Chico, CA

Sherwood Forest

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The Valkyrie Kid
Diamond level trusted reviewer
Experience: 45.9 years 1563 played 1507 reviews
2.50 star(s)

No Robin Hood But I Did See Frair Tuck Slice His Drive Into The Creek! 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Feb 27, 2020 Played the course:once

Pros:

Sherwood Forest DGC is a little 9 hole pitch and putt located in the Hooker Oak Recreation Complex. The course has it's own little area at one end of the large complex. There is an older course sign and map. It is readily apparent that this little course gets a lot of play. I say it all the time: There are a lot more very casual disc golfers who want to play a course like this than the better, more serious players who wouldn't waste their time here.

Hole distances range from 95' to # 9's 250. The tee pads are ultra small concrete ones. Better players won't need any run-up on these short holes but I would think beginners would like a longer pad. Not everyone is blessed with my natural ability to toss discs great distances. The baskets are dark blue PGA Mach V's. The tee signs are these simple little round concrete cylinders with the hole # inside. I think they are indestructible although they have the hole #, but no distance listed.

Some of the holes are basically open but # 3 is buried in and behind some trees near the creek. # 5 and # 6's basket are both hidden behind some bushes.

And # 8 is a straight 130' shot but there are these Mandos, which look like arrows, which you have to throw between. They're all imbedded in the ground at angles like they were shot from Robin Hood's mighty bow.

Cons:

Short distances are fine for this course but serious players probably aren't interested.

Course is old.

The equipment is a little bit run down/old and dreary.

Other Thoughts:

As usual, I am a major advocate for courses like this. Beginners, children, seniors and less skilled players deserve a course where they can achieve some success without being overwhelmed by long holes or losing their discs. Better players will play here occasionally, just working on their short game os possibly chasing Aces. This is a great course to rack up some Aces. Also, a great 20 minute course for the course bagger!

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sumo21
Experience: 10.2 years 35 played 26 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Short but worthwhile 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 11, 2015 Played the course:once

Pros:

1) Good course for beginners to intermediate experience.

2) Layout of course on a sign near hole 1.

3) Each hole has a teepad and a post marking it, with a star with hole number inside it and pointing in the general direction of the basket.

4) Hole 1 is very close to the parking lot of park.

5) Challenges/obstacles on almost every hole to make the round interesting.

6) Rounds go by fast, maybe 20 minutes if you just play, with minimal stoppage time to look for lost discs.

7) Creek that runs through the course is dry so it is not a factor.

8) Layout is logical, you're not looking days for the next hole.

9) Practice basket near hole 1, by the picnic table.

Cons:

1) Summer time brings the rattlers out, so play at your own risk. If you do play, watch for burrowings or places that could be burrowings and avoid.

2) Signs on each hole were vandalized, but telling by the remnants of some that remain, they were nice and probably had all the info of the hole and direction of next hole.

Other Thoughts:

Driving from Sacramento to Chico, I was raring to go and get a few rounds in and Sherwood Forest didn't disappoint, except being on the lookout for rattlers. Bring you First Aid kits just in case.

I liked the layout of the course, on such a small area of the park. Could have probably put another 3 holes with the unoccupied space on the course. The mando on hole 8 is unique. They are arrows that provide the curved hallway to the short basket. One hole is behind a bush but short.
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GuidoPero
Experience: 15 years 20 played 8 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Great for Kids and Beginners 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:May 21, 2015 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Great course for kids or for the one starting out. Holes about 125-185 feet and whole 9 being over 200 feet.

Cons:

During summer it becomes over whelmed with rattle snakes and thorns.

Other Thoughts:

If you are board with the course you can play the course as a par 2 or, if there are no other player's, skip baskets. Play from tee 1 to basket 2. You can even play backwards. That is fun too and gives a very unique challenge.
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senanimach9
Experience: 12.8 years 9 played 1 reviews
3.50 star(s)

I love this course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jan 12, 2014 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Perfect for short-game practices
Tight layout for quick games before/after work
Each hole is perfect for different discs

Cons:

Very few holes are suited for long drives
Lots of thorns and dust during certain times of the year
Very short course

Other Thoughts:

I will always love this course. I played here many times when I first started and will continue to do so whenever I can.

The Pros and Cons are pretty connected here...its a short little course which is great if you want to play quickly or just get some practice in without hiking for miles.

On the other hand its not a course that will help you grow with your drives and it's not a great place to visit if you're aching for one of those epic hour+ long games.

