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felix-j
Experience: 23 played 7 reviews
3.00 star(s)

some great holes but a lotta water hazards and joggers/bikers 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Oct 20, 2021 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

the back 9 (less water hazards).

free parking and the local disc huckers are friendly.

Cons:

DON'T play here if you're a beginner who doesn't have control of your discs in high winds.

this park has been a cruiser spot for decades and i've seen used condoms on the course. bring hand sanitizer and a towel!

it can be frustrating sharing the park with all the joggers and bikers because it's a very narrow park. they often have headphones on and won't hear you asking them to watch out.

Other Thoughts:

there's a large homeless encampment by the south lot and i've seen more broken glass in that lot recently. it also smells terrible in that lot (portapotty?). i recommend parking in the north lot (which is right next to teepad 1).

the front 9 (walking south) is mostly hyzer shots and the back 9 (heading back north) is mostly anny shots.
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NorcalJake
Experience: 34 played 8 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Legacy Course Still Legit 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Mar 10, 2021 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

OK this is my first review. I wanted to start with Aquatic because it is so unique! Its definitely not 'bland'. I like to visit courses that have special qualities. I have played this course many times now and have figured out how to get the most out of it for myself. It's a legacy course that holds up as a fun round 40 years later! It's hard to know when there will be less traffic in the park so prepare to wait for walkers and bikers!
- once you've been there its easy access and usually easy to park (free)
- the new tee signs really help! They are screwed into angled rounds set next to each tee, easy to read look professional and official, makes it feel more legit and eliminates confusion
- The trees! I love the variety of mature trees here and how the branching patterns of different species force different shot shapes; ceilings, tunnels, skip shots... so satisfying when you hit your lines here!
- Mounds. Overall the course/park is a flat, out-n-back but the undulating mounds throughout really play into your shots in different ways. Some tees are really placed well and elevated over the fairway.
- Its quirky and a new course should never be put in a place like this but I really like the way its squeezed between the railroad tracks and the water. When your playing its like being in your own world. You don't really feel the industrial district vibe of Berkeley nearby and the I-80 freeway is close but doesn't really effect the mood.

Cons:

- baskets (chains) rusted by the salt air off the Bay makes more friction and weight so more putts get pushed out. have to adjust putting technique
- Of course the ped path and safety issues are a problem but I'm not dinging the rating for it because this is a legacy course, part of history, cool local scene. Anything built after say 1990 I would probably ding because discs and skills have changed but its great that its still here and cared for.
- Water. Yes it sucks to lose discs! But after playing here a bunch you just have to use common sense. Ripping wind off the Bay in the afternoons can turnover the most stable discs into the water if you're not careful. There's usually a 'safe' route on the water holes or you can skip a hole in a casual round. But it feels awesome to nail a line over the water!
- You are likely to encounter some homeless folks that are down and out or yelling about something but I haven't been in any confrontations. Most park goers seem to be aware of the frisbee players and are usually respectful and sometimes like to cheer you on (you may not like that kind of interaction but it is what it is).

Other Thoughts:

Best to come here with plenty of time and not expect a fast paced round. Take your time and be ready to people-watch while waiting to tee. Great place to meet locals and hook into rounds with them. They can show you some alternate layouts that are fun! Best to stay away when the ground is wet! Lots of 'hidden marshy areas' that can be pretty nasty. Course can really teach you to control your discs... Probably a 3.75 but I'll round up because of the new tee signs and I just love the shot shapes.
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Beauone11
Experience: 28.8 years 197 played 1 reviews
4.50 star(s)

2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Oct 30, 2020 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Great lines and stunning views.

Cons:

Some waits on park goers.

Other Thoughts:

Really lovely place to test your skill shadiest wind sand tight sexy golf shots.
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ndelnano
Experience: 10.8 years 18 played 4 reviews
0.50 star(s)

Wish I played a different course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 15, 2018 Played the course:once

Pros:

- Convenient location in East Bay
- I don't have anything else to say

Cons:

- Lots if water; the bay borders many of the holes
- Due to close proximity of the bay, it was very, very windy. Wind and lots of water = parting with your favorite discs
- Lots of foot traffic; paths lead pedestrians through on the edges of the narrow fairways. I had to yield before driving on 5-6 holes.
- Poor signage and old baskets
- On the first few holes, the bay is on one edge, and thick, tall bushes on the other. You won't find your disc in either of these.
- Holes are not challenging besides the water traps

Other Thoughts:

I was in san francisco for the summer and picked a new course to play as I had played golden gate and gleneagles. I picked this for it's close location to sf city and access via bart + 10 min Uber.

