Rivery Park reviews
16
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Rivery Park
Reviewed:
Played on:Mar 2, 2023
Played the course:once
Pros:
-- Short technical course that rewards accuracy.
-- Holes 7-11 is one of the best stretches of holes I have played. Hole 10 plays seriously uphill through a fairly tight tunnel of trees to a basket with giant boulders behind it. All of the holes in this stretch are short but require accuracy. Hole 16 is also good. It's another uphill throw, this one under/around a large tree. I'm not generally a fan of uphill throws, but I love both of these holes.
-- Great land for disc golf, with trees, elevation and water. All are well used.
-- Restroom on site.
-- Natural beauty, especially holes 6-12.
-- Holes 7-11 is one of the best stretches of holes I have played. Hole 10 plays seriously uphill through a fairly tight tunnel of trees to a basket with giant boulders behind it. All of the holes in this stretch are short but require accuracy. Hole 16 is also good. It's another uphill throw, this one under/around a large tree. I'm not generally a fan of uphill throws, but I love both of these holes.
-- Great land for disc golf, with trees, elevation and water. All are well used.
-- Restroom on site.
-- Natural beauty, especially holes 6-12.
Cons:
-- Finding the course. You have to wander through apartment complex parking and down the hill to reach the park and river. It's worth the effort.
-- Missing T signs on at least nine holes: 2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 16.
-- Long walks and navigation. From 3 basket, continue along gravel path to 4 T. The closest T pad you see is No. 17, across the water. From 5 basket, you cross through the 13 tee area and go under a road to reach hole 6. After 11, follow the concrete walking path, not the dirt/gravel path, past the tee pads for 7 and 10 to reach 12, which is hidden right of the walking path just after you pass the 9 tee pad. From 17, follow the concrete walking path around the playscape to 18 tee pad.
-- Holes 10 and 11 play really close to each other.
-- Missing T signs on at least nine holes: 2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 16.
-- Long walks and navigation. From 3 basket, continue along gravel path to 4 T. The closest T pad you see is No. 17, across the water. From 5 basket, you cross through the 13 tee area and go under a road to reach hole 6. After 11, follow the concrete walking path, not the dirt/gravel path, past the tee pads for 7 and 10 to reach 12, which is hidden right of the walking path just after you pass the 9 tee pad. From 17, follow the concrete walking path around the playscape to 18 tee pad.
-- Holes 10 and 11 play really close to each other.
Other Thoughts:
-- Course has been redesigned (some because of construction), so older reviews might no longer be accurate. More changes are coming, according to signs at the course.
-- Water is long/left of 3 basket.
-- Course starts really short (first two holes are less than 200 feet) before adding some length, but only one hole is longer than 350 feet.
-- Without holes 7-11, this would be a pedestrian course. Those holes elevate the course a full point in my rating.
-- Water is long/left of 3 basket.
-- Course starts really short (first two holes are less than 200 feet) before adding some length, but only one hole is longer than 350 feet.
-- Without holes 7-11, this would be a pedestrian course. Those holes elevate the course a full point in my rating.
9
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Tom Z
Experience:
9 played
9 reviews
Play with a local. 2+ years drive by
Reviewed:
Played on:Jan 27, 2017
Played the course:once
Pros:
* Nice short technical shots. If you are not a long thrower there are several opportunities for birdies because of the short holes. If you do throw long then this course will improve your ability to bend shots around trees.
* Pretty setting
* Most baskets could be seen from, or near, the T-Pad. If not the T-Signs were very helpful. Although 13 was missing.
* Good use of elevation
* Good use of natural rock formations, and other natural features of the area.
* Nice river along the the course that added to the ambiance but did not come into play as part of the course (i.e. no lost discs in the river)
* Clean
* Fun.
* The walking path, for the most part, did not interfere with the disc golf play even though they were very near each other.
* Pretty setting
* Most baskets could be seen from, or near, the T-Pad. If not the T-Signs were very helpful. Although 13 was missing.
* Good use of elevation
* Good use of natural rock formations, and other natural features of the area.
