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Leverich Park

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bneffer
Experience: 24.8 years 56 played 16 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Great small park course drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Apr 29, 2021 Played the course:once

Pros:

-Perfect length with good challenge
-Great tees and decent signage

Cons:

-Busy on weekends
-Walks up and down can be hard on some players
-Rough can eat a disc sometimes.

Other Thoughts:

Great course, with a few rough edges. I enjoy it whenever I visit the Portland area.
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n8_b
Experience: 17.8 years 35 played 4 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Good variety of shots for a smaller course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Feb 12, 2022 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Good use of land with some technical shots and a few open holes
Nice elevation change on a few holes
Mandos add to the course safety and challenge
Not usually very crowded
Water in play on a few holes
Tee signs on every hole (except 9A)

Cons:

Local homeless population around the course
More garbage than there should be around the course
Some tee signs are outdated
Somewhat confusing layout the first time you play
Only 13 holes (if you include 9A)

Other Thoughts:

Leverich is conveniently located right off of I-5 in Vancouver, WA. The course has a good variety of shots and elevation changes and is challenging for newer, rec players. There does seem to be a problem with littering around the course which definitely distracts from the course, as does the homeless population that has set up camp near a few holes.
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Marc55410
Experience: 13.8 years 15 played 8 reviews
0.50 star(s)

Eeewwww No 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Sep 3, 2019 Played the course:once

Pros:

There looks to be some playable real-estate in this park

Cons:

Really poor signage. Enough to put you in a bad mood before you locate the first tee pad, IF you find the tee pad. Layout is just FUBAR! This could make the place 10000X better

Other Thoughts:

Being from Portland across the river, I am no stranger to the homeless epidemic. This park, down by the lower parking lot / bathrooms is used as an open air drug market. It was obvious that deals had been going down and people of mixed genders were huddling in stalls in the bathroom together. I immediately had spidey senses about this place as if my car was going to get broken into there on a good day. Not good for families due to homeless presence. No way am I going back here.
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Nate32
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Premium Member
Experience: 10.7 years 74 played 60 reviews
2.50 star(s)

2+ years

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Feb 26, 2017 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Leverich Park located in Vancouver Washington and is a very fun course weather you are just starting or a pro. Some fun shots here and there. The setting is very nice. Course was designed very well. Personally I love where the practice basket is. When you come in the parking lot is like a traffic circle but with parking spots all around it. Right in the middle is the practice basket which I like.

The pictures are in the winter layout.

Hole 1 plays on the side of a small hill short hole not much to say about it. Hole 2 is my favorite hole. This hole plays right through the woods. Shortest hole on the course and straight downhill. Hole 3 is a Par 3 it is a little long I play it as a Par 4. 400 feet. Hole 4 is a righthand backhand hyzer shot. Play a very over stable disc because you will need it. This hole is in the woods as well. Hole 5 is kind of like hole 3 but little different.
It would take me a long time to explain the rest of the holes.

This course honestly reminds me of Peir park with the winter layout and the terrain.

Great things about his course are...
-Great place to stop if you are on a road trip.
-Unlike a lot of courses I have played this course is much better than a lot of them.
-Fun wooded holes.

Some of these holes on the backside have this fun hole that goes over the water. I think this should be a permanent hole. But I wonder if this is a practice basket for the winter layout.

Cons:

This course gets a lot of highway noise from I-5.
Also this course gets Very busy as with mostly joggers and homeless people.
Steep cliffs of on the last hole off to the left. Parking by 8 and 9 is key with such a small regular parking lot. But if you park there your car could get hit by a disc.

Playground buy hole 7 does not really come into play. But they do have cookouts which makes it kind of loud near the 8th hole.

Homless population is very high around this area as well as the trash is all over the course. Some people were camping out near one of the tee pads which was really sketchy.

Other Thoughts:

This course is a little sketchy honestly. Interesting people hanging out there. But the setting was pretty nice with some fun shots here and there.

I would like to see this course remove the second to the last hole. That hole is straight uphill and has no purpose but playing up a hill.

