Pros:
For such a small but well maintained park , this 18 hole course packs a pretty good punch. The baskets are yellow banded Discatchers , there are 2 tee pads of which at least one is cement and mutliple pin positions . The pins were in the longer spots when I was here because of the tournament weekend earlier in the month . The signage is the weakest of the course equipment . They give you hole # and distance , but not really the distance if the pins are in the long position . The course utilizes the park's elevation . It has great balance , where hole 1 moves you towards the woods , then you throw 2 , 3 , 4 and 5 , ( also 8 & 9 ) in the woods , popping out with partial woods on 6 and 10 , and some more open bombers on 11 , 12 , 13 , 16 , and 17 . A water carry ( sort of ) on 13 . an downward short right to left hill throw to an elevated basket on 7 ( great short hole ) , and a throw to a basket sitting on a hill on 15 .There are even a few mandos on the course . The Mid Ohio Disc Golf Club did a great job of course design here . They say that Variety Is The Spice Of Life . This course proves it ! Something is here for everyone . Families , newbies , intermediates and even good ams or pros will like this course Some amenities such as steps and bridges , shelters when not in use , some water , and a bathroom up by #1 along with Port O Lets . A very good hole is #10 , throwing off an elevated tee on the edge of the woods , slightly right to left into a narrow fairway with rough on both sides . #15 is a drive from the edge of the woods , then right to left with trees in the fairway , to the basket which sits on a hill ( nice hole ) . My signature hole would be #7 , the short downhill toss over the road to an elevated basket sitting behind a big tree .
Cons:
Believe it or not , there are a couple of cons . #1 signage . The distances were not close to being accurate on some of these holes . Adding some signage that would show pictures of the holes with their alternate pin positions would be a great help . even adding a couple of NEXT TEE signs would be a plus . #2 is no huge deal , but since the park is not big , a few holes ( 1, 17 & 18 ) might put a few non disc playing park goers in harms way . Be good ambassadors for the sport and either wait for them to move or skip the hole , maybe playing it later . Remember to print a map , because the course may trip you up from time to time , especially on the later holes that are in the longer position . When you finish hole 9 , and come out of the woods , ,#10's tee pad is to your left and slightly up an embankment next to the woods . After 13 the next tee is close to the woods on your left . #16 is behind and to the left , down the path behind basket 15 . After finishing 17 you need to cross the road on your far left and backtrack to 18's tee .
Other Thoughts:
This course has just too much to offer to pass up . Almost a destination course , it certainly exceeds anything I have played in West Virginia so far ( Except maybe Redeemer Park ) .Both the park personnel and the local disc golf club have combined to make this a challenging and fun experience . Just several miles off of 77 , this is an opportunity for you to buy some lunch at the convenience store down the road off of 31 , eat and spend an afternoon disc golfing . Variety , hard and easy tees to accommodate all , in a well cared for park . My Recommendation : If you live within 60 miles of this course , are staying in the Parkersburg ( or even Cambridge Ripley or Wheeling , or are traveling through on I-77 , you need to make an effort to PLAY IT !!!!