* Nice river along the the course that added to the ambiance but did not come into play as part of the course (i.e. no lost discs in the river)
* Clean
* Fun.
* The walking path, for the most part, did not interfere with the disc golf play even though they were very near each other.
Cons:
* There is absolutely no way a person who had never been here before could navigate their way through the course to every hole. Some of the locals even mentioned that hole 12 is frequently missed because it can not be found. Please, put up some signs ... lots of signs to get players from basket to next T-Pad.
* Concrete T-Pads are too small.
* Concrete T-Pads are too small.
Other Thoughts:
* This is really a fun course the 2nd, and subsequent, time you play it.
* Thanks to all the locals playing the course while we played it for helping us find T-Pads that would otherwise seem to be in the next town. Did I hear someone say scavenger hunt.
* Hard to find the park where the course is located. If you are lucky enough to see the sign (and know what sign you are looking for) then it would seem easy ... yet mysterious. Otherwise it is kind of like finding a disc in heavy underbrush.
* Heck yes, I'd play it again. Unfortunately I was just passing through and may not be back for a long time.
* I asked one of the locals while standing by the number 6 T-Pad what the history behind the pipe that was sawed off flush in the middle of the T-Pad. He said during some park renovation the contractor placed the T-Signs in the middle of the T-Pad. Beware course designers. Don't let people who don't play disc golf work unsupervised.
* Thanks to all the locals playing the course while we played it for helping us find T-Pads that would otherwise seem to be in the next town. Did I hear someone say scavenger hunt.
* Hard to find the park where the course is located. If you are lucky enough to see the sign (and know what sign you are looking for) then it would seem easy ... yet mysterious. Otherwise it is kind of like finding a disc in heavy underbrush.
* Heck yes, I'd play it again. Unfortunately I was just passing through and may not be back for a long time.
* I asked one of the locals while standing by the number 6 T-Pad what the history behind the pipe that was sawed off flush in the middle of the T-Pad. He said during some park renovation the contractor placed the T-Signs in the middle of the T-Pad. Beware course designers. Don't let people who don't play disc golf work unsupervised.
5
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Pretty Little Woods Course 2+ years
Reviewed:
Played on:Dec 12, 2015
Played the course:2-4 times
Pros:
This course is set alongside the San Gabriel River. The river is only in play on a single hole, but the sloping terrain and small canyons leading down to the river provide much of the interest on the course.
Overall this is a short, technical course with plenty of opportunities for birdies and even aces, but enough thick cedar to get you into trouble quickly.
Holes 1 and 2 are almost comically short, and give you a good opportunity to bank a couple of birdies at the start. Holes 9, 10 and 11 are another short trio, with some boulders and hillside basket placements that give big roll-away potential on approaches and putts.
At the other end of the spectrum is Hole 6 which is a 360' dogleg right that offers a couple of different approaches. Big arms may be able to hyzer or tomahawk their drive over the tall trees to get a look at birdie. The rest of us have to drive to the dogleg, hit a tight approach corridor, and struggle to get par. Hole 12 is the only hole over 400' and is the sole par 4. If you can get your drive cleanly through the many trees you have a decent chance at three.
The remaining holes are 225' - 300' with tight fairways and plenty of trees to snatch your drive from the air. Birdies will turn to bogies quickly if you miss your line and end up under the cedars.
Concrete tee pads are flat with good texture, and ample size for the shortish holes on the course. Unfortunately the tee signs intrude on the back of the pad (see cons). Tee signs are very nice, with a good diagram of the hole along with the expected hoe number, distance, and par.
Overall this is a short, technical course with plenty of opportunities for birdies and even aces, but enough thick cedar to get you into trouble quickly.
Holes 1 and 2 are almost comically short, and give you a good opportunity to bank a couple of birdies at the start. Holes 9, 10 and 11 are another short trio, with some boulders and hillside basket placements that give big roll-away potential on approaches and putts.
