I've been playing disc golf for a little over a year and heard a lot of things about Chavez Ridge,…read moreand most of it warning that it's not beginner-friendly, nor is it for the faint of heart, and I mean that literally because you'll get some really good cardio in just playing this course. Most of the course is on the ridge so you're rarely playing level ground. Wear good shoes. This course favors left-handed and forearm throwers. If you curve too far off to the left on most holes, you'll pay a very steep, and I mean steep price for it. I made sure to bring discs that can be easily replaced because you do have a chance of losing one or two. I'm surprised in a good way by the condition of the course. The tee-pads are rubber and long enough to make a good run-up while you throw, the baskets were all in great shape and there wasn't too much tagging. Really good players could easily play this entire course with mid-ranges and putters. I used my driver quite a bit, but I don't have much arm speed. I did OK. A few birdies, a few pars, and more bogies than I care to admit! It's very easy to get, "Chavezed," which means if your disc doesn't land flat it might decide to roll all the way down a steep hill and into the thick brush. Consider yourself forewarned! (; It's a dry and dusty course, but some of it is in the shade. Don't forget to carry some water. I was there on a Friday morning, with a few players around but not bad. I hear it gets really crowded on weekends. It's a little tricky to navigate. You'll need UDisk to find your way around, and even then it's a bit confusing. I was fortunate enough to join up with a group that knew the course so that made it a lot more fun. I used Google Maps directions: Chavez Ridge Disc Golf Course, Solano Canyon Dr &, Park Row Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90012. It put me really close to the first hole. You pull off the road and park head in. Be sure and use your parking brake! There's no water or restroom on the course. Too bad the city can't pony up for a porta-potty. I'm really glad I played here and I'm glad I waited to play it until I was somewhat ready. I'll be back. It's a great course and there are some spectacular views of LA and Dodger Stadium. This place is one of LA's gems!

If you've haven't been "Chavezed", you ain't livin'!…read more CRDGC plays along the ridge and steep slopes of Chavez Ravine. I'm mostly throwing putters off the tee and the occasional Roc3 or Atlas. That facilitates the tight lines and sticky landings needed here. I've watched many a' card-mate throw too many a faster-speed disc, only to watch it land, edge up and do The Chavez (that inevitable 100'-200' roll aaaaaalllllll the way down the hill). Similarly, 30' putts can bounce off the cage and suffer this fate...that's how steep the slopes are. Throwing mids and putters also helps avoid errant kicks off the trees which, with a higher speed disc will result in disaster here. So, the course is a real workout for your upshot/short game accuracy. I shot -5 (6 birds/1 bog') yesterday afternoon utilizing the above disc mix. Sadly, idiotic vandals have bruised this course pretty badly; Holes #15-18 are completely gone. And many tee signs throughout the course have been graffitti'd over. Abhorrent. On a happier note, new holes have been added; after you finish up the western slope, head up across the intersection to 4 newly added holes. They play up...then down, taking you back to the spot where we've always dropped down to hit the eastern slope's holes. These new holes are challenging - offering the first real chances to throw a faster speed disc and air it out a bit. Many trees have been removed recently due to blight and fire precautions. The pre-blight course was, IMO, more difficult but this newly updated track presents a variety of risk-reward options that still equal a ton of fun. I had a blast. Shout out to the course curators - great work and thank you!

Was in the area and just had to play at least one hole at the birthplace of disc golf…read more But I didn't have any discs with me. I ask a couple guys that were playing if they knew anywhere close by I can buy one. I tell them my story and one dude offers to sell me one of his old discs. Sweet! He explains to me that he doesn't even play as much anymore I'm about to pay the friendly fella $20-$25 for well used destroyer. Would never buy it except for this instance. And here comes other dude. Starts haggling and making stories up about discs without flight numbers. Says "that's like a $60-$70 disc" WTF Friendly dude offers to just let me use a disc to throw one hole I have no idea how this new disc flies so I go forehand on hole one and my nerves get to me. I severely under throw it. My next throw was much better and the one after that gives me a twenty foot putt that I miss Overall, I wish I could get a full round here with my discs. Looked like a course that I could do well at One day

I flicked the frisbee across the sunlit field. The playful pink rhinoceros charged, leaping with…read moresurprising grace to snatch it mid-air. "Nice catch!" Jesus laughed. The rhino spun in victory, tail wagging. "Again?" it snorted. Jesus nodded. "Always." The game of divine disc-throwing continued, echoing joy across the heavens.

