back to the parking lot after hole 16. There are many signs that point you in the right direction.

Cons:

The course offers a very similar style of play throughout the round. While par 3 is done well here, the course doesn't offer much variety in lengths and pars. This left me wanting more multi-staged holes that put more emphasis on each shot's placement.

I don't have a big arm but I would have liked to air out a disc more here. There are a few holes over 400 feet, but with tight fairways, the creek, and sharp angles, I felt that I didn't get many opportunities to throw as far as I would have liked.

The course covers a pretty small piece of land, which creates some issues with other park goers and players. The running path plays dangerously close to a lot of the middle holes - close to the point where throwing isn't an option if people are on the path. There are also some close fairways, particularly holes 10 and 14.

Some of the holes are straight-forward and open, not offering any real challenge or risk.

Some of the tees could be longer.

I honestly thought that some of the fairways rewarded luck more than skill by being super tight and having randomly placed trees.

Other Thoughts:

For some reason, I am one of the few people to rate this course lower than a 4.0 and I am not one to lowball a course. This is probably a style preference thing, as Roscoe Ewing is a fun-filled course that combines many elements of course design. I would recommend playing here, as the positives definitely outweigh the negatives and I can see players of all skill levels having fun here with the course having some basic holes and then a few holes that are very tight.

Being originally designed by Steady Ed and redesigned by the Jenkins family, this course offers some disc golf history and could not have been better designed with the land given.
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Upshawt1979
Diamond level trusted reviewer
Premium Member
Experience: 21.4 years 562 played 429 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Roscoe-Ewing is Worth Doing 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Aug 25, 2014 Played the course:once

Pros:

There is something about the old school courses that is always fun to see. I like Roscoe Ewing disc golf course, where lids have been flying since the disco era. There have been changes over the years, current layout is only 16 holes. The quality of the holes is pretty good on most. There are two sets of concrete tee boxes, and a sign on each hole. Baskets work nicely. The layout is not hard to follow, and all basic elements of fun disc golf courses: elevation, water, woods and open air. Alternate pin positions on multiple holes may vary the look a bit, and are generally well placed. Not too easy, not too difficult, fun for most disc golfers. A nice stream runs through the park, and is strategically in play on many of the holes, so try to keep em' dry. The elevation is not overwhelming but is significant on a few holes. My favorite holes were 2, 4, 5, 11-13, 15 and 16. 11 and 13 the best. There are a couple of benches available if you need a break periodically. Park was clean and grass was cut. Nice conditions without mud or bugs when I was there.

Cons:

There are walking trails very close to the course, and several people were using them when I played on a Monday morning. Not 18 holes, unfortunately, but a good layout for the space available.

Other Thoughts:

Wanted to see some Steady Ed courses, even if the layout here has been altered from the old school days. A good quality course. Left a neon yellow champion Valkyrie on the last hole, but worth the sacrifice.
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ZeroZilla
Experience: 10.5 years 4 played 3 reviews
4.50 star(s)

Classic, Classy Course (with Punishing OB) 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Aug 16, 2014 Played the course:once

Pros:

- Long / Short Tees.
- Well Mapped and Maintained.
- Challenging Environment
- History
- Elevation and Distance Balanced to Perfection
- Good shots are amply rewarded (which is rarer than might be expected).

Cons:

- Water in Play on Many, Many Holes (Creek)
- Impenetrable Brush / Mini-Swamp
- Known Course w/ Good Rep. = Some Crowding
- Walking Path Meanders Through Course
- Disaster lurks

Other Thoughts:

The course is beautiful. The holes are well designed. But...

The OB on this course is serious business. Yes, the creek is shallow, but it can run muddy, and be impossible to see into (as we found out). Yes, those railroad tracks are OB, but the dense, dense thicket that borders them can be nearly impossible to find an errant disc in (as we found out).

In my opinion, this just is not a beginner-friendly course. Adjust accordingly...

OTOH, the locals are nice. The course is beautiful, and the challenging nature of the wooded layout means that every shot counts!

This course was a blast to play...but some of our party were out-of-the-running and frustrated early.

Maybe work up to it...
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TysonDoesDG
Experience: 3 played 2 reviews
5.00 star(s)

Roscoe Ewing: An awesome course! 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 28, 2014 Played the course:once

Pros:

Roscoe Ewing is an awesome course with a fantastic design. There are many unique holes, with plenty of elevation changes and hazards. It is a really nice park with a playground for the kids. The signage around the course Is nice, so you shouldn't have a problem with navigation. Locals seem to be very friendly, and they seem to care about the park, as well as the course.

Cons:

There is only one bathroom, and it is kind of out of the way. There is also a walking trail that winds through the course, but I didn't have any issues with people not paying attention.

