South Sioux City, NE

Crystal Cove Park

2.455(based on 11 reviews)
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dickwolf
Experience: 27.8 years 50 played 21 reviews
3.00 star(s)

wishing it well 2+ years drive by

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

Pros:

tee pads are quite large.
decent use of trees.
fairly good signage
tees/holes easy to find.
good distance of holes mix.
decent baskets.
it can be pretty on certain days.
finesse and bombs necessary.
birdies are for sure out there. keep it in the fairway and you can score, the rough will get you if you dont.

Cons:

there is literally the most unpicked up dog crap on the first few holes that i have ever seen. borderline unavoidable.
trash all over the place on front 9.
a couple missing signs.
back nine has a couple holes too close to homes.
a few holes are tighter than necessary, and the natural grass gets to be too much. was covered in ticks in spring. be careful.

Other Thoughts:

first off PICK UP YOUR DOGS CRAP!!! WOW! that is brutal.
secondly PICK UP YOUR TRASH!!!!
common courtesy, people!!! probably from the walkers, but still, someone needs to enforce some rules at this park!
decent course overall.
(update) course was in great shape today, trash, dog poop etc cleaned up. fairways were mowed.
it was enjoyable enough for me to play 54 holes!
roughs are getting LONG, but i luckily found all my misthrows today, (that or i didnt have many:)
i bumped up my rating a touch.

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buffalobuffalo
Experience: 19.9 years 51 played 2 reviews
3.50 star(s)

I'll be back! 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Aug 31, 2015 Played the course:once

Pros:

Course forces you to make a variety of throws
Upkeep has improved
Wider fairways
18 holes
Concrete tees
Relatively easy to find most holes/tees, despite minimal signage

Cons:

The rough can be ROUGH on the back 9
Easy to lose discs on a few holes
Can be swampy and buggy
Intersecting or parallel to walking trail on many holes
Several holes too close to residential
Course layout could be marked better

Other Thoughts:

I enjoyed playing this course more than I thought I would. It challenged me to carefully consider the risk/reward with my throws and forced me to use most of my discs during the round. I'll definitely be playing here again next time I'm in the area and hopefully bringing a spotter!
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Discing
Experience: 4.8 years 7 played 2 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Much better conditions than the reviews 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Apr 16, 2015 Played the course:once

Pros:

Concrete tree boxes
Well cared for
Decent variety of holes, short, long, hilly, technical, wooded
Good signage

Cons:

A few too many straight on wide open holes
Busy park with fairways to close to walking paths
lots of trash all over the park

Other Thoughts:

I think the parks department must be doing a better job than in the past. The course had been groomed & was in great condition. I almost didn't stop because of the reviews but glad I did.
Apparently, they are revitalizing the park & are building some nice structures on it. Hopefully someone will step up & clean all the trash up
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adiscted
Experience: 10.9 years 80 played 9 reviews
2.50 star(s)

MOW THE FAIRWAYS ON THE BACK 9 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Oct 30, 2013 Played the course:once

Pros:

-Only 18 hole in the immediate Sioux City area
-Lots of variety
-Front 9 good for recreational players and/or beginners
-Handful of hard pars for well-seasoned players
-couple of ace runs

Cons:

-Rules state "no alcohol"
-Back 9 is brutal if you go off the beaten path; watch where those discs go, or you're GOING to lose plastic
-Houses close to fairways on 14 and 15, an errant shot can make for a break from playing to go knock on someone's door to retrieve plastic from fenced backyards

Other Thoughts:

I really enjoyed playing this course. I actually live in Oregon, and this course felt more like home to me in comparison to Sertoma or WIT. There's a few easy shots, a few hard holes, and a bit of play in the trees :) I would give this one a better rating, but the possibility of losing plastic is entirely too high. TALL GRASS IS MY BITTER ENEMY, and the back 9 has PLENTY of it. If someone would just mow some of it (particularly hole 11) I would have been much more impressed with the layout. A 700 foot hole does NOT need a 15ft wide fairway with 3ft tall grass on the sides. Other than that though, I enjoyed playing here. I'm actually going back today, but considering that I'm taking my grandma with me to play, we'll be restricted to the front 9 in order to have more fun than time spent hunting for discs. Open up the faiways more, and I would probably rate this course a 3.5 or 4. Throw bright colors, and enjoy :)
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mndiscg
Diamond level trusted reviewer
Experience: 15.8 years 480 played 478 reviews
3.00 star(s)

***Fully Updated Review*** 2+ years

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Jun 27, 2021 Played the course:once

Pros:

+Nice, big concrete tees. All level and in good shape.
+Tee signs are your basic green sticker on white background but they are effective. They have distance, general line, and obstacles.
+This course is much longer and more challenging than the original layout. Many holes are over 300 feet with some even longer. There are just a few true wooded holes but none of the holes are truly open or without hazzard.
+Navigation is much better than before. It is very intuitive for a first time player and there are next tee markers on the tee signs if you pay attention.
+Pretty high fun factor for me. Many tees make you think about risk/reward and about which line you want to toss. Not many unique features here but still fun.
+Overall, the park is very nice and has a lot of other stuff to do. I think this is the most popular park in South Sioux City. Fishing, swimming, walking, bathrooms, shelters, playground, etc are also available here.
+Challenging enough for experienced players but not too tough to really beat on newer players. It will help newer players grow in the game without being too discouraged.