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Breh
Gold level trusted reviewer
Experience: 13.8 years 191 played 189 reviews
3.00 star(s)

2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:May 29, 2019 Played the course:once

Pros:

Very cool practice basket inside little island in the parking lot area.
Some really fun holes including a little downhill island on hole #2
Decent tee pads with some little signage saying distances for both basket placements
Hole 3 gives you chance to air out a drive and hole 4 gives you nice little backhand with a mando I like both these holes.
Good mix of forehand/backhand shots and well put mandos
Navigation is simple for the most part...just not marked out really

Cons:

Course gets really busy with people. Might have to wait for walkers as well as other disc golfers.
Graffiti throughout the park on different things isn't really appealing
There was garbage throughout the course
The baskets are not in very good condition and some of the chains our broken on a few holes almost missed putt because of it

Other Thoughts:

It's an okay 12 hole right off the interstate. Good to practice your shots and good use of elevation change. All in all good course but not the best in the area. Worth a play for sure but not a course I brag about
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royvin
Silver level trusted reviewer
Experience: 7.8 years 188 played 66 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Quite Impressed 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Dec 26, 2017 Played the course:once

Pros:

- elevation plays a big part in this course; I like that a lot
- variety of shots needed
- pin placement is good (on slope, next to large drop off, near water etc..)
- concrete tee pads
- fine baskets
- each hole has a post with hole number and a sign showing distance
- easily playable in winter
- right off freeway, and it's nice how the park sits low so the freeway was not noticeable

Cons:

- need to ask a local or follow a map in order to navigate between holes
- some tee pads were kind of short
- only 1 hole >400', but that could also be a pro for us who lack distance
- might have to wait to throw until the scruffy fellow crosses the fairway

Other Thoughts:

Excellent course! It's not a full 18, but man, I would love to come back and play again. Might be more of a challenge in the summer when there are more dog walkers getting in the way, but no troubles this time of year. Nice park Vancouver.
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Sleezy
Experience: 6.9 years 33 played 2 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Varied terrain 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Sep 4, 2017 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

Varied terrain - trees, fields, hills, water, all of it beautiful. Easy to keep track of your discs. Great location right off I5.

Cons:

Somewhat limited parking, but it's easy to see how crowded the course will be. 12 holes leaves you wishing for 6 more.
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lovebecause
Experience: 3 played 2 reviews
4.00 star(s)

2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Apr 2, 2017 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

- Many long 300 feet holes
- Several Anhyzer and hyzer shot holes
- You can pick up a game with just about anyone
- Challenging for most people

Cons:

- After hours is not safe to be at the park
- There are drug users and homeless people on the course. People use drugs usually after work hours and are in big groups. Its better on the weekends or from 3-5 on the weekdays. You can sometimes pass these groups while playing, but they are also playing more near dark really and in the summertime.
- Hole 4 is really easy to lose a disc.

Other Thoughts:

-I would say this is an advance course, it would be hard for a beginner to learn during busy hours because of the long holes. Once you can make a par 4 on a 250 foot hole you would be fine.
- Glenwood community church park is a quieter course that is in the area. It has smaller distances to reach the baskets and is more of a beginner course. There are a few 300-350 foot holes . This would be more for beginners.
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timbott
Experience: 10.4 years 73 played 4 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Great Inner-city Course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Feb 7, 2017 Played the course:once

Pros:

The best thing about this course is location, it is directly off I-5 in the heart of Vancouver. I live in Portland and can make it to Leverich faster than other courses using the reverse commute.
The course has multiple pin positions and they are changed frequently.
Quick to play, I often go around twice.
Great upkeep.

Cons:

This park is filled with vagrants, drunks, and drug users. But I have never had a problem with anyone there.
During the season this place gets to be 'locals only' with lots of bros hanging out or making gorilla courses in middle of your game.

Other Thoughts:

This course is only 12 holes and most of them are under 300ft, allowing for noodle arms to grab under par games!
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Tard-Core
Experience: 3 played 1 reviews
0.50 star(s)

Homeless move from Portland to Vancouver? 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Sep 13, 2016 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Close to I5, On my way to pick up my girls after school from work. Good for working on your short game.

Cons:

Homeless living all over the course! Had 2 people sleeping in the fairway of hole 7 at around 3 pm. The back side of the chains have been stolen from hole 3 (so only 1/2 the chains remain). The parking at hole one near the practice basket appears to have multiple people living/sleeping in their cars/vans in the shade. Homeless living in the covered area with piles of junk/bikes (stolen?).