I wish I played a different course that day!
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eponymous
Experience: 8.1 years 11 played 1 reviews
1.00 star(s)

Want to love this course, but can't 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jun 15, 2016 Played the course:once

Pros:

- Technical, challenging holes that make good use of a narrow space. Lots of opportunity to go for higher risk shots for birdie opportunities, or layup to play safe. You will have lots of opportunity to learn how to evaluate and deal with obstacles on this course. The shots over water are intimidating, but most of them are short enough where intermediate players can safely reach them, and there's usually an option to play around the water if you don't feel comfortable throwing over it.
- Beautiful park setting along lake near the bay, with scenic views of San Francisco across the bay.

Cons:

- There's a heavily used footpath, popular with walkers, runners, dog walkers, and cyclists, that runs through the entire length of the course. Many of the holes play directly across this path, and several of the baskets are located within just a few feet of it. Combine that with the high winds and trees that make for lots of errant shots, and it's a minor miracle that more people don't get hit with discs here. At the very least, be prepared for occasional long waits for passersby to move along out of the way of your shot, and having to rush shots to take advantage of an opening in the foot traffic.
- There's LOTS of opportunity to lose discs here. Combine the frequent high winds with shots over water, thick trees, and marshy areas thick with tall grass, and this course will eat your plastic for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
- Poor/missing signage. It will be hard to make it around this course for the first time without a local to show you the way, even with a map.
- Teepads are short in length, and in poor condition (cracked, uneven concrete), where the exist at all. Some of the tees are just spray painted lines on the footpath.
- The high winds can offer an interesting challenge, but considering many of the holes are already quite technical, and the cost of an errant shot can be high due to the water/tree/marsh hazards, it can be more of a source of frustration than a fun element of the course.
- Despite the natural setting it's quite loud. There's a freeway right across the lake the provides constant traffic noise. Water skiing boats in the lake, plus the train tracks the run along the other side of the park.

Other Thoughts:

I really want to like this course, especially since it is very close where I live, and I can tell there are some dedicated locals who take great pride in this course.

It's definitely convenient if you're in the East Bay and want to get some throws in. But beyond that I really can't recommend it. The amount of foot traffic makes the course more stressful than relaxing to play. You're constantly having to wait for oblivious park goers to meander through, or having to rush a shot to time a gap in foot traffic on the path. Also, while the course has some interesting, technical holes, it's just too easy to lose discs here. Even if you're trying to play it safe around the lake or the marsh, a sudden gust of wind carry a disc, even on the best of shots, off to never be seen again.

It's better than nothing if you're close by, but there's so many good to great courses less than an hour away from here, I'd hardly make it a destination.
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MrSpectroscopy
Experience: 4 played 4 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Good course, great people 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:May 13, 2015 Played the course:once

Pros:

I was going to be in town, so on a whim, I decided to see what this place was all about. Luckily I was there on a wednesday which happened to be their weekly. Played with some really nice people who care about this course. They have installed new mach x baskets.I was nervous about all of the water, but if you can throw stable discs rhbh without turning them over, you can easily avoid loosing discs into the water. I actually came home with one more disc than I had thanks to the awesome people I was playing with. The shots are technical and varied - I love the way they used the water. The fairways of the course are actually quite scenic. Good distance on the holes was something that I was not expecting given the location.

Cons:

Teepads and sinage need work. As others mentioned, on the back nine - if you leave your shot right, be prepared for oodles of surprises: toilet paper and used condoms abound. This just adds to the motivation to not leave your shot right!

Other Thoughts:

I would love to see this course continue to be improved. I look forward to coming back.

