Westbrook Park reviews
8
0
Hidden gem, overshadowed by Englewood
Reviewed:
Played on:Jul 31, 2022
Played the course:once
Pros:
-Baskets are DGA Mach-Xs, in great repair and some of my personal favorites
-Concrete tee pads in good condition, though maybe slightly shorter than I would like
-Excellent variety of holes. The course can basically be divided into the front 9 with mostly open shots, well placed in regards to trees and obstacles. The back 9 are heavily wooded and much shorter, allowing for a lot of fun finesse shots
-Port-a-john in parking lot looks pretty sketchy but clean on the inside
-This course makes some of the best use of elevation in the Dayton area, in my opinion
-General care for the grounds is excellent, but the grass is cut high enough that rollers are a challenge
-Concrete tee pads in good condition, though maybe slightly shorter than I would like
-Excellent variety of holes. The course can basically be divided into the front 9 with mostly open shots, well placed in regards to trees and obstacles. The back 9 are heavily wooded and much shorter, allowing for a lot of fun finesse shots
-Port-a-john in parking lot looks pretty sketchy but clean on the inside
-This course makes some of the best use of elevation in the Dayton area, in my opinion
-General care for the grounds is excellent, but the grass is cut high enough that rollers are a challenge
Cons:
-Tee signs present on most holes, but only give information for distance
Other Thoughts:
I've lived in the Dayton area for 4 years, and I regret taking this long to finally make it to this course. This humble little course lets you open up on some open drives, yet requires some serious shot shaping and luck in the woods. If this course could get some actual tee signs with real maps, this would earn a full 4 stars for sure, it's just a challenge to find your way especially in the woods. I have no doubt that I'll be back soon
8
0
Nice course with some steep hills 2+ years drive by
Reviewed:
Played on:Jul 21, 2021
Played the course:once
Pros:
+ Concrete tee pads.
+ The baskets (DGA Mach X's) are in great condition.
+ Several technical shots required.
+ Steep hills ensure a good hike.
+ Quite challenging in general, especially the back 10 holes.
+ The baskets (DGA Mach X's) are in great condition.
+ Several technical shots required.
+ Steep hills ensure a good hike.
+ Quite challenging in general, especially the back 10 holes.
Cons:
- Navigation of the back 10 can be tricky without a map.
- Some of the tee signs are missing.
- Two tee signs on the first few holes, with the smaller ones being the most helpful. It's almost as though the taller ones will replace the smaller ones in the future, but no progress has been made on that in seemingly a while.
- The bridge to get to Hole 12's fairway from the tee is closed off with yellow caution tape, as it's in rough shape and missing at least one piece of lumber. Be prepared to use the small creek it goes over to get around.
- Disc loss potential on the wooded holes.
-- On Hole 12, try to park it flat off the tee or you'll be searching for your disc for a while (though I only had to search a few minutes and was fortunate not to have rolled down the ravine).
-- Hole 14 is essentially a blind drive down a hill, as tall bushes block most of your view. A spotter is recommended for this one.
- Some bugs, but not many.
- Some of the tee signs are missing.
- Two tee signs on the first few holes, with the smaller ones being the most helpful. It's almost as though the taller ones will replace the smaller ones in the future, but no progress has been made on that in seemingly a while.
- The bridge to get to Hole 12's fairway from the tee is closed off with yellow caution tape, as it's in rough shape and missing at least one piece of lumber. Be prepared to use the small creek it goes over to get around.
- Disc loss potential on the wooded holes.
-- On Hole 12, try to park it flat off the tee or you'll be searching for your disc for a while (though I only had to search a few minutes and was fortunate not to have rolled down the ravine).
-- Hole 14 is essentially a blind drive down a hill, as tall bushes block most of your view. A spotter is recommended for this one.
- Some bugs, but not many.
Other Thoughts:
Amenities:
- Parking: A bit on the smaller side, but Hole 1's tee is located near the parking lot, behind the practice basket. Hole 18 also finishes near there as well.
- Restrooms: Porta potty in the parking lot. Despite it having graffiti on the exterior, it was surprisingly clean inside.
- Running water: None.
- Benches: None that I recall.
- Trash cans: None that I recall.
- Bag holders: None.
- Tee signs: Smaller, pretty basic sign showing where you need to throw, distance, and par.
- Next tee/direction signs: None. On the back 10 in particular, have a map ready.
- Wheelchair/cart friendly: Not particularly, especially on the back 10 as you're walking up and down hills that are quite steep.