It's well maintained, away from too much traffic. It's not the end-all of courses and it's far from being a "bad" course. It is what it is, a great little course for practice and quick games.
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mashnut
Diamond level trusted reviewer
Experience: 22.1 years 831 played 767 reviews
1.50 star(s)

Perfect beginner course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Nov 25, 2013 Played the course:once

Pros:

The course plays through a small city park, it didn't seem like there was much interference from other park activities. The course is designed for kids, with a fun Robin Hood theme and large arrows on a couple holes as obstacles. There's a nice course map by the practice basket, and the holes are numbered. All of the baskets are in view from the tee and the transitions between holes are easy to follow.

There are a couple holes that have a protected pin or a slightly tricky line to hit. There is a small amount of brush on the edges of some fairways, enough that errant shots will sometimes lead to the need for recovery shots but not so much that it will be frustrating.

Cons:

The course is very short and straightforward. Most experienced players won't need more than a putter and maybe a mid, and the majority of the holes are straight and fairly open. I know that the course was intended for kids, and it's a really nice design for that purpose, but I rate all courses on the same scale.

The tees are tiny, with only room for a standstill shot. There are concrete bumpers in front of the tees, seemed like a tripping hazard on follow throughs. The course doesn't quite wrap back to the first hole, there's a bit of a walk that encourages players to throw past a couple other holes to the practice basket.

Other Thoughts:

Beginners will find this course approachable and interesting with the right amount of challenge and fun to keep first time players interested and coming back. Experienced players won't find any real challenge or variety but it's not a course meant for that audience. It can still be a fun place for a fun quick putter round, and it's a perfect venue to teach the sport.
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flipphone
Experience: 13.6 years 34 played 4 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Haters gonna hate 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Feb 17, 2013 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

You guys can hate all you want, but this course serves the exact purpose it was built for, to have an easy place for kids to learn about playin disc golf. I'm giving it a good rating cause I've seen hundreds of happy kids playing this course.

Every year we through the Awesome Blossom Toss em tourney here for kids age 5 to 13. We bring snacks, we give out trophies and every kid gets a custom stamped disc for participating. This course was built for kids, played by kids and making future disc golfers and isn't that what its really all about.

Cons:

Yeah its a small short course, but kids love it.

Other Thoughts:

Suck it Bushman!
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zofo
Experience: 11.8 years 16 played 8 reviews
3.00 star(s)

fun in small package 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Aug 7, 2012 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Just got into or should I say addicted to disc golf. Being a newcomer this is a great place to start. Short holes but with enough dificulty to make it a challenge. new players wont be too discouraged. Met many experienced players working on their approaches and short game. Great community very willing to give tips and play a round. right next to park so easy access and family friendly.

Cons:

Rocky and a lot of stickers and rough brush. Be mindful of snakes and other critters. Can get busy and some tees are close to baskets. Concrete tees are good but some are short and can be ankle killers.
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nelsofthewoods
Experience: 12.8 years 39 played 15 reviews
3.00 star(s)

for the kids 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Feb 26, 2012 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

-nice baskets, unique fake arrows on the 8th hole
-easy access, located in a nice park
-perfect for kids/beginners

Cons:

-busy
-short
-flat

Other Thoughts:

It's by all means a kids course. As such, it is a great resource for beginners and folks looking to shore up their short game. Also a good place to play when it's windy if you need to learn how to adjust your throws for that. I wouldn't travel a great distance to play here but it serves its purpose well.
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man in red
Experience: 3 played 3 reviews
3.00 star(s)

The merry course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Dec 31, 2011 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

kids can learn disc golf,
hole 8 has fake arrows,
hard to lose discs,
you only need 2 disc
practice basket

Cons:

short.
only one hole has fake arrows
no tee signs
small tee pads

Other Thoughts:

nice small course right by a bigger course
and practice course (wildwood)
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humchris85
Gold level trusted reviewer
Experience: 18.8 years 143 played 77 reviews
1.50 star(s)

Where Robin Hood and his merry men got their start 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Oct 20, 2010 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

- Great place to take kids to teach them the sport
- Good place to practice long puts
- A couple of holes dogleg slightly providing a little variety
- Only 1 or 2 discs are realy needed to make it through the course, a putter and maby a Roc or Buzzz for the longer holes
- Concrete tee pads *
- Baskets are in good condition, with a practice basket neer hole 1
- Extra hole plays to practice basket and might be the only hole long enough to need a driver
- Huge fake arrows make for a fun obsticle for the kids
- OK mix of open and wooded areas
- Area in creek bed and beyond could be used for adding extra holes for a tourny
- All holes are ace-able *
- Nice sign at the entrance with a map

Cons:

