Maconaquah Park 18 hole DGC ( ca.1983 ) sits in a corridor with 2 other old school courses ( Mississinewa 1985 )9 Honey Bear Hollow 1978 ) , right between these 2 making them 3 of the oldest 4 courses in the state . So if you are into nostalgia , Peru is for YOU .The parking lot for the course is kind of small , but there are other places to park nearby . I didn't remember any bathrooms before hole 12 , but I may have missed it . There is a kiosk next to the parking lot . You may want to take a picture of it . There was no online map There is a nice shelter house up on the hill ( hole #1 tee is directly behind it ) , and another one to use for a rest after hole #12 . The course and grounds were mowed and well taken care of when I was there . There were cement tees throughout , and good signs at every hole . Drawback is that they didn't tell the pin position . There are dual pin positions on most holes here. There were orange Spider Web baskets that were adequate . There was a fair amount of elevation for the course . The bottom dropped out of a few of the holes . The course is split up into 3 separate sections , 1-6 , 7-12 and 13-18 . with only the transition from 6-7 meeting at the parking lot .
I was lucky that a couple of the friendly locals started me in the right direction here . I won't go hole by hole , but there were some fun ones out there . The course travels out away from the lot for 3 holes , then comes back kind of alongside on the right . #6 hole tees you off with a putter or whippet shot steep downhill right to left a little over a creek bed to the basket tucked in next to the hill . Crossing the street , you will pick up #7 and slowly travel uphill into 7-12 holes . A small creek will come into play on several of these holes , first running down the left , then right . After ascending the hill and playing a couple of holes on the level ( 9 & 10 or 11 ? ) , you will have another more technical throw , straight downhill , where an large log across a gully might come into play , with the basket sitting on the left with a creek guarding it's rear and flank . You have to cross the road and climb the hill directly in front of you . There are steps to guide you . The next 6 holes are more park style . with some narrow fairways and some okay basket placements . The course shares the woods holes and has plenty of park holes to appeal to both preferences . Other than a lack of length , there are still a good variety of shots out there .You won't empty your bag on this course , but your midranges and putter will get a workout .

Disc Risk : moderate to minimal . The course does have elevation and blind shots , so the chance for a rollaway might be bigger than most courses , but the creek is small and the course is pretty cut back . You may have to look for your disc once in a great while ( #2 ,#12 , #13 ) .

Here are some holes worth mentioning . #2 travels through a tight treed fairway right to left and slightly uphill , snaking left to right to the pin guarded by small trees . #6 is a nice downhill utter run with a creek in play directly in front of you . #7 is a flat hole with a creek in play in front and on the right . #12 is a more intense steep downhill drive to a basket with the creek behind it . #16 is a sideways gully shot to a basket with trees in front with a big canopy to keep you from lofting a midrange/driver over the top .
Signature Hole : The finishing hole #18 . Even though it plays flat ,with the pin in the 430' spot , you have to navigate over a creek in front of you , make a right turn , with the basket siting on the left side of the creek .This takes you right in front of your car .
If I hadn't stopped for a cheeseburger and a beer at the shelter on #12 ( I found a friend ) the course would have taken me about an hour . Figure a 4some , where one knows the layout , about 2 hours . The course is short enough that you can bring your seldom playing friends with you , technical enough to keep your interest and fun enough to have a good time playing it . I recommend wearing some sturdy shoes . Coming off some of these hillsides can cause some nasty falls .

#1 Navigation . A 1983 course with no informative map with approximate pin locations on each hole ? Are you kidding me ? I would have looked for a long time just for hole #1 ( behind the shelter on the hill ). The course needs some Next Tee signs badly . No seriously long walks between holes , but ,,,,,
#2 Safety . The course kind of sits by itself , especially the first 12 holes or more . A couple of the fairways are close to each other , combined with a couple of blind shots and some looking for a missing disc ,which can mean that someone might get a close call ( or worse ) out on the course .
#3 The Elements . Some places on this course could use some steps or railings . Since this course is made up of a lot of woods and little grass in spots , after a good rain , it might be near impossible to play this course
#4 The course may not pose a challenge for the more gifted players , but hey , it's a 1983 course .
The course has been played for so long that it looks to be eroding in spots . I'm surprised that some of the tee pads aren't sliding away with a basket or 2 . This course is NOT cart friendly . Good luck getting one down to the #12 basket .

