Medford, NJ

Freedom Park

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dino2disc
Silver level trusted reviewer
Experience: 24.7 years 75 played 39 reviews
1.00 star(s)

Try to Eagle the Funky Mando on #2 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:May 9, 2021 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

As all the reviews here should tell you, don't expect too much more than 4 nice baskets and 4 short concrete tees in an open field. That being said, I've seen and played worse, and there are 4 nice things about this place:

- Discatcher baskets are the best, and they're still in great shape.

- This could be a great place to practice making accurate bomb shots on a windy day, away from people and any serious hazards.

- #2: it would be easy to view the 90 degree mando right turn around the tree 'island' on this hole as an awkward, forced, ridiculous choice of hole layout, but I tried to evaluate it with an open mind. In the end, after playing it twice, I kind of like it because of how bizarrely unique it is. Without the mando turn this would be a fairly boring flat and open hole. Even better is the "first eagle" potential for intermediate players: if you throw a high, hard, and strong-arcing forehand (as a righty that is) around the tops of the trees in the island then you could be left with just a fairly long, straight, and very slightly downhill approach shot to setup an eagle putt on this par 5.

- Easy to find with plenty of parking.

Cons:

There's not a lot of point of going into exhaustive detail since there's only 4 holes, but the main drawbacks would include:
- Flat terrain, no hills, water, or even any trees really in play except for the 'island' on #2 unless you really overthrow or shank a shot.
- Yes the concrete tees are a little short, but at least they are concrete and they are even with the grass surface so you can simply start further back on the grass if you feel you need something longer.
- Only tee sign remaining is for #3, and it's mostly hidden in a bush that is really close to your arm follow-through position if you're a righty -> really poor choice of position for it.
- With a lack of any trees it might get kind of tough to judge the distances and the strength you need... just the reality of open field holes I suppose...
- You might have to wait for a dog walker or throw around a picnicing family or two, and it sounds like there may be informally organized sports on these fields sometimes.

Other Thoughts:

- Seems like this place gets kind of thrashed by reviewers for how boring and open it is, but hey there are nice Discatcher baskets and it's important to remember that they were installed as part of an Eagle Scout project - so how judgemental can we really be? I think the best viewpoint on this "course" is to applaud the scout's effort to put a few holes in a popular park if for no other reason than to introduce more people and families to the sport!
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Tiwal
Experience: 10 played 10 reviews
1.00 star(s)

There are chains... 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jun 11, 2015 Played the course:once

Pros:

There are chains. You can practice distance throws in open field, as long as you don't hit people. Flat grass so you can't lose discs.

Cons:

4 chains in the open. Goes through a park with traffic, so remember to yell fore!

Other Thoughts:

It could be a good putting practice area with some work.
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Gunslinger82
Experience: 5 played 2 reviews
1.00 star(s)

Practice Makes Perfect 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:May 25, 2016 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

If you want to practice your booming drives in a wide open field or get a feel for how a disc will behave with no impediments this is the course for you. At sunset there's some really gorgeous views of the sky in such a wide open park. The grounds are well mowed and it's hard to lose a disc here. Really great for putting practice if you don't have a portable. Since I know hole 1 is 273 feet I can tell almost exactly how far my drives are judging by distance from the basket. I usually just throw back and forth to basket 1 and then back toward basket 4 from wherever I land.

Cons:

It's only 4 holes with no real challenge obstruction wise. There is no direction or map for newcomers to figure out where to start or end. My first outing ended up with me throwing at the wrong baskets and I didn't realize until I came within sight of the # on the top ring. I've lost 2 discs here due to utter stupidity and extremely dense brush along the edges of the course. After a rain I wouldn't attempt it because the area between basket 1 and 3 becomes mud soup.

Other Thoughts:

Hole layout is as follows:
1.Concrete pad to basket directly ahead.
2. From basket #1 wander to the right of the tree clump in the middle and you'll find a concrete pad facing perpendicular to the first. This is a MANDO around the left side of the tree clump with the basket within view to the far right.
3. There's actually a sign on this one with distance and Par. It has a guardian bush on the sign. The only threat here is going long on your approach.
4. Final concrete tee pad faces back toward the first and the basket is on a slight incline. There's water to your right so if your disc turns too hard you will be sunk in the swamp.

If you have a portable you can make this a 5 hole or expand the existing to create your own layout without teepads. Get creative and have fun. Isn't that the point?
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jparent
Experience: 14.2 years 12 played 4 reviews
1.00 star(s)

Review from first time disk player 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Apr 7, 2010 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

The course is located in between a playground with a few pavilions and on the opposite side is a dog park. There is ample parking and it is very easy to find. Good beginner course since the course is quite small and wide open. Also there are public bathrooms and other things to do in the park. Skateboard park, volleyball, basketball and outside areas to grill.

Cons:

Only four holes. Hole 3 is placed right next to the path that people walk their dogs on. Hole four's fairway is flooded for 1-3 days after ANY rain. people walking their dog through hole 4 to get to the dog park. Careful not to bloody your hand on the tee signs that are RIGHT next to the concrete tee pads.
Hole 3 throws over the path that people walk their dogs.
The last two times I was here it was extremely windy, and it is unforgiving since it is just a wide open field.

Other Thoughts:

I became interested in disk golf because this park is about 5 minutes from my house. This is the first course I've played on and it is ok for a family to try out disk golf if you're local. If you have no other options or just want to 'grip it and rip it' then check out the course, otherwise drive the extra distance and go to a course with more holes with a little better layout.
I just use the course for putting practice now.
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LeftyToss
Experience: 15.3 years 6 played 6 reviews
1.00 star(s)

Great Place to learn the Game. 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Mar 13, 2009 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

For Beginners, Its a great course to learn on because it's very, very open and allows for errant throws without the risk of losing a disc. Tees are concrete so footing is good on them. Baskets are practically brand new and in great shape.

Cons:

Only has 4 holes. There are no trees or real opsticles to deal with. Lots of people/dog traffic on Holes 3 and 4. Lots of land mines (Dog Crap) so watch where you step. Hole 2 isn't marked well as to how you are supposed to play it.

Other Thoughts:

There really isn't anybody ever at this course so it's a good place to get in some practice. Park is very nice and kept up year round. Public Restrooms available year round (port-o-jon in winter months)
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Godard
Silver level trusted reviewer
Experience: 16.7 years 65 played 46 reviews
1.00 star(s)

Designed to appeal to absolutely nobody 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Aug 14, 2008 Played the course:once

Pros:

Well mowed. Wide open and windy if you like hucking it far like that. Tee markers are useful, and there are concrete tee pads.

Cons:

First tee sign is RIGHT IN FRONT of the pad. Silly! Tee 2 is either not aimed at the basket (a dogleg right) or is aimed because the island is a mando...the only way this hole could be 723 feet. Course is way too long for beginners, and way too lame for the experienced. Woods don't come into play at all; baskets are all wide open.

Other Thoughts:

Not worth the trip, but it is the only attempt at a course for miles around. Maybe the community will support a more thorough, well-planned course.
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