Sumner, WA

Riverside DGC

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LaundryRaccoon
Experience: 9 played 1 reviews
3.50 star(s)

My New Home Course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Sep 6, 2020 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

I like this course because it's very wooded and there is water to contend with on a few holes, which adds challenge. Granted you have to shank your drive a bit to throw one in the river, but I've seen it happen. It's flat for the most part and it's overall cart friendly from what I can tell. I've yet to bring mine there, though. There's also a port-a-potty which is nice. I found the course easy to navigate and there are tee pads.

Cons:

Some of the baskets are a bit janky and the rough will eat your discs, and your legs if you don't wear pants. The bramble bushes hurt and if you throw your disc in them you'll end up with scrapes unless you are careful. I'm not used to this kind of rough since I'm from the East Coast, although I'd take this to the ticks and mosquitos any day. The takeaway message is: stay on the fairway and you'll have a good time. Some tee pads need attention.

Other Thoughts:

I really like this course because I like playing woods golf. There are a few aspects that aren't perfect, but if you're looking for a bit of a challenge I'd recommend it. The river that runs next to it adds a scenic touch and overall it's a course I'll enjoy playing often, especially in the fall when it's not so lush.
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Breh
Gold level trusted reviewer
Experience: 13.8 years 191 played 189 reviews
3.50 star(s)

2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Aug 20, 2019 Played the course:once

Pros:

Plenty of parking for disc golfers
You walk under the cement structure to get to hole 1. Very nice new looking tee signs on all 18 holes. Mix of A and B basket placements, as well as clear marked out mandos. good variety of hole length with most over 300 and a couple par 4s mixed in as well. Gives you lots of opportunity to practice with your drivers hitting straight lines as most fairways are semi tight. The rough can be punishing but can also create a score separation which I like. The tee pads are in good shape, and there's a great mix of lefty righty holes. There's a few fun holes like hole 14 that give you a little elevation change but not much on the course. Hole 17 island hole is actually a really fun hole with well indicated drop zone

Cons:

Almost all the baskets our different, you'll have like 2 in a row that our the same then they will change again. It looks like hole 14 would be the end as it takes you to parking lot but 15 plays away from it with 18 bringing you back. Decent navigation but first timers might get turned around

Other Thoughts:

All in all riverside is better than I was expecting, I don't feel it's a destination course but it's worth the stop and play if in the area
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Fishndisc
Experience: 18.8 years 69 played 2 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Great year round course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Sep 1, 2018 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

New layout is easy to follow. A lot of new Innova baskets have been installed. Volunteers have made the course clean and playable throughout the year.

Cons:

Course can get very dusty in the summer.

Other Thoughts:

Watch your drives closely on the skinny fairways. Lots of underbrush!
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trackstar616898
Experience: 18.9 years 39 played 1 reviews
5.00 star(s)

Great cours 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 14, 2018 Played the course:once

Pros:

Great mix of shots, well manicured fairways, challenging but not a back breaker. Tee signs are nice, the course is pretty clearly marked, there are multiple mandos and a couple of holes where water comes into play. For a mid level intermediate player or higher this is a great option! Might be my new favorite course!

Cons:

Some of the rough is thick, watch your discs
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mpittscampbell
Experience: 9.2 years 19 played 6 reviews
1.50 star(s)

Another "Where's the Basket?" park 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Sep 27, 2016 Played the course:once

Pros:

Beautiful setting, good range of holes from straight-in to challenging. Uncrowded on a weekday afternoon but we saw about a half-dozen other people using the course.

Cons:

Very bad signage, map was of little help. Hole #1 has you firing directly across the path leading from the parking lot to the covered picnic area! To make it even less safe, the path is near the conclusion of the throw, where you have the least control of the disc.

Other Thoughts:

Spoke with some of the locals while we was there and was told that "Yeah, the signage sucks, so don't worry about it too much, just play what you can find," which we did and enjoyed ourselves. The locals also told me that the club would be doing a major renovation of the course in the near future (my impression was that they meant this Fall) to improve the signage, and, at least, reroute #1.
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PNWTurnandFade
Experience: 13.1 years 24 played 9 reviews
2.50 star(s)

2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Aug 1, 2016 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Front nine are fairly easy to find and play, Lovely wooded area. Nice rural park. Does have some signs to help navigate. Nice variation in hole length, direction of turn, and obstacles. Well maintained by locals. Challenging without being frustrating.