At the other end of the spectrum is Hole 6 which is a 360' dogleg right that offers a couple of different approaches. Big arms may be able to hyzer or tomahawk their drive over the tall trees to get a look at birdie. The rest of us have to drive to the dogleg, hit a tight approach corridor, and struggle to get par. Hole 12 is the only hole over 400' and is the sole par 4. If you can get your drive cleanly through the many trees you have a decent chance at three.
The remaining holes are 225' - 300' with tight fairways and plenty of trees to snatch your drive from the air. Birdies will turn to bogies quickly if you miss your line and end up under the cedars.
Concrete tee pads are flat with good texture, and ample size for the shortish holes on the course. Unfortunately the tee signs intrude on the back of the pad (see cons). Tee signs are very nice, with a good diagram of the hole along with the expected hoe number, distance, and par.
Cons:
There isn't a lot of variety on the course. Most of the holes are on the shorter side and technical, requiring a low, accurate drive at the basket. If you are looking for a place to air it out, there are better courses nearby.
Already well-documented in previous reviews is the unfortunate situation where the tee sign posts are cast into the back of the concrete tee pads, effectively blocking the normal run-up for many folks. I play with a one-step delivery so wasn't affected, but others in my group were very bothered by the obstruction.
This is a compact course, and during a recent tournament there were several instances of discs from nearby holes landing near teepads of adjacent holes.
Already well-documented in previous reviews is the unfortunate situation where the tee sign posts are cast into the back of the concrete tee pads, effectively blocking the normal run-up for many folks. I play with a one-step delivery so wasn't affected, but others in my group were very bothered by the obstruction.
This is a compact course, and during a recent tournament there were several instances of discs from nearby holes landing near teepads of adjacent holes.
Other Thoughts:
This is one of the prettiest courses in central Texas. Playing in this thickly wooded riverside area is very pleasant.
Adequate parking lot with restrooms, playground, and pavilion near the beginning of the course.
Adequate parking lot with restrooms, playground, and pavilion near the beginning of the course.
5
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TejasKajun
Experience:
23.9 years
42 played
10 reviews
Changed for the better overall 2+ years drive by
Reviewed:
Played on:Jan 3, 2015
Played the course:5+ times
Pros:
- new concrete tees
- revitalized course and growth after the extended closure
- weathers the storms well
- new baskets/bright repaints
- recent support from parks and rec benefits future support
- revitalized course and growth after the extended closure
- weathers the storms well
- new baskets/bright repaints
- recent support from parks and rec benefits future support
Cons:
- tee signs on tee boxes
- shortened tee box
- directional signage for holes disconnected from course
- shortened tee box
- directional signage for holes disconnected from course
Other Thoughts:
Overall, Rivery has always been a solid course that all levels of players enjoy.
Rivery will test your short range and medium range throwing skills with placement and accuracy. There are many Ace runs here so if you want the chance for one, come here and get it.
Most recently part of the course was closed for over a year while they improved the park, improved utilities in the area, and added amenities to the course and area. Essentially it closed the whole course since players avoided all of the construction. This closure time actually allowed the growth of the fairways and beauty to come back. It also changed some of the throwing lines and made some pretty tight, but doable, shots (i.e. 9 and 10)
The new concrete tees are short, but honestly its not a "big arm" course where you need a big tee box, but the tee sign on the box is a slight issue.
The Parks department inexperience showed by placing it there, but their intentions were good... just a little off. It was discussed with them to make some changes or come to a middle ground agreement, but the word right now is that it is staying.
I think a better consideration for players is to keep a great relationship with them, help them learn more about our needs and the sport, and then maybe use that relationship to extend the boxes (or use other options) and avoid the weird feeling of having a tee sign right over your shoulder. The sign position does not ruin the course or tee box.
Another note, the course needs better signage for some of the holes that are broken apart by the bridge. Example, a sign that tells you to get to #6, walk under the bridge. A sign that directs you to #12 when you are walking the sidewalk, etc. Unless you are familiar with the course, you may not know where to go.
Lastly, I would encourage a safety sign on Hole #6. People on the sidewalk and that overall area do not know that you are throwing that way. I had a young man riding his bike and commented that he did not know that it was a fairway. This simple thing would avoid a nasty accident.
