I've played this course since 2006 and I call it my "home" course. As many have stated, this is a beginner course. However, over the years I've come to realize that although at first appearance it does seem easy, if you play it as designed, it can offer a substantial challenge with its' nuances. A perfect example is hole #1. One can easily go to the right of the ever expanding eucalyptus tree directly in front of the tee for a straight fading shot at the pin on the hillside. Conversely, if you play it as a mando LEFT of the tree, it becomes a very challenging forced turnover. This shot has become even more challenging as the tree has become bigger and lower over time. Up the ante and play 2, 3, and 4 (depending upon pin placement) as turnovers as well. Always play 5 to the right of the tree near the pin. Always "thread the needle" between the trees on 6. Definite mando left of the light pole on 7 (kudos to the course pros for adding the sign). Try to mando to the right of the stubby palm tree near the pin on 8 and always play the long tee on 9. Voila! A seemingly easy course just became much more challenging! I've enjoyed watching this course transform over the years and the course pros have done great job adding tee pads and barriers that protect players and neighboring houses! I can't wait to see how it continues to evolve.

That big smelly scum filled retention lake in the middle is HUNGRY and it has a hankering for discs. Mind your shots on 2A, 3, 7, 12, and 16. You DO NOT want to retrieve a disc from this so called "water". The odor tends to linger. Yuck.
Signage is lacking. This is no ones' fault but vandals. It is a city park afterall...
My ONLY real complaint. The barrier is too close to the left corner of the long tee pad on #13. I shoot LHFH and it is VERY uncomfortable. It does make a really nice ping! when you hit it.

Unlike the majority of courses here in the valley, this one is grassy so its easy on your discs!

-Park is kept up well.
-Holes provide a variety of distances off the tee.
-Water is in play on a few holes which creates a bit of "squeeze factor" on some shots.
-Local players are very friendly
-Great for a quick tune up course.
-Very good for beginners to learn at.
-Plenty of holes for ace runs.

-Sometimes have to deal with casual park goers from the neighborhood. (Not too big of a deal)
-Not a ton of variety in shot shape is needed to score well.
-You may have to wait while playing to the same basket as another group of golfers.

I love playing Emerald when I want to get a quick round in. It is usually not too crowded. I love the shot over the pond that the long tee on #12 provides. Overall this is a great course that I would recommend to anyone that is in the area looking to have some fun chucking plastic around.