Pros:
Canary Disc Golf Course plays through dense northwest foliage inside Al Borlin Park. Designed with the best of intentions, this course never truly had a chance due to poor planning and execution. Intending to be a challenging nine hole course, it unfortunately never saw past six due to an endless amount of clearing, upkeep, and what appears to be transients. However, of the holes that were finished, a few presented challenging and intricate lines both on and off the tee. Hole one is the course's only par 4 being that it's 486', with the rest of the holes ranging from 267-326'. Although the course was not long per say, the amount of obstacles increased the amount of skill and accuracy needed. There is definitely potential!
Memorable hole(s): #1,3, 6
Cons:
As mentioned by the other trusted reviewers, I too agree that the course has way too many flaws from start to finish. I won't go into too much detail since the others have been quite thorough but to list a few...
*Safety: The amount of transients and drug paraphernalia throughout the course. Homeless camps are spread throughout parts of the course. Not family friendly. Or, anyone for that matter! Not until its cleaned up.
*Safety: Located on the other side of the train tracks in an isolated area at the edge of town
* Design: The course is unfinished, leaving players stranded in the middle of the dense forest with no clear way out. Players must backtrack.
*Equipment: Nice kiosk but VERY misleading. Also, the course has cheap baskets, poor unlevel tee pads, and missing signage.
*Maintenance: Garbage and dog poop everywhere! Some trees are spray painted, too. Why?!?
Least Favorite Hole(s): #2 - seemed to be a filler hole with little challenge
Other Thoughts:
I truly believe Canary DGC could have been terrific if the money was better allocated and more manpower was available to assist with clearing of the remaining 3-12 holes. Hopefully, the course can be rejuvenated by the same people who support Tall Firs, allowing the brush to be cleared and the transient population relocated to Monroe's local shelters (wishful thinking). I hope to someday come back and play a full round in a thriving park but my gut tells me it may become extinct sooner than later. I hope I'm wrong and will be sure to fix my rating if I am.