+nice views of Lackland Air Force Base and surrounding countryside
+above-average elevation changes, although nothing particularly breathtakingly exciting
+port-o-potties by tee 1
+water fountain by tee 1
+good variety of open/tight, left/right, short/long holes

-blisteringly hot in summer with not much shade on the first 8 or so holes
-tee pads only 10 feet long and not flush to the ground, makes for awkward run- ups on the longer holes
-while I'm not positive, the distances on the signs didn't always seem accurate

This is a fun course. It's not a destination course, but it's definitely challenging enough to keep most disc golfers entertained. I'd play it on a regular basis if I lived within 10 miles of it. I think it would be really fun to play on a windy day, since errant tee shots can lead to some very tricky upshots due to the elevation on many holes. Navigation isn't particularly difficult on this one. I wish that hole 5 played straight down the steep hill to 6's basket which would be a dramatic drop of around 100 feet in elevation. I threw my own shot there anyway and then picked up that putter after playing the regular 5 & 6 as intended.

Convenient parking
Water fountain near the first tee
Challenging elevation changes
Intuitive layout
Good mix of open and wooded

Some overgrown grass

Visiting my daughter and son-in-law on the AFB and decided to give this course a go. I was very pleased and want to play it again before we leave. I appreciated the mix of open and wooded holes, as well as the challenge the layout presented via the terrain. Hole 12 was probably my favorite, due to throwing blind. The course is reasonably maintained, but the grass was still a bit high.

I'll definitely make this a regular stop when we visit!

Wow! Pearsall Park DGC is one of those courses that elicits a wide range of opinions from reviewers. I happen to find myself in the camp appreciating her charms.
The tee signs were simple, small fiberglass map signs mounted on 12 x 12 wooden posts, very vandal resistent! Fairly simple but with just enough information. The pads were concrete and the Discatchers with the yellow bands were easy to spot.
I agree with other reviewers that holes 1-4 were nothing special. But then # 5 brings you out to what one reviewer calls the spine. The view here was pretty special! You have about a 180 degree panaramic view overlooking the Lackland Air Force Base and much of the valley. And just when I reached this spine, three fighter jets took off from Lackland! That's the sound of FREEDOM, gentlemen! I found that to be a pretty special sight.

Back to the course. Holes 5 & 6 play along this spine. Both of them are unique but a little scary at the same time. You don't want to hyzer way down the hill here.
I really loved # 8. It's a tight 228' downhill ACE run to the basket staring up at you. Should be so easy, right?
# 12 was another scary favorite of mine, especially playing the course alone and for the first time. It's a 241' downhill with hyzer touch needed to a barely visible basket surrounded by thick brush and trees.

I liked # 14, a tight 294' uphill shot with the basket barely peaking out.

And I thought # 16 was kinda fun with the basket 329' away and tucked up into the corner under some trees. It's a semi-tight hyzer to get around the corner on this hole.
Sani-cans and a working water fountain near the parking lot.

I agree that there are a couple of "filler holes" here. Probably 3-4 that don't help the course's rating in any way.
The first 8 holes are out in the bright sun. There's no escaping it out there. Bring a hat, sunscreen, water, etc. The last 10 holes give you some relief.
There are a few places where losing a disc is a real possibility.

Some really fun holes. A couple ACE runs. A couple of semi-scary holes. A few semi-boring holes. A couple of anhyzer throws to be made. I think Pearsall runs the spectrum from the good to the not-so-good holes. I'd make it a regular on my disc golf outings if I lived in San Antonio. But I think I'd play early in the morning before it warmed up too much.

Lots of elevation change. Good mix of long wide open shots and technical shots. Great views.

Plan time to look for lost discs. There are shots that if you go off course it can take a while to find the disc... Or bring a hand full of drivers that you don't mind losing.

Overall, this course is well designed and a lot of fun to play.

This is a disc golf course that has a challenge for all skill levels. One of a kind for sure. I probably have played this course more times than any other in the Austin-San Antonio area. My most favorite! First you are greeted with four good warm-up holes 1-4 varying in length from 223 on hole 1 to a little over 300 on 4. Then the fun starts. Hole 5 plays on the north side of the "spine" and is a little over 300 feet. Keep in mind that on the first five holes there are no obstacles, just length and wind to deal with. After hole 5 you progress to hole 6 on the bottom of the north side and shoot toward the basket 350 or so feet away. Tough one to par for beginners. Hole seven plays by the scrub on the north side. If your disc flies into the scrub, forget it. I've lost two down there and have never found them. It is too steep and and too many trees to attempt a "search and rescue" of a disc. Holes 8, 9, and 10 play down and around the bottom of the "spine" and bring you back to hole 11. This is a 190 foot blind throw up the hill. Good deuce, possible ace hole. Holes 12, 13, and 14 play down on the south side of the "spine." They vary in length from 250 on 12 to around 300 on 14. You are back up on the "spine" to play the 190 foot (ignore tee sign, it says 290) hole 15, which is a good deuce opportunity. Hole 16 plays from up on the south side then 300 feet into the woods which brings you to 17. Hole 17 plays on a dogleg to the left and can be easily parred in 3. Hole 18 brings you back to the parking lot and is an excellent practice basket as well.

No benches, some tee signs are wrong. Lack of obstacles on some holes. More trash cans needed. Lots of trash scattered around the fairways.

If I were to recommend a good, overall course to play for any disc golfers of any skill level, it would be this one. There is good, medium, and excellent challenge holes here. While this may not be the best course in San Antonio, it still holds its own as one of the better courses in the area. When you are here, play this one. I think you will agree with me. For purposes of this review, "spine" means the top of the hill where holes 1,2,3,4,11,15, and 18 are played.

Keeps you challenged. Nice mix of holes. Nice views. Its a nice change from most courses in San Antonio.

Plenty of areas to lose ur disc. I had to go trail blazing a couple of times. Confusing trying to stay on course and find the baskets from the tees.

Apparently they have really cleanup up the course. Mowed lots of high grass. Honestly, this course is very difficult and long. Had to take breaks...but maybe I'm just out of shape.
Oh yeah....Dang its windy!!!