Cons:

-Safety is the first and foremost issue with this course. I didn't really experience too many issues but I am an experienced player with solid control. There is a bike path that runs right next to a number of holes, parking lots, picnic tables (I played right over the top of a family on 8, upon their request), people fishing or swimming in the lake, etc. No blatant issues but many park things that are too close for comfort.
-Like many parks in the SC metro area, maintenance and trash can be an issue from time to time. I don't know if the parks dept doesn't care about trash or if the people are generally just not responsible but you are likely to find a fair amount of trash laying around.
-Some holes just don't really make sense from a DG perspective. Hole 2 doesn't have a great line and could use some good trimming. Hole 7 looks impossible for even pro disc golfers. It is a very tight fairway that curves unnaturally. I don't think that it's parkable. If I get a 3 on this hole, I either nailed a very long putt/upshot or got lucky on my 2nd shot. Hole 18 has weird lines off the tee and throws into a big field that is often used by walkers, fisherman, swimmers, etc. You throw fairly blind into that hole and people don't care if you want to throw. Be prepared to wait for awhile.
-Some of the other fairways can be fairly tight and you could lose a disc but these issues are nothing like what they used to be.

Other Thoughts:

+This course has changed a lot since I first played it in 2013 and even since really anyone else has reviewed it. It can been mostly redesigned and the parks dept has taken better care of it. I updated my rating to a 3.0 (3.1 on my rubric) and I'm usually a little harsher than your average reviewer. I'm not saying that my opinion is more valuable than anyone else but I think that my review is the only one that actually reviews the course as it currently stands.
+This course isn't my #1 in the area but it is one of the only 18s nearby. If you are a disc golfer that has to play an 18, this is the area course for you. I think that most players would have fun here and I'd recommend a stop.
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msfried53
Experience: 14.8 years 92 played 1 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Not as Bas as it Looks 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jun 17, 2013 Played the course:once

Pros:

I found a wide variety of shots on this course. For the shorts came some longs, for the open came some wooded and everything in between. Seemed to be a good blend of left and right.

I myself found the 400' narrow lane number 7 to be my favorite hole, it forces some placement and control golf. Just playing smart after an arrant drive, I was able to get up and down for par 5 after missing my 20' for 4.

The front was well manicured as well.
Signs on every tee were informative enough to guide me to the right area and next tee.

Cons:

The major thing that I did not like on this course was that the tee signs were place right on the back right corner of the tee. I found myself have to step over an extra foot to not feel crowded in.

The majority of the fairways on the back have some thick tall grass right off of them which can be a nuisance, although still somewhat easy to spot your disc. Along with that, some of the fairways on the back only have a couple passes with the mower and are not very generous. My main gripe was with 11, it had a fairway but just randomly snaked down to the basket, it didn't have any logical path to it.

All the holes with potential water seem to be favored for the right handed player for the fade away from it. Not a problem for me but others might have a gripe with it.

On a smaller scale, you are dealing with a walking path that parallels several holes. Not a big deal but you just have to be alert for people.

Other Thoughts:

A decent course overall that is for sure worth a play if you are in the area. If the fairways were mowed up a little bit larger and a more typical golf route I would bump this course up a little bit but for now, I can't give it more than state, but should be rated higher than the overall current rating is at.
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Chad Churchill
Experience: 10.9 years 6 played 1 reviews
1.50 star(s)

Same junk different year 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jun 17, 2013 Played the course:once

Pros:

Same as the other reviews
Front nine was mowed good and fairly easy to follow signs

Cons:

Back nine has 10' wide mowed lanes and shoulder high grass for the rest. Luckily I didn't lose any disc... I don't know how
#7 needs to be trimmed back a little wider...unless you can throw your disc down a 10' corridor for 700'

Other Thoughts:

I had fun on this course but like everyone else says...with a lot of work this could be a real good course. Not sure why the city only mows a 10' path for the fairways.
I did see 4 deer bedded down on #7...I think they were waiting to see if I lost a disc....lol

I would play this course again...not bad but has potential to be great with some work
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Rob Martin
Silver level trusted reviewer
Premium Member
Experience: 13.8 years 325 played 41 reviews
2.50 star(s)

Better than the reviews lead on 2+ years

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Jul 22, 2011 Played the course:once

Pros:

Nice park with shelters, restroom, garbage cans, concrete tee pads. For a right hander, has some challenging anhyzer shots (2, 6), tunnel shots, a couple of tight OB lines (13, etc.).

