The City of Kelowna has purchased Michaelbrook Golf Course. 

香蕉视频直播淭his strategic acquisition will ensure that Kelowna residents continue to have access to the facilities they need for physical activity, leisure and more,香蕉视频直播� said Derek Edstrom, divisional director partnership and investments. 香蕉视频直播淎s our city grows, so does the demand for high-quality recreational spaces."  

The $8.37 million purchase price for the 53-acre property at 1085 Lexington Drive was funded by the General Parkland Acquisition Reserve. 

香蕉视频直播淢ichaelbrook Golf Course and will remain fully operational as a golf course through a lease with a third-party operator,香蕉视频直播� the media release states.

Several residents have written to council and local media outlets urging that the city purchase Kelowna Springs Golf Course.

On Dec. 3 2024, a statement from Mayor Tom Dyas said staff were directed to explore options for acquiring the property at 480 Penno Road to preserve it as a recreational space. This included discussions with the property owner and consideration of continuing its use as a golf course.

香蕉视频直播淒espite our best efforts, the city was unable to reach an agreement with the property owner for acquisition,香蕉视频直播� Dyas said in the statement. "We want to be clear; the property in question is privately owned by Denciti Development Corp., who is currently not a willing vendor.香蕉视频直播�

Two days later, Denciti released its own statement indicated that redevelopment plans for the site would be presented in early 2025. 

香蕉视频直播淥ur development application will bring together a mix of employment and recreation spaces, offering much-needed jobs while significantly enhancing year-round recreational use of the property,香蕉视频直播� CEO Garry Fawley said at the time.

Kelowna Springs is expected to operate as nine-hole golf course in 2025.