Pros:
-Brand spankin' new shiny DisCatcher baskets...with numbers on them!
-Long holes that are not repetitive, expected to be bored by the 18th hole but definitely wanted more at the end.
-Lake provides a uniqueness not often found in So Cal.
-Spread out, park was not busy but even when busy, I don't expect it to be much of a problem.
-It is legal to drink beer at this course.
-Map provided at entrance of park, if you want one. You don't really need it.
-I know it is cliche to say, but you can really bring your whole bag out on this one.
-Elevation change presented some fun challenges, including a couple of blinds.
-Great rough, grippy tee pads.
-Very nice home made tee signs indicating par and distance of each hole.
-Practice basket
-Staff says they regularly sweep the lake for discs, and call numbers on them. They also accept and return lost discs at the entry kiosk. They are very excited to attend to disc golfers!!!
Cons:
-Busy road next to the park detracts from the seclusion I like to find at regional parks that require an entrance fee. Nonetheless, still a pretty serene and peaceful park.
-As of now, the park closes at 5pm. Hopefully this gets pushed back as summer comes around, as it is getting dark around 8pm now.
Other Thoughts:
Course plays on a grassy section of the regional park which is mostly flat, but has some very slight rolling hills. The most significant elevation change is a slant going toward the lake which mostly affects the first half of the course. Trees are spread out, but holes are effectively placed to utilize the tree locations well.
Tee signs and pads make course very easy to navigate. On tee's that are a particularly long walk from the previous pin, there are bricks in the ground indicating the direction of the next tee. This makes the course one of the easiest to navigate that I have ever seen.
Tees and baskets toward the center of the park can be confusing to figure out. Generally, it's the one that isn't too close and not extremely far.
Hole 7 around the lake was particularly scenic. I do not have the arm to go over the lake, fortunately you are not required to make this move. Hole 8 was a fun, short downhill blind that can turn out to be a disaster if you throw too far or roll into the reed near the lake.
Holes 17 and 18 felt kind of makeshift with the tee pads being on the other side of roads, but totally made sense and were a lot of fun.
Among all of the flat park courses found in the Los Angeles area, this one proved to be unique having the slightly slanted terrain and lake to add to the fun. Also being new and not too busy, it was nice to play at our own pace and not be stuck in the busy park rotation that is becoming more and more of a problem in the area. The $7 weekday / $10 weekend charge is sure to keep the vast majority of free course seeking DG'ers away.
I am excited to watch this course evolve. While some have said it is in need of a re-design, I found the current design to be adequate. While it does play over benches and bbq's, I can't imagine anybody ever wanting to use these facilities, which are located in pretty boring locations when compared to the rest of the park.
Area appeared to be DG exclusive, however we did notice the outline of a soccer field in the middle of the course. I am guessing that they are no longer going to use this for that purpose. I noticed some fields on the other side of the lake.
Given the completion of the pads, signs, 'next tee' markers, DisCatcher baskets, long holes and scenery, this has now become a top 5 (in so cal) course for me. I hear there is a pro shop coming at some point.