Cons:

Could have better signs for navigation. Most of the back nine have higher risk of losing a disk in the bushes, or river.

Other Thoughts:

A good course, worth playing. Random flip doubles on Tuesdays.
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krife
Experience: 12.7 years 41 played 5 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Challenging and...confusing 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:May 10, 2015 Played the course:once

Pros:

-Challenge. 350' open holes are easy. 350' par 3's with double-mando's through the woods require shot shaping. Riverside requires shot-shaping.
-Big deciduous trees. The first 7 or so holes play through large trees with low ceilings, not typical for the PNW. The park setting, especially in the first 1/3 of the course is pleasant and beautiful.
-Risk/Reward. I found myself laying up on several holes to avoid potential disaster. The undergrowth/river provide plenty of incentive to play safe, or go big and earn your deuce.

Cons:

-Signage. This is a disaster. If I hadn't downloaded the map I probably would've turned around and went home after the 3rd hole. That said, I've only played it once and would probably figure it out if I had a chance to play it a few more times.
-Graffiti & vandalism. It's everywhere, and it's a shame. This really is a well maintained park (grass cut, trash is picked up) but the tee signs are broken or vandalized and that just makes me sad.

Other Thoughts:

Hole 12 with the double mando and Hole 18 come to mind as the most memorable. I look forward to getting to know Riverside better in the future.
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John M. Fretz
Experience: 38.8 years 153 played 8 reviews
3.00 star(s)

improved layout 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Mar 17, 2014 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

great scenery (river was fast and furious)
friendly and helpful locals
better signage and layout than the last time I was there
some challenging and long holes, and some technical shorter ones. Fun course

Cons:

I don't remember seeing any bathrooms
Easy to get turned the wrong way at hole 11 or 12, (pay close attention to map on tee-sign)
pretty far from my home or I would play it more

Other Thoughts:

Previous reviews mentioned the horrible layout, lack of signage, and the confusion of different course layouts criss-crossing each other. I didn't see any problems with the current layout that u can follow the signs thru. I saw evidence of old teepads and holes, but if you get lost here, you just aren't paying attention. Each tee sign has a map for the hole you're on and on that map theres an indicator of where the next tee will be. Pretty simple
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longandwrong
Bronze level trusted reviewer
Experience: 14.2 years 59 played 39 reviews
2.50 star(s)

rough in winter but still fun 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jan 15, 2014 Played the course:once

Pros:

Lots of parking. All holes have pads and good signs showing you approx. where the basket is. And if you look at the sign closely you can see the general direction of the next tee box.

Cons:

It would help if the baskets had a number painted on them because you can see a lot of baskets from almost every pad. Lot's of pads in the park but you play the ones that have a sign. Number 11 pad faces the wrong way so you at first will throw to the wrong basket, which we did. Then we couldn't find 12. Fortunately we found a couple of players and they told us how we had played it wrong. 11 basket is down along side of river then in on the right.
Winter made the course look ugly, leaves and branches everywhere. I'm thinking summer would be nice. Again there are a lot of pads so remember you need to find the signs at the pads.

Other Thoughts:

Download a map if this is your first time. I think I'll download for my second time which there will be one. Could be interesting throwing on some holes in the summer when the vegetation has grown out...like number 11 :) Fun course for an afternoon on a sunny day.
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Brian_Lowrey
Experience: 12.2 years 17 played 5 reviews
1.00 star(s)

Disc eater 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jun 15, 2013 Played the course:once

Pros:

Nice design

Cons:

Disc eater, don't play w/o a spotter and still plan on loosing disc on errant throw

Other Thoughts:

w/o maintenance just not interested in playing this course, way to much time spotting and looking for discs!
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b-mart
Gold level trusted reviewer
Experience: 13.7 years 66 played 61 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Confusing at times and flat, but fun 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jun 18, 2012 Played the course:once

Pros:

This course plays through a fairly large park, and the course part of it seems to be for disc golf only. I can't imagine it being used for much more unless you just wanted to walk your dog or something. The park is pretty isolated as well, so there are few distractions during your round.