- Parking: A bit on the smaller side, but Hole 1's tee is located near the parking lot, behind the practice basket. Hole 18 also finishes near there as well.
- Restrooms: Porta potty in the parking lot. Despite it having graffiti on the exterior, it was surprisingly clean inside.
- Running water: None.
- Benches: None that I recall.
- Trash cans: None that I recall.
- Bag holders: None.
- Tee signs: Smaller, pretty basic sign showing where you need to throw, distance, and par.
- Next tee/direction signs: None. On the back 10 in particular, have a map ready.
- Wheelchair/cart friendly: Not particularly, especially on the back 10 as you're walking up and down hills that are quite steep.
10
0
remraf
Experience:
12 years
45 played
17 reviews
A Nice Mix 2+ years drive by
Reviewed:
Updated:
Played on:Aug 16, 2020
Played the course:2-4 times
Pros:
+ Baskets are very new
+ Tee pads in good shape
+ Good variety
+ Sits in a nice park
+ Good use of elevation
+ Tee pads in good shape
+ Good variety
+ Sits in a nice park
+ Good use of elevation
Cons:
- Tee pads are small
- A couple of missing tee signs
- 2 tee signs per hole in many cases, a tall one that's currently blank, and a very short one that has the distance information - maybe this is a transition period or something, but there only needs to be one, preferably the taller one.
- Baskets can be difficult to see on some holes
- A couple of missing tee signs
- 2 tee signs per hole in many cases, a tall one that's currently blank, and a very short one that has the distance information - maybe this is a transition period or something, but there only needs to be one, preferably the taller one.
- Baskets can be difficult to see on some holes
Other Thoughts:
Random thoughts - the course starts out with probably the course's best, most memorable hole on number 1, which is a highly elevated tee through trees to a basket tucked down to the left. In case it confuses someone else and you miss it, 13 is down the hill to the right from basket 12. The 3 hole sequence from 14, 15, and 16 can be confusing too - you walk up the hill to the 14th tee - which doesn't have a tee sign - and you can see the 16th tee which is pretty close behind you. You throw down the hill (another cool hole) to 14s basket, then the 15th tee is to the left. You throw back towards where you teed off on 14, then walk up past the 14th tee to 16. It's just a little odd and confusing, but 14 and 15 are cool holes. This is a more technical course - not much in the way of open bombers with only 6 holes above 300 ft, and the longest being 350. The course begins with a couple of holes in the woods, then pops out for 7 holes that are more out in the open - but those holes aren't just wide open. There are trees to shape you lines around or under, etc. Then you're taken back in the woods for the remainder of the course. Let's see - I want to say it's the 10th hole? If anyone is doing anything other than throwing a putter off the tee 50-60 feet to set up a long second shot to the basket, I'd love to see it. The course map does not accurately convey that turn. And if you do the putter, you still have a tree in your way for that long up to the basket. The course is doable with a cart, but challenging in a couple of places due to the elevation. While the course is on the shorter side, you'll get a workout just walking it because of the elevation back in the woods. Not sure the kind of traffic this course gets, as I've played it twice now and have only seen one other disc golfer on the course. I hope it gets traffic because it is a very cool course. Couple it with Englewood (a great course) just a 10 minute drive away, and you've got a pretty great 36 holes from 2 very different courses. I'd call these courses the mud brothers though. Or maybe "The Mudders." They do tend to stay soft and muddy in places long after the last rain. Definitely worth checking out - pretty challenging, on the whole.
5
0
Mulligan
Experience:
26.1 years
68 played
12 reviews
Creative technical neighborhood course 2+ years drive by
Reviewed:
Played on:Nov 26, 2015
Played the course:once
Pros:
-Near perfect use of the available land in course design. Love this layout.
-Not a lot of "gimme" holes. Every one has some sort of feature that makes you think twice.
-Good changes in distance hole to hole. Even if the hole is short, though, there is usually some natural feature that makes the shot highly technical or interesting.
-Front half is on semi open low rolling hills with lots of great tall old growth trees.
-Back half is heavily wooded and with lots of elevation changes in a partial gorge like area.
-Lots of different shot options for backhand or forehand throwers. Plenty of times overhand can come into play, too.
-Flow is well designed, and not much need for "next tee" signs, except for 14/15 which did have good directional signs in place.
-Decent concrete tees. Simple signage is mostly effective.
-Not a lot of "gimme" holes. Every one has some sort of feature that makes you think twice.
-Good changes in distance hole to hole. Even if the hole is short, though, there is usually some natural feature that makes the shot highly technical or interesting.
