A city park course with all the basics of excellent design.

-Amenities: Blue Discatchers, new concrete tees (not for all the longs yet), practice basket, and the largest tee signs I have ever seen, including a map (not the most useful for flight path) and indications of alternate pins and tees.

-Multi-Tees/Pins: Two tees per hole, and some alternate pin positions as well.

-Elevation: Not dramatic on any single hole, but consistently moderate. The first hole is a long downhill, and most holes after that continue to use it to enhance the gameplay.

-Flow: Other than a long walk from (12)-(13), there are no overly long transitions. If you looked at the course map before your round (I didn't), then it would be a total breeze.

-Shot Shaping/Gameplay: Well put together with quite a few par-4s. It starts with a big downhill par-4, with number two playing as a tunnel leading to a late dogleg. These two represent most of the course, which is generally either largely open (par-3 or -4) or has moderate tree coverage that forces clear shapes but doesn't have atrocious rough. The exceptions to this rule are my favorites, the heavily wooded (4), (5), and (7). Highlight holes for me are (4), a dogleg par-4 requiring careful drive and committed tunnel approach, (8), a downhill 280' shot tempting you with an ace, (13), a long tunnel starting from the top of a hill, and (14), another booming downhill par-4 with one massive tree to work around.

As you can see, Woodland ticks most of the core disc golf boxes, so it's hard to complain about much.

-Bleeding Fairways: In terms of real issues, this is the only one that comes to mind. The area that houses (11)-(12) and (15)-(16) can see errant drives get into other fairways, thanks to the elevation.

-No 9 & 9: The ninth finishes at the opposite end of the park. Only (17) and (18) make their way back to the start.

-Shot Shaping Par-4s: Except for (4), all the par-4s here are basically just about distance, not planning a route through the hole. That's not to say there aren't trees on the par-4s, but they don't affect shot choice much. More interesting par-4s could bring Woodland to a 4.0.

Any city would covet Woodland as a solid park-style 18er. It's got par-4s, it's got trees, and it's got elevation, and the elements are all well-used to create a fun experience. There isn't a special spice at Woodland to knock it up to that next level, but it's Very Good.

Woodland Park is a multi use area with an 18 hole disc golf course as one of its main features . There is okay parking for 16-18 cars in the closest lot nearest the finish of the course , but good alternate parking just over the hill . There are bathroom facilities in a few sections close to the course .
-- THE EQUIPMENT -- There are 2 sets of carpet tees on the course , one for the advanced and one for recreational . The tee pads are worn ( more in cons ) and not the most level . The tee signs are great . Color coded at the top , blue for longs and red for shorts . Information on the signs give the hole# , par , distance and flight path . The baskets are dark blue rimmed Discatchers with hole numbers on them . classy . There is a putting basket just over the hill of the main lot , close to hole 1 . There is also a good kiosk with map close by.
-- THE LANDSCAPE -- This is a clean park that looks to have plenty of care . The grass was mowed and the branches mostly trimmed off the fairways . The course is rolling constantly . I don't remember a level hole . There can be plenty of elevation . See hole #1 as an example . You throw off a large hill that goes downward with at least 25-30' of drop . The course still keeps it park-style , with a couple of holes that qualifies as woods . There are benches and places to chill before or after or during the round . Tree lines , jails of trees , and hidden baskets are on the course .
-- THE HIGHLIGHTS -- #3 uphill ( 340' and 560' ) all the way . The right side near the pin is flanked by a large set of trees . The left of the fairway holds the rough and a tree line .
#4 ( 303' , 411' ) a station to station drive that is an extreme dogleg right and in the woods . The fairway tightens to a slight downhill green .
#10 ( 346 , 502' ) is a downhill , then slight uphill to a hidden basket behind the trees .
#18 is a good finishing hole ( 492' 672' ) going slightly over hill ( longer tee ) to a descending fairway with staggered trees , down a gulley and up to the basket a little to the right .
Signature Hole - #14 ( 396' 606' ) Even if you are a jelly arm , you have to try the long tee . On an elevated area , it is a narrowing shot with some tree canopies forcing a lower drive . After negotiating staggered trees at about 260' - 280' , the fairway opens up for an approach , with a tree and it's low hanging branches protecting the front . The basket sits on a slope . It's also one of the more picturesque holes .
DISC RISK - Surprisingly pretty low . There is some rough in the woods , and it's possible to stick your driver up into a tree since you have to crank on some of these holes , but the course is so well maintained and clean , you have but a few holes to worry about . A spotter for the woods holes wouldn't hurt
-- THE TIME -- The course was crowded on the day that I played , so it took me about 85 minutes to mix in long with short holes ( Hey . I'm OLD ) during my round . A foursome will take at least 2 1/2 hours + on peak hours .
It's a wonderful park , the kind you take a lunch to and admire after a round .

