Sunset hills is an excellent example of a disc golf course done well on a ball golf property. Its more open style of play complements the wooded courses in the Peoria area (Megiddo, Northwood, Lake Eureka, Wildlife Prairie) quite well. However, being more open does not mean this course is devoid of challenge (or fun shots). OB takes the form of ponds, putting greens, sand traps, and marked long grass, and provides excellent risk-reward decisions throughout the round. Water carries are not oppressively long, and recreational and above players should be able to attack the greens, but there is always a chance to lay-up if you don't have the distance or don't want to risk losing plastic. The majority of greens are either sloped (some significantly) or have OB looming nearby to give putting and approaching some extra challenge. The limited elevation change is also used well with many fairways playing up, down, or across hills. Most holes allow for a variety of different shots off the tee, but accuracy and angle of approach is still very important.
Distance variety is very good with lengths filling the range between 230 and 730 feet. Players with >350' will definitely be at an advantage here, but I don't think nearly as much as at many other open courses. The risk-reward here plays a big part of that. Many of the longer holes that players with bigger arms are more capable of reaching have OB looming near the green. You can't simply bomb the disc out there and hope for the best, and dissecting the fairways into more manageable portions is often a great strategy.
The course equipment at Sunset Hills is pretty good. DISCatchers are always a good target choice, and the tee pads (whether concrete, pavement, or textured rubber) are adequately large and grippy. I realized, having played all my most recent rounds during the Ledgestone Insurance Open, that I do not recall the permanent tee signs, as the temporary tournament signs are of such high quality. Hopefully they are left in place as long as possible, but if not, the Caddy Guide from the Ledgestone tournament website is a great resource:
http://lisopen.com/courses/ . There aren't any benches by the tee pads, which would be a nice addition for those walking the course, as it is on the longer side. Of course, if you are able to use a golf cart for your round this isn't an issue. On that note...
I have never used a golf cart for a round here, and don't think they are at all necessary. However, I can see how they would definitely improve your round, especially on your first time out. I don't think anyone in even decent shape would have a problem walking this course, and it is certainly less taxing to navigate than the more hilly courses in the area like Megiddo and Wildlife Prairie. However, there are some quite long walks between holes, and navigation can be tricky in a few spots. I would definitely recommend checking out the map in the Links/Files tab before your first round.
This is a mixed use course, and conflicts with people playing ball golf are certainly possible. I have never played while ball golfers were on the course, but my one attempt to play this course outside of a tournament setting was limited to the back 8 holes, as there was an event currently in progress on the golf course. Of course, a respectful attitude and calm head should be enough to deal with most situations.
Sunset Hills offers a different style of play in a great setting, and is definitely worth checking out during a trip to the Peoria area. It makes a great companion to the more prevalent wooded courses, while still providing a great challenge and fun golf.