- Concrete tees are so short there is no room for a run up, though most holes are too short to need a run up
- Holes are all super short you realy only need a putter for most holes, but this course was designed for kids so this is to be expected
- All holes are ace-able *
- Rocky ground could be a rough on DX plastic
- No tee signs on the course, they arn't realy needed though as most holes you can see the basket from the tee
- Concrete blocks in front of the tees with the hole name on it seemed like they would end up triping people

Other Thoughts:

A fun and short litte 9 hole course in the city of Chico. The course was designed for kids and is perfect for that. If I were rating it fully on the idea that it is a kids course than I would probably give it a 4, but I feel that I need to rate it against all the other courses that I've played. The holes are all super short and many of them I was having trouble not over driving with my putter. The concrete tees are all short and slightly raised with a concrete block in front of them with the name of the hole on it. The good part is that you shouldn't need a run up on any of the holes out here, so this won't make a huge diffrence. The holes actualy have a decent amount of variety for a course designed for kids, there are a couple of slight dog legs, some holes that make it up to about a medium density of trees, while others are wide open shots. There is even a hole neer the back that has a hand full of giant fake arrows sticking out of the ground, they don't realy stop adults from throwing right over them, but they are a good obsticle for the kids. Not a course that I would recomend traveling a long distance to play, but it is a good course for taking kids to, or playing a quick lunchtime round if your in the area.
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jnbeasley
Experience: 21.8 years 13 played 2 reviews
2.00 star(s)

A good practice course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Aug 16, 2009 Played the course:once

Pros:

Great course for a quick, short game. Also practicing and working on form or taking some beginner friends along. Good baskets. Well kept and close.

Cons:

Not very challenging. Not a really isolated DG course being next to Manzanita and hooker oak park.

Other Thoughts:

Eagled hole 1!
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JohnAmber
Experience: 20.7 years 8 played 6 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Good Quick Course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Jun 11, 2009 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

This is certainly a short course, designed for kids as they say (though I rarely see any there).

* Quick drive for most of north Chico
* Usually no waiting past a minute or two per hole
* Amazing course to work on medium shots and putts

Cons:

* Snakes like crazy in the summer. I usually avoid tees 2&3, as well as 6 during the hot seasons (run along the creek). Sometimes Chico area rec will even close these holes due to rattlers.
* No real spot to air out

Other Thoughts:

I usually make a 10th hole starting just after the 9th in the clearing (you'll see it marked where most people throw from) back to the practice target. There is a much better chance to air out doing this, however, it crosses the throwing lane of the 4th tee, so watch for people there and people near the target itself.
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gotalan
Experience: 1 played 1 reviews
3.50 star(s)

2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Mar 28, 2009 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

well marked, chain baskets, easy access and interesting pin positions on many of the holes make this a well designed course for beginners and those just looking for a quick practice round. Very beautiful, especially in the spring!

Cons:

Will certainly be barren and hot in the dead of the summer. It is short, so don't kid yourself (pun intended) into thinking it is something more.

Other Thoughts:

Hey, just a warning. there are rattle snakes!!! i walked up on one last time we were out (3/28) Keep an eye out between hole 2 and 3 near the 3rd tee box. Area marked by a stake with pink ribbon. Snake was relatively tranquil, but nontheless, keep an eye out.
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gcrussell4
Silver level trusted reviewer
Experience: 19.1 years 146 played 25 reviews
1.00 star(s)

It meets its purpose... 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Aug 6, 2008 Played the course:once

Pros:

It was designed for kids and hopefully it is promoting the sport effectively because of that. The course is very short and very accessible.

Cons:

It is wide open and incredibly short, really too short for even a putter to be thrown too hard most of the time. The course is dirt with dirt tee pads and stickers abound.

Other Thoughts:

There is nothing intrinsically wrong with this course since it does meet its goals, but don't make the mistake of treating this as a serious DG course. It meets its purpose. If you don't feel this review is "logical", just ask yourself what a nine hole course that is 1300 feet and all on dirt and weeds should score. I understand the purpose of the course and I understand the history the city and the city's disc golfers have. I am very glad this course is here, and I hope that tons of kids are using it. But this website is about giving the courses scores based on their merit, not their meaning.
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riderundead
Experience: 1 played 1 reviews
4.00 star(s)

2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 7, 2008 Played the course:never

Pros:

This course was designed and built as a kids course. It is a great coarse for kids. Most of the holes are short. My 7-year-old can make par on most holes on a good day. Most adults who have been playing a while should be able to make all the holes on 2 throws each. A fun place to take kids, beginners and practice midrange golf.

Cons:

It's a kids course with only 9 holes...

Other Thoughts:

Wow... I course with real baskets in Bidwell Park! Yipee!
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