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Hopedale, IL

Hopedale Park

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2.675(based on 9 reviews)
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aren
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Experience: 24.9 years 98 played 14 reviews
2.50 star(s)

Worth the short detour off 155

Reviewed: Played on:May 11, 2023 Played the course:once

Pros:

- I never really play 9 hole courses, but I was pleasantly surprised. After the first couple of holes, I thought it was going to be putter shots throughout, but it mixes in a couple 370-plus, low-ceiling holes that challenge your driver, and several holes require some shot shaping. I really enjoyed 10-12 (although there are definitely some cons, see below) that add variety. I threw several different discs off the tee, which I always consider to be a good indicator for a quality course score.

- Concrete tees, basic signs for the first nine holes that do the job. Baskets are older, but still catch well and are perfectly serviceable.

- Hole 12 is really great, using the baseball outfield fence as a way to protect the basket from RHBH throws. So either you're throwing a spike hyzer, or throwing a FH that carries around the fence, but can't go deep because of guardian trees. Hole 8 is also a great low-ceiling flex RHBH that's reachable, but you need to nail the line.

- Mower was finishing up when I got there and the course looked great. Seems like it stays in good condition and the park is used often for the 1,000 person community.

Cons:

- A couple course design issues where the course might clash with other park-goers. Hole 6 plays across one of the park entrance roads, hole 9 plays across a sidewalk that goes to the baseball fields, and then hole 10-12 are tightly woven across the fields.

I played at 8:30 a.m., so I didn't have to worry about any of that, but 10-12 would be unplayable with a game going on, with 9 likely affected as well. Also, 10-12 have no signs and are difficult to find - 10 just uses the sidewalk as a tee (I believe?)

Other Thoughts:

- Honestly, I had a ton of fun playing here. I hesitated stopping considering I was driving up to Peoria, and would a 12-hole course be worth the time. But it was a great start to the day!
I just can't give it a higher score considering holes 10-12, and that while this is a fun course, it's not necessarily one that's going to really challenge you.
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Diamond level trusted reviewer
Experience: 22.9 years 351 played 178 reviews
2.50 star(s)

Small town park. 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Oct 8, 2010 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

This is a very nice small park in the middle of a small town. There is a school right next to the park. The land is very flat with a bunch of large scattered trees. Almost all of the course plays in the shade. This is a very beginner friendly course and absolutely no where to lose discs.

When you pull in the park look for the pavillion and restooms. Park in the lot to the west of the restrooms. The 1st tee is located on the east of the pavillion.

Brand new Innova Discatcher baskets. Each has the hole # listed on them.

Next to each basket there is a stone in the ground pointing in the direction of the next tee.

The tee pads are nice and flat. They were installed properly and roughed up nicely.

The tee signs are very basic. The have the hole # and distance on them. They also have the school logo on them.

Several of the holes have multi route options.

There are a variety of lengths from 215ft to 380ft.

There are nice restoom facilities.

Cons:

The course flows petty good until #7. Once you play #6 you have to walk back to play #7.

For more skilled players this course will get boring.

Other Thoughts:

I played an alternate tee on #5. There is a covered stage that is elevated. It's a fun place to throw from to #5's basket.

This course is located just a few minutes off I155. There is a Casey's located right down the street from the course.

If you are local or driving thru it's not a bad option to play a quick round. If you have a family it's a great place to play. There are picnic tables and nice restrooms.
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