Tough course. Not long by any means, but lots of up and downs. Really tight course, even this time of year (late April) when it's not even bloomed yet. Trees can be unforgiving.
That all being said, it's one of, if not THE most diverse in terms of shots you need in your bag.
Well maintained on the course, but the lot is under construction right now, so there's no parking. Hopefully that'll be done at some point this year. For now you'll have to park along the road. No other facilities right now either. Potty ahead of tims.
All in all, worth it...but might suck on a...
   Read moreJohnson Park is the BEST disc golf course in the Grand Rapids area!! This is my absolute favorite course to play since the hilly landscapes and beautiful lookouts create such a good challenge that you donât normally get at other courses. With the free workout included from climbing up and down all the hills, Hannah Montana would say âyou get the best of both worldsâđ Itâs a very doable course and Iâd say the level here is moderate but seriously such a great park to play at!! Best time to play is about 2 hours before sunset so you get all the nice golden hour vibes :)...
   Read moreIn one sentence, i can sum this place up: "You don't play Johnson Park, you survive Johnson Park." Hot, hilly, and trouble abound. So many overgrown areas to lose discs, many filled with burrs, prickers, and poison ivy. Sure, the course is really kind of amazing, but the fun factor is sucked out of it with how much energy it consumes. Oh, and the bugs, they swarm like crazy, being as close to the river as it is. The course has its merits, its...
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