After finding the first tee and figuring the flow , this course has a lot to offer . Water , lots of elevation . No big walks between holes . Friendly locals . This might be the type of course to chill on after having a bad day at work . This is not a course that can just " mail it in " . Short , but with deceiving tight lines or basket placements , Challenging enough , Maconaquah will make you work in spots . I really like the alternating pin locations ( although I don't know how often they change them ) Lots of fun factor here . Great shelters allow you to relax on the course , even drink a beverage . Thank You , Parks and Rec , for the upkeep on this course . And thanks , Mother Nature , for not raining before I came . They still might have been looking for my body at the bottom of #12 .

My Recommendation : Families ? Pretty steep for mom and dad , unless experienced players in decent shape . Not good for dates , unless she plays on the PDGA tour . Fun for newbies , great for locals , travelers ( get to holes 1,7 & 13 and you are fine ) , Course Collectors , . Depending on the pin position , it could be too easy for pros and good intermediates , But hey , you can't play monster courses all the time . Enjoy the park and the woods and PLAY IT !!!

Newer spider baskets.
So many unique holes you will not see elsewhere.
Great mix of holes.
Signature Hole 18 beautiful double water shot that'll keep you coming back!

Finding hole 1 and 13!!!!!
Out of control erosion and dangerous trails.
There's a couple of walking paths that could use steps built in. Hole 12 I think it was? May be better to sit on your butt and slide down that one.

I was lucky to meet two locals in the parking lot that have played here before. Otherwise I would have given up on finding hole 1 and left. Some kind of signage directing you to the first tee would be great.

This course could really benefit from having several holes shut down for a couple of years to let the grass/vegetation grow back. The erosion is out of control. It's going to have a few teepads sliding away, baskets fall out of the ground, or lose a hole all together.

Next tee signage would be a huge help in a few places. Especially the walk from 12 to 13. We actually encountered some players searching for hole 1 over on 13!

Hole 18 was amazing in the long pin position. Lots of water flowing thru the creek after a storm. Tons of fun!

- Located in a large multi-purpose public park, Maconaquah does a great job of incorporating the best of the park's terrain without interferring with other park activities. Above average variety in terms of elevation, water holes (a shallow creek wends its way throughout the course, coming into play nicely in several spots), distances and shot selection. A trio of unique holes (#'s 2, 12 and 18) stand out in my mind days after playing the course for the first time. Much of the course is moderately wooded, but a few longer holes are open, allowing for the bigger arms to let it rip.
- Great risk/reward. Between the OB water hazards (including an "island green" on 18) and drastic elevation changes (many holes slope downwards towards water), Maconaquah will keep even experienced discers on their toes throughout.
- Above average line-shaping potential exists on some of the more technical holes.
- Dual pin positions, although many don't seem to really change the look much, just add a bit of distance.
- The course loops back to the parking lot after hole #6.

- Unfortunately, a fair amount of trash was strewn throughout the course. Nothing a day of cleaning wouldn't fix, but it's sad to see such a fine course abused by litterbugs.
- Older baskets of dubious shape. Not terrible, but definitely below average.
- Confusing flow in a few places. No next tee signs where they are needed. Not much of an issue except for first-timers.
- One or two spots could cause safety issues for the mobility impaired (crossing the stream via treacherously wobbly rocks on the way from #12 to #13 in particualar stands out as dangerous).

- Overall, Maconaquah provides a great public course. The elevation and water help make it the best balanced and perhaps most rewarding course to play in the greater Peru area, with perhaps the exception of France Park in Logansport (a personal favorite).

The variety of the challenges you'll encounter.

