Pros:
An underdeveloped course with some great views.
-Scenery: Located on a hill overlooking the bay, the views through most of the course are lovely. Of course, there are industrial buildings across the views, but nonetheless, it's one of the more scenic tracks I've been to.
-Rec-Friendly: With open holes, many under 250', Oyster Shell presents a decent place to learn discs. Of course, wind and elevation could lessen the appeal to newer players.
-Elevation: For a 9er, good elevation. Sidehills are most common, but there are a couple of short downhills and one big uphill climb.
-Shot Shaping/Gameplay: Little shaping to speak of, but the gameplay is engaging for a wide open course. The most important feature is the elevation, which can punish shots that sail too wide or come in too fast. For example, (5) and (9), the ace runs, are both sharply downhill and could see failed ace attempts at the edge of the circle. The wind here will likely be difficult on a hill overlooking a bay. The only additional challenge comes on (8), which crosses a rough of very tall grasses to an almost island green. With variety in length from about 150' to 350', Oyster Shell maintains decent appeal despite the lack of trees.
Cons:
-Amenities: Lacking. Tees are uneven rubber mats, except for (1) which has no tee. Baskets were either single chain or some minimal DGA model (perhaps Mach II). No tee signs. This is the biggest thing that needs to be done out here.
-Openness: Scarcely a tree in play. This means that the amount of shaping is pretty near zero, as long as you can land near the pin.
-Exposure: It wasn't an issue on my playthrough, but this looks like a prime candidate for strong winds. Combined with elevation, the discs could go sailing a very wrong direction.
-Walking Path: Definitely reachable on several holes. The park does have a lot of walkers, so in high wind conditions it could be dangerous.
-Traffic Noise: Not a big con, but the consistent sound of I-95 is a bit of a detractor.
Other Thoughts:
Oyster Shell is on the 1.5-2.0 border. With this land, I would expect a pretty lame course, but the design has used the elevation in full. Unfortunately, the amenities just aren't there, and that keeps Oyster Shell at a Passable level.