Twin Willows Golf Club in northwest Edmonton will close after the 2026 season to make way for an industrial business park [1].
The sale signals a shift in land use for the region as commercial demand grows. The transition from a recreational green space to an industrial hub reflects the ongoing urban expansion and economic priorities of the Alberta capital.
Land development company Panattoni purchased the property to meet regional commercial real estate demand [1, 2]. The developer intends to replace the golf course with an industrial park designed to support business operations and logistics in the northwest sector of the city [2].
The announcement of the sale occurred in June 2026 [1]. While the facility will cease operations following the current year, the course will remain open for players throughout its final season in 2026 [1, 2].
Local golfers and community members will have the remainder of the year to use the facilities before the site is transitioned for construction. The move is part of a broader trend of converting specialized recreational land into higher-density commercial use to accommodate industrial growth [2].
Panattoni has not released specific details regarding the number of units or the exact timeline for the start of construction, but the primary goal remains the fulfillment of industrial space requirements in the Edmonton area [1, 2].
“Twin Willows Golf Club in northwest Edmonton will close after the 2026 season”
The conversion of Twin Willows Golf Club highlights the tension between preserving urban recreational spaces and the necessity of industrial infrastructure to support economic growth. As Edmonton expands, land values for commercial and industrial use often outpace the revenue potential of golf courses, leading to the gradual loss of large green footprints in favor of logistics and business hubs.
