Pros:
Ten beautiful, new DGA Mach 3 baskets and 18 flush concrete tee pads have been installed around the perimeter and across the open field spaces of this large, multi-use park, in such a way as to present a range of options for different skill levels. There are easier tees and much more challenging lines, some with pond and tree gut checks and conundrums. Since there aren't yet tee signs or next tee signage, there may still be time to group them for an easier nine and a harder nine to be played in sequence (see other thoughts, below). There is some open field distance for recreational to intermediate players to enjoy airing out a couple, and there are definitely challenging holes for the intermediate to advanced player, as well.
In particular, 2/11 require a low skip shot in from the right, or a braver hyzer (rhbh), with a deep, marshy pond area to the left of the fairway. Hole 5 is a really challenging gap shot that needs to clear another such pond and still fade to the green before the thick set of woods on the right. Hole 6/15 seems to be begging for a good (rhbh) roller or sky hyzer, as the basket sits temptingly nearby, but oh, so far away (the distance listed HAS to be along the intended line of flight arcing left to right through the trees). Hole 7/15 could be deuced with a good, strong lhbh or rhfh drive, but cuts too far right for a rhbh anny line (do you have a roller?) 17 shoots out through a trio of trees 75 feet off the tee. Neat shot. And 18 is a real gut-check pond skirting shot for the guy like me who throws rhbh 99% of the time. Even 9 has a pond crossing challenge for newer players, but can be crossed with 130 feet of 'D' or a willingness to bail out to the left of the pond.
Overall, they've got a good design going here, requiring a variety of shots, and which can be enjoyed by a lot of different skill levels.
Cons:
Bring the map: No signage yet! For the most part, the design plays safely away from the many other park activities, but hole 6/15 seems to ask for a left to right line that does flirt with the gravel path. The three pond areas might eat a lot of newer players' discs. They didn't have any elevation to work with in the space provided, so all the shots are basically level (well, there's a little dip behind the 8/17 basket and a ditch beyond the pond on 9/18). And finally, first timers will easily overlook the existence of the practice basket, hidden from the parking area a little bit by the pines left of the 10th tee pad.
Other Thoughts:
The fact is, so far, they've chosen to mix up the tee numbering to create a broader range of difficulties and shots over an 18 hole, twice-around loop. Personally, I look at the two by nine style of course as an opportunity to showcase an easier nine and a harder nine, so beginners can enjoy a quick round without crushing the ego. I'd flip 3/12, 5/14 & 7/16 so the shorter or easier tees came all on the front nine. The other six holes are actually the easier of the tees, so it's not far off.
Finally, first timers, enter the park and go straight back along the main drive until you get to the large parking area, cross to the back left and up a short drive to a smaller lot with a playground on the right, just before the first tee to the left of a large rock.
Reviewer Background as of this writing: age 54 w/ 4 yr experience, rated 900+/-, played 238+ courses in 23 states, 80% within 3hr drive of Cincinnati. Thrown with folks rated 600's to 1000's, ages 9 to 85 in events and leagues at all tiers. Seldom drive beyond 300-330, but have a solid up-shot and putting game. I haven't designed any courses, but try to lend a hand (with my severely desk-job limited skill set) when I can.