Also, when I showed up, there was a dude with a gaggle of discs in his car. He appeared to be a golfer, or at least the other golfers were cool with him...he was giving people back their discs. There was another group of people selling discs that had been thrown in the water - some had numbers, others did not. I have never seen a place with more lost disc sales/barter - not sure if this is a pro or con - just an observation that was memorable.
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chain-saw
Experience: 2 played 2 reviews
3.00 star(s)

getting better 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Sep 28, 2014 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Its true! 19 Brand spanking new Mach X baskets have been installed on this course (one for the practice basket, which is still in the middle of One's fairway). The new baskets are way easier to see and are way better at catching discs than the old ones. The guys have done some landscaping too to tidy up parts of the course.

Cons:

All the same cons as before really, my major concern being that the are soooo many pedestrians and bikers going through the course it makes it very frustrating. If you don't like wind or water hazards, don't play here because there is a lot of both. The layout is still very confusing it you haven't played before with teepads spraypainted on the ground on some holes, old teepads to nowhere, and no signs anywhere.

Other Thoughts:

The new baskets bumped this course up a whole star in my book. They are much easier to see and there are a full 18 holes! Actually 19 because they left the old basket across the water after hole 9 so one can play across since 10's teepad is right there anyways. I would not play this course first time without someone who's played before, you will have a really hard time even with the map. I actually like all the water and wind because of the challenge it presents but I always bring discs I wouldn't mind as much if I lost. The pedestrians are the worst part in my opinion about this course. If this area were solely devoted to disc golf, it would jump up another full star to 4 in my book. Hopefully the new baskets will bring more golfers through and make a more present disc golf community in the park.
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sillybizz
Diamond level trusted reviewer
Premium Member
Experience: 22.1 years 400 played 385 reviews
2.00 star(s)

Wanna kill a jogger? 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Jun 15, 2014 Played the course:once

Pros:

The course plays along this body of water with many opportunties to throw over the water whether you want to or not. Baskets are all in good shape, especially for being a 30+ year old course although I'm sure the baskets have been replaced many times over by now.

Cons:

This is the most dangerous course I have ever played and I can't believe t he course is still in the ground and that there aren't multiple lawsuits from pedestrians getting hit in the face with discs. Not only are you throwing down a narrow, busy walking/biking path but a majority of the holes throw blind drives around baskets with no way of knowing if you could hit someone. The combination of this and the heavy use makes it rather unenjoyable to sit and wait for park users to be out of your way which rarely happens, usually a small window of time in which to throw.

The signage is terrible and ripped out, some 'tee pads' are just spray painted on the ground in the middle of the walking path and finding your way around and playing the course in the correct order is near impossible. I played it with someone who has played a few times and even he got lost a little.

What is the deal with a practice basket in the middle of the fairway for hole one?!

Other Thoughts:

It's hard to like much about this course but aside from Golden Gate this is the only course in town. Skip this and play GG instead or quit Disc Golf like The Valkyrie Kid said.
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mdegs
Experience: 11.5 years 37 played 6 reviews
2.50 star(s)

Challenging course, challenging environs 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:May 15, 2014 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Considering the layout of the park, they've done what they can. Most holes have multiple pin positions. Recent improvements include a kiosk; replacing some of the old, uneven tees; and installing Mach X baskets.

Some nice lines and nice tee shots for righties and lefties alike. Pretty good variety considering it's a narrow down & back course. Water is a nice challenge but only one hole (8) really has a long water carry (holes like 3, 10, and 18 are not too challenging for Am2 and up).

Old baskets extend AP to 20 holes for the locals.

This course has good bones!

Cons:

Difficult or impossible to navigate for first-timers -- no signage, some tees don't have numbers, etc.

As others have mentioned this is a popular park for walkers, cyclists, bird-watchers, and picnickers.

At certain times of the year the grass and swampy areas are problematic.

Other Thoughts:

When the conditions are right it's a great course -- but that is not often the case.

Find the locals during the weekly (Weds p.m. during DST; Sat a.m. during winter) to best navigate the course. It's really not as bad as people make it out to be. Head over to the East Bay Disc Golf Club on Facebook for further details.

Great bird-watching.

