Shot variety is pretty, pretty, pretty high on this well-designed course. "Park-like" holes in mostly open fairways with mature trees; much tighter, "woodsy" shots; open field throws; throwing over and along a pond for added pucker; uphill; downhill; lefty; righty; relatively low canopy shots with the walking trail berm limiting options; guarded pins; and the super long tunnel to finish. There is a creek in play about half of the holes, though it was dry when I played in August. Not a ton of elevation, but what is available is used very well. The pond on the east side of the course is in play for 4 holes, all of which are worrisome for LHBH and RHFH drivers.

The defining characteristics of this course are 1) fun and 2) long. The variety is a refreshing challenge, and this disc-golf specific park is definitely a challenge. Accuracy is required to shoot well and poor decision-making regarding lines off the tee and scramble shots will haunt you. The par 4's feel well earned, not lazy design or local pandering like on some courses. The epic tunnel shot on 18 was a fantastic finish for the round.

The DD baskets are in great shape, the tees are well-sized, and the course flows fairly well, though having hole maps is helpful in one or two spots. Plenty of shade on the majority of the holes. Benches and bag hangers abound. The course was well mowed and is overall very well-maintained from all appearances. The aforementioned creek has several nice, sturdy bridges (not the usual cobbled-together pallets or scrap lumber variety on many courses). There's little opportunity to lose discs outside of the 4 pond holes.

I don't recall an abundance of garbage cans (one in the parking lot for sure), but if the locals keep up maintenance, maybe that isn't an issue (or I just didn't notice them). There is a bit of a walk between 11 and 12, but nothing egregious. The cluster of tees and pins for 9, 10, and 11 was a little confusing at first but made sense once I walked upon it closer. The course map helps when the tees/pins get in close proximity, but your first instinct when approaching the next hole is usually the right one. I don't recall the signage being much more than the hole #, so that's something that could use some improvement.

About the only other amenity in the park is the walking trail for the neighborhood to the west. It gets sorta close to 9 and 10's fairway, but not really. Still, on the day I played, walkers and kids on bikes would wander into the woods to go over the bridges and walk through the trees on occasion, so keep an eye out.

14 plays essentially in or near the backyard of several homes. It felt a little odd, but no issues when I played.

This is a gem of a course and I highly recommend playing it if you are in the Wichita area. It is fun, challenging, and it was a joy to play such a well-designed course. My favorite holes are probably 13, 15, and 18. 9 is a monster that will humble you and even straight-forward holes like 7 can challenge you with the elevation change and protected basket. Seriously, I cannot recommend this enough.

1. Forces you to work on keeping the disc low, and definitely made me use every disc in my bag.
2. Beautiful scenery along most of the course, very little outside noise as it is a secluded park.
3. Pretty good combo of short and long holes.
4. If it hasn't recently rained, chances to lose a disc are low.
5. Flows very well, never confused on where to go next.

1. To go along with my last pro, there are a few blind holes and a few where I wasn't sure which pin I was throwing at. I'm sure they are working on getting signs. There were also little metal plated embedded in the ground for short pads, they were hard to see though and need concrete pads soon.
2. If it has recently rained, there is a chance to lose a disc on the first 9 or 10 holes due to the creek running through it. Not necessarily a con, but just a warning.

I really enjoyed it. This course will improve my game because it really does make you throw every shot in your bag.

The tee pads are nice and long and there are bag hangers at every hole. Most holes have benches or log stumps to sit on. Also there are foot scrapers at every hole as well. Wood chips have been added recently around the baskets to help with the soil compaction and to reduce roll away putts.
The flow is very logical and there are several well placed foot bridges to assist you in crossing the creek.
There is a good mix of short, long, and moderate length holes as well as technical holes and water threat. There is just about every shot accounted for here.
Hole observations:
1-straight shot with one tree upon approach
2-you have to hit a gap right off the box
3-technical hole with a narrow window
4-must cross the stream and the basket is out in the open
5-low ceiling shot that plays L to R
6-uphill shot with thick trees on the right side
7-is an anny shot RHBH or a FH shot with the basket sitting right on top of a hill, slopes downhill behind the basket
8-open until about the 2/3 mark then has trees upon approach
9-Long shot that crosses the creek at least twice. Low ceiling and tree lined
10-Similar to 9 but about half the length
11-the creek is on the left
12-is an open shot that works L to R until about the 3/4 mark and then you must cross the creek again and the approach is tree lined
13-crosses the creek playing downhill. Heavily wooded with your best play being a possible spike hyzer RHBH
14-Longer hole that is mostly open and the pond is on the left. The basket sits on the hill by the pond.
15-short shot across the pond with the hyzer route open RHBH
16-straight, shorter shot with the pond on the right
17-similar to 16 but about 2.5 times the length
18-EPIC tunnel shot, long and tree lined the whole way. Accuracy test for sure.

Being as the baskets are homemade they aren't real deep like a Name brand basket, however they do their job.
Seems to need a few trash cans here or there to help alleviate the littering.
The walk from 11's basket to 12's tee is a little long but not too bad.
When it rains the soil of the fairways can get slick so good thing there are shoe scrapers at every hole.

When the creek is full and the trees are in full foliage, this great course plays even tougher. This course is well designed and well worth your time if you are in the Wichita area. This is a must play course for sure. I wouldn't be afraid to put it in the top 10 for the state of Kansas. I really like playing here and by the amount of traffic this course gets apparently I'm not alone.
***UPDATE since the writing of this review this course has gotten new DD Veteran baskets. This was a nice upgrade over the old homemade baskets. Also Hole 13 has changed a bit due to some recent construction.***

Tee Pads are all cement. Easy to make your way from each basket to the next tee. Baskets are homemade, but well made. Parking at Hole 1. Information board with layout and other information. Good variety. Some open long bombs, a good selection of left/right/straight drives, and obviously lots of obstacle shots.

Can be a bit hard deciding which basket is the one to throw at on a couple holes when you are searching down the field through the trees. If the signage could show the basket on them it would be helpful.

I am not going to call all the tree's and obstacles a con, that is the course!

I really like this course alot! It is an accuracy course no doubt. I see a lot of people find the dense tree's a con, but I find this makes it more challenging and you have to take a second to think of what your shot is going to be. Hole 9 IS a wall of tree's but I disagree it needs thinned out. If you can get your drive through, or even just deep into it, you can par that hole everytime...of course that is you dont hit a tree off the tee. That's the fun of it! If you are not confident or dont have a floating disc the water hazards could be intimidating. Get a floater and just go for it!!!All in all a fun course, I really enjoy this one!

It forces you to learn a low and straight throw. Something I need work on. And with the exception of one water hole (which I skip) it is tough to loose a disc. The baskets are nice and there are big tee signs to help guide your way.

Someone needs to take a chain saw and cut back the trees just a little bit. With a little trimming it could be a great course. Also number 9 is a ridiculous hole. It makes no sense.

Don't forget to check out the Derby Disc Golf Club. We meet Monday at 4:30 and Thursday at day break. It's a social group and you probably are better than me so don't worry about skill.