Most of the teepads (with the exception of holes 9 and 10) are concrete, and the baskets were in great condition. They appeared to be a mix of Innova DiscCatchers and Lightning-style baskets.

There is plenty of parking available. I played in the pouring rain so the course was empty, but I'm guessing that parking will be available even if it is packed.

The signs at each teepad are phenomenal, offering many different lines and giving different baskets that you can throw to and the distances to them. All of the teepads have benches as well, and there are several trashcans spread throughout the course.

Now for the course design itself:

The designer of this course did a spectacular job with the land available to them. Although there is zero elevation change on this course, there is plenty of challenge due to the trees, and they did a great job of creating lines and fairways where many would have just seen a large, wooded area. Most of the holes on the course are in the 300-350' range, so this is a great course for the average amateur golfer. A few holes have multiple teepads and/or pins to throw to (hole 13 has two of each), so this course will never get stale. There are enough trees wanting to challenge your drive and approach that this course will never get stale anyway. I would liken it to a flatter (and probably more challenging) White River.

Cons:

The biggest con has to be the navigation. While they seem to be working on fixing this problem, it still isn't easy for a first time visitor. Putting signs on the tees is a huge help, and having those signs point you to where the next tee will be is as well, but the baskets need to be marked and they need to add tape to point you in the right direction. The few "next tee" arrows scattered throughout the course aren't quite enough.

I never did find the official teepad for 12. My phone wouldn't load the map either, so I just had to throw backwards from one of the teepads for hole 5. Apparently the real hole 12 is much longer than that though.

The map on here needs to be updated. Most of it is accurate, but hole 11 doesn't match what I saw on the course. Maybe that's why I couldn't find 12?

As has been stated by previous reviewers, the rough can be very unforgiving for errant shots or shots off of trees. I nearly lost a disc on two holes, and without a spotter I would have spent a lot more time slogging through the tall grass in search of my discs. These are some of the narrowest fairways that I've played due to the tall grass/rough, with hole 18 probably being the toughest. I understand that 18 can't be mowed and I'm fine with that, but spending as much time looking for discs and teepads as you do playing does start to wear on you.

The river really only comes into play on one hole, and that's a super easy RHFH mid-range shot. I was hoping for a hole like number 13 at White River that you dread every time that you play it, but then celebrate every time that you survive.

Other Thoughts:

Based on the marking on the pavilion, this is in a flood plain. I'll also assume that this is the case because many of the baskets near the river (like 8, 9, and 10) are on stands and chained to trees rather than being cemented into the ground. This isn't a con because I'm sure that flooding is a rare situation, but it needs to be mentioned that it can happen.

Hole 1 is on the far left of the open area you'll see on your right when you pull in. Look for the pavilion and then just look to the left of it. You'll see two benches and tee signs. One of those is hole 1.

A kiosk with a map really needs to be installed somewhere. The pavilion looks like it will have one, but it doesn't. There should also be a "lost discs" box somewhere. Any course with this much lost disc potential should have one.

Pay extra close attention to the tee signs. It helps a lot to memorize where the next tee will be based on the arrows on the signs.

While this course is a good drive from Seattle, it makes for an enjoyable round. I won't necessarily become a regular here, but it is absolutely worth a return trip... With a spotter and bright discs.
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Leftist
Experience: 15 years 191 played 5 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Fun challenge 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Sep 18, 2011 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

A well done revision from a confusing multi-layout to a straight-forward 18 hole course with decent flow. Despite flat terrain, makes good use of the trees and river hazard without being annoying. Exceptionally challenging pars on 2 (long) and 12 (any time).

Cons:

Overgrowth can make finding an errant throw - or even a good one at times - a bit of an adventure. On hole 18, this is just 'par for the course' as wetlands protection prohibits mowing along the stream.

Other Thoughts:

This is one of the courses I play regularly due to proximity and it doesn't grow stale as there is always something for me to improve upon. A kiosk with course map/layout, etc.should be put up by the parking area.
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klurtoris
Experience: 13.6 years 14 played 1 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Riverside DGC in Sumner 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jun 11, 2011 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Good varied length holes - Hole 2 is over 600' while hole 10 is under 200'. Challenging basket placement on most holes. New cement pads laid recently (only 2 holes have rubber matting for tees - holes 9 and 10). Layout used to be a problem here, but the new course layout is much easier to follow.

