Multiple sets of concrete tees throughout

Excellent variety of hole types, (open bombers, tight woods shots, water carry, big risk/big reward holes) and elevation changes are all present).

Area seemed pretty disc golf exclusive

They have a driving range with distance marked off!!!

Long/short tees are pretty similar and don't really add enough challenge to balance out a group split between skill levels

We played RR on a day with sustained 15mph winds and gusts over 25. Probably NOT the best intro to any course, but especially one with water omnipresent and lots of open holes. Regardless, I held my own for 18 holes. Then we came back out of the woods and the wheels fell off! In pictures and on paper the last 6 holes looked like a cakewalk back to the parking lot. In reality, the OB along the road, over the ditch and in the bail out area away from the reservoir made them an absolute murderer's row for my group made up of intermediate/rec players. The 3 of us only pulled out 4 pars combined, with four scores of 6 or worse and six 5's tossed on the card.

Regardless, I can't wait to make the hour drive up here again to test myself and see if I can't improve. The course probably isn't one I'd drive that far regularly to play, but I'll be back a couple times a year at least when I need to get kicked in the face.

I finally got up to north central Ohio to play Reservoir Ridge and an event hosted by my friends Bob & Marnie Cundiff. Although it's a bit of a blur to review a course after a tournament day, I was in the only division to play all 24 holes from the longs and then the short tees, so I got a pretty good feeling for the layout. And it's a pretty darn good one.

Large enough, level, trapezoidal, concrete tees, fantastic, accurate, informative signage, and really solid Mach X baskets complement a design that focuses on variety and replay-ability. There's a little sampler of everything here to challenge players from Novice through Advanced: short, rolling elevations and slopes (most of which seemed to be gently downhill: Yay!), manageable water carries, tight wooded lines, bomber holes that need a little thought in order to avoid the drop off slopes, the rough, and the tall grassy areas that are marked as Out of Bounds because they're nature conservation areas. So skipping or rolling into the tall stuff won't lose you a disc, but will lose you a stroke if you're playing per the signs or in a tourney.

Now, you do have a few chances to put one in the water, even on ace runs like 7 (crosses 100 feet or so of water to hit a narrow tree gap) & 14 (downhill toward the reservoir), or on trickier touch shots like 10 (blind fade to the left, with the spillway drop off about 30' past) & 21 (plays beside the upper reservoir, in the wind, and to the elevated pedestal basket). Even your second (or third) shot on the longest hole (3) has a good chance of flying or rolling into the water about 100' short of the basket, on the right, with the steep hillside all down the left side of the fairway.

There's plenty of available parking (4 lots?), the acreage is pretty much just reserved for the disc golf course, and the maintenance appears to be top-notch. There are enough benches scattered throughout the course to give yourself a breather. And I think I mentioned variety, but didn't explain: there are about nine holes where you'll get to air it out quite a bit, nine that are truly tight, wooded and technical (but shorter), and about six more that are a little bit of controlled shot, but longer, and open to at least one side. In all, this is a very well thought out course!

For the most part, the long tees add only distance (though a couple (11 & 24) do change the line you need to throw...they probably could've looked for more chances in this department). The technical holes slightly favor left to right lines, so if you're a rhbh player like me, bring your gentle, control, anny disc. It's odd that there weren't any trash cans on the course (there's one between hole 24 & 1, and a dumpster (not really too) near the shelter at hole 14). The flow of the course is good once you've 'got it', but you'll want a copy of the map with you if you're playing alone for the first time. Better to play with a veteran of the course, who can warn you of hazards you can't see off the tee. Finally, be careful on the metal grate bridge after 14 taking you into the woods. Most parks would require that big a drop to have handrails.

Overall, Reservoir Ridge is a fun course with enough variety to entertain players from Novice on up. Open players might really shoot well, even if there are two legitimate par fours, but they still will be able to refine their skills here.
This is my 287th review, and I've played with folks from 7 to 87, so I try to write them so folks can decide whether a course is their cup of tea.

Reservoir Ridge DGC provides a great introductory tour of disc golf and its assortment of shots, all in an attractive lakeside setting. There's a great variety here (holes range from 186'-643' from the shorts), and plenty of opportunity for a new player to learn many of the standard disc golf hole archetypes. Hole 3 introduces long, windy, roller-ready championship golf. Hole 7 is a (relatively speaking) low-risk throw over water. Hole 12 demonstrates a wooded turnover. Hole 13 calls for a tight flex shot. Hole 21 features an elevated basket. The only thing keeping Reservoir Ridge from hitting disc golf design bingo is a top of the world shot.

All of this takes place in a beautiful setting located, believe it or not, on a ridge between two reservoirs. There's plenty to look at as you cover a surprising amount of ground over the course of your round. The maintenance is immaculate, making the attractive setting even more enjoyable.

