A course clearly designed for novices and better executed than most of its kind - but on the low end for a DiscGolfPark design.

-Amenities: Standard DGP amenities but on the shabby side. Concrete and turf pads, but slightly uneven and with some turf ripping. DGP baskets, but not the best-catching that I've played on. No issue with tee signs containing maps, distances, and pars. One practice basket. Holes form one loop of 9.

-Ambience: This course feels pretty secluded for a place in southern California. There is a decently busy highway running past the course, but you have nice views of foothills, train tracks with plenty of choo-choos, and nearby snowy peaks during the winter months. Some wildlife-dedicated area is adjacent as well.

-Novice-Friendly: Holes are all under 250'. White-level and higher players should easily birdie a slew of them. Also, only one hole has really bad trouble, so newer players won't get beat down.

-Shot Shaping/Gameplay: Decently interesting for the length, if not thrilling. The course is mostly open, which limits the amount of true shaping, but there are still 1-3 bushy trees to contend with on most holes. A novice could learn basic shapes, loosely taught with a large margin for error. I approached it as an ace race and was sorely disappointed by my failure to come anywhere close in nine tries.

Short, open, and a bit untidy.

-Gameplay Limitations: Another course in the long legacy of novice-friendly locations that don't offer much for more advanced players. Bring a forehand and backhand putter and many players will be set. As I mentioned at the outset, this is better than many novice courses I've played, but it's not a brilliant example with elevation or shot-shaping.

-Flat: Despite the surrounding rolling hills, this park is flat. As in 0' of elevation change. If you wanted to teach your grandparents disc golf, this would be a pretty safe place to bring them.

-Maintenance: Tee pads are beginning to form lumps and lose turf. Tee signs have graffiti. Gopher holes proliferate and don't appear to be treated.

-Wildlife? Some pretty sternly-worded signs indicated dangerous wildlife can show up thanks to the untouched land next door. I wouldn't play here at twilight.

Nicklaus is in the upper half of courses with holes entirely under 250'. However, I confess that its title of DiscGolfPark had me hoping for more - maybe a RenSke-style short shaping course. Hopefully it gets a little maintenance attention in the next few years to clean up the signs and pads; if so, it will remain a Reasonable place to stop for a short and easy round.

~Similar Courses: Springdale DGC (Lancaster, SC); Yellow River Park (Covington, GA).

The park was very quiet and relaxing. As the trees grow in, this short course will get even more fun. There's plenty of parking, water fountain, and a practice basket.

The pads and baskets are top notch! This course was designed by Austin Montgomery who's a DiscGolfPark guy and pro. The signs are pretty clear and easy to follow.

This course is ideal for practicing your short game and putting, or for introducing new or younger players to disc golf. Alternatively, when you have the course to yourself you can play some longer holes, nothing technical, just a little longer to open up.

Very easy to find from freeway.

Low challenge for experience players. If you're playing competitively this is going to be easy, it's a true beginner/putter/upshot course that may not be enjoyable for some players.

There's no shade or cover so I can see the heat being an issue in summer.

No restroom.

The surrounding communities seem to be in construction currently, I'd imagine the course will be a great introduction for a lot of future players.

It's not really worth a stop if you're looking for a competitive round. If you're looking for a jump-putt/upshot course to work on that short game, this is definitely a good place.