Storey Creek Golf Club: Campbell River

Overview:
Situated just 14 kms south of Campbell River, British Columbia, Storey Creek Golf Club is internationally renowned for its stunningly picturesque and challenging, yet playable Les Furber designed golf course, located on the east-central coastline of Vancouver Island.

Thoughts:
This is a great course for golfers of all skill.  For the most part you are secluded and will not see anyone except for the group in front of you or behind as you are surrounded by trees on almost every hole.  The fairways are nice and wide with plenty of room between them and the treeline making it easier to keep your ball in play.  The are plenty of spots that will challenge even the best golfers but offer easier ways around for others.

The course was covered with dear on most holes and the tall trees made for great scenery during the round.  A couple of water hazards and scattered sand traps added some beauty and challenge to some holes. This is a great course and a decent price, I would definitely recommend this course for anyone in the area and looking for a relaxing game.

Grounds:
Because it was winter golf we could not expect a perfect course. But from what I could tell the traps were well taken care of and the greens, fairways and rough looked like they would be pristine in the summer season.  Drainage was almost perfect as well keeping our feet out of deep puddles as we made our way around.

Staff:
I didn't pay so didn't enter the clubhouse and we didn't see any marshals or other staff on the course, probably because of the season.

Amenities:
Again I didn't go in but there is a grill and pro shop. As well there was an open driving range at the course and chipping and putting green.

Facility:
The outside of the building looked nice, not too big but well maintained.

Price:
Regular - $69.00
Junior (13-18) - $30.00
Child (7-12) - $10

Course Type:
Parkland | Public | 18

Par:
72

Pros:
Nice course with a little something for everyone, every level can play. Decent price for the course.

Cons:
It is a long course and walking it would take some time, unfortunately golf carts are not included with green fees.

Contact Information:
300 McGimpsy Road
Campbell River, BC
V9W 6J3

Phone: 250-923-3673
Toll Free: 1866-923-3674
Fax: 250-923-1816

Website: http://www.storeycreek.bc.ca/

Robin's Den Park: Nanaimo

Overview:
This park was installed in 2008 at the end of Prince John Way.  The park was upgraded with new equipment and is maintained by the City of Nanaimo.

Thoughts:
This is a nice little park for the kids with equipment mainly for smaller children.  There is a picnic table for use as well.  The park though is nestled in between the trees and a rock cliff so sun is not something that is plentiful. It seemed as well that people walking their dogs along the trail beside the park didn't care that their dogs used the park as bathroom either.  Because of the lack of sun, there was an abundance of mushrooms growing in the mulch.

Pros:
Newer equipment and good place to go to kill an hour or so.  Not too small and not overly big making it easy to keep an eye on running kids.

Cons:
Uncaring dog owners not cleaning up and lack of sunlight.

Contact Information:
Top of Prince John Way
Nanaimo, BC