Other Thoughts:

This is a very nice course, and a must play if you live in the area!
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Meesta_Bleesta
Experience: 21.4 years 27 played 7 reviews
4.00 star(s)

A barrel of monkeys 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Oct 2, 2013 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

-Quality baskets, with bright pink tape on the center pole and tape on the bottom rungs pointing to each next tee; also with big orange and blue 'lollipop' tops that indicate hole # - which you can see from a good distance away

-Variety of shots needed, good mix of right and left leaning holes as well as many changes in elevation and terrain

-Nicely broken in (I mean that in a good way) concrete tee pads

-Signs for most holes, with posts to hang bags on

-Multiple tees for majority of holes, multiple pin locations as well that usually change 1-2 times a year

-Plenty of trash cans

Cons:

-The walking path hasn't always been here, but it sure can be a bummer. What a stupid idea by the city. Probably part of the reason they took 8 and 9 out. Plenty of people will stop and wait if you're obviously ready to throw into them, but just as many ignore you. It can get busy, but it usually doesn't interrupt play for more than 1-2 minutes at a time. The path comes into play for half of the holes

-Finding the course parking lot might be hard for some, especially with two different parking lots aside the course. You want the one that says 'DISC GOLF COURSE,' not just 'Roscoe Ewing Park.'

-Only one bathroom, and it's where the deceased holes 8 and 9 were, which is kind of out of the way

-Hole 7 in particular can be hard for some to find, the amateur teepad was paved over to build a bridge a number of years ago (for the aforementioned walking path - can you tell I despise it?) so now the amateur 'tee' is right where the pavement meets the bridge. Could be confusing for first-timers

Other Thoughts:

One of the most fun courses to play in NE Ohio without a doubt. It has water holes, but the water (a meandering stream referred to as 'Champion Creek') is rarely high enough to warrant concern about losing a disc. The course makes some great use of elevation, especially on holes 2, 4, 11, 12, and signature hole 13 - where you have to throw through a tight tree gap off of a huge hill, then way right, then over the river and back into the woods where the pin sits in a guarded circle. Some tighter lines, some wide open shots, a couple of roller opportunities.

The course is beautiful, especially with the creek running through it, and the big wooded hills on the second half. Hole 5 is particularly picturesque during the fall, where fallen apples cover the fairway and bees buzz around them (they're too drunk to be a threat, just step over them). Smells pretty good too.

A lot of pins that are tucked away in a little alcove of trees or bushes. A number of pins with steeps drops or water hazards directly behind them so you have to be smart with your approaches. In all one of the absolute best courses in NE Ohio, probably the best if the city had never put that walking path right through the middle of it or forced it down to 16 holes.

Keep an eye out for an expansion: rumors have been circulating that 7 more holes are going to be put in by Team Jenkins about a 5 minute walk from hole 7. Timeline unknown, but that's been the word on the street for a while now.
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blando3281
Experience: 19.6 years 5 played 4 reviews
4.50 star(s)

Roscoe Ewing 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Aug 3, 2013 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Great course with several different challenging tees and elevations.

Cons:

Walking path goes through the middle of half the course and two holes have been removed.

Other Thoughts:

Nice winding creek goes through the course and it is typically well maintained. Waiting for the park to hopefully become a 27 hole course with the rumors I'm hearing!
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BogeyNoMore
Diamond level trusted reviewer
Premium Member
Experience: 20.4 years 512 played 183 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Sweet! 2+ years

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Jul 6, 2013 Played the course:once

Pros:

Simply a great setting for a course - charming, scenic, quiet, friendly, neighborhood park.
• Concrete pads were sufficient: two tees (blue and white) on most holes, with a few sharing a combined pad. Some tees offer completely different looks, some primarily add distance, changing the line minimally.
• Nice shot variety, with a good mix of left/right/straight, up/downhill, short/long, wooded/open.
• Good use of natural elements: elevation, creek, trees, combine nicely to provide a fun round that's well suited to most skill levels.
• Quite well treed with many technical holes, and just enough semi- open holes to provide some welcome breaks from playing lumberjack - but all the tees give you something to think about. Does a good job of rewarding distance only if it's reasonably controlled.
• Creek is an OB factor on several holes. You might have to get wet to retrieve a disc, but it's not wide or deep enough to present a serious threat of disc loss.
• Numerous elevation changes from tee to pin keeps things interesting, and a few baskets placed on or near slopes (or with other obstacles behind them) make you think about laying up vs. running the basket on approach shots. Also mixes in a few holes that play pretty flat, to provide an exceptionally well balanced round.
• Orange DGA lollipops help you find the target (especially walking up fairways on blind holes).
• Current layout allows you to start at hole 1 or hole 6 and play 'em all with no backtracking.
• Close to civilization should you want to eat, drink or need snacks before/after/between rounds.
• Tee posts and next tee signs to help keep you moving in the right direction and know when you get there.