Cons:

Very high grass in some places makes errant throws difficult to find. Hole 11 is a boomerang to the left - I only know this by running into one of the individuals who laid out the course. Abundance of underbrush and blackberries on several holes. Crossing disc paths on holes 7 and 11 can be an issue. Do NOT follow the maps on this website for this course, they are not accurate.

Other Thoughts:

Currently there are temporary tee signs, donations are being accepted for permenant signs. A new map of the course would be nice for those who haven't played here before. I've only been playing this sport for under a year and since I've started, this course has improved quite a bit. Overall I would've given the couse a 4 if grass and some underbrush were maintained a little better.
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LouTran-45383
Experience: 22.1 years 75 played 3 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Ready for a Challenge 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Feb 15, 2011 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

This course has been through a lot in the last few months, but it is finally joined the list of must play courses in Western Washington. There are lots of big holes that could be considered par 4's which allow big arm players to pull out the big dog. There are also lots of technical shots which require precises aim and distance control. Riverside is very tricky, and birdies do not come easy, but this course will make you a better player.

Cons:

Over growth can make it hard to find discs during spring and summer. Also, the Puyallup River is in play and will eat your disc if you let it. There are multiple tee pads that are no longer in use after the revamping, which is a shame because they are nice and grippy. Navigating the new course is still one of the problem that needs to be addressed. With the new layout Riverside is now aimed for the advanced to professional player, rec players may find it a bit over there head

Other Thoughts:

There are some that drag this course through the mud because of over growth of vegetation, and the fact that losing discs is a possibility. But i think it is time to start looking at the good aspects instead of the bad. the locals have worked hard to turn this land into a tournament quality disc golf course, and it is definitely being steered in that direction
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S3R14L_K1LL4
Experience: 14.4 years 16 played 8 reviews
3.50 star(s)

CHALLENGING 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jan 4, 2011 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Fun and Challenging!
Not overly crowded
Well maintained
Friendly Faces

Cons:

Some bigger groups don't allow smaller groups to pass through.

THE RIVER LOVES DISCS

Other Thoughts:

This is a fun and challenging course, giving way to multiple types of throws. The random layouts, allow plenty of hole variety. The course is spread out enough, that you needn't worry about over crowding...yet compact enough to make for multiple rounds, if desired, BEWARE THE RIVER
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Bakenstine
Experience: 17.8 years 106 played 18 reviews
3.50 star(s)

WOW 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:May 19, 2009 Played the course:once

Pros:

-Amazing layout with many options of play, interesting obstacles, and a nice local following.
-Challenging and intriguing around every turn
-Weathered the floods prior to my playing the course and appeared to be rebounding (I missed out playing there this past May, but I WILL be back).
-Fairly good signage given the complexity of the layout

Cons:

-It can be difficult to navigate, and if it weren't for locals helping us out, we might not have stayed on the tracks for playing one of the 3 18 hole arrangements
-Lots of treacherous and snaggly rough, watch errant discs carefully!
-Some cross-hole interferance between other groups throwing and your own flight path
-A few points of hazard for pedestrians as well.
-Some parts were clearly hit hard by the floods, I do not know how the current conditions are first hand, but it would appear flooding may be a recurrent problem in the future

Other Thoughts:

Might be best served to set a permanent 27 holes here, yet I think that this idea for the multi-option layout, though not unique, is rare and interesting to see. I suppose if I were a local I would love the opportunity to choose a new way to play each time I went out to mix it up!
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jeromy
Experience: 1 played 1 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Less Confusing Now 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 23, 2010 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

Quiet and secluded, challenging course. I think there is a little bit for everyone here. Its shaded pretty well, and is a cool place to play on a hot day.

Cons:

Poor signage. Some trash and stuff, needs a little TLC.

