Firefighters Park

This is perhaps the most accessible public course in Oakland County as far as one that can deliver appeal to both beginners and advanced players. The course has a Par of 63, so newer players can feel ... show more ›

This is perhaps the most accessible public course in Oakland County as far as one that can deliver appeal to both beginners and advanced players. The course has a Par of 63, so newer players can feel like they have a shot, but it would be intriguing if the course was updated with MCCC's tournament short tees instead and have everyone play Par 54.

Challenging enough without much risk of losing disc. Park setting with nice placements of pins. Beginners to experienced players like this course. New baskets and perfect sized cement tee pads make it ... show more ›

Challenging enough without much risk of losing disc. Park setting with nice placements of pins. Beginners to experienced players like this course. New baskets and perfect sized cement tee pads make it even nicer. If you're looking for elevation and wood tunnel shots this isn't that course. The pictures give perfect example. Only down fall of this course is how busy it gets and has a fair amount of people that don't understand faster players play through. Golf etiquette 101. Other than that, it's a fun course.

For the property they had, they utilized all the good features, between the river coming into play on a few holes and clever basket locations using the few trees they had. The trees are like telephone ... show more ›

For the property they had, they utilized all the good features, between the river coming into play on a few holes and clever basket locations using the few trees they had. The trees are like telephone poles so not much branch hate here. You can score well if you keep it near the circle and hit your putts. A couple demanding lines but mostly open, forgiving lines. Tee pads are great. Biggest complaint I have here is safety. Some of the tee pads are close to baskets and some of the holes I’ve seen people throw at the wrong basket. It can be confusing in spots.

This course isn't anything special, but it's not awful either. I was on the fence between B- and C+. I went with C+ mostly for the layout. Be prepared to hear someone yell fore at some point. A ... show more ›

This course isn't anything special, but it's not awful either.
I was on the fence between B- and C+. I went with C+ mostly for the layout. Be prepared to hear someone yell fore at some point. A lot of the holes are tightly weaved together, so it doesn't take much a misthrow for a disc to be flying at people.
Every hole is a straight shot down, most have a fair amount of trees, but nothing to hard to get around. As a whole it is an easy, fairly short course. I wouldn't make a special trip to play it, but if I'm in the area and have time, I'd throw a round.
All in all, an average course.

For me this place is over hyped. A decent layout in a park. A wooded course but mainly open with trees sprinkled throughout. Flat park with a hill in the back for 2 shots kind of. Usually crowded on g ... show more ›

For me this place is over hyped. A decent layout in a park. A wooded course but mainly open with trees sprinkled throughout. Flat park with a hill in the back for 2 shots kind of. Usually crowded on good days. Muddy after it rains. Windy when its windy out since its right off the highway. Always clean and well maintained. Garbage cans at some tees. A table here n there but no need for them really since its such a small course.

The new tees are really nicely done and the course is much better with the changes that have been made. Wood chips around the tees and around the baskets would be a really big plus for this course as ... show more ›

The new tees are really nicely done and the course is much better with the changes that have been made. Wood chips around the tees and around the baskets would be a really big plus for this course as it has a tendency to be muddy. Nice course to play when you don't feel like looking for discs in the woods.

Just realized that I hadn't reviewed this one, although I play here all of the time. It's a great course with open shots, woods, OB water and parking lot. Some drawbacks include a layout that may ... show more ›

Just realized that I hadn't reviewed this one, although I play here all of the time. It's a great course with open shots, woods, OB water and parking lot. Some drawbacks include a layout that may be hard to follow if you are not familiar with the course, and huge 100+ person leagues going on during the summer which would make casual play almost impossible. The best of the best are the Motor City Chain Gang tournaments that add additional holes to the course (in the back fields) ... if you want to see this course at it's best, hit the annual Firefighters Classic.

Love the fact that this course has history and has done a lot for the game in the metro area and beyond. Lots of cool old trees and baskets. The course is fun and challenging to play. A busy place tho ... show more ›

Love the fact that this course has history and has done a lot for the game in the metro area and beyond. Lots of cool old trees and baskets. The course is fun and challenging to play. A busy place though and you can run a wait. Or into some ego's there so watch out! Not a place I would tell some casuals togo even though I probably come off as one myself to some players! What ever still love this games as much as they do. You would be fine really if your just a beginner to play here. I be heading back to this course it a good place to play.