Spotter suggested on 2, 5 (long), & 15.
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tenayaguevara
Experience: 7 played 6 reviews
2.00 star(s)

Frustrating course, great back 9 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Feb 23, 2014 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

- Some really solid and technical holes, especially on the back 9
- Often not crowded with players, just everyone else
- Good views of the bay
- Often a second tee for tough shots

Cons:

- Walking path runs in the middle of it for way too many holes. Twice today someone stopped to throw my disc back to me, once it was a 3-year old, then it was an old guy. Granted, I was playing on a fairly nice Sunday at around 2:30 pm, but still
- Tough wind, tough weeds. Way more swampiness than I'd prefer
- Could use some love, but why bother? You'll never be able to address the many people on the walking path

Other Thoughts:

As a beginner, this was a tough course, but I had quite a bit of fun on the back 9. I've played the front 9 a couple times, but finally played the full thing today. Given the same amount of daytime and a full tank of gas, I'd head to Moraga Commons for a nearby course, and might even brave GGP. Sad that our local course has a lot of issues. It has some great bones as others have said, and a fairly fun and non-frustrating back 9. But I'd play other courses again or keep tossing in the local park before returning on my own.

I ran into the locals playing here Saturday morning. They have a handicapped round in the winter months on Saturday around 9:30/10. Seemed like cool guys, willing to help show you around.

Also, there are two dudes now selling discs here on the weekends. One of them is friendly and has a good selection. The other guy had no change and only drivers.
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rudge
Experience: 13.1 years 63 played 4 reviews
2.50 star(s)

fun links course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jan 26, 2014 Played the course:once

Pros:

my expectations were a little low given the less than stellar rating at Aquatic, but I really enjoyed myself. The conditions were great - no wind and not a great deal of foot traffic so the delays were minimal. there are some pretty challenging shots to be had out there.

Cons:

I enjoy having water in play as much as the next guy, but this one is a little different. some of the tee shots over water are somewhat intimidating. I thought I was in the clear, but, I lost my Pro Boss in the water on 18. tough way to end what was the perfect afternoon.

Other Thoughts:

also, quite a bit of trash and a number of vagrants milling about. threw my disk into the trees to the right on 12 and stumbled upon what appeared to be some sort of sex locale. used prophylatics and whatnot.
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kevaunne
Experience: 15.8 years 40 played 19 reviews
2.00 star(s)

Good bones, everything else sucks 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Dec 13, 2013 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

The biggest draw here is the bones of this course. 18 holes are thoughtfully laid out, varied, interesting and challenging. An abundance of wind can turn this course into a monster. A calm, warm day will most likely yield an enjoyable round

Cons:

Hmmm where do I start?
- Crappy/non-existant signage
- Creepy weirdos and homeless wandering the park
- Constant noise from the nearby freeway. Occasionally a train will roll by, blasting its horns the entire time
- Lots of foot and bike traffic that constantly interferes with your round
- Marshy terrain can get squishy and muddy in places. Wear water-resistant shoes
- Lots water hazards + wind = lost discs
- A bunch of large extremely dense cypress trees = lost discs
- Unkept and grossly overgrown foliage everywhere = lost discs
Oh, did I mention that I've lost a lot of discs here?

Other Thoughts:

I haven't seen them recently but there are usually guys who sell dredged discs around holes 1, 2 & 4. I'll buy some off of them regularly as a 'course fee'. Most get returned to the water or stuck in a big tree at some point (hence the fee to play). This course has a ton of potential though. I do enjoy rounds here... with a bag full of backup discs
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6 5
geoblime
Experience: 32 years 5 played 5 reviews
4.00 star(s)

People love to hate this course... 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jun 7, 2013 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

-Well laid out for what's there to work with
-Challenging holes with wide variety of shots
-Makes you throw shot maybe not comfortable with
-Maintained by city (well, sometimes)
-Nice sunsets over S.F.
Great local disc golf scene**Multiple former World Champs (and current) call this course home. Very storied history.
-Awesome playground for the family
-Multiple pin locations and tees which change regularly.
-Easy to get to, right off the freeway (I guess a pro).
-Practice basket with distance tiles.
-Cement tee pads
-The wind (could also be a con)
-Variety of bird and plant life

Cons:

-Meandering path thru the course with walkers, families, and bicyclists.
-Long wait times for park users
-East side of course is very rough with stinky creek running along side. Very mucky
-No signs
-Chance to lose multiple discs especially on windy days.
-Flows pretty good from hole to hole but could see how someone can get lost.
-Couple blind holes.

