+ Lake Shore Park gets a 5/5 for having Funnel Cake next to the first tee. End of review.
Ok fine, I'm kidding. Let's get into the review
+ So Lake Shore Park is a beautiful piece of land right on Lake Erie. While the lake doesn't come into play during the round, it provides beautiful views and, from what I've HEARD, a little wind.
+ Three concrete tees on every hole, perfect for whoever wants to enjoy the sport. During my round I saw an elderly group throwing 50' throws, as well as guys who look like they just got back from the PDGT Great Lakes Open. Maybe it was Paul McBeth, I couldn't tell. Point is, anyone from pure newbies to professionals can enjoy the course.
+ Lots of fun throws here, especially the hilly stretch that is 16-18. I don't think I've seen that kind of elevation so close to Lake Erie before. Really fun to watch the disc fly.
+ I'm usually not a big fan of multiple permanent pin positions, but that's only if the course over does it. In one of my more controversial reviews, I gave The Players Course in Galion a 2.5 because of the amount of unnecessary baskets. This course has a few and I don't mind it because they were strategically placed. A few multiple basket holes are a thumbs up from me.
+ 18 is an awesome finishing hole. Huge drop off to a basket at the bottom of the biggest hill on the course, and probably in the whole park.
+ The greens here are fair but insanely challenging. Almost every green has the basket on some sort of unique slope.
+ Parking is right next to the first tee. There's also a concession stand and a restroom with beautiful views of the lake. You can also find scorecards at the concession order window. I wonder if the concession stand has thought about selling discs??
+ Makes a loop right back to the parking lot.
+ Baskets are a little on the older side, but still catch very well. Each concrete tee also has a brick that gives you the hole #, par, and distance. Very nice and appreciated touch.