-Front half is on semi open low rolling hills with lots of great tall old growth trees.
-Back half is heavily wooded and with lots of elevation changes in a partial gorge like area.
-Lots of different shot options for backhand or forehand throwers. Plenty of times overhand can come into play, too.
-Flow is well designed, and not much need for "next tee" signs, except for 14/15 which did have good directional signs in place.
-Decent concrete tees. Simple signage is mostly effective.
Cons:
-There are some serious hills to climb on the back half. Heavy leaves can make this difficult, and (like other reviewers have said) its got to get treacherous when wet.
-Build in steps, even something very primitive using the plentiful fallen logs in the area, would be very useful. Probably somewhat unplayable in snow or after heavy rain.
-Signage could be a bit better. Some tees were missing the original signage, and locals have written in markers in place of the signs.
-Build in steps, even something very primitive using the plentiful fallen logs in the area, would be very useful. Probably somewhat unplayable in snow or after heavy rain.
-Signage could be a bit better. Some tees were missing the original signage, and locals have written in markers in place of the signs.
Other Thoughts:
-Total diamond in the rough.
-If you are coming to this area to play Englewood, don't miss this one, too. They are probably 5-8 miles apart.
-This is the kind of course I dream about having access to in a neighborhood I wish lived in.
-If you are coming to this area to play Englewood, don't miss this one, too. They are probably 5-8 miles apart.
-This is the kind of course I dream about having access to in a neighborhood I wish lived in.
5
0
AnimeJ
Experience:
11.9 years
14 played
10 reviews
A lesser known Dayton Gem 2+ years drive by
Reviewed:
Played on:May 8, 2014
Played the course:2-4 times
Pros:
-Offers a good variety of shots
-Excellent use of the land available
-Course flows intuitively from hole to hole
Westbrook Park is a solid, albeit seemingly lesser known course in the area. It can provide a solid challenge to more advanced players, while providing multiple opportunities for players new to the game to stretch their skill in throwing shots they might not have an opportunity to throw, particularly when it comes to dealing with elevation.
Overall, the course equipment is in good shape, with concrete teepads of adequate size, Discatcher Pro baskets, and basic, but more than adequate signage giving course par for each hole as well as the distance to the pin.
-Excellent use of the land available
-Course flows intuitively from hole to hole
Westbrook Park is a solid, albeit seemingly lesser known course in the area. It can provide a solid challenge to more advanced players, while providing multiple opportunities for players new to the game to stretch their skill in throwing shots they might not have an opportunity to throw, particularly when it comes to dealing with elevation.
Overall, the course equipment is in good shape, with concrete teepads of adequate size, Discatcher Pro baskets, and basic, but more than adequate signage giving course par for each hole as well as the distance to the pin.
Cons:
-Some missing signage
-Some holes on the back 9 play very close to one another
-General amenties are somewhat lacking; trash receptacles, benches on the course, restrooms
-Very little opportunity for big arms to showcase that skillset
While this is most definitely a very solid course, there are a few issues with it, primarily on the amenities side that can cause issue. While the course does flow very well from hole to hole, there are a couple spots where a 'next tee' sign would be very useful, particularly with the wooded holes. Additionally, there are(at this time), 1-2 holes missing their tee signs. Trash cans are few and far between, and while I've never seen a lot of trash on the course, an extra can or two would go a ways towards helping with that. Last, a bench or two to take a rest would be a fantastic addition, particularly on the holes following some of the steep up hill shots.
The other issue that falls under course design is that due to the nature of the space used, there are a few holes on the back 9 which get somewhat cramped. It's not unusual for errant drives on 13 to wind up on 14's fairway, or for drives on 14 to fade out onto 15. Throws from 16 that fade excessively can also wind up near 12's basket.
-Some holes on the back 9 play very close to one another
-General amenties are somewhat lacking; trash receptacles, benches on the course, restrooms
-Very little opportunity for big arms to showcase that skillset
While this is most definitely a very solid course, there are a few issues with it, primarily on the amenities side that can cause issue. While the course does flow very well from hole to hole, there are a couple spots where a 'next tee' sign would be very useful, particularly with the wooded holes. Additionally, there are(at this time), 1-2 holes missing their tee signs. Trash cans are few and far between, and while I've never seen a lot of trash on the course, an extra can or two would go a ways towards helping with that. Last, a bench or two to take a rest would be a fantastic addition, particularly on the holes following some of the steep up hill shots.