Other Thoughts:

I couldnt find my way around the first time I played either, so I made a map for everyone to use. It is available here:
http://docs.google.com/leaf?i...hkey=CPeM_aQM
cheers!
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JR Stengele
Diamond level trusted reviewer
Experience: 23.9 years 251 played 191 reviews
2.50 star(s)

Riverside Disc Golf Park 2+ years

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Apr 24, 2010 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

Riverside Disc Golf Park is a beautiful wooded course located near the Puyullap River in Sumner, WA. Although there are 24 baskets on site, there are four 18 hole course layout options. There are a variety of different types of baskets, but all are of quality and in good shape. Tee pads are all cement, and vary depending on the course layout being played. Many of the blue tee pads correlate with the green tees, and the red tee pads I am guessing go along with the orange layout? Tee signs are wooden and painted according to which pad you are playing from, providing hole number, distance, and most major obstacles. They are not the best in clarity, but suffice considering the amount of signs needed to separate the madness.

The general course design is split in to four 18 hole courses, red, blue, green, and orange, and vary in overall length and difficulty in the order mentioned. The red course is the most frequently played, easiest to navigate, and plays fairly tight and technical. The blue course is also played frequently, playing somewhat longer than the red but just as tight and technical. The green and orange layouts are much longer in distance and require the combination of distance and consistency.
Each layout is challenging and will the even the best of players. Fairways are well defined and the maintenance of the foliage is apparent on each hole but if your drive is even slightly off course you disc will be next to impossible to find as the underbrush is very dense. Elevation is hardly apparent, but what is there is utilized. The course has a variety of hole distances, challenge, and tight technical and open bombs. The course is appropriate for all skill levels alike.

Benches are located throughout the course, and trash cans as well as a port o potty can be found on site near the gazebo. Inside the gazebo is where you can find updates regarding the course and upcoming tournaments at and around the area. Parking is aplenty, but is close to hole #2 so watch out for errant drives hitting your car.

Cons:

The course layout at Riverside Disc Golf Park is an absolute mess. With fairways crossing all over due to the multiple layouts, discs are always being thrown at or near you. Not only is safety an issue, but navigation is horrible with or without a map. Much of the time I was not sure if I was throwing at the right basket until I was close by it. The only way I knew was due to the markings on the baskets that were color coordinated. Also, due to so much growth off of the fairways, tee pads were often difficult to locate and when you thought you had found it, it was to the wrong layout.

Foliage maintenance on the backside of the course was an absolute joke. The fairways were extremely narrow, and any minor deflection could mean spending several minutes if not more looking for your disc. With some clearing of some plants on this course and a few less layouts, navigation and lost discs would be much less of an issue.

Other Thoughts:

Similar to Lake Fenwick, the first thing I noticed besides the friendly locals was how vibrant and beautiful the course appeared. It is just a shame how confusing this course gets for first timers and those who don't play it much. It would be nice to not have to spend so much time searching for the next hole as I am out there to play. I hope to see future progress of this course and the reduction of layouts for everyone's sake.
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Roc1Time
Gold level trusted reviewer
Experience: 22.8 years 131 played 115 reviews
2.50 star(s)

Reminds me of.... 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Mar 2, 2010 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Reminds me alot of my home course but with some differances. The challenge of the course makes this not a very beginner friendly course but will make you a better golfer if you have time to put up with it. The mix of technical shots along with the other holes will make you think about what you are doing and make you execute your game. Not very busy so you can practice tons of shots. There is just abut every shot that you will need to perfect here so you will get your practice in. I think the different layouts are a positive but can get confusing if you dont want to figure them out. There are many lines making all levels of players fell equal here.

Cons:

The navigation can get a little tough here but if you take your time you can figure it out. The river is a disc eater but thts ok everyonce in awhile and makes you think about a bad shot. Adds a little pressure which I think is a good thing.

Other Thoughts:

The different layout thing is a kick in the shorts a little bit but it seems like a thing in this area so I got used to it. I put up with it at Fort Steilacoom and learned a great course for my troubles. Another must hit if in the area but not the best.
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The_luthers
Experience: 3 played 3 reviews
1.00 star(s)

very very confusing 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Oct 27, 2009 Played the course:once

Pros:

Its a pretty park, with lots of big trees, a few differnent courses to follow, and challenging holes, it would be a good place to play if you know the area or someone who does. not great for beginners

Cons:

it was extremely confusing. There were no signs, the holes seemed to be overlapping, the river will steal your disks before you can rescue them, it seemed that the area was over grown and not kept up. we spent more time looking for holes and tee pads then actually playing

Other Thoughts:

the locals were helpful, and with some tlc and some good markers and maps it would be alot of fun to play here but i dont know if we will ever go back :(
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