The course is a decent mix of tight trees and open bombing runs. The trees really do provide a lot of the challenge on this course. On several holes, you have tight trees that obscure a good line to the basket, on others you have lower hanging trees impeding the flight of your preferred disc. The view on 7 is scenic like the park's name. You get a nice hike along this course which has some pretty trees and a covered bridge from 1878. The course is well marked and intuitive except for #4 which I'll explain later. There is a nice pavilion and a decent parking lot, with a practice basket near the big map. There's also a playground and grill. The baskets are all Mach V.

The tees are in good condition, but they are wood chips. (update 6/2/2019: The white tees are now nice concrete pads!) I would have preferred a concrete pad, but for what they are, these tees were great. The signs on each tee shows the distance per tee, but don't give you an idea of where the basket might be if you can't see it. (Update 6/2/2019: These have been fixed and now show you basket locations) This is a problem on #4, because the only basket you see is #5. It's far off straight ahead of the tee (#5, that is) but in fact, #4 doglegs off to the right. I only learned this after playing the wrong basket and then seeing that the basket was labeled with a 5... so better signs on the tees would help. A couple holes seem bland now, but don't worry, those trees are going to grow (looking at you, hole #2)

I was excited to come play here and despite the soggy ground, it didn't disappoint. I had to use a wide variety of my discs here and I view that as a really positive thing. During this one round, I used nine different molds to play as smart of a round as I could. Hole #18 in particular is nice to keep at par 4 because of the road that encircles the basket and is OB making the upshot that much trickier. The signature hole is #7, which is a monster downhill bomb and every bit the par 5 that it commands. I really enjoyed this course. There is a lot of challenge both in distance and in navigation through the trees. I definitely look forward to playing this course again!
(6/2/2019 update: This course was really done up nicely in preparation for the Scenic Vista Challenge. It was my very first tournament, and this course will hold a special place. I just wish it were a tad closer to my home. It's a really good course, and as it matures it's going to be great.)

- I will rate this course a solid 5.0 once the teepads are installed. The park is on a large, scenic piece of property in rural Ohio.

-Fantastic layout! As with most courses designed by J. Gary Dropcho, there are three sets of teepads, making this a course that can be enjoyed by disc golfers of any skill level.

-A nice mix of woods and open shots. The woods are challenging but fair; accurate shots will reward a good drive with a birdie look. Tree hits can really make you work to save par. The open fairways are wide enough to give some room for error, but it's rarely a straight shot to the basket.

-Elevation changes make for some interesting shots, but aren't drastic, making this course cart friendly and easy to walk and navigate.

-Many of the fairways aren't so much grass, but a thicker, stiffer strawlike plant. Maybe they used to be straw fields? Not sure, but good footing is a little more difficult to get in some spots. This is probably common on new courses and should improve with time as the course gets mowed and walked more.

Disc golfers in the Pittsburgh and Cleveland areas should definitely check this course out! It's a little bit out of the way but totally worth the drive.

+ Scenic Vista is incredible, and just needs the more permanent ammentities installed. There's a chance I'll upgrade my score to a 5.0 once I venture back down and play with concrete tees and permanent signs.

+ Scenic Vista is wayyy out of the way. I took a windy, muddy road for a few miles through beautiful woods and farmland before reaching a stunning piece of property known as "Scenic Vista".

+ Scenic Vista Park is an old hunting ground that has been transformed into a phenomenal disc golf course thanks to designers J. Gary Dropcho and Jason Reynolds. Dropcho has designed several world renowned courses in Pennsylvania including Moraine and Deer Lakes. I believe this is his first design in a Ohio, and it really is a signature course for him out in Lisbon.

+ First off, the course has an awesome kiosk. You'll find a huge course map, a pavilion, restroom, and a practice basket. The parking lot is spacious and would work well for a tournament.

+ Three sets of very unique tees for every single hole. From reds to blues, you'll find a new unique challenge for every tee, even if some are very close to each other. I played a round from the reds and a round from the blues, and it felt like two different experiences.

+ Great mix in distances as well as elevation and tree coverage. From the blues, distances range from about 200' to the monsterous 1200'+ par 5 that is #7. The land is fully utilized without feeling too crammed.

+ There's something for everybody at Scenic Vista. You'll find plenty of long bomber holes for guys with huge arms. But if your more of a technical player, there's several holes that wind through dense woodlands. It's a perfect balance, there's never a dull moment on the entire 18.

+ This land is almost exclusively for disc golf. You might see a hiker every once in a while, but the disc golf scene has taken over a big chunk of the park.

+ A few of my favorite holes include 2, 7, 15, and 17.
* #2 is a fun downhill shot coming out of the woods with a pin in a beautiful meadow.

* #7 is the 1,200+ foot monster that sends you down a gap in the woods that looks more like a ball golf fairway. It goes downhill most of the way, with a slight incline at the end. 7 would benefit from a few trees planted in the fairway, but it's still an epic hole.

* #15 is another signature open hole with a sweet fairway and rolling hills. There's a drop off behind the basket.

* #17 has a basket right in front of a covered bridge that was built in the 1850s or something like that. If you send one too far, you could find yourself trying to put from the gap under the bridge.

+ There are bright colored tee markers for now that serve their purpose. Permanent tee signs are coming this month from what I've heard, but the current temporary ones aren't too shabby. Permanent tees planned for next year. Right now, tees are a mix of grass, mulch, and wood chips.

+ Playing the course twice, I discovered several new lines that I didn't notice before. Many holes have multiple routes to the basket, so you can pick your poison.

+ Brand new Mach V baskets on every hole.

- So, the course is brand new so I was hesitant on heading down to take pictures and write a review. The tees aren't currently permanent, and there's some high grass and brush on several holes. But as the course matured and gets worn in, you'll have a 5.0 gem for the state of Ohio.

- Besides the fact that it's a little rough around the edges, there isn't too much to complain about. Here's a few things I've thought of;

- The field that hosts #2 - #5 could be a little troublesome if there's multiple groups out. A few holes run a little close together. That's an issue on a few other parts too, like 15 and 17 for example.

- I think #5 and #2 are way too similar. Both are downhill shots out of the woods to a basket in the meadow. My suggestion is to back the tees for 5 closer towards the pin for #4. The fairway is already carved pretty well, so have most of the hole play through the woods, then have it jet out of the woods towards the end. Maybe put the pin right by the path and gates. This would not only make the hole more unique, but it would make the walk from 5 to 6 less awkward and lengthy.

- The limbs on #12 need to be trimmed up a little bit so the disc has a route underneath.

Scenic Vista lived up to the hype, and it turned out to be an incredible experience and a great day. The course will begin to get worn in and improve every day.

Scenic Vista could end up as one of the best courses in the state... as long as it is MAINTAINED. Previously, the Park wasn't really tended to much. Now that there's a full length disc golf course, lots of mowing and clean up will be required in order to preserve this as a top tier course. Hopefully the locals and park district keep up with things!

I took some photos of the full course, and I'll decibels update them once the permanent tees are in. The pictures won't do it justice, you HAVE to experience Scenic Vista in person to understand how special of a course this is. Just be careful driving on the dirt roads to get to the course