- Lemon Lake's Red has an alluring mix of styles and lengths that offers challenges for players of all skill levels. Hole length ranges from under 200 to 500+ ft. The course weaves in and out of light woodland, with clearly-defined, neatly-trimmed fairways throughout. A few open grassy stretches allow bigger arms to air it out a bit, while the shorter-to-moderate lengthed technical holes offer rewards to those with the best accuracy. Protected pin placements, 90 degree turns of the fairway, pinball tree formations, and plenty of line-shaping exercises provide the thrills and spills.
- Several ace runs. Nothing boring or cheap. Some of the shortest holes prove to be monsters if you miss your line as you try to escape from tree prison without pinballing your way to tilt.
- Outstanding amenities: teepads, baskets, signage, benches, trashcans, brooms, restrooms, pavilions, nature/walking trails, playground fortresses, etc. Everything is in new or near-to-new condition and of quality material. Teepads are mostly trapezoidal, level, brushed concrete and among the best I've played on. Good, solid brick tees in one or two places. Descriptive signage with accurate illustrations of each hole's layout and distance. Keeping in theme with the rest of the complex, Red's baskets, benches, etc. are painted in red so there's never doubt as to which course you're currently on.

- Unfortunately, not much risk/reward generated by means of the terrain (unless you count trees as "terrain.") Slight elevation changes throughout, but not much here to get excited about.
- Some chance of play spilling over from one fairway into another. In a few places, the chance of a disc passing the basket and nearing the next hole's tee area exists, but is somewhat mitigated by brush and/or trees.

- I found this course quite pleasurable. Aesthetically pleasing, naturally beautiful, and in outstanding shape, Lemon Lake has a wealth to offer disc golfers of all stripes. As an casual player of modest skill, I found the Red course to challenge me without becoming either frustrating or boring at any point. The Gold course on site crushes players of my skill level, while Red intices us to return with the promise of a bounty of quality discing.
- $7 non-resident, $4 resident parking fee upon entry. $50 buys a yearly pass, an exceptional deal for the quantity and quality of disc golf and other amenities and facilities located on-site.
- 1st tee located near the information kiosk at the first parking lot on the left after entering the park.
UPDATE (6/30/2019): Unfortunately, Lemon Lake has suffered some significant tree loss that greatly impacts the quality of the Red layout. Several of the best holes (#'s 2, 3, 8, 9, 16) are completely ruined or rerouted, leaving much less exciting options in their stead. While not bad golf, it certainly isn't of the same level of quality. I've adjusted my course rating to reflect the new layout.

some added length both with new tees and alternative pin placements , 6240 ft ish
adding some toughness

hole 2 just gets in the way . always a tough hole for me > but off 14 if u hyzer it , a side arm over 2 's t is a recovery shot choice
plus throwing over 3 's T on the drive is equally bad for flow

love the new t's for 4 and 18 , basket spot for 14 as well . little soggy when we played
bring garbage bags and pick up as u play , cans were not out yet,

See the review by Texconinite below, I can't agrue with anything he said.

Lots of variety on this course, so many different shots are required...open, wooded, short, long, left, right, uphill or downhill.

The red baskets, red tee signs and red benches make it extremely easy to navigate. Once you find hole 1, a map probably isn't needed.

#14 open downhill shot to a protected basket.

This course inspired the other courses at LL, so "hats off" to it.

Somewhat too tight in places for my enjoyment; after playing more than 20 years, I'm tired of hitting trees. About half of the holes have lots of small diameter trees to avoid not only off the tee but also down the fairway and near the basket.

The dogleg on 7; I don't mind slight doglegs but a 90 degree turn thru tight woods isn't very fun.

One design flaw; hole 2 shoots over/around the tee of 3.

Although a good course overall, I don't think it is championship worthy. Adv or pro players should go play silver/gold course(s).

Lemon Lake is a terrific complex for DG, 4 courses with other park amenities such as good restrooms, picnic tables, a snack shop in summer all in a clean park enviroment.

I played this course in 1999 or 2000
when it was new, now again in 2009 & 2010 It has aged well.