In the end Rivery is a fun course to play and it is beautiful to enjoy. It's a great walk in the woods and a great challenge for your playing skills.
It's a great "valley" course also when the winds are bad all across Central Texas.. it allows you to get away from the bad winds and still have some fun.
Rivery will test your short range and medium range throwing skills with placement and accuracy. There are many Ace runs here so if you want the chance for one, come here and get it.
Most recently part of the course was closed for over a year while they improved the park, improved utilities in the area, and added amenities to the course and area. Essentially it closed the whole course since players avoided all of the construction. This closure time actually allowed the growth of the fairways and beauty to come back. It also changed some of the throwing lines and made some pretty tight, but doable, shots (i.e. 9 and 10)
The new concrete tees are short, but honestly its not a "big arm" course where you need a big tee box, but the tee sign on the box is a slight issue.
The Parks department inexperience showed by placing it there, but their intentions were good... just a little off. It was discussed with them to make some changes or come to a middle ground agreement, but the word right now is that it is staying.
I think a better consideration for players is to keep a great relationship with them, help them learn more about our needs and the sport, and then maybe use that relationship to extend the boxes (or use other options) and avoid the weird feeling of having a tee sign right over your shoulder. The sign position does not ruin the course or tee box.
Another note, the course needs better signage for some of the holes that are broken apart by the bridge. Example, a sign that tells you to get to #6, walk under the bridge. A sign that directs you to #12 when you are walking the sidewalk, etc. Unless you are familiar with the course, you may not know where to go.
Lastly, I would encourage a safety sign on Hole #6. People on the sidewalk and that overall area do not know that you are throwing that way. I had a young man riding his bike and commented that he did not know that it was a fairway. This simple thing would avoid a nasty accident.
In the end Rivery is a fun course to play and it is beautiful to enjoy. It's a great walk in the woods and a great challenge for your playing skills.
It's a great "valley" course also when the winds are bad all across Central Texas.. it allows you to get away from the bad winds and still have some fun.
2
2
rmarshall
Experience:
14.2 years
12 played
3 reviews
Local 2+ years drive by
Reviewed:
Played on:Sep 22, 2012
Played the course:5+ times
Pros:
Living in Georgetown, it's nice to have such a techincal course here. If you ever need a guide, you can message me and im free most weekends to help navigate all the holes. This course requires a great deal of accuracy, with luck thrown in the mix. Hitting a tree is a guarantee here, but with practice, it gets more and more fun. The park itself is beautiful, and is a great place to play on a hot sunny day cause of all the shade.
Cons:
While navigation is hard, the biggest con for this course is the trees. The city of georgetown has come out and cleared alot of trees, but it still can be a little excessive on some holes. Also, be ready for a long hike. Some holes do not end next to a tee, which is why navigation on this course is a challenge. While the course does do a big loop, if you're at hole 9 and realized you forgot something, you'll have to do without. Parking can also be a problem, if you go on a real nice sunny saturday, then be ready to fight for a spot in the very small parking lot.
Other Thoughts:
San Gabriel park, just across the interstate, is a great warm up for this course. San Gabe is wide open and is a good de-stresser before trying to tackle this very tight and technical course. I have played every course in georgetown numerous times, and would love to show people new to the area any georgetown course!
3
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coachhart25
Experience:
5 played
5 reviews
1st time at Rivery 2+ years drive by
Reviewed:
Played on:Apr 22, 2012
Played the course:once
Pros:
- hole placement is the best I have seen. Elevation is awesome
- fairways are cut down and play good, the walk of the course is nice... mostly treed, but a couple that opened up partially...
-length is good, some shorter holes but birdies still hard to comeby because of the hole placement
- fairways are cut down and play good, the walk of the course is nice... mostly treed, but a couple that opened up partially...
-length is good, some shorter holes but birdies still hard to comeby because of the hole placement
Cons:
Tee boxes OK, with the dirt...if it rained I don't think you could play it.
No signs and yardage markers
Did not take down the old signs, not very confusing but should've taken the old ones down.
