Cincinnati, OH

Heritage Park

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lukedpt
Silver level trusted reviewer
Experience: 24.3 years 75 played 54 reviews
2.50 star(s)

Where wind and hyzers meet 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Apr 18, 2022 Played the course:once

Pros:

-themed concrete tees
-tee signs for all holes
-well maintained grounds
-plenty of parking, but competing with baseball fields
-varied distances, none that I would consider long holes

Cons:

-very few actual obstacles beyond tall grass and bamboo so most shots end up being hyzers
-the game is at the mercy of the wind since there is very little protection
-the tee pads are ovals. It seems to be a theme in the park design, but they are extremely annoying to throw from
-the tee signs give very little useful information and distances seem to be inaccurate

Other Thoughts:

This course is far from my favorite. While the theme of ovals in park design, tee pad shape, and maps are cohesive and consistent, it is just a pain to throw from the abnormal tees and it would be nice to have more accurate information on the signs. Some of the bamboo has recently been cut and burned, but a lot remains. The lack of trees creates holes that are easiest to send hyzer bombs off the tees, and the wind will fight you the whole way. It's not that bad a course, there's just not much good about it either.
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Luckj
Gold level trusted reviewer
Experience: 6.3 years 65 played 50 reviews
2.50 star(s)

Open Course Frustrated by High Grass 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Mar 27, 2021 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Heritage Park is one of the great family parks on the west side of Cincinnati. With lots of space and some beautiful views, it is a great place to bring the family on a nice day and you may just spend the entire day there. The course itself isn't anything special but I still find myself going back regularly for a relaxed round that feels like field work.
Pros:
-As mentioned, the park is great. Set on a large flat plain bordering the Great Miami river there are ball fields, a large dog park, ample walking paths, and trails by the river. There's plenty of parking, a playground and a shelter by hole 1 as well.
-There is a portable bathroom just feet from hole 1
-Practice basket by hole 1
-Teepads are concrete and have a painted foot foul like that most everyone ignores
-Holes range from 200'-400' with a total distance of 5,454' and an average length of just above 300'
-The course includes several bamboo patches that force shot shapes and create a break from the monotony of wide open fields
-Teepads include mapped OB. Most people don't play it, but if you want to create a real challenge play the OB. It's a totally different course when you do.
-Baskets were solid, older Chainstar baskets
-Course drains well. It's generally considered one of the first playable courses in the tri-state after prolonged rain.
-A few holes break from the field and duck briefly into the tree line creating a few gaps that have to be hit.
-Great course for families or new players

Cons:

Cons:
-In the end this course really only offers one thing, open shots in a flat field. While a few holes break the mold, the vast majority of holes feel the same.
-I can't believe I've made it this far without mentioning the rough. The rough is really bad, especially the later the year goes on. It seems like the park mows it in late March then leaves it untouched for the entire year. By August you almost can't play a round without finding yourself waste high in grass and stinging plants. Wear pants and check for ticks! Some fairways play over the grass while most others play along it. It certainly creates some risk/reward but it gets annoying quick.
-The bamboo groves are big and thick. They will swallow a disc quickly. Fortunately, it's surprising easy to get in them to search, but often a disc will get caught up at the tops so don't just look down.
-Course often plays near a walking path and many a normal hyzer would carry over the path so be sure to check before you throw.
-This is a popular park and people don't always know they're on the disc golf course. Be prepared to kindly ask someone to move off the fairway.
-Because the course is so open it is not always clear what basket you're throwing at or where the next hole is. Be sure to consult the tee sign or UDisc.
-Pars are way off. Course is listed as a par 78 or 80 (UDisc keeps changing and I've not looked as the signs closely) but it should be played as a par 3.
-No legitimate par 4s.