Other Thoughts:

I'll check back after the weather turns colder/rainy and see if there are any changes. Not likely to be frequenting this course any time soon!
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karmalord
Experience: 9 played 9 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Good but can be better 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Jun 30, 2016 Played the course:once

Pros:

Lots of challenges. Good grassy fairways,friendly people,close to bus route, stores and gas.
13 holes and a few have optional par 4 placements. varied shot ops to hone your skills.

Cons:

Homeless frequent the park but usually keep to themselves. Still I wouldn't advise playing alone after 6pm in the summer. Markers and bag hangers are decimated.Tee pads are rather short. Looks like some attempt was started on lengthening but upkeep in the park is lax. Usually has garbage laying here and there.

Other Thoughts:

Good course to get out on and play, Something for everyone! Would like the guys who maintain the course to step up their game a bit.
1. Update tees and bag hangers to include signs on all holes and a place to hang your bag
2. Lengthen pads
3. Fix brick steps going up hill from #5 to #6
If parties and donations to make this happen are planned and posted this could be the best 9+ hole course in the region!
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EverettSilvertips
Experience: 221 played 9 reviews
3.50 star(s)

great I-5 quick stop! 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Oct 3, 2013 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

i played touranment there under Vancouver Assoication for the Deaf event, it did had 18 basket with wheelies, portable basket, etc. i am aware of 12 orginial baskets. i find this park is a great place!

i liked how the park have variety of elevation, downhill, uphill, flat, but risky. it is pretty much techinical course.

they does have proper teepad, also have sign, marks to go next.

Cons:

12 baskets... oh well.

oddballs people hanging in the shed, seems like bums, drug addicts, etc.

Other Thoughts:

would like to play there again once i'm visiting Vancouver.
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Pierparknut
Gold level trusted reviewer
Experience: 10.8 years 89 played 85 reviews
3.50 star(s)

A Little Bit of Everything 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Feb 27, 2016 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

-The Leverich Park DGC makes great use of an odd park, right next to I-5. Holes 1, 11, and 12 are in one area, 2, 3, 4, 5 are in another, 6, 7, 8, and 9 are in a third area, and 10 is all alone in a fourth. The sections are broken up by a creek and some hills. If you want to play 18 holes just play 1-5, then 2-5 again, then 6-12, then 1 and 12 again. Or you can play 17 holes by playing 1-10, then 6-10 again, then 11 and 12. Or you can play 7 holes by playing 1-5, 11, and 12. Or you can park at the parking lot near #9 and make up whatever routing you want from there. You can make up many different course routings since 1 basket to 2 tee, 5 basket to 6 tee, and 10 basket to 11 tee are all in the same area.
-Pin locations are changed frequently, and there are two placements on every hole.
-Great variety, it has a bit of everything: short, long, wooded, open, hilly, and flat holes. Some of my favorites:
-#2 is a 150 ft downhill putter shot. You need an overstable putter to fade into the green. Keep an eye on your disc, lots of brush here.
-#3 is almost 400 ft, out of my range. I play it as a par 4. It is wide open but the basket is in a clump of trees straight ahead. Sometimes the basket is out in the open, which makes it even longer.
-#4 is a downhill 90 degree dogleg left with mando at the corner. It's really short so a very overstable putter or midrange hyzer shot with a skip is the way to go. If you throw too fast a disc and too straight you could be deep in the woods or even the creek.
-#7 is a fun forehand shot, open for most of the way but the basket is just in the woods on the hillside, probably not visible from the tee. Even if you throw a bad drive the hill behind the basket provides the opportunity to run your putt.
-Hole 9's creek adds an interesting factor. In summer it is shallow enough to wade in to retrieve a disc, but it runs high in winter/spring. It also comes into play if you throw an especially terrible shot on holes 4, 5, 6, or 10.
-There's a practice basket near the parking lot but it is sometimes used as the hole 9B basket.
-Chainstar baskets caught fine.