From hole 5 to 6 kinda tricky...
No signs and yardage markers
Did not take down the old signs, not very confusing but should've taken the old ones down.
From hole 5 to 6 kinda tricky...
Other Thoughts:
For the first timeplaying this course the positives greatly outweigh the negative ones... I have played the following and rate them like this:
1. Rivery
2. Wilco (closed right now)
3. Cat hollow
4. Old settlers
5. Bushy creek sport park
The scenery was great, hole placements were great. If this course had concrete tee boxes and signs like old settlers, this would be the creme de la creme. Not too confusing to find the next tee, but we did have a couple issues (thankfully we had the phone). Overall a great experience. Hole 10 was my favorite going straight up.!!! Play it if you haven't!!!
1. Rivery
2. Wilco (closed right now)
3. Cat hollow
4. Old settlers
5. Bushy creek sport park
The scenery was great, hole placements were great. If this course had concrete tee boxes and signs like old settlers, this would be the creme de la creme. Not too confusing to find the next tee, but we did have a couple issues (thankfully we had the phone). Overall a great experience. Hole 10 was my favorite going straight up.!!! Play it if you haven't!!!
3
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shtfox13
Experience:
13.9 years
27 played
3 reviews
One of my favorites 2+ years drive by
Reviewed:
Played on:Sep 19, 2011
Played the course:once
Pros:
Awesome hole design. Good mix of tight anhyzer and hyzer shots. Some very tight fairways with straight shots needed. Even had to throw a few tomahawks and thumbers when I got out of the fairway. Lots of Ace chances with avery. Course requires good accuracy but I had a blast playing it. Some amazing rock formations around holes 7-12. There were a pack of 6 deer that watched me throw hole 11. some makeshift tables randomly through out with lots of trashcans around and I think at every hole just about.
Cons:
Like everyone else has said signs. Course has been redesigned and there are some old post up that can make it very confusing. I downloaded the .pdf course map onto my phone and had no problems navigating. Also Tee Pads are natural and very worn in most locations. Pads had 2 Blue surveyor Whiskers in the ground that surprisingly were at every tee pa but I really had to look for a few.
Other Thoughts:
This course would easily be a 4-4.5 star course with some signs and level pad areas.Overall though I had I great time here and was using my compass as if I was orienteering and somewhere lost out in the woods navigating from basket to basket even though you are not at all that far form civilization. I feel the natural tee pads add to the feeling of the course but even some plywood signs could make the course better for first timers
3
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Overhanding4distance
Experience:
22.3 years
41 played
10 reviews
Adventurous Course 2+ years drive by
Reviewed:
Played on:Apr 18, 2010
Played the course:once
Pros:
Set along the San Gabriel River, Rivery Park is a beautifully wooded course that commands a variety of shots from players. I enjoyed playing it because of the mild elevation and scenic setting. I loved throwing alongside old caves and on the embankments of hills. This course has ace and birdie opportunities on a few holes. The baskets out here are quality too.
Cons:
As mentioned before, bad signage. On some holes there are no signs. Print out a map before going and you should be fine.
I would love to see more trash bins, concrete tee boxes, and some overgrown grass maintained.
Long walk from 11 to 12. People biking and jogging will be present on this trek
I would love to see more trash bins, concrete tee boxes, and some overgrown grass maintained.
Long walk from 11 to 12. People biking and jogging will be present on this trek
Other Thoughts:
Overall very good course, with some minor improvements and maintenance, it could become considered one of the top courses in the area.
4
1
sam_puck
Experience:
22.1 years
21 played
14 reviews
Right on Rivery 2+ years drive by
Reviewed:
Played on:Jul 26, 2009
Played the course:once
Pros:
Beautiful scenery. Nice big park! Great elevation shots. Longs and shorts. Lots of right turns.
Cons:
No signage! Dirt tee boxes, some dug out pretty bad. You can get lost very easy, because there is no signs at all! Heavily wooded, but intreasting lines.
Other Thoughts:
I liked this course, even though it ate my lunch. I can't wait to go back and seek revenge.