Cons:

• Walking/bike path winds through several of the holes: plastic hitting/sliding on asphalt is a pet peeve of mine, and as with any multi-use area, caution is warranted (but people here seemed to be well aware of what else was going on). Could mean some waiting during peak park hours.
• Course lies primarily in a gulley/valley with a creek at the bottom. Bugs were a bit of a nuisance, and it was a bit muddy and slippery in spots... I'm sure it retains water for a few days after a hard rain and is likely to be flooded/unplayable several times a year.
• Pros won't find the desired level of challenge here, but this course wasn't designed with National Tour events in mind.
• Pin positions and signs led to some confusion.
• Navigation was a bit of an issue in a few spots (particularly where you have to ford the creek after hole 15 I think ... what are you supposed to do when the water level is high?), but not too bad on the whole. Course map needs to be redone to reflect current layout and is a bit confusing to read (would help to indicate which way is north ).
• No running water or bathrooms at the course.

Other Thoughts:

Perfect course for its location - what it lacks in terms of epic, championship caliber challenge, it makes up for with fun factor and is the kind of course you want to return to. I really think this is an excellent course that's so much fun to play, it's flaws are easily dismissed.

Appears to have undergone several changes over the years, including the loss of two holes, hence its current 16-hole layout. Lollipops on all baskets have been appropriately renumbered. Has aged quite well for such an old course (probably through the TLC of many locals - thanks for your efforts)!

Just a chill course in a peaceful, serene neighborhood park that butts up to people's backyards. Seldom have I seen so many able to enjoy the same piece of land at the same time. During our round, a doe and 2 fawns crossed one of the fairways while feeding, as well as several walkers, joggers, dog walkers, and rabbits... all enjoying this little chunk of leisure habitat for all. :)
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AwesomeArtie
Experience: 3 played 3 reviews
4.00 star(s)

I Love this Course ! 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Sep 29, 2012 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

Diverse holes. Not Too many woods, with water hazards! Good training course- in my "newly Disc Golf "Opinion.

Cons:

There are no really long T's, no bathrooms, kinda busy.

Other Thoughts:

nice park setting, residential area
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erocker
Experience: 13.2 years 25 played 4 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Great Course! 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Jun 26, 2012 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

This is an excellent disc golf course. Roscoe Ewing has a lot of variety in the holes, from flat to very hilly, from wooded to open, and with some water coming into play. Also, the front nine were supposedly designed by "Steady Ed" himself, which is pretty cool. There are double cement tees for each hole, as well as a practice basket next to the parking lot for additional putting practice.

Cons:

I couldn't find any water fountains or bathrooms. Also the course is hard to follow, as there are not a lot of adequate signs pointing to the next hole.

Other Thoughts:

Ewing is definitely the best course in the Cleveland area. It is well designed, and can be played by pros and ametures alike with equal satisfaction.
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plattertoss88
Experience: 17.3 years 83 played 10 reviews
4.50 star(s)

Home-town love. 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Nov 10, 2011 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

My home town course and definitely on my top 5 favorite. Roscoe Ewing is located in a beautiful semi-wooded park setting with a very nice creek coming into play on 7 holes. Although most of the time its just a basket being placed close to the creek. #15 long basket is the only one where you'll need to shoot over the creek. Two tee pads on every hole but 4 of them. Elevation here is moderate but still a lot of fun. Especially #15, #13, #4 and #2. Multiple pin positions on 9 holes. They will usually have them in longs during summer and in the shorts during winter. A good amount of nice benches and trash cans through out whole course. Course has two separate parking lots. The main is off Berkshire and was just recently re-paved. And the other is off of Guilford, you can start here on #9 and play the back first and end on #8. Roscoe is relatively short from shorts. Almost every hole is a birdie hole if you have good placement. But from longs course isn't too much longer, but plays way more technical. And all those birds start turning into hard pars. Course has a good variety of back-hand and side-arm throws. I've actually been able to play the whole course with just one throwing style and it will still reward me. Multiple lines of path provided on every hole makes this course fun to play every time I come.

Cons:

Very busy park all year round especially during summer. They installed a walking trail that runs through the back nine about 6 years ago. And everybody really does take advantage of this. During summer expect to wait on walkers and bikers.