#1 Safety - The holes are spaced correctly , but some of the shots can easily stray into roads ( not much traffic though ) .
#2 Navigation - Print the map or take a pic of the kiosk . Unless following a local , you can be tripped up in spots , like 14-15 which is to the hard right of the 13 basket .
#3 THE TEE PADS - This a gem of a course and the public deserves better than these carpet tees . PONY UP , Columbia recreation and pour some 5' X 9' cement tee pads .
#4 FEEL THE BURN - Lots of walking here . The course will wear you out , but in a good way . Bring water .

This is a great local course . It looks like it may be ever evolving . It is a popular place to play , as there were no less than 40 on the course the same time as I was . Doorway shots , lined wooded fairway drives , woods holes , variety of right and left angle throws . You will use up a lot of the discs in your bag as Woodland tests your resolve . You really know the appeal of a disc golf course , when everyone , from the inexperienced to the tournament tested Ams are enjoying a round . Even though the course can boast length and test accuracy , it seemed like everyone was enjoying their play and having a good time . The park is beautiful and the locals are friendly and helpful . You may want to check out the Muletown Disc Golf Clubs Facebook page so you don't waste a trip and drive up to a tournament or club play .
Thank You, Columbia Parks And Rec , and Muletown , for letting me play a good strong local course .
MY RECOMMENDATION -- Intro players and school kids may want to get a feel of the game at places less crowded like Columbia State , so they don't feel rushed . This would be a good off peak play for families from the short tees . Newbies and 1 disc wonders , too . If I was a local here , I would play this every week . It's too fun to pass up . Intermediates thru Ams will like the long tees here , even some pros just sharpening their shills . Other than the tee pads , I saw no glaring weaknesses . One of the better courses in the Nashville area . Drive the 20-25 minutes off of the 840 loop and PLAY IT !!!

Woodland Park is a great city park course that seemed tailored for disc golf. The first thing you may notice is the great landscape. The course arguably took full advantage of the grassy rolling hills and mature trees. Save for a time or two that you'll dip in the woods, you'll play along what seems to me to be ideal city park style golf. It's a sprawling course, ringing up at nearly 6600' from the long pads, and should satisfy golfers of all skill levels. For those looking to dial it back for a little less challenge or wanting to give the shoulder a break, short pads are available as well. Look to shave off about 1600' if you chose to play the latter. Beyond some of the fairways you find some out of bounds roads to keep you honest. They are well placed in the design and weren't used to force challenge on parts of the property that couldn't support a hole. Overall, a longer than average arm will give you an advantage out here. There are lots of big shots throughout the course and plenty of generous lines. Three "woods" holes will whet the appetite of the wooded hole lovers, while the big trees on the main course shape some lines and offer enough obstacles to keep it interesting, fun, and challenging.

Overall, this is straightforward par 60 course. There's lots of options off the tees and when the more heavily tree peppered fairways come into play, there's always a couple of lines of attack. Clean up-shots and solid putting will ultimately get you the best score or will help you keep up with a distance throwing opponent. Ultimately this is a forgiving course that doesn't necessarily reward sharp shooters or punish slightly offline drives from the tee.

Turf tee pads, of varied shapes and sizes, are here and will get the job done for most. Innova DISCatcher's with unusual blue bands are here and are unique. You'll find a practice basket with ample room to throw some pre-round upshots and putts. There are some of the biggest tee signs you've probably ever seen with all the important info. Couple them with the "next tee" arrows hanging from the bottom of the baskets and navigation is a cinch! The course is topped off with plenty of convenient parking and bathroom facilities as well.

June found the vast grassy areas perfectly mown and overall maintenance couldn't be better. This hinted to me that it's probably the normal condition.

The better than average tee signs were aggravating in that the fairways are printed upside down. It's a shame that all that time, effort, and capitol went into something so nice, yet such a detail was missed. You may find yourself crooking your neck to read the signs a time or two.

The turf/virtually natural tee pads will annoy the concrete tee fans. None were terrible but we all know a few guys who will blame every bad drive on them. Especially on the long holes asking for full drives/run-ups.

I typically love wooded courses much more than this type course. That meant that while I also really liked this park, the golf, and the overall vibe, I did find some of the holes boring. Some were better than others but a sense of "let's make a long hole for the sake of making a long hole" on a few stood out. Meanwhile, a wasted woods shot, hole number 7, which I viewed as a bad hole altogether, filled in a gap but had a circus tree in front of the pad. I think there was plenty of room to break up some distance elsewhere on the course and skip this hole altogether in the design. Without this hole, I might not have mentioned the other times, like hole one long for example, where there are obstacles too close to the tee. In my opinion, there is no need for it in on a multi-shot hole like hole one. This is pure preference and really should be taken with a grain of salt. Overall it didn't affect my rating or the enjoyment of the course. Some folks may not even notice.

I think this is a unique course to the Metro Nashville area and worth a stop to play. I'd give it a strong 3.25 rating but will go ahead and ring it up a 3.5 for the fun factor.

With my brother recently moved to the Springhill area from downtown Nashville, this will probably be my "visiting my brother home course" and I'm looking forward to playing it again soon.