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Akron Community DGC reviews
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Melvin Vaniman Exploded in 1912! 2+ years
Reviewed:
Played on:Sep 5, 2021
Played the course:once
Pros:
- Akron's 18-hole disc golf course works a seam of partially wooded, partially open elevation along one edge of the property, zig zagging back and forth before utilizing the big hill for a couple of the stand out holes. The wooded holes (#s 4, 5, 6, 8, 14, and 15) provide the most compelling golf.
- Concrete tees in fine shape. Sufficient signage. Reasonable flow and navigation.
- Great use of the elevation on hand. Almost all the holes use elevation to set up various looks and angles. There are shots from atop, to the side, alongside, and around the hill. In a lot of ways, this course plays and feels like the nearby Rochester course. The layouts and feel of both courses really squeeze the most out of the land's every up and down.
- Concrete tees in fine shape. Sufficient signage. Reasonable flow and navigation.
- Great use of the elevation on hand. Almost all the holes use elevation to set up various looks and angles. There are shots from atop, to the side, alongside, and around the hill. In a lot of ways, this course plays and feels like the nearby Rochester course. The layouts and feel of both courses really squeeze the most out of the land's every up and down.
Cons:
- A bit smooshed in atop itself and the walking paths. The prairie bounding the property on one side, and along which the open hole section plays, looks naaasty, in case anyone manages to end up down there.
- Several repetitive holes detract somewhat from an otherwise fine setup. Hole #s 9-11 work back and forth a bit too close to each other, for example.
- Not much variety in hole lengths, adding slightly to the repetitious factor.
- Several repetitive holes detract somewhat from an otherwise fine setup. Hole #s 9-11 work back and forth a bit too close to each other, for example.
- Not much variety in hole lengths, adding slightly to the repetitious factor.
Other Thoughts:
- Hero's try on a fun little design; if passing through on 31, worth a quick pairing with Rochester and/or especially The Boonies, a nearby gem.
5
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Short But Fun Course 2+ years drive by
Reviewed:
Played on:May 30, 2020
Played the course:once
Pros:
Even though this course is just off of a main intersection of town , it wasn't easy to find. Drive behind the gas station near Rochester and Milwaukee on a small service road . Someone decided to throw some serious money at Akron Community Disc Golf Course .
Equipment : The course has nice cement tee pads . If the course wasn't so short , the width and length might have been in my cons . The signage was adequate , with par ,distance and hole # . The baskets are Yellow banded Discatchers . There are also very nice metal green benches at every hole . Bathroom is near hole #1's basket .
Landscape : The course was mowed and looked well taken care of . . The elevation here is pretty mild , Some grades here and there , with a small hill to either shoot into or off of near hole 7 -10 ? There is a big top of the world shot off of what looks to be a man made hill at #12 . This course is pretty much park style , but there are a couple of semi-wooded holes that change things up .
Highlights : The course has no holes here to take your breath away , but many are fun . #4 is a nice short tunnel shot that moves slightly uphill . #6 is a short tight drive up a grade #13 ( or 17 ) , I think , is a top of the world shot .off a man made hill .
Disc Risk . Low . Not much in the way of heavy rough and no water . Since it can be open and windy here , the only way to really lose one is to throw it way up in a tree .
Time : It took me a little over 45 minutes to play this course , so figure a foursome taking about an hour and a half
Equipment : The course has nice cement tee pads . If the course wasn't so short , the width and length might have been in my cons . The signage was adequate , with par ,distance and hole # . The baskets are Yellow banded Discatchers . There are also very nice metal green benches at every hole . Bathroom is near hole #1's basket .
Landscape : The course was mowed and looked well taken care of . . The elevation here is pretty mild , Some grades here and there , with a small hill to either shoot into or off of near hole 7 -10 ? There is a big top of the world shot off of what looks to be a man made hill at #12 . This course is pretty much park style , but there are a couple of semi-wooded holes that change things up .
Highlights : The course has no holes here to take your breath away , but many are fun . #4 is a nice short tunnel shot that moves slightly uphill . #6 is a short tight drive up a grade #13 ( or 17 ) , I think , is a top of the world shot .off a man made hill .
Disc Risk . Low . Not much in the way of heavy rough and no water . Since it can be open and windy here , the only way to really lose one is to throw it way up in a tree .
Time : It took me a little over 45 minutes to play this course , so figure a foursome taking about an hour and a half
Cons:
Safety : There are walkers and dog owners that mill around this park . Be patient and cognizant of those around you .
#2 Challenge . Some of these holes are almost straight and open fairway shots , maybe with an embankment that the basket sits on , or with a tree in the way . What may seem like a fun play to many will be way too easy for intermediates or pros . There are only 2 holes longer than 291' , that being 315' and 317' . Midrange and putter territory for the rest .
#3 Navigation . First , going from 2-3 will be hard . It is a hard right and a little backwards up the hill to find it . Also , there will be spots where you are standing that you see maybe 6 different tees and 6 different baskets . Some Next Tee signs would help . An online course map and map at a kiosk would be great.
#2 Challenge . Some of these holes are almost straight and open fairway shots , maybe with an embankment that the basket sits on , or with a tree in the way . What may seem like a fun play to many will be way too easy for intermediates or pros . There are only 2 holes longer than 291' , that being 315' and 317' . Midrange and putter territory for the rest .
#3 Navigation . First , going from 2-3 will be hard . It is a hard right and a little backwards up the hill to find it . Also , there will be spots where you are standing that you see maybe 6 different tees and 6 different baskets . Some Next Tee signs would help . An online course map and map at a kiosk would be great.
Other Thoughts:
They jammed 18 holes into this park , and guess what ? It works . What is short on length is made up in fun . Some open , some holes a little tighter , but all playable . The Akron Park Board designed and supported this course and they did a good job .
With the benches here , you can take your time going from hole to hole , or blow through it in the time it takes you to order and eat a fast food lunch . I think you will like the park here .
My Recommendation : This is the course that every newbie should start on , and all families should play . Easy on the exertion , little chance of losing your only disc , and won't take all night to play . Also great for the locals to play and hang out with friends , a perfect social gathering ( maybe add a shelter ? ) Good for the travelers to leg stretch and the Course Collector ( combine with the Boonies and Rochester ) . Just a goof around course for the intermediates and pros , but who doesn't like goofing around ? I am not going to coerce you to play it , but I think you should give this course a try .
With the benches here , you can take your time going from hole to hole , or blow through it in the time it takes you to order and eat a fast food lunch . I think you will like the park here .
My Recommendation : This is the course that every newbie should start on , and all families should play . Easy on the exertion , little chance of losing your only disc , and won't take all night to play . Also great for the locals to play and hang out with friends , a perfect social gathering ( maybe add a shelter ? ) Good for the travelers to leg stretch and the Course Collector ( combine with the Boonies and Rochester ) . Just a goof around course for the intermediates and pros , but who doesn't like goofing around ? I am not going to coerce you to play it , but I think you should give this course a try .
