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Tripton Park reviews
14
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Except for the paths…”
Reviewed:
Played on:Dec 8, 2023
Played the course:2-4 times
Pros:
Tripton Park has spent some impressive cash on building one of the prettiest small-town parks around. They have beautiful playground equipment, paths and benches throughout the rolling acreage, a scenic pond, a beautiful piece of artwork at the entrance, a new bathroom building, excellent parking, …why, I even saw a couple of dedicated leash-holder posts for when you're playing cornhole, and need Fido to wait for you! Oh, and a significantly above average, nine-hole, dual-tee disc golf course suitable for skill levels from beginner to intermediate. The place actually reminds me of a slightly scaled down, but ritzy golf course.
As you walk around the path between the playground and the pond, towards the southeast, you'll spot not one, but two DisCatcher practice baskets, and a warm up net. Then, excellent, accurate signage at each of the 4'x8' level concrete tees, offering unique lines from long and short positions, and all baskets clearly visible, well maintained, and capped off with a flag for visibility and judging the wind. The course requires some shot shaping without being overly punishing: in the winter, when the rough is thinned out, you're unlikely to lose a disc here. You will get a reasonable amount of exercise, as the terrain is rolling, and the loop finishes a good distance from the place you parked (I noted a player finishing on hole 6 and heading down the path toward some more parking along Greensburg Street: possibly the closest to the course?). From the short tees, the course averages 218' per hole, while the longs stretch that out to 300'.
As you walk around the path between the playground and the pond, towards the southeast, you'll spot not one, but two DisCatcher practice baskets, and a warm up net. Then, excellent, accurate signage at each of the 4'x8' level concrete tees, offering unique lines from long and short positions, and all baskets clearly visible, well maintained, and capped off with a flag for visibility and judging the wind. The course requires some shot shaping without being overly punishing: in the winter, when the rough is thinned out, you're unlikely to lose a disc here. You will get a reasonable amount of exercise, as the terrain is rolling, and the loop finishes a good distance from the place you parked (I noted a player finishing on hole 6 and heading down the path toward some more parking along Greensburg Street: possibly the closest to the course?). From the short tees, the course averages 218' per hole, while the longs stretch that out to 300'.
Cons:
The cons here are limited: 1) the tee pads are a little on the small side for modern run-ups, especially for that long tee 500-footer. And 2) when I look at safety, fun and challenge (for the intended target audience), I think the course designers did a really good job …except for the paths. Players are going to need to be extremely aware of other park patrons walking, jogging, leashing, pushing a stroller… on several shots, but especially on holes 2, 3 and 6.
Other Thoughts:
But these instances of 'paths in play' may be the only thing keeping me from saying this might be one of my personal 'Top Five' nine-hole disc golf courses. I'd happily play at a course like this every week if it were in my hometown.
10
0
Glad this course is here
Reviewed:
Played on:Jul 4, 2022
Played the course:2-4 times
Pros:
Tripton Park is a 9 hole course just outside of North Vernon in a lovely, well-maintained park.
-There is a short and a long layout which, on several holes, offers more than just distance differences. Holes such as 3 and 9 feel like completely different throws from the shorts, while holes like 4 and 6 just change your disc selection.
-Good variance in distance, with holes ranging from 180' to 500' when playing longs. At least 2 holes I'd describe as ace runs (6 and 8) while hole 4 is in a wide open hilly field and really lets you open up on one.
-2 practice baskets and a net by hole 1.
-Nice mix of holes, with some elevation changes, a few wooded holes, and some wide open throws.
-Great park amenities restrooms, shelters, and playgrounds.
-Plenty of parking, but there is a short walk to hole 1.
-Hole 3 was likely my favorite. A 380' shot down a hill, over a creek, and up into a narrow clearing where the basket sat. The landing zone was quite tight and a 2 would feel really special.
-Stroller friendly as this former ball golf course is covered in paved paths
-There is a short and a long layout which, on several holes, offers more than just distance differences. Holes such as 3 and 9 feel like completely different throws from the shorts, while holes like 4 and 6 just change your disc selection.
-Good variance in distance, with holes ranging from 180' to 500' when playing longs. At least 2 holes I'd describe as ace runs (6 and 8) while hole 4 is in a wide open hilly field and really lets you open up on one.
-2 practice baskets and a net by hole 1.
-Nice mix of holes, with some elevation changes, a few wooded holes, and some wide open throws.
-Great park amenities restrooms, shelters, and playgrounds.
-Plenty of parking, but there is a short walk to hole 1.
-Hole 3 was likely my favorite. A 380' shot down a hill, over a creek, and up into a narrow clearing where the basket sat. The landing zone was quite tight and a 2 would feel really special.
-Stroller friendly as this former ball golf course is covered in paved paths
Cons:
-The teepads are really short. You either have to modify your walk up or start off the tees
-In the summer they leave large areas of unmowed wildflowers to shape the fairways. While beautiful, these swallow up discs and are full of thorns and stinging nettle. 3 of our group got small bee stings retrieving discs.
-Several holes play near a walking path, including playing over it. The path is in play on nearly every hole and 6 plays over it.
-Tee signs are minimalistic. They are trolley style signs listing the hole number, par, and distance.
-Hole 4 long should be a par 4. At 500'+ unless pros are regularly stopping by this course I'm assuming the hole is not often birdied. A couple other holes push 400'+ and are par 3s as well but 4 was the obvious par 4.
-In the summer they leave large areas of unmowed wildflowers to shape the fairways. While beautiful, these swallow up discs and are full of thorns and stinging nettle. 3 of our group got small bee stings retrieving discs.
-Several holes play near a walking path, including playing over it. The path is in play on nearly every hole and 6 plays over it.
-Tee signs are minimalistic. They are trolley style signs listing the hole number, par, and distance.
-Hole 4 long should be a par 4. At 500'+ unless pros are regularly stopping by this course I'm assuming the hole is not often birdied. A couple other holes push 400'+ and are par 3s as well but 4 was the obvious par 4.
Other Thoughts:
This course is a 3+ and regulation sized teepads would elevate it to a 3.5, likely where the design belongs. It is pretty far away from the commonly travelled path, but if your cruising US 50 this would be an easy stop on your way. The 9 hole course can be played under an hour and would be enjoyable for most skill levels.
