Pros:
Good level of difficulty for the average to above average player compared to other 9-hole courses. No holes that are too easy. Tight fairways that require a good tee shot landing or you are in the rough. This course truly rewards good shots and punishes bad ones for every hole. This may be a con for some players, definitely for beginners, while others will appreciate the learning curve offered here.
Cons:
The three biggest cons are problems with the park grounds and not problems of course design:
Too many unleashed dogs.
Lots of prickers and thorns bordering the fairways which need to be removed, some entire areas where it may be difficult to play from or to retrieve a disc; makes course very unforgiving for bad shots, long tee shots that miss, or beginners.
Since the course is next to the Swatara Creek some holes may have flooding, standing water areas, and muddy spots, especially after heavy rains and in the winter months.
Other Thoughts:
The township groundskeepers do a great job of mowing around the paved path and the fairways. Currently this course requires some patience that, understandably, many won't have to get them to come back a second time. Hopefully the township (or local players) will be able to solve some of its physical problems in the future. My above course rating is based on optimal conditions: playing when course is mowed and has no current water issues.
For first timers and players new to disc golf: this course is rougher than most, and will not be to everyones liking, probably too rough for the first time frisbee thrower. Wearing long pants helps. Play the course at least once before throwing your longest shots. Use care when retrieving bad shots, watch for thorns (especially at eye level), poison ivy, and stinging nettle. Have your name, phone, and email on the disc. Brightly colored easy to see discs are best (bright pink/red/orange is best, kiss green goodbye). If you find a disc with a name it can be dropped at the local bike shop (In Gear), a short walk up the stone path from the parking area.
Best played within a week of mowing during the summer months.
It's possible to access the creek in the warmer months to wash hands or cool off.
No drinking water available in the park.
Summer weekends will have many boaters putting into the creek which will affect starting at hole #1.