Especially pretty in the spring and fall, the tightly bunched 18 holes wander among mature trees, providing for narrow, well-guarded fairways on a number of holes. The 14th- 17th holes are separated from the rest of the course by a city street that golfers must cross twice during the course of play.
Forest Park provides a good challenge for the average handicapper.
The opening hole is a severe uphill, dogleg left, 317-yard par 4. The tee shot is down hill to a large green, well guarded by a series of deep bunkers in the front. Missing long or to the right offers some safety, but making par is difficult with anything but a well-placed tee shot to the green. You can score well at Forest Park, but you will also pay for your mistakes. A wide fairway invites a long drive.