Cons:

Hole 7 is a ridiculous tunnel shot through the woods. Hole 11 & 16 rough was at least 40", with the grass tassels over 6' tall. Most farmers would bale this hay. Living in Kansas though, crazy as it may sound, I found the grass a little more forgiving in that it didn't tear at your skin when you walked through it. Hole 17 tee pad was still under water. The Missouri River 2 miles away is at historic flood levels causing other bodies of water to not drawn well, this pond included. I just teed off 3' to the left of it.

Other Thoughts:

Mainly, the other reviews are very good in their detail, but a little harsh in their score. This course is better than the average 0.83 given to it so far.
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Schuur451
Experience: 18.9 years 3 played 3 reviews
1.00 star(s)

Potential...but only potential 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jun 15, 2011 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

The park itself is very nice. There are easily accessible bathrooms, and people seem genuinely interested in what you are playing. I've explained to sport to at least three people while playing now.

There is lots of potential. The front nine have some interesting shots, especially when it comes to tree cover/water hazard involvement. Selecting overhand/straight shots can come into play, though I think big s-curve or straight shots will typically serve you better.I love wooded shots, and there are a couple which use the space moderately well.

The back nine offer some variation in elevation as well as hole length. There is at least one good uphill shot, as well as a 700' par 5 that has the potential to really let you rip your driver. Many of the back nine shots are relatively open, however.

Cons:

While not every hole can be super interesting, there do seem to be several throw-away holes. The two shortest holes on the course are around 150' or less, and will be aced frequently.

The wooded shots on the front nine are extremely tight. The par 5 that winds through the trees is overly tight in the fairways, and it is next to impossible to get more than 100' out of any throw unless it's perfect. I love wooded shots, but this seems too unforgiving to me.

There is some interference from the walking trail, and I've had joggers give me dirty looks before. I don't think this is a big issue, though, we all have to share the park.

The back nine is where the trouble begins. The lengthy par 5 has not been mowed at all as far as I can tell, and is mostly swamp anyway. I've lost one disc in the two play-throughs on the course, and have talked to several other people who have lost their discs on this hole as well. Several other holes on the back nine are unmowed, making every throw dangerous. I skipped three holes on the back nine on my second time through to avoid this.

Hole 17 is placed on a very narrow strip of open land between a belt of trees and the lake. With the water level being higher this summer there is a scarce 15' of space for the majority of the fairway.

Other Thoughts:

If it stops raining and the land has a chance to dry out, I think they should be able to mow the back nine a little bit better. If their plan was to leave it unmowed this course will remain only partially playable.

There should be better markings to direct people to the course, and an overall map would be nice.

I was very excited to have an 18 hole course in the area, and even more excited to have an alternative to Sertoma Park (which I do still like). This course, however, is a big disappointment so far. There are major maintenance issues that need to be addressed, and if they are not addressed, the course should be shortened to 12-14 holes that are more thoughtfully placed.
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happytree290
Experience: 15.6 years 30 played 11 reviews
0.50 star(s)

2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jun 2, 2011 Played the course:once

Pros:

This course has some creative holes. And the layout is okay.

Cons:

This course really needs a makeover. I know it's new but some of the baskets and tees were poorly placed. Several tees are hidden away in the long grass, and on some of the holes they obviously did NOT mow the grass. Making it difficult to locate your disc after a throw. I really think this course needs a lot more maintenance. They maintain the open holes pretty well, but that doesn't make up for having to throw down a fairway that has grass that is nearly as tall as me.

Other Thoughts:

Understanding this is a new course. It does have the potential to be better. The holes are somewhat creative, and provide some challenge, but unless they deal with the grass issue, I won't give this a higher rating.
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wolf pack
Experience: 14.9 years 14 played 4 reviews
2.00 star(s)

i guess you could call it a course? 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:May 31, 2011 Played the course:once

Pros:

I enjoyed most of the front nine of this course. It's in pretty good shape and most holes have challenging obstacles.

Cons:

The signs point in the general direction of the holes but if the hole is not in sight chances are you'll be lost. although i thought this was a fairly new course i found it under kept. some holes of the back nine were completely covered in tall grass and when i went to play they were flooded.

Other Thoughts:

Honestly i had high hopes when i heard there was another dg course in the sioux land area, but when i got there my expectations were anything but filled. With a lot of work this could be a great course.
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