The other issue that falls under course design is that due to the nature of the space used, there are a few holes on the back 9 which get somewhat cramped. It's not unusual for errant drives on 13 to wind up on 14's fairway, or for drives on 14 to fade out onto 15. Throws from 16 that fade excessively can also wind up near 12's basket.
Other Thoughts:
Overall, despite a few shortcomings, the shot variety and design of the course make it an stand-out course here. It's well worth the drive if you're not in the Englewood/Clayton area, and for those living in the Englewood/Clayton area, provides an excellent alternative to the also excellent Englewood Metropark course.
3
0
bbobsuek
Experience:
31.8 years
88 played
18 reviews
little gem 2+ years drive by
Reviewed:
Played on:May 27, 2013
Played the course:once
Pros:
Clean, quiet, good signage, easy to follow flow. Nice tee pads
Technical in nature...lots of tightlines...
Technical in nature...lots of tightlines...
Cons:
No real chances to air it out
Other Thoughts:
If you like technical you will enjoy this park...i felt it was better than its rating...there are ace and birdie ops...but you can also make a double in a hurry...playing all as 3s
6
0
Best mulch in the biz! 2+ years
Reviewed:
Played on:Nov 10, 2012
Played the course:2-4 times
Pros:
Westbrook is a nice park on the West side of Dayton that seems to have disc golf as its main focus. The 18 hole course has a front half that is mostly open, around park trees, and a back half that winds nicely through the woods and unexpected hills. Brand new concrete tee pads are a welcome addition, and are decently sized for the distances involved (holes range from 180 to 350 feet, with some of the shorter ones being steeply uphill). Most of the Innova Discatcher baskets (yes, the ones with the yellow band at the top) are resisting rusting. There are benches and trash cans occasionally throughout the course, and bridges and infrastructure are in good condition. The most noticeable thing to me is the incredible amount of mulch they've installed in the wooded sections of the course, to wick up the moisture and provide decent footing. The course uses minimal, but effective signage at each hole, and a nice map at the small parking lot at the end of Jean Dr.
Hole by hole: 1) pretty, short, downhill anny (rhbh) w/ a raised pin
2) straight uphill (at least 30' elevation) thru woods gap
3) open fairway with one tree to get around & a loose grove near the pin...careful with path on the right
4) blind pin position but essentially aligned with tee pad
5) longer, over the ridge with some trees to navigate en route
6) hyzer end, slight downhill, fun for me (at Rec) to reach the green at 300-330'
7) straight down the slope, but trees guard the pin
8) sweeping hyzer over the path the whole way, can run to yards if you drive right
9) take path left to tee, entering the woods with a relatively tight, ending to the right
10) cross left and take on this longer lefty hole
11) straight uphill repeats #2, but possibly higher
12) hyzer over the side ridge w/ lots of trees and a steep rollaway possible to the right (cross the nice bridge left of fairway)
13) way down hill to tee, shoot a hyzer just around the basket hiding behind the 3rd large tree on the hillside left
14) hike to the hilltop and find a tight straight 250 footer downhill
15) back up the hill, with a hyzer ending to a steeply sloping pin position, then be careful crossing 14 fairway to 16 tee
16) straight but fairly wooded fairway, next tee is back a little to your right
17) smooth anny down to ravine-side basket, just past magnificent tree trunk
18 finish coming up out of the woods to the right side corner of the parking lot
Overall, I've found this to be a fun and challenging course for the recreational to intermediate disc golfer, and had been looking forward to my second trip up here.
Hole by hole: 1) pretty, short, downhill anny (rhbh) w/ a raised pin
2) straight uphill (at least 30' elevation) thru woods gap
3) open fairway with one tree to get around & a loose grove near the pin...careful with path on the right
4) blind pin position but essentially aligned with tee pad
5) longer, over the ridge with some trees to navigate en route
6) hyzer end, slight downhill, fun for me (at Rec) to reach the green at 300-330'
7) straight down the slope, but trees guard the pin
8) sweeping hyzer over the path the whole way, can run to yards if you drive right
9) take path left to tee, entering the woods with a relatively tight, ending to the right
10) cross left and take on this longer lefty hole
11) straight uphill repeats #2, but possibly higher
12) hyzer over the side ridge w/ lots of trees and a steep rollaway possible to the right (cross the nice bridge left of fairway)
13) way down hill to tee, shoot a hyzer just around the basket hiding behind the 3rd large tree on the hillside left
14) hike to the hilltop and find a tight straight 250 footer downhill
15) back up the hill, with a hyzer ending to a steeply sloping pin position, then be careful crossing 14 fairway to 16 tee
16) straight but fairly wooded fairway, next tee is back a little to your right
17) smooth anny down to ravine-side basket, just past magnificent tree trunk
18 finish coming up out of the woods to the right side corner of the parking lot
Overall, I've found this to be a fun and challenging course for the recreational to intermediate disc golfer, and had been looking forward to my second trip up here.