Other Thoughts:

This is a must play course in Ohio. Its practically historic being the oldest 18 hole course in Ohio. And has really grown into itself. I am very fortunate to live so close to something so amazing. The park also offers a small playground at the parking lot of Guilford. A very nice pavilion with picnic tables and a BBQ pit. As well as a small bathroom in that same parking lot. Which you will cross when playing #8.
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Billy K2
Experience: 14.4 years 34 played 28 reviews
4.50 star(s)

Roscoe Ewing Park: A true Ohioan gem in my hometown! 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Mar 22, 2015 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Roscoe Ewing Park is a beautifully punishing course in northeast Ohio. Despite the breathtaking beauty of the course and park, the mature trees can be cruel. Roscoe has a lot of history to it that any disc golfer can appreciate. There are many unique holes and angles on this course. The more you play it, the more shortcuts you find. There are trashcans, benches, and tee signs on almost every hole. The park has other amenities including a playground, pavilions, and a walking path(See cons). The creek that runs along many of the holes is crystal clear most of the season, and is shallow enough to retentive discs from with ease. The course has many regulars, that are happy to help, or play a round with you if it is your first time visiting the course. There is an information board next to the practice basket that shows you many important details about the course and park. There is a practice basket with distance markers next to the parking lot. There are multiple pin placements and tees for variety. The course will challenge discers of all ages, not because of it's length, but the technical aspect of the course. Navigation is fairly easy to follow because of the painted navigational arrows and wooden signs,

Cons:

This course is a phenomenal course, but my cons are the same as almost everyone else. There is a fairly busy walking path that runs through the middle of the course. There are signs posted at the enterences of the trail, so most sparklers are aware of flying discs. The only restroom is pretty far off the course. On nice days, parking near the first tee can be limited.

Other Thoughts:

Roscoe Ewing Park is truly an incredible course. I might be slightly biased since I live in the area, but I really do think Roscoe is one of the best courses in Ohio. If you are just visiting the area, be sure to check out the historic Medina Square. I truly think Roscoe has to be placed in the "Best-Of-The-Best category".
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mashnut
Diamond level trusted reviewer
Experience: 22.7 years 831 played 777 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Fun mix 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Aug 9, 2011 Played the course:once

Pros:

The course plays through nice woods with some open clearings sprinkled in. This makes for some nice variety, with a few longer park style holes and some shorter more technical shots with enough rough to punish errant shots. There are two tees on most of the holes that add some more variety, most of the shorts are pretty beginner accessible while the longs provide some more interesting challenges. There is a sign at one of the tees on all holes that shows distance and a basic hole layout.

There are some nice elevation changes, including a couple fun downhill shots from elevated tees and a tricky uphill shot with a very steep slope leading up to the basket. The course was well maintained with nicely mowed grass and trimmed and cleaned fairways. A few holes bring a shallow stream into play, making a nice ob without too much risk of lost discs.

Cons:

The course plays mostly straight, there aren't enough interesting hole shapes to provide a full range of challenges for better players. There is enough room here to be just a little more creative in my opinion. It's inconsistent if the sign is at the long or short tee, making for some extra walking to play either set. There are some long walks between holes that aren't all that obvious, navigation is tricky at times. A walking path is in play on many holes, definitely a potential safety issue.

Other Thoughts:

This is a fun course with some nice challenges. Even the short tees might be a little technical for some beginners, but it's not too terribly long or punishing. More experienced players will find many parts of their game tested here, with enough technical shots to put accuracy at a premium.
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kinger
Gold level trusted reviewer
Experience: 14.6 years 109 played 109 reviews
4.00 star(s)

A Natural Beauty 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Aug 11, 2011 Played the course:once

Pros:

~Wonderful course layout
~Good mix of throws required
~Multiple concrete tees on all but a few holes
~Baskets are in nice condition
~Gentle elevation changes
~Fairly open and tight wooded holes are intermixed
~Not overly long, but rather technical
~Plenty of benches & trash cans throughout
~Good signage

Cons:

~Random bikers, joggers and walkers along the intersecting paths
~Some minor tee to hole navigation at a few sections
~No restroom or picnic table at the parking lot area

Other Thoughts:

Overall I am pleasantly impressed by this course. My round consisted of a mixture of long and short tees based on which I wanted to play on each hole. It's a challenging course from either set. Lots of shot variety along with a medley of hole conditions, the layout is great. Wonderful natural setting with plenty of elevation changes, wooded and open areas, a small creek and multiple walking paths intertwine throughout the course. Pleasant hike with lots of bridges to go over. For me it was primarily a long mid range and fairway driver off the tee with a couple more good throws to attempt saves at par. Concrete pads are nice and the baskets are in good shape. Course is clean and well maintained. Some very memorable holes, and I drove away hoping to make it back over some day soon.
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Mavrix
Experience: 14.5 years 24 played 2 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Awesome Course!!! 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Aug 13, 2011 Played the course:once

Pros:

Great Course, very well maintained and easy to navigate. Great course for all the discs in your bag, lots of great holes for both your back hand and flick! All and all I look forward to playing a few more times while I'm in town.

Cons:

Can't think of any!

Other Thoughts:

Had a blast, built very well!
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