Griffith Park is honestly one of the best places in all of Los Angeles. This place has a little bit…read moreof everything whether you're into hiking, relaxing, sightseeing, family picnics, or just getting away from the city for a bit. I've done multiple hikes here including night hikes, and honestly those are some of the best experiences. You get that peace and quiet with the hills and semi difficult trails while also being able to see all the LA city lights around you. The views at night are beautiful and the whole atmosphere just feels calm and relaxing. I've also been to the Observatory multiple times and it's amazing that it's free. The layout is beautiful, the views are incredible, and it's definitely one of those places you can take family or friends visiting from out of town. You really get a full view of LA from up there. Recently we actually had a family picnic here on the opposite side of the Observatory near the golf course area, and honestly I had no idea how nice that side was. There's a huge playground with different play areas for kids of different ages, basketball courts, lots of open space, and overall just a really good family environment. If you plan on hosting a party or family gathering here, my advice is to get there super early because this is definitely the spot people come to reserve. We showed up at 5 AM to lock down a good area and came back around noon for the picnic and it worked out perfectly. This place is just great all around. Whether you want to hike, visit the Observatory, relax at the park, or have a picnic with family and friends, Griffith Park honestly has it all. I still haven't tried the golf course yet but I definitely want to soon.

The last time I hiked up to the Hollywood sign was before I started Yelping which was almost ten…read moreyears ago. I love how Griffith Park is a natural oasis in the middle of the hustle and bustle of Los Angeles. There are so many trails within the park that it becomes a choose your own adventure on how easy or difficult you want to make the journey. I came this time with a friend, and we decided to walk off some calories after noshing at a local delicatessen. We parked in a small lot at the end of a cul de sac that doubled as the Brush Canyon Trailhead. It was along the southern end of Griffith Park which was a shorter but steeper distance to the sign at Mt. Lee Summit. The initial mile was an ascent that took us to the junction with Mulholland Trail. From there, it was a series of fairly flat switchbacks that provided a nice overlook of the mansions below. The path was wide enough to allow lots of foot and horse traffic. A drawback was the landmines (i.e. dung) you had to dodge from the horses. When we reached Mt. Lee Drive, it was a junction in which you could continue around the bend towards Tyrolian Tank. That was a plateau which we visited on our way back with a beautiful view of the sign as a backdrop. Our decision was to continue another mile up a service drive that would lead us to the back of the sign. I think many people underestimate the additional winding slopes before reaching the endpoint. There must have been an increase of 500 feet in elevation during this final climb. The peak provided a nice view of Lake Hollywood in the distance to the south and the smoggy blanket that hovered over the valley to the north. The back of the sign was rather boring as you could see the scaffolding that held up the letters. We took a break and then descended to Tyrolian Tank for more photos. By the time we arrived back at the parking lot, it was a three-hour round trip that covered over seven miles. The weather could not have been better as there were few clouds, and the temperature was in the low 70s.

9 tee pads. 27 baskets. I'm not sure if I dig the use of the word "frisbee" (TM) in the course's…read morename (unless Rabbit Flats is getting some sponsorship love from the company), but other than that, everything here is fast and fun. So, let me start out by saying that we get that local pros like Mike Byrne, Steve Rico and Wally Moore can play the standard 18 here (Yellow & Blue baskets) and come home around 14 or 15 under on a bad day, okay? But, for us mere mortals, it's slightly trickier. And that's because of two things; the LAKE/ISLAND hole and the potential for roll-offs. Yep, the joy of being "chavezed" right here T.O.. As of my most recent playing here in early December 2020, the grounds are immaculate and that dreaded, awful, disc-hungry palm tree populated creek on the north side of the course has been completely declawed, exposing the creek. This was always my biggest complaint about this course; if you pulled your drive in that creek on 5, 6, 14 or 15, you could be searching for your disc for literally half an hour (especially when the Westerly crosswind is blowing) Now, no more. Sure, the disc might still end up there, but now it's very easy to find. Holes 5 and 14 (playing up from the pit following the LAKE/ISLAND hole) should have an OB line demarcating the north side of that little trail ascending to the baskets, but it's been removed - so we cannot know the exact marking of the OB there at the moment. Ditto for the OB line continuing over the hill on that Yellow Basket position. But if I know these guys and their OCD propensity for keeping this course beautiful, those lines will be reinstalled very soon now that the major brush clearing project is complete. Some diatribe-lite on that LAKE/ISLAND hole (4 = lake / 13 = island). I've heard this explained to me a dozen times before, teeing up the Rabbit Flats / ProAM but, no matter how many times it's been dissected, it never fails that a disc lands somewhere ON the rock ring and opens new queries. This hole features a boulder-and-rock "ring" and, if you're "inside the ring" on 4 / or "outside the ring" on 13, you're OB and play your lie with a stroke added. BUT...there's no absolutely clear marking within and between those rocks themselves so, when a disc lands leaning on one of them, potentially outside or inside or who knows, sometimes the call can be tricky leaving you to make up your own ruling or getting a consensus from the other cats on your card. (If you're alone, and there's even the HINT of a question....Rico's Rule says it's always OB, lol) This ring could benefit from a very definitive rope line - or beer-cap-line - ANYTHING that clearly defines what's in and what's out. I would be more than happy to supply some of those beer caps. And, if this is too pedestrian for you cats, let's agree on champagne corks or something. Moving on... You'll find the "flats" (up top) in perfect condish' now. Everything's been raked, plowed, pruned, mulched and flattened to a disc golfers' heart's content. OH, AND THE ADDED JOY; there's a giant grassy soccer field to the east of holes 1 and 2 that provides ample space to air out your biggest drives and rollers after the round. (something you will not get an opportunity to do during the course of play thanks to the shorter nature of this course)