Other Thoughts:

I enjoy Heritage and I keep going back. I consider it a great place for field work. Instead of heading to a local football field I can go here and throw at baskets for basically the same experience. That being said, I do not go here if the grass is up. I find myself spending too much time wading through the high grass.
Overall, this is a pretty average course but it serves a purpose in introducing new players and family to the sport and still providing enjoyment for the experienced player.
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CraftyCracka420
Experience: 25.9 years 53 played 5 reviews
2.50 star(s)

2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Oct 13, 2017 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Just putting this on here you don't have to pay to play no more colerain township stop the park passes

Cons:

High weeds during the summer you will loss disc if you go into high grass and it's basically just a open field except like 2 to 4 holes

Other Thoughts:

When Hugh grass isn't grown yet good place to learn your disc flights and practice doing rollers
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sisyphus
Diamond level trusted reviewer
Experience: 12.7 years 398 played 383 reviews
2.50 star(s)

Hyzers (& Annies) ‘Round the Hay 2+ years

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Dec 9, 2012 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

The thing you need to know most about Heritage Park DGC: has the hay been mown? This course is completely different from mid-fall to mid-spring. When they cut the long grasses, 2/3rds of the holes become open shots, with practically no chance of losing a disc. You have to decide if you like the challenge of keeping it out of the stuff (in the summer), or like me (a relative noob), actually prefer this course mown.

This course is set in a nice, level floodplain, with other sports fields and the obligatory jogging path winding around, adding some optional OB challenges, if your shots go really wild. There is a cool looking playground by the parking lot, and a new deck off the path, overlooking the stream on the left after hole 13. Most of the course has good signage, there's a good map kiosk, at least one beverage machine, trash baskets here and there, and one bench on the path near the #9 tee, if you need a break.

This course has some of the neatest concrete tees I've seen: they're oval/teardrop shaped, with a foul line marked, allowing you to follow through without stepping off the front. The baskets are almost all 24 chains, and catch very well (#11 and #16 have only 18 chain baskets).

If you prefer some obstacles, there are permanent shrubs to work around on 2, 4, 7, 9 & 15 (stay outta them bushes!), holes 12 & 16 shoot into the woods, and holes 13 & 17 require tight tee shots out of the woods.

Cons:

Every time I've been here, there's a Civil War re-enactment going on just across the water. Well, maybe it's just a shooting range, but if you feel at all skittish about a near-constant barrage of gunfire nearby, you might be a little distracted here.

There's no elevation to speak of (wait, you cross a drainage ditch on hole 11!).

The course can feel a little ho-hum and bland in the winter (but on the bright side, as of 12/9/12, they have not pulled the baskets for the winter, so there's a course here - and that is good).

Other Thoughts:

The course design flows fairly well, with only one walk out into the field between 13 & 14. In the peak of the summer, I'm sure most holes are forced blind hyzers and annies. It would be interesting to analyze the change in average scores, depending on the season.

The current pictures show 2-3 foot tall bushes, and do not indicate the tall grass potential very well. Since those bushes are now 6-8' high, and very thick, some aspiring photographer needs to update the course pics with one set for the winter, and one set for the summer.

Edit 9/18/14: Having just played Heritage for the first time with the grasses in their seasonal 6 foot plus height, I must say it IS a more challenging course. You'll want a spotter if you go for the riskier lines, and you may have to settle for more threes if you play smartly in all the fairways. The angles of the teepads become more obvious (laid out by a rhbh player?). And the terrible position of the tee sign to the right front corner of hole 6 stands out even more. Also, there is word that the park wants $5 for a day pass (slightly more for all season), but they don't seem to have a collection booth, so take that as you may.
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tfinley0
Experience: 23.8 years 82 played 1 reviews
2.50 star(s)

Out of Bounds the Defining Characteristic 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 24, 2009 Played the course:once

Pros:

Nice park near the Miami River. Course was well kept and had nice teeoffs. A good course to challenge par for players who play everything par 3. Out of Bounds makes course challenging to get under 3 par. Back nine provides some much needed variety in the course.

Cons:

Front nine is similar on most holes with the only major challenge being the out of bounds. Some out of bounds areas are too close to the basket which may penalize a good shot that would normally be a putt. Some holes seemed to mislabel the distance by ~20 ft and some seemed to mislabel the out of bounds pictorially. Overall, the lack of variety in distance, elevation or obstacles makes playing this course feel somewhat mundane.

Other Thoughts:

The foul line on the tee off pad was an interesting twist but unnecessary. Repeated and unceasing (for >1 hour) gunshots were heard in the woods...not sure if there is a firing range nearby. Of interest, a lady I met there said she was paid $4,000 to live in that area d/t a uranium enrichment plant that no longer exists. Would not travel to play this course, but may play if in the area.
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