Other Thoughts:

People love to hate on this course.
It does need some upgrades but the course itself is awesome!!!
Multiple water shots, tunnels, ace runs, challenging par 3's, etc.
The downfalls are the park users and wait times.
This course is in much better shape than when I started playing it 15+years ago.
The south side has been completely clean up with new trees and foliage planted.
There was a time you didn't want to be at this park around dusk.
Now it's completely safe any time...due to golfer's and the surrounding community's efforts.
-Go play it. Lot's of fun.
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mashnut
Diamond level trusted reviewer
Experience: 22.1 years 831 played 767 reviews
1.00 star(s)

Unsafe and poorly maintained 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:May 15, 2013 Played the course:once

Pros:

The course plays right along the bay so you get some nice views. A few of the holes offer the chance to throw out over the water for a risky birdie chance or play a safer line that makes getting to the pin for 2 much tougher. I always enjoy that kind of decision. A few of the holes have some nice low ceilings and tighter lines to hit, and there's some variation in hole length to add a little challenge and variety.

Cons:

The walking path running through the course was very busy on a weekday afternoon, I can only imagine that it gets more crowded on weekends. With nearly every hole playing over or along the path, you do a lot of waiting and even then you can't always see pedestrians or bikers coming. On top of this, several holes overlap or play very close to one another, adding another layer of safety issues.

The signage is completely gone at this point. Even with the course map it took some wandering to find all the tees and baskets, especially the ones marked only with faint spray paint on the walking path. The tees and baskets are in pretty sad shape as well.

Other Thoughts:

Beginners will find this course frustrating, with water carries and some longer shots, and their lack of consistency will magnify the safety concerns. More experienced players will find some fun challenges here, but will also find themselves waiting a lot for other players and pedestrians to clear. Make sure to have a map or guide or you won't have much of a chance of finding all the holes.
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Don DiscHulk
Experience: 34.5 years 137 played 15 reviews
2.50 star(s)

Aquatic park 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Sep 5, 2012 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

very technical course, with a huge lake running down one side, and a swamping brambly area down the other. People usually there who you can pay to retrieve your disc from the lake

Cons:

Need a local if your first time, t-pads and signage need updated. Baskets a little rusty. It's easier to find your disc in the lake than in the rough stuff on other side. Short and narrow.

Other Thoughts:

If you don't mind and very technical course, and are in the bay area, i will always return and play again. Usually lose atleast 1 disc everytime i play
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ExiledIowan
Experience: 6 played 1 reviews
0.50 star(s)

Wouldn't recommend 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Sep 8, 2012 Played the course:once

Pros:

The course designers definitely did the most they could do with limited space.

Cons:

That said, I would not recommend this course. The tees are in bad shape and poorly marked (most give no indication as to which hole they are for), which makes this somewhat cramped course fairly difficult to navigate. The smell of sewage on the southern part of the course is fairly overwhelming. The side that isn't water is full of very tall weeds and marshy terrain, so make sure to wear shoes you don't care too much about. Down the middle of this narrow strip of land there is a pedestrian/bike path, so I had to spend a lot of time waiting between throws.

Other Thoughts:

It was a neat idea, but this course is definitely not worth the trip.
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blur
Experience: 30.2 years 16 played 2 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Underrated 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Aug 28, 2012 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Difficulty. This is a difficult course, on the technical side, but there are a few holes you can rip. A lot of straight tunnel shots, some requiring just the slightest hyzer/anhyzer.

Right off the freeway in a central bay area location.

Some really fun water shots

Cons:

It is between the freeway and train tracks, so not the most pristine location.

Lots of foot traffic down fairways. If you do not throw controlled or are unsure of your shots, you may either hit someone or be waiting for a long amount of time for things to clear before shooting.

Water. Yes there is water, you may loose a disc.

Cruising. Yes this is a known cruising spot, but I have never had any issues with this.

Trash. There is plenty of this due to the local transient population and cruising.

Other Thoughts:

I think this course is very underrated. The hole layout and how the course plays is up there with some of the better courses, but the 'scene', traffic, water, etc. detract a lot of people from frequenting this course.