Course looks worn and minimally maintained - tees, signs, baskets all appear to be steadily deteriorating.

Course is very unforgiving - errant or unlucky shots can be severely punished, as five holes bring water into play, and several baskets are located near very steep, tree-filled slopes - roll down one of them, and it'll be very difficult to work your way back towards the basket.

Course plays up, down, and across three hills, each with its own personality. Hill-A, providing holes 1-6, is thickly-populated with mid-sized trees, has the tightest lines, is a bit rolling, and twice brings the water into play. Hole-2 takes you up the hill, a long left-then-right turner, and hole-6 brings you steeply down the hill, needing a hard left at the end to avoid the creek straight ahead.

Hill-B hosts holes 7-12, with larger-but-more-scattered trees than hill-A. The elevation is gained by straight-up-the-slope number-8, and the next few holes are atop the plateau, fairly straight-n-short, but with the slope always looming nearby. Hole-12 takes you straight down the hill where the basket sits at the end of a gully - with the creek just scant feet behind!

Hill-C contains the largest trees, and is the most open/long. The first few holes take you gently up the slope, with thick woods on the left. Upon reaching the top, hole-15 is a nice challenge - straight for nearly 200', then needing a short-but-sharp right-then-left to reach the basket. The crew with me took turns unloading their bags on #16, which plays across the valley formed by the horseshoe-shaped ridge we were atop. Basket-18 is surrounded by water on three sides, with the rightside being the safest location. The distance from the tee to the water just in front of the basket is probably typical for most int-adv players, so can be quite intimidating.

Challenging course! Don't do the crime (poor/unlucky shot) if you can't do the time (scramble up steep tree-filled slopes, and/or go fishing for your discs). Spotter and/or creek-guarders recommended.

This course is a blast and very scenic. Has a beautiful creek running through alot of elevation. There are alot of technical lines that push your talents. If your not on your game you can have a long day here. There is alot of O.B. but very fair because of the short lenghth of most holes. Very hilly with lots of ups and downs and tricky basket placements near water or sloped greens. There are signs but they are a little vandalized. I like the old baskets, they make u throw a good putt. All in all i was amazed at how beautiful this place was in the middle of nowhere. Its definitely worth a play along with pieradise. Has large concrete pads.

Trash and vandalizm. Its a free park and kids have not tooken care of it. It still doesnt take away from how pretty the landscape is.
Navigation is tricky, after 12 you have to go across the playground and up the hill for the last 7 holes. Also, finding the next hole takes a little time.
Hole #2 confuses me, im not sure how its played and its a horrible setup.
People will complain about the baskets mainly cause they cant throw a putter straight. I dont mind old baskets on a short course, it helps even out the challenge.

You have to play this course if your in the area. I played missisinnawa and pieradise and this is by far the most scenic. All the water and o.b. make this course super fun. I shot a 53 the first time through but there were many birdies i missed. Its one of the funnest courses i played. I just hope the locals start taking care of it. A great piece of land. Loved it

Lots of elevation change, tight fairways and is very very pretty in the summertime. Easy to find all the holes, a pavilion for events. Water holes are very cool.

Only a couple spots to turn it loose and rip it. A couple holes are just kinda weird.

I lived about 2 miles south of the park on SR 19. It is a good solid course, not overly long but yet a little challenge. I wish I could get down to play it again soon.

Very nice elevation changes and some really cool shots. e.g. tee box down to basket 50ft drop. Tee box to basket 50ft incline. Lots of trees on the front 9. Back 9 opens up a bit with some picturesque shots.

Baskets are very old and were not very well maintained. Fairways were not well keeped, lots of brush and poison oak and ivy as well as thorn bushes. Overall it seems to be lacking in care from both the club and park mgt.

I have played this course years ago and at that time it appeared to be slipping in they way of TLC, it has great potential some wonderful shots with lots of variety. Would love to see it upgraded. We drove 2 hours to play and was an ok experience. Used to be one of the great courses in my eyes back in the early 90's.