Riverside Disc Golf Course

Sumner, WA

Audrey Gardner

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Riverside Disc Golf Course in Sumner, WA, enjoys a high rating of 4.4 stars, indicating a generally positive experience among players. The course is praised for its well-thought-out layout and the variety of features that cater to both beginners and experienced players, enhancing overall enjoyment. However, without specific negative reviews available, it's challenging to provide a balanced overview that includes common criticisms such as maintenance or navigation issues. Typically, courses might face feedback on aspects like signage clarity, upkeep of the grounds, or the natural challenge of integrating with the surrounding environment, but such points are not explicitly mentioned in the feedback provided for Riverside.

Unique features of the Riverside Disc Golf Course, as highlighted by the positive reviews, seem to contribute significantly to its appeal, though without direct negative feedback, it's difficult to pinpoint challenges faced by players. Players might typically look for improvements in areas like clearer course markings, more benches, or trash bins which enhance the playing experience. Nonetheless, the absence of negative

Overall Rating

4.4 (218 reviews)

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Topography: Riverside is an 18-hole course with beautiful river views, lush tree canopies, and abundant wildlife. This wooded course offers a variety of technical holes with strategically placed trees and foliage, making each hole unique and challenging. Some holes run alongside the Puyallup River, adding to the scenic appeal. Difficulty: This course offers a good range of hole distances, from short to medium, with most falling between 250-450 feet. Its layout is challenging, with tight fairways and dense foliage that require accuracy and skill. Riverside isn’t ideal for brand-new players, as missed throws can lead to discs landing in the Puyallup River or dense bushes. Though it it can definitely be enjoyed by all skill levels. Be prepared to search for stray discs, especially in summer when the foliage becomes particularly thick. Course Layout: The tee pads are spacious, concrete rectangles, providing plenty of room for throws. Benches are available at nearly every hole, which is a great feature for taking breaks. The course has good pathways, clear signage, and easy-to-follow transitions from hole to hole. The tee maps are minimalist but effective. Baskets: Practice baskets are available near the starting area, which is convenient for warming up before the game. Regular baskets are innova disc catchers well-placed and in good condition. Great baskets! Maintenance: Overall, Riverside is well-groomed, although there are occasional spots of overgrowth, especially during peak summer. Still, the course is rarely unplayable, and the care taken in its upkeep is evident. Amenities: Amenities are minimal. There’s a portable restroom (honey bucket) on site, but not much else, so bringing snacks and plenty of water is recommended. Overall Experience / Personal Opinion: Riverside is a stunning course full of character, history, and thoughtful design. The beautiful scenery, varied wildlife, and challenging layout make for an enjoyable experience, especially for seasoned players. It’s clear a lot of love goes into maintaining Riverside, and it’s a great place for a scenic, challenging round of disc golf. I’ll definitely be back, and I’d recommend it to anyone looking for a memorable course in a picturesque setting.

- chance beck

Super fun course, a lot of technical shots which made it more challenging but not to difficult. Very clean too which was great! And I loved the scenery!

- Kristen Kingsley

Fantastic spot for camping. The video is shot on Hole 4 I believe of the winter disc golf course. Exceptional facility fun for the whole family.

- Justin Ennis

Absolutely gorgeous course. Feels like something the pros should be playing. But, as others point out, the rough is absolutely brutal. Taking a tree kick is essentially a guaranteed lost disc, and I take away a star for that. I'm a very safe golfer, but I still have lost so many discs here just because of an unfortunate tree, or some other minor error that wouldn't be so punishing on many courses. Gorgeous course, again, but if you can't reliably hit your lines and you're attached to your discs, this isn't the course for you. People say this isn't newbie friendly, but it's fine if you can hit your lines. Trying to throw far here is not your friend. Hit your line, first and foremost.

- Abigor Anathema (Kruksog)

Great course with beautiful surroundings. Be careful of losing discs in the thick bushes.

- Audrey Gardner