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Natural Falls State Park reviews
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Beautiful and Varied
Reviewed:
Played on:Nov 10, 2023
Played the course:once
Pros:
My first course in Oklahoma was chosen for its beauty and location on a road trip south, and it's in a state park with camping and a shower at reasonable rates. The feature here is definitely the cool walkway bridges and terraces leading to several views of the photogenic, 70' waterfall a third of the way through the course. But the variety of shots, terrain, and distances on the disc golf course were also well chosen by the designers.
Hole one is a long(ish), open(ish) fairway beside the front parking lot, with an attractive, informative sign, but notably no real 'tee' to speak of. They may have been restricted to bricks and toe boards with natural turf, but most holes (except #10) have a reasonably level space from which to throw. Baskets are DisCatchers in reasonable shape. The 'front nine' plays out in the well-maintained, rolling and grassy park area in the entry area. I strongly suggest going to the 'back nine' after hole seven, then finishing with 8 & 9 after you come back down the hill on the ace run 'drop shot' on 18. My favorite hole turned out to be #11, a blind, dogleg right into a woods gap, where I turned over a diamond and heard it hit the band …without even first scouting out the line!
Hole one is a long(ish), open(ish) fairway beside the front parking lot, with an attractive, informative sign, but notably no real 'tee' to speak of. They may have been restricted to bricks and toe boards with natural turf, but most holes (except #10) have a reasonably level space from which to throw. Baskets are DisCatchers in reasonable shape. The 'front nine' plays out in the well-maintained, rolling and grassy park area in the entry area. I strongly suggest going to the 'back nine' after hole seven, then finishing with 8 & 9 after you come back down the hill on the ace run 'drop shot' on 18. My favorite hole turned out to be #11, a blind, dogleg right into a woods gap, where I turned over a diamond and heard it hit the band …without even first scouting out the line!
Cons:
Obviously, natural turf tees are a negative, but so are the interactions with the paved jogging tracks on holes 1,2,4&9. Wait, they allow that much asphalt but not a small disc golf tee? Second, be aware that the hole 7 basket is NOT the one you're staring at off the tee. That's 18. Your basket is over to the left, but the gravel drive that heads up to the 'back' of the park. I did not really enjoy the prairie grass holes up top (15 & 16), even though they mow relatively wide. And 15 is a walk back to throw long, and across the 14th fairway, which is a gravel road.
Noted safety issues were 12's tee being inside circle 1 of the blind position on hole 11 mentioned above, and hole 17, where you throw back into the teeth of the intended path to walk between 12 & 13 or go wide right to the barbed wire fence line. I skipped that tee shot entirely, and played from the intended 'landing zone'.
Noted safety issues were 12's tee being inside circle 1 of the blind position on hole 11 mentioned above, and hole 17, where you throw back into the teeth of the intended path to walk between 12 & 13 or go wide right to the barbed wire fence line. I skipped that tee shot entirely, and played from the intended 'landing zone'.
Other Thoughts:
You do NOT want to miss taking a break between 6 & 7 to go see the waterfall! Gorgeous!
2
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Treehousebob
Experience:
13 played
11 reviews
2+ years drive by
Reviewed:
Played on:Nov 22, 2015
Played the course:once
Pros:
Hole 18 has a massive downhill shot with trees on both sides and a hanging basket.
The view was amazing, take a minute before you leave to checkout the waterfall. Although, I wouldn't recommend standing on the platforms overlooking it, they are starting to crack on the bottom.
The view was amazing, take a minute before you leave to checkout the waterfall. Although, I wouldn't recommend standing on the platforms overlooking it, they are starting to crack on the bottom.
Cons:
Signs are needed.
Lady at the front office was a bit naggy.
First few holes can be skipped, they are just open field boring filler holes.
Lady at the front office was a bit naggy.
First few holes can be skipped, they are just open field boring filler holes.
Other Thoughts:
It wasn't the best disc golf course, but it was an interesting experience. I would recommend trying the course if you are in the area.
6
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adraines
Experience:
3 played
3 reviews
Fun Little Course 2+ years drive by
Reviewed:
Played on:Apr 28, 2013
Played the course:once
Pros:
The course has a variety of different types of holes; open, wooded, flat, uphill, downhill, par 3s and par 4s. Lots of variation from the front 9 to the back 9.
It was clean and seemed well-maintained.
Hole 18 in particular is a 200 ft hole with extreme elevation changes that requires some precision for even short shooters like myself to not overshoot the green altogether.
Great surrounding scenery and environment in a state park.
Great for beginners or practice. You'll have to use all your different shots but won't be brutally punished for bad shots.
Very unique course for the area. I haven't played anything like it in the NWA/SWMO area.
It was clean and seemed well-maintained.
Hole 18 in particular is a 200 ft hole with extreme elevation changes that requires some precision for even short shooters like myself to not overshoot the green altogether.
Great surrounding scenery and environment in a state park.
Great for beginners or practice. You'll have to use all your different shots but won't be brutally punished for bad shots.
Very unique course for the area. I haven't played anything like it in the NWA/SWMO area.
Cons:
Not extremely clearly marked. Be sure to get a course map from the park ranger office building before beginning so you don't get lost.
Not very long; long throwers will get bored quickly.
Not very challenging; experienced players will probably find it lacking, while I for one was just glad to finally have a round under par.
I usually take my 1 yr old daughter along in the stroller when I play. The course was a bit difficult to maneuver with a stroller, especially the back 9. Which is to be expected for a course in a state park with hiking trails, and the course does follow those trails pretty closely. Just be ready for some hiking while you play.
There is a 4 dollar daily usage fee to enter the park.
It's not really near anything else, a 45 minute drive from Rogers, half hour drive from Springdale or Fayetteville.
Hole 9 plays back toward the parking lot and away from the back 9, so like everyone else said, I'd recommend heading for 10 after finishing hole 7 and picking up holes 8 and 9 after 18.
Not very long; long throwers will get bored quickly.
Not very challenging; experienced players will probably find it lacking, while I for one was just glad to finally have a round under par.
I usually take my 1 yr old daughter along in the stroller when I play. The course was a bit difficult to maneuver with a stroller, especially the back 9. Which is to be expected for a course in a state park with hiking trails, and the course does follow those trails pretty closely. Just be ready for some hiking while you play.
There is a 4 dollar daily usage fee to enter the park.
It's not really near anything else, a 45 minute drive from Rogers, half hour drive from Springdale or Fayetteville.
Hole 9 plays back toward the parking lot and away from the back 9, so like everyone else said, I'd recommend heading for 10 after finishing hole 7 and picking up holes 8 and 9 after 18.
Other Thoughts:
Overall, a fun, unique disc golf experience. I enjoyed playing and my wife and daughter loved walking along. If you're looking for a little something different in the Northwest Arkansas area, take a little drive and check it out.