Totally fun afternoon playing disc golf. Family had a lot of fun. Beginner course but walked 2…read moremiles to play all 18 holes.

For the views alone this course gets 5 stars. On a smog free day this course would rate much…read morehigher, if there were more stars to give. The course cost $17 for a day pass, per person. You can rent 2 disc's for $5. The bathrooms are clean, but small, including the sinks. Wear hiking shoes or at least shoes with good support. I asked how long the course takes an average person to complete, and I was told there's no lights out there and what time the grill closes, if I plan on eating after. I took that to mean this course is so long, no one finishes, so don't let the sunset or you will be lost in the wilderness til dawn. There's 27 hole here. I was told if it was too much after the 9th hole, that is a good place to stop, because the 10th is right out back of lodge near the grill. I'm not in the best shape, but I'm not in the worst. I'd say I'm an average person. I've disc golfed enough times to own my own disc's, but not enough to own a disc bag. This course took a solid 3 hours for me to complete including rests and enjoying the view. It took me an average of 5 throws per hole. I had a lot of fun. Great hike. Bring water. The view was what this place is all about. I did not experience any racism here. I did experience very direct and straight to the point help, so if you are looking to be coddled or have tenderness shown, this might not be the place. I appreciate the honest directness given by the staff. If anything they were under staffed and that nonsense stuff has no place or time here. I did try the burger. It was good. My party also had the Philly cheesesteak, which looked better than the burger I had. Beers were big n cold. Parking was plenty and easy.

Spent 130 bucks between 4 guys, guy working lied and said they have no free fountain water. Made us…read morebuy water. Love the course.

Great 18 hole course. Everything is marked well. You can always reference U-Disc for the course…read morelayout. Nothing too difficult. Lots of back and forth in certain parts of the course so be mindful of your fellow players. Keep up the etiquette as well to offer others to pass through who have less in your group that play faster. Enjoy yourself and have a good round! I'll see you out there!

this was my first time trying disc golf but i had so much fun! with an ultimate frisbee background,…read moreit was an adjustment since the discs are smaller and thrown at a diff angle than with the big discs. the guy up front was super helpful and knowledgeable in helping my friend and i choose discs. it was only $3 to play on weekdays for an 18-hole course !!! such a steal. most holes were par 3 and we did par 4 on most so don't be intimidated if you're a beginner like me in disc golf. it's a nice stroll in the park with a frisbee twist, scenery is beautiful (esp the lake) and locals are so encouraging! i would definitely come back 10/10 experience all around

Great place to hang out, have a party, or just walk around. Bathrooms are usually clean and stocked…read moreand you can usually find a nice place to sit and relax

church service we are family even though i am the quiet one! park is clean first time at this…read morepark a lil bit out of my way porto ranch

Course was in decent shape but this place gets really busy since it's free and one of the best…read morecourses around. We would definitely come back and had a great time at the disc golf course.

Beautiful course, I loved the layout. Green grass, tall mature trees, with a nice lake. Some…read moredifficult shots but lots of birdie opportunities.