I gotta give it a 3.5, I really do like this course but a lot of people may disagree. IMHO, the best 'East Bay' Disc Course.
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Mateoqua
Experience: 12.1 years 2 played 2 reviews
1.00 star(s)

Aquatic Park Review 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:May 25, 2012 Played the course:once

Pros:

Not many good things to say about this park, but I would imagine for professionals it would provide a bit of a challenge.

Cons:

It is hard to even consider this a course. First of all there are hardly any hole markers and many of the launch pads are overgrown. The course is crammed onto a 100ft wide strip of land that runs parallel to the water and the railroad. Basically, if you have any doubts about throwing your disc, don't throw it. Many of the holes also run parallel to hidden swamps, which doesn't make things any better. The course also has cement paths that run through it, so you have to be aware of bystanders on every throw. It looks as if this course hasn't been maintained for years. I may come here to practice my short game, but other than that its worthless.
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8 4
Drivin2win
Experience: 13 years 8 played 4 reviews
1.50 star(s)

Quite a Challenge 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 10, 2011 Played the course:once

Pros:

- Absolutely the BEST views I've seen on any course.
- Challenging. I like challenges.
- Has a practice basket.
- Well shaded.

Cons:

- Tons of water hazards.
- Quite loud; I-15 (or something like that) is 100 yrds off the shore, and the opposite side is full of train tracks, sometimes it is hard to concentrate.
- The wind is often heavy, and VERY prone to directional change.
- Not well marked at all, and multiple tees for holes.
- Old baskets.
- Frequented path, Picnickers. Prepare your voice for shouting 'Fore!' a lot.
- Very easy to lose discs.
- Worst of all, hard to get to. Had to work around several barriers in the streets leading to it to get there.

Other Thoughts:

Bottom line: Bring disc's you don't care to lose and a map. You'll need it.
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urwatuh8
Bronze level trusted reviewer
Experience: 215 played 20 reviews
2.50 star(s)

2+ years drive by

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

Pros:

Aquatic presents a variety of interesting challenges. The most obvious is that water is a major factor on many holes. The winds are also usually fierce, and there are many tight fairways and strategically placed trees. The course is conveniently located, and a legitimate 18-holer. Some holes have multiples tees and/or pin positions. The tees are cement or use the asphault walking path. There's a nice map online, and sometimes copies are at the first tee. On a clear day, there are views of San Francisco.

Cons:

The course is crammed into the park. A heavily used path for walkers, joggers, and bikers that isn't just in play, it follows the middle of some fairways. Several fairways are also used by two holes in opposite directions. The course could be confusing to first timers without a map despite being pretty linear. Tees are beat up and poorly labelled. Aquatic park is an unforgiving course -- both the water and the dense trees eat discs, and the wind can makes otherwise easy shots (e.g. shorter putts) harder.

Other Thoughts:

This is not a beginner friendly course. When I was first getting into DG, I played here because it was close, and it probably reduced my interest. It's disheartening to lose 3 or 4 discs in one round.

Hole 1: From the tee, three baskets are visible: first the practice basket, then hole 1, and then hole 18. A big hyzer (RHBH) out over the water is the standard route.
Hole 3: From the basket for 2, backtrack to the right side of the inlet. Tee 18 on the left side of the inlet also doubles as a (very) short tee for 3.
Hole 5: Following the path a ways past the basket for 4. The tee is on the right where it opens up. There is also a long tee painted on the path.
Hole 6: The pin is right behind a tree. It is easy to mistakenly throw at the pin for 13. Tee 15 can be used as a short tee.
Hole 8: If you look along the water past the big bushes, there is an open area. The pin is right there, hidden behind the bushes. Even from the short tee, this hole is mean to beginners -- the only alternative to an accurate 200 foot shot across the water is a long way around.
Hole 9: Tee is marked on the path near pin 8, basket is underneath the big tree on the right.
Hole 10: The tee is painted out on the causeway -- you throw over the corner of the lagoon. There is a short tee at the parking lot.
Hole 11: Starts near (south of) the basket for 9.
Hole 15: From the long tee it's hard to see anything. From the regular tee, the basket is back behind the huge tree, to the right.
Hole 16: Both tees are painted on the path before you go by the basket for 4. The hole is in the woods near the far right corner of the open area.
Hole 17: Tee is painted on the path.
Hole 18: The tee is next to the lagoon, on the left side of the inlet.
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