Hard to review a course like this having played so many amazing courses on the west side of the state. Almost all (if not all) shots are straight from the tee to the basket with no real variation besi ... show more ›

Hard to review a course like this having played so many amazing courses on the west side of the state. Almost all (if not all) shots are straight from the tee to the basket with no real variation besides tree density (all tall trees no real branches to get knocked down by).

Lots of dog walkers so you gotta make sure you aren't about to bean an old Betty ( I did go late morning so maybe thats why there were so many dog walkers out).

Map was on a large board posted on hole 1 which was nice.

I recommend anyone who plays here regularly takes a trip to visit some of our courses in west michigan / kalamazoo area, you will be very pleased and it will be worth the trip!

I REALLY enjoyed this course. This seems to be where everyone goes for a relaxing round of DG. The holes are VERY well laid out and clearly marked. The baskets are clearly visible and the course le ... show more ›

I REALLY enjoyed this course. This seems to be where everyone goes for a relaxing round of DG. The holes are VERY well laid out and clearly marked. The baskets are clearly visible and the course length is friendly to people just getting their technique down. This course can become quite busy many days and it pays to get there early in the day if you can. Evenings and Weekends during the day, expect to be asked to play though or wait on people with large groups or lots of discs to throw. Other than that, it's a great course with plenty of opportunities for birdies.

i love FF. its a good course, has nice open holes... some trees up the back 9, and still a bit of a challenge. can get technical depending on your lie. i would recommend you caution your self near ... show more ›

i love FF. its a good course, has nice open holes... some trees up the back 9, and still a bit of a challenge. can get technical depending on your lie. i would recommend you caution your self near the river holes after a good rain... its hard to find your disc if it gets wet then... otherwise the river is slow, shallow and clear so you can get your disc back. watch out for the backwards walker lol. love this place!

One of my favorite smaller park courses. It's been interesting to watch the course develop over the years from a smaller course to a much larger course as length and difficulty have been added. It's o ... show more ›

One of my favorite smaller park courses. It's been interesting to watch the course develop over the years from a smaller course to a much larger course as length and difficulty have been added. It's one of the few courses in the area where I can say I enjoy the new layout much more than the old one! Always a fun round and a great place to tune a lot of the aspects of your game.

An all around fun course to play, one of which that used to be a favorite of mine - but casuals have overrun this course. Too many young kids messing around and backups of groups. Tried playing there ... show more ›

An all around fun course to play, one of which that used to be a favorite of mine - but casuals have overrun this course. Too many young kids messing around and backups of groups. Tried playing there twice this weekend and could not get in a full round. The course itself is still kept up with however and the newer baskets are a good addition. Worth checking out if you want to wait 5-10 min to throw on each hole.

Good spot overall. Good range of shots, a couple long drives and tons of ace opps. Conditions are good outside of skeets in late during through October. Can be mucky in areas around the baskets, but ... show more ›

Good spot overall. Good range of shots, a couple long drives and tons of ace opps. Conditions are good outside of skeets in late during through October. Can be mucky in areas around the baskets, but generally a well kept park. Holes are mostly open, but plenty of trees in play near tees. A park that can play easy or hard if you don't focus. Fairly fun and just enough water in play to keep you on your toes.

Great course, very open. For first timers the course progression can be confusing and unless there's a regular there you have no help. That being said the crowd that plays here is very friendly. WA ... show more ›

Great course, very open. For first timers the course progression can be confusing and unless there's a regular there you have no help. That being said the crowd that plays here is very friendly.

WARNING- people walk their dogs, usually unleashed, literally right through the course,

EDIT: There's a legible map at hole one now

+: Great for intermediate players, holes are not far but the shorter ones have more trees to make it a little harder, 18 holes +/-:Baskets are all there but nothing spectacular, maintenance of the co ... show more ›

+: Great for intermediate players, holes are not far but the shorter ones have more trees to make it a little harder, 18 holes
+/-:Baskets are all there but nothing spectacular, maintenance of the course could be better but not bad
-:There is a chance your disc could get wet if you overshoot or are really off your mark on a shot, very crowded usually

Verdict: B Decent course all around for the most part, but a hint more challenge (if you are more advanced would be appreciated) and the crowding bring it down a little bit. I would definitely at least try this course out to see if it's what you're looking for, but I wouldn't get your expectations all that high at the same time