Cons:

-Gets really busy. Vancouver is at a bit of a shortage on disc golf courses, expect to wait.
-This course is RIGHT next to I-5. It is super noisy. However there are enough trees to keep exhaust to a minimum.
-Hole 11 is short but straight uphill in front of the teepad, with a low ceiling. I don't know what the best shot is here. It's so uphill it's easy to slip on your way up.
-Hole 8 is right next to an extra parking lot. Definitely possible to hit a car, don't park there.
-Parking is scarce. Extra parking available along entry road or in second lot near #s 8&9.

Other Thoughts:

-Unlike a lot of short courses on small parks, this one has a great variety of holes and keeps me coming back.
-This park is frequented by hard-livin' types. So far everyone I've talked to has seemed nice, but I'd avoid coming here after hours.
-Definitely a great local course, with a lot of variety.
-12 holes is perfect for a quick round, not too long, not too short.
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thespeedokid
Experience: 9.4 years 110 played 34 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Well kept 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Feb 25, 2015 Played the course:once

Pros:

Manicured fairways on the mostly treeless holes. Dirt fairways on the wooded holes. Concrete tees. Hole distances on the post of every hole. Variation in elevation. Variety in wooded and non-wooded holes.

Cons:

Creek can come into play on like 8 of the holes. Too much OB pathway. It's a little too short. Although it's always fun to get a birdie. Not enough parking. I had to go to the other parking lot and start on hole 10. It is nice that they have overflow parking though.

Other Thoughts:

It's a fun course with lots of variety. Plus they even have an island hole.
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forehandfranz
Gold level trusted reviewer
Experience: 31.8 years 226 played 128 reviews
2.50 star(s)

A Fun Jaunt 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Sep 25, 2014 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

Nice little course located in a park that has a combination of grassy fairways and tall firs that border its edges.

The nice feature of the course is that it allows for long wide open drives while having it balanced by some very short, technical holes. It really is a strange mix of one or the other, with not much in between. But it would be a place that I would take beginners, as there will be far less tree bangin'. The modest elevation changes affect nearly half the course.

The fact is, it's a fun diversion, and certainly worth the play, although it has some heavy hitters across the river (Pier Park, etc) that are going to give you more bang for your buck.

The park is well maintained and the course is ship-shape with nice tee pads and signs.

My favorite holes would be the short ones (2, 4, 8, 9, 11). Hole 2 is unique in that it's a very short downhill "putt", but they have marked the green with logs- According the a local, anything outside the logs in a tournament is considered OB.

Cons:

Half the holes are field shots that are basically wide open with limited obstacles (mostly consisting of forest bordering the fairways). The exception is hole 1, which is nice hole guarded by a large tree and steep slope on the green. Otherwise these open holes are rather ho-hum.

Other Thoughts:

I've gotta admit, there were some people there that creeped me out - sketchy people who wandering the fringes of the course and hanging out at the shelter. But not everyone was sketchy, there were dog walkers and a nice guy selling discs in the parking lot.
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Moose33
Gold level trusted reviewer
Experience: 12.2 years 203 played 201 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Pretty course, odd layout 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Sep 22, 2014 Played the course:once

Pros:

I liked this course, it has nice parking right by the first hole, mostly nice large textured teepads and some good elevation changes.

The course is located in a relatively small park, with a playground, picnic pavilion and walking and biking path. Nice accommodations, and the grounds were well maintained.

Well traveled too, I saw at least 6 othe groups playing many with kids which is always a good thing. Grow the sport, start them young!

Every hole has a marker with the distances and if there are mandos and OBs on that hole.

It's really pretty terrain cloaked in old growth evergreens with creeks running through and making the best of the land it has.

Only 12 holes but I don't know if you could fit many more in there. The last basket is right by the parking to again so easy access in and out.

Good baskets for the most part too, they aren't new but well balanced and well chained DGA baskets.

Cons:

It's mostly pretty short only one hole over 400 and a few under 200, if it weren't for one or two longish holes it would fall closer to a pitch and putt course.

The main thing that was odd was the course crossed itself a few times when it doesn't really need to, it could be changed slightly to make it flow better.

Not too many complaints though it's solid.

Other Thoughts:

It's a fun little neighborhood course, I might not have played it if I hadn't been right by my hotel but glad I did.

It's a pretty park a nice walk, around a nice somewhat technical little course.

