Pros:
Harmon Park is a fairly interesting 9 hole course, with a few challenging holes, though mostly straight shots starting with hole 4. Even then, trees come into play on about every hole, which does force some slight shot shaping. Holes 1 and 3 are fairly challenging for being less than 300' (though #3 seems a bit longer than that actually). There is a creek to the right of the woods on hole 4--so be careful if trying the Simon line over the treeline.
PROS:
>Pretty decent shot and distance variety for a 9 hole course.
>Fairly low lost disc risk, even though a few holes play in the woods.
>Seems like it doesn't get too busy.
>Right off highways 42 and 48, very easy to stop by for a quick round.
Cons:
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>Couple longer walks: between holes 5 and 6, and from 9 basket back to parking lot seemed like a couple hundred yards.
>Amenities are minimal.
Other Thoughts:
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BASICS:
>Teepads--Rubber, decent condition. Shorter but adequate.
>Baskets--DGA Mach 5's
># holes--9
>Setting--City of Lebanon Park, free to play.
>Elevation--Basically flat.
>Distance of holes--From 170'-335' or so.
>Ease of getting to--A few blocks from downtown--not too far from Armco, if you need to feel good about your game after playing there.
AMENITIES:
>Parking--Adequate, park right by walking path as you drive in. Teepad one is to the right, through a small gap in the woods.
>Bathrooms--No.
>Water/food nearby--Numerous fast food places a few blocks away.
>Clubhouse/disc shop--No.
>Benches--No.
>Trash cans--No.
>Bag holders--No.
>Tee signs--Yes, but basic (hole and distance)--the lines shown are just straight lines, not actual flight paths.
>Next tee direction/signs--No, but a nice course map at the beginning.
>Wheelchair/cart friendly--No, yes.
COURSE PLAY:
>Shot variety--Distances were from 170' to 333', no two holes really felt the same. Couple R to L, couple L to R, couple holes where it seems a flex shot would be best, and some fairly straight runs as well.
>Layout, long walks (inc back to car), loops--One loop of 3 holes, then the next 6 sort of form a second loop.
>Total distance walked--1.2 miles
>Ease of finding next tee--Easy.
>General difficulty--Medium. Holes 1, 3, and 8 are good challenges and fun.
>Mud/water issues--One creek, really does not come into play. Some muddy spots around hole 1 basket into hole 2 teepad.
>Water or O/B to contend with--Not really.
>Difficult rough/lost disc risk--Woods are a little thick, so a massive grip lock could find its way into a nice hiding place, but most holes (3 being the exception) are pretty easy to stay on the beaten path.
>Scrape/scratch risk--Pretty low (see above).
>How busy was course/park--No one there on a SAT late afternoon.
OVERALL:
>Fun/enjoyment factor, would I play again? Yes--something about this course just spoke to me. The shot selection and lack of repetition were nice for a niner. A couple easy holes, several medium, and #3 is pretty challenging.
>Who will this course challenge? Up to INT players, but most players will find at least some enjoyment.
>Is it worth a drive? Stop by if traveling within 30-45 minutes and you need a quick niner.
>Anything unique? Hole 3 was an interesting hole, would like to try that one a few more times--was getting dark so we just played each hole once.
>Would be a half star higher with--Bit better tee signs, next tee signs, but really the course is about as good as it is likely to get, which is fine.
I am in my 50s, 90 or so courses played, 875ish.