The overall design incorporates the water well, punishing truly bad shots without penalizing something that might be a little off line.

Two sets of concrete tees are a big plus, especially since they play to superb Mach X baskets. The tee signs are detailed and easy to read. There's also the occasional bench when you need a breather.

The biggest knock on this course is the lack of differentiation between the short and the long tees. Holes with longs almost always provide the exact same look at the pin, but with another 40+ feet of distance. If the course had been designed for 18 holes there could've been two really strong, distinct layouts here: the current rec/int designed reds and a championship length colossus from the blues. Instead, the longs feel like a waste of concrete.

The wooded section (Holes 12-18) features holes that are all pretty similar in length and design, and they kind of melt together.

Although it may seem like a sleepy park at first glance, I've encountered fishermen, ball golfers, and (bizarrely) horseback riders on the course in just two visits. Hitting a chestnut thoroughbred with a Destroyer would suck, so make sure to watch for other park users. Chances are you're not as alone as you might think.

Far be it for me to complain about more golf, but the 24 hole layout feels like a missed opportunity. Reservoir Ridge is an excellent course as is, but a 5200' red layout and a 7800' blue layout could've elevated it to something special. Still, it's worth a visit if you're in the Mansfield area or passing through Mid-Ohio on I-71.

Reservoir Ridge DGC is a very fun course that sits on a beautiful piece of land!

-Disc golfers have the entire property to themselves. No walking trails, activities, playgrounds, etc. Rare to find public courses like that.

-The entire property is just beautiful. Rolling hills and woodlands between two reservoirs.

-24 holes that all stand apart from each other.

-Concrete tees, very nice signs, great baskets. There's also benches everywhere if you need a rest during your round.

-One of the best maintained courses I've come across so far. All the fairways are mowed, the wooded fairways are clear of branches and underbrush. Also, the course is basically trash free.

-Water can be a factor, but not so much so that your bag is cleaned out at the end of the round.

-Good mix of shots. Uphill, downhill, wooded, open, etc.

-Good size parking lot with a restroom.

-There were multiple tees on some holes, but the short tees are pretty pointless. On every hole that has two sets of tees, the shorts are literally right in front of the longs. Kind of a waste of effort.

-Most holes won't provide a ton of challenge for advanced players. Several holes under 300' from the longs.

-Some tees and baskets were kind of close to each other.

- The bridge that takes you in and out of the woods is really sketchy. Doesn't seem like it's going to last.

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Reservoir Ridge is just a fun disc golf course. Even if it wasn't the most challenging play, it provided an abundance of fun holes and good views. I'm in Mansfield twice a week, so this is my go to course when I'm in the area. Give it a try, I promise you won't regret it!

- fantastic signage
- upkeep is brilliant
- nice baskets
- great mix of open and wooded areas
- challenging but exciting course
- lots of parking
- 24 Holes!!
- picnic areas


- There's 1 Porta Pot

- The wind can be tricky since it's beside a reservoir
- griplock can lead to water relieving you of a disc or two
- 24 holes seem much longer on hot days


- ...There's 1 Porta Pot

This is a great course for all levels! Ace potential on a few different holes makes for exciting rounds. The atmosphere is brilliant. There's not much in the way of negatives at this course. Maybe bring some deet on muggy days

Hole map at long and short tees.
Mowed fair ways.
Lots of elev. changes
Great Mach X baskets!
Some benches around the course.
free to play.
Great shots are rewarded and bad ones are penalized

Not many trash cans.
Not concrete tee pads
Take a picture of the big map on hole 1 or you will get confused.

Very nice course. This course will make you use every shot in your bag. Fairways are mowed. The rough is pretty rough. 24 holes not once did it feel like I play same hole twice. Long and short tees on most holes. Some wide open shots some real tight shots.

24 holes with a mix of shots and a variety of elevation.
Excellent tee signs.
Short and long tees on many holes.
Large course map at hole 1.
Plenty of parking.

No restroom.

Take a map...some of the tee locations get confusing while the course is being worked out. Bactrack after 18 up the fairway for 14 and across the road to play 19. (Fortunately there was still a sign from the grand opening tournament)

Still natural tees - will be great when concrete. (There is a kick plate at each tee location)

Right now the only cons are due to this being a brand new course. Still lots of overgrown brush, some adds to the challenge, while some is simply frustrating.

There has been a lot of talk about poison ivy. I have been in and out of the thick stuff, and I haven't been touched by the stuff, but watch out if you react to poison ivy and the like.

What a tremendous course for being brand new! The designers and the city have done a great job of considering the layout of the park and hole locations.

Bring bug spray for the holes in the woods down by the reservoir.

This course is worth driving to if you are coming in from out of the area.