Kelowna Springs Golf Course had been bought for use as a future industrial park development/Denciti

By Vernon Matters Staff

land swap

Kelowna Springs Golf Course to be acquired by City

Nov 14, 2025 | 4:18 PM

A proposed deal between the City of Kelowna and a developer appears set to preserve Kelowna Springs Golf course as a 9-hole entity with full-length holes.

The future of the remaining 9-hole layout had been in doubt since Denciti bought the land to construct a large industrial park.

The potential land exchange would see about 60 acres of Denciti-owned property at the Penno Road golf course location, including nine acres of trails, water features and open space, be swapped for nine acres of City-owned industrial land at Hollywood Road North.

Denciti will retain approximately 46 acres of land directly adjacent to the golf course, which will be subject to an application for industrial land use.

In a statement, the City said the proposed land exchange agreement would protect Kelowna Springs Golf Course while creating new opportunities for economic development.

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This balanced approach by the City supports recreational amenities, preserves natural areas and supports economic development by creating industrially zoned employment lands, the City said.

As part of the redevelopment of the Kelowna Springs site, Denciti is committed to constructing a new indoor pickleball facility. This facility will enhance recreational opportunities for the community by providing a dedicated space for indoor pickleball enthusiasts.

The City is considering options to ensure that the tenure of the new facility is protected for the long term.

Denciti is holding a public information session on November 20, 2025, at Kelowna Springs Golf Course Clubhouse from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Council is expected to consider the OCP and rezoning applications for the retained lands in early 2026, including a public hearing.

Should all conditions be met, the transfer of golf course lands to the City is expected to occur on March 30, 2026, followed by the transfer of City lands on January 1, 2028.