River City Nature Park -Barwick is the 2nd of 2 18 hole courses that sit right off of I-4 between Daytona and Orlando . The course uses the same parking lot as Alpha and also the same nice shelter and course board that sit next to it . A practice basket is there , too . You will actually notice a couple of the baskets as you enter the park here . There is a nice store called Disc Golf Center right across the street from the park in case you forgot or lost a disc or just want to browse . From past reviews , I think that this course has had some improvements in the last year or 2 . Do not compare Barwick with the Alpha course next to it . Where they are similar , there is very much that is different . There are 2 cement tee pads per hole and pretty good and informative signage to go along with each . The signs tell you hole # , distance with each placement and flight paths to each . I don't know the story behind it , but there are uniquely painted Next Tee signs along the way to help you navigate. The baskets are yellow banded Discatchers . There are multiple tee placements per hole . On the tee signs , they have colored ties that are put into the holes of the sign to tell you which placement they are in . They supposedly change them each month . There is some seating at the holes The course is very flat and easy on the knees , but you will still get a good long walk in , especially between some holes and to/from the parking lot . Make sure you print an online map . I didn't see one at the disc golf park board and you can easily be tripped up going from hole to hole . Barwick is moderately wooded , and the course design will make you think and choose your approach based on your drive . Fair lanes , but a feature of this course is a tree ( or 2 ) seem to be right out in front of the some of the tee pads , forcing you to throw away from the basket or the tightening fairway . Many like this as an added obstacle . There were several good holes .
#1 is a great starter hole . Depending on the placement , the basket may sit on a higher platform , or go from a wide open drive into a narrow woods (450') . #5 is a tight tree lined shot that makes you earn all of it's 275' length . #6 would have been my signature hole ( also in cons ) , with its tight right to left alley and a creek running along the right side and in between . Several foot bridges to halp you navigate this . There wasn't any water when I was her , but I guess after a good rain , maybe it would hold some . The basket , if it wasn't missing , is facing away from the tee pad forcing you to putt toward your tee . #7 has a tree in front of the pad , 270' and is a ricochet waiting to happen . #9 is a 320' hole coming out of the trees and going back in at the end . #11 is one of the longer holes at 476' from the longs . It is a picturesque tunnel shot through Florida palms . #12 is another tunnel playing from 415-540' ( par 4 ) with a tree in front of the tee . #13 is shorter but the same type of shot .#15 is an interesting island shot . At 365' , you will have to be able to drive over 300' from the long tee in order to make the island . There is a cement LZ drop that you throw from if your drive doesn't make it . #18 is a good finishing hole , depending on the placement going anywhere from 385' to 500' . A tree forces you to bend your drive a bit to an open fairway that trees guard the basket placement . There is a lot of fun factor here , and although it is not as challenging as Alpha , it stands on its own very well . Solid course design . Other than some other disc golfers that play here regularly ( the locals are friendly ) , you shouldn't encounter any non disc golf traffic . It took me about an hour and 15 minutes to play Barwick , a foursome will take 2 1/2 + .

#1 Navigation . Even with a printed map , because of some long walks involved and some crazy angles to go from some baskets to some tees , the flow isn't seamless . Big walks , like parking lot to tee 1 , basket 18 to the lot , #1 basket to #2 tee . 11 to 12 .
#2 Disc Risk . Medium or higher . You will hit trees , and with heavy foliage and thin fairways , you may lose a prized driver or midrange . Take turns spotting if not solo .
#3 Sometimes , the zip tie system didn't seem to match where the pin position was . This can cause you to walk down a fairway to see where the basket is . Watch your footing . Some small stump could cause you to trip in spots .
Other than that , be aware that you need to bring bug spray . You will be here a while , and the word is that the bugs are bad in the late spring until at least late fall . Bring water , too . I didn't see anywhere that you could fill a bottle . I didn't see a bathroom , either . The course is flat , even for Florida . Just say'n . ( I hope they put the basket back on hole #6 )

I had a great time playing the Barwick side . Not a lot of places Anywhere , that you can park your car and play 36 holes . Pack a lunch and stay all day . If I was local and playing this course every other week , I wouldn't ever keep score . The colorful signs also set the course apart from others . Challenging enough that you have to keep your cool throwing into tight lanes at blind baskets . Thank You , River City Parks And Rec , and Debary Disc Golf Club , for making this parks courses a reality and allowing me to play here . My Recommendation . This is a can't miss course if you are local , a course bagger or a disc golf fanatic , Maybe not as fun for a seasoned pro , but definitely challenging enough for a good am . If a newbie or a family , I might play Alpha on the reds before tackling this course . Play It !!! , and PLAY BOTH !!!!

* Nice concrete tees on every hole.
* Fun layout that's all about placement shots and hitting your line.
* Cool looking hand painted artwork on each hole.
* Peaceful seclusion on the front 9. This would be the perfect course to unwind after a stressful day at work.
* Great seating on each hole.

* Signs and arrows are ample but the navigation is still a little tough. I would have been lost without the UDisc GPS map for tee and basket placements.
* Not all pin placements were marked with zip-ties. I had to walk down every fairway to find the basket when it wasn't visible from the tee.

The two courses on site compliment each other well. Alpha is far more demanding and more of a tournament style course. Barwick is more of a fun shorter course. Not really a great tournament course but would be a blast for something like doubles.

The "new" course here, and it still shows. Only one set of mostly carpet tees and way fewer pin placements than the original course here. I believe that it will have two sets of concrete tees eventually. Nice tee signs and a good start on the next tee signs. Hole 1 lets you know right out of the gate that this course means business! Some long holes here for sure, but mostly there are technical heavily wooded holes. The course has a lot of nature hikes in between the holes which adds a lot of extra steps to the round. Feel the burn!

Even with all of the signage, navigation can be somewhat tricky in spots. Thankfully, the course is heavily played and the very friendly locals were more than happy to keep us on the right path.

BRING BUG SPRAY!!! Mosquitos can be brutal at times.

I get the feeling that this course isn't quite done yet. It is quite playable and pairs well with the other 18 hole course on site here. It's really tight and longish though, so I wouldn't recommend it to beginners.