Cons:
The only glitch in the flow is when you have to cross the 14th fairway about 30 below the tee, but crossing parties should easily be able to see each other.
Bigger arms might be looking for more "D" (but not me: this one is my speed).
Bigger arms might be looking for more "D" (but not me: this one is my speed).
Other Thoughts:
This time of year, when the leaves are down, they pile up in drifts, so you'll need to watch your flight paths and tree kicks, as well as your footing on some of the steeper holes and paths.
2
3
yankeefanjln
Experience:
14.7 years
46 played
6 reviews
Westbrook Park DGC 2+ years drive by
Reviewed:
Updated:
Played on:Aug 14, 2010
Played the course:5+ times
Pros:
Nice park. Secluded. I saw other disc golfers both times I've played. Course layout makes play an adventure.
Cons:
Hills can be very steep. A few more signs indicating next teebox might be nice (good map available online). So many trees.
Other Thoughts:
A number of heavily wooded holes make this an enjoyable course to hike. It is set up well for amateurs as there are several par fours and a par five. After playing other courses, I understand this is not a terribly challenging course, but I do enjoy it.
7
0
Andy Hlavac
Experience:
35 played
20 reviews
Hidden Gem 2+ years drive by
Reviewed:
Played on:May 31, 2009
Played the course:once
Pros:
I was very impressed with this recent (5/09-ish) addition to the Dayton, OH disc golf scene. The park was easy to find (I just "googled" Westbrook Park in Clayton, OH for directions), and a large, clear course map greeted us near the first tee.
The course offers a decent challenge for most skill levels. The holes frequently exceed 300 ft., but there are also some birdie/ace opportunities which keep you from getting too frustrated. Also, the obstacles and specific challenges on each hole vary from distance, to trees, to bends, etc. I was particularly pleased with the use of elevation changes, which are abundant. These different challenges keep you engaged and require you to consider different shots and strategies as you move from hole to hole.
Finally, the flow of the course is straightforward and easy to navigate, and there was no traffic. I expect the course to become more crowded once the word gets out about this great course tucked away in a pretty suburban park. Be the first kid on your block to play Westbrook!
The course offers a decent challenge for most skill levels. The holes frequently exceed 300 ft., but there are also some birdie/ace opportunities which keep you from getting too frustrated. Also, the obstacles and specific challenges on each hole vary from distance, to trees, to bends, etc. I was particularly pleased with the use of elevation changes, which are abundant. These different challenges keep you engaged and require you to consider different shots and strategies as you move from hole to hole.
Finally, the flow of the course is straightforward and easy to navigate, and there was no traffic. I expect the course to become more crowded once the word gets out about this great course tucked away in a pretty suburban park. Be the first kid on your block to play Westbrook!
Cons:
The tee pads are either dirt or gravel at this point. We slipped at least a couple of times. I hope that permanent, concrete tee pads get installed, because those are one of the only things lacking.
The existing tee sigs tell you the distance and general direction, but seem almost oversimplified (i.e. just a straight line). This really isn't a problem because the course was designed with such a natural flow, but I think we got confused on one hole...
The existing tee sigs tell you the distance and general direction, but seem almost oversimplified (i.e. just a straight line). This really isn't a problem because the course was designed with such a natural flow, but I think we got confused on one hole...
Other Thoughts:
Westbrook Park is a beauty. Get out and enjoy this one, then drive down the street to Blue Heron (Englewood Metroparks). That is another course which is five minutes from Westbrook, and is worth playing.
1
2
bbiehn
Experience:
15.7 years
14 played
2 reviews
Clayton Course 2+ years drive by
Reviewed:
Played on:Apr 21, 2009
Played the course:2-4 times
Pros:
This course has a little of everything for the area it is located in. The first 9 are somewhat open and the back are wooded with several elevation changes. The course was designed well and can only get better!
Cons:
This course just opened recently so the tee pads are not in yet. Most are just dirt at the moment. Also this park is in an established neighborhood and most do not know they recently had a disc course installed watch for the few people you may encounter on near by hiking trail.
Other Thoughts:
Worth a round or two if your in the area.