Worth playing if your close.
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Draekane
Experience: 36.1 years 9 played 4 reviews
4.50 star(s)

Good Balanced Course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 2, 2014 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Nicely balanced course. Some of the holes require a lot more tight accuracy, where some holes are really about distance. Always something for everyone here. They run a B Tier Tournament here annually that is a great time to play because holes 9 and 9.5 are added back in. Nice park overall with a bit of elevation change without going too far off the beaten path.

Cons:

Not a lot to dislike. Not overly difficult, not overly easy, well balanced course. Could use a little bit more accuracy holes, but all in all, a nice layout.
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sgcduffman
Experience: 10.7 years 5 played 1 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Good but very busy 2+ years drive by

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

Pros:

Each hole is very different with a new challenge for new players and pro's.

Cons:

11 holes is odd, they removed one hole but did not add a replacement. This park gets very busy on nice days. if its sunny expect the 11 holes take you 90 minutes.
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SmaptyII
Experience: 5 played 5 reviews
3.00 star(s)

So long and thanks for all the birdies 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Apr 13, 2013 Played the course:once

Pros:

This is a 12 (?) hole course situated in a nice park. There was even a crew of Mtn. Bikers training in the park as I got there. There are a variety of holes (long to very short) and many chances to practice different shots. The replay value on this course is high.

Cons:

There are a few issues I have with this course. First, hole # 9 was literally ripped out of the ground. So you are stuck with 11 holes. Some of the locals will play 12 from a different tee placement for the missing #9 which is rather annoying when you are trying to play #12 and dodging dics. While parking is good there is an issue with the lots filling up. No sign placement make it a challenge for first time players. The tee locations are hard to find with out a map or someone who has played the course.

Other Thoughts:

The replay value on this course is very high. I am always thinking of new ways to play the different holes.
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notapro
Diamond level trusted reviewer
Premium Member
Experience: 20.7 years 568 played 281 reviews
2.50 star(s)

Beginner/Intermediate 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Sep 15, 2012 Played the course:once

Pros:

- Course is set in a pretty big city park, which is definitely multi-use. Walking paths, playgrounds, benches, etc. etc. Definitely a chance for interference on a nice day.
- Good amount of wooded areas here to define some holes, along with larger trees. #2 is a short downhill shot over some rough, #4 is a hyzer into some dense woods, #5 plays around the woods on the right, and #11 is an uphill shot through a smaller gap in the forest. Holes with trees include #1, which has a large tree to the right of the basket. #7 and #8 play around and through a section of trees, respectively, and #9 is an anny shot with forest on the right. Definitely some line shaping going on here.
- Elevation changes are present here as well to liven things up. Downhill slopes include a drop shot on #2, an elevated teepad on #4 into the woods, and a gentle sloping fairway on #6 and #8. #11 is a short but steep uphill shot, and #5 is slightly uphill. A good mix of up and down overall.
- Some very hazardous areas here to punish errant shots. A small creek is present behind #2, to the right of #5 and #10, and to the left of #9. While it is not very close to the fairway, it is definitely possible to reach. The woods to the left of #12 have a nasty slope, and the rough to the right of #6 is quite thick.
- A few mandos present, mostly for safety concerns, that force some different lines. #4 is a mando RHBH hyzer, #5 a RHBH anny, and #8 another RHBH anny. Takes away some of the easier routes.
- Good pads and baskets, signage is good though #10's was missing as of 09/12. Navigation can be very tricky, like going back up to #6 after #5. Map helps out a ton.

Cons:

- Layout is pretty crammed in some spots, not only with the other park activities but with the golf as well. Walking back up to #6 involves practically walking in front of #2's teepad. Also, #1 and #12 share a small bit of land for the fairway. A good idea to keep your eyes peeled.
- Course is on the short side, with an average hole length of 256' from the longs. Four of the holes are under 210', so there are some approach shots for sure.
- A few holes are mostly open, with only a tree or some rough to worry about. #1, #5, #6, and #12 don't require much thought.

Other Thoughts:

- All in all, a pretty fun course that offers a lot of variety. Some open shots, some wooded shots, punishing rough in a few places, with a good mix of left, right, and straight lines. Elevation changes to boot. A couple holes to throw a driver for most players as well. Might be a little too challenging for true beginners, and maybe a little too straightforward for more advanced players.
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