City Park Golf Course Redesign

The City Park Golf Course Redesign project included an updated 18-hole golf course with lush, natural landscaping, a new clubhouse and maintenance facility, innovative stormwater detention providing increased flood protection to thousands of homes, and a reforestation program with a net gain of 500 trees.

The design for this project was developed from an iterative, collaborative process with a cross-section of members within the community. ]The new golf course is an 18-hole, par 70 course with a short game practice area 30 yards from the Clubhouse. There is a full-size driving range that is over 300 yards without nets, and a larger, more efficient, and diverse First Tee course. The redesigned course kept the Parkland-style look and feel, preserved views, and used the existing corridors on seven of the 18 holes. The course accommodates players of all abilities and has a varied 3 to 5-par for an interesting variety of holes.

The golf course is also designed to temporarily hold and slow floodwater during major storms, providing additional protection for homes and businesses downstream. It integrates a natural water treatment channel that enhances course playability. Storm and groundwater drainage became golf water hazards on the course and keeps the Parkland style. The grading of the course maintained sweeping vistas and the park-like feel of the course.

Construction of the new golf course emphasized the preservation of existing healthy stands of trees and saved all perimeter trees except for five trees at the new entrance. The reforestation plan complied with the City’s forestry guidelines, maintained existing views into the park, resulted in a net gain of 500 trees, and was comprised of tree species that are resilient to environmental stresses such as grey water and pests.

The new, modern Clubhouse has a west-facing back patio with expansive views and enough space to accommodate golf and community events concurrently. The design includes floor-to-ceiling glass windows, materials that blend with the natural landscape and is designed to achieve LEED Gold certification.

This project received multiple industry awards, including:

• 2020 Best Project Winner Award for Water/Environment from Engineering News-Record (ENR) Mountain States
• 2020 Best of the Best Project Winner Award for Water/Environment from ENR Nationa
• 2019 Environmental Excellence Award from American Society of Golf Course Architects
• 2018 Design Excellence Award from American Society of Golf Course Architects
• LEED Gold Certification, 2019