I finally got around to visiting Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area, and my only complaint is that…read moreI waited this long to go. What an absolute gem. This park is the perfect escape from the city, whether you're looking for a scenic hike, a place to bird watch, a picnic spot, or just somewhere to unwind outdoors. We enjoyed it so much that we came back two weekends in a row. Both visits consisted of finding a shady spot, throwing down a blanket, reading, and simply relaxing. It was exactly what we needed. The grounds are beautiful, with plenty of open space, walking paths, mature trees, and peaceful water features. Everywhere you look there seems to be another picturesque view. On our second visit, we discovered the Hummingbird Garden, which ended up being one of the highlights of the park. The area is filled with feeders and absolutely buzzing with wildlife. We saw hummingbirds darting between flowers and feeders, along with bees, songbirds, lizards, and squirrels. Nature lovers will be in heaven. One word of advice: keep an eye on the ground while you're walking. There was so much wildlife activity that it was easy to spot lizards and even baby squirrels scurrying around underfoot. Parking was straightforward and cost $10 for the day, with discounted admission available for service members. Whether you're looking for a quiet afternoon in nature, a family outing, or a place to reconnect with the outdoors, Kenneth Hahn is well worth a visit. I'll definitely be back--probably sooner rather than later.

This park is large with multiple different sections. What's a bummer is they charge for parking in…read morethe lot now when before it used to be free on week days. There is a walking bridge that connects to Kenneth hanh to stoneview, which has free parking. Their upper section has a disc golf course. The lower section has picnic tables and the lakes.

Not impressed. The campus is pretty but light posts are lame. It's not always easy to see polls,…read morepeople are regularly around, and it's hard to know where to tee up. The UDisc app was the only way to get through it, and it took so long. Unfortunately, it seems like this is the best course in OC that isn't temp and doesn't cost money, except to park.

Southern California disc golf has its roots deep here at UCI. UCI hosted the 1979 World Frisbee…read moreGolf Championship (watch a clip of it here : http://youtu.be/HwG9psXsOMs) where temporary baskets were laid out to form an 18 hole course. Over time, the course and the area where the course is laid out has gone through many changes. While not recognized by the disc golf community as being a destination course, a handful of old timers, college kids, and area golfers keep the UCI course alive and remembered. As of 2013, the course has no real representation through social media and other disc golf outlets (DGCoursereview.com doesn't even list it). It's a course that is usually passed by word of mouth. Besides a simple website (listed above) that features info on the course and maps of the courses' layout, there's little information out there. There are no signs, no maps and no information at the campus besides faded arrows pointing you to the next pin location. This is definitely an "insiders" course. Perhaps the biggest reason why this course isn't a huge draw for disc golfers is the fact it's a pole target course. There are no baskets. Mind you that target courses were used back in the 60s before the "pole hole" basket was invented by Ed Headrick (an original basket can be found at Oak Grove DGC in Pasadena, the first permanent course in the world). Here's how it works : there are a total of three 18 hole courses laid out and around UCI's Aldrich Park. The first 18 holes are represented by light poles with white tape wrapped around it. The second 18 holes are represented by black tape and the third set of 18 are represented by green tape. There is also a 9 hole "playoff" course represented by red tape. This makes a total of 63 holes. Tee pads are represented by small painted arrows (or in some cases dots). Many are faded and sometimes hard to see. Light poles can also be used as more than one pin location, as you will see multiple color tape on those poles. I managed to only play the first 18 holes before having to leave for a family get together, but I must admit that playing here was really fun (especially if you can get a group together...I played with 8 people). The fact that the campus is so quiet on a Sunday morning makes for a pleasant experience. I was skeptical about shooting at light poles (how fun is that?) but it made you really focus your putting. I can see that playing this course would make you hone in on your mid range game and putting, since you're aiming for something quite thin in size. Also another interesting side to playing here is the fact that buildings come into play sometimes. Also love the fact that there are some elevation throws too. A few other key points about playing at UCI : - If you're a first time player of the course, I STRONGLY SUGGEST coming out with a local who at least somewhat knows the layout of the course. I ended up playing with someone who pretty much grew up playing here with his dad. Since the park is a huge circle, getting lost from hole to hole would be quite easy to do if you're a newbie. It will save you a ton of time playing with someone familiar with the course layout. - Being how this is a large university, I would suggest playing here on weekends...although my buddy says playing here during the week is do-able. Keep an eye out for people walking, jogging, riding bikes and other various activities along the pathways. - Pretty much any ivy patch and or ice plant (http://projects.trnerr.org/invasives/assets/templates/plants/picts/carpobrotus_edulis1.jpg) is out of bounds, unless the light pole is in a patch. Bushes and other plants are safe. - Please keep a low profile when playing here. In other words, respect the rules of the university. It would be very easy for the university to eliminate any signs of a course being here if they see it was a draw to "bad elements". We want this course to be around (and maybe return to glory) for a long, long time. Please respect it and enjoy it.