The next development in Palm Coast’s Town Center will not be an apartment complex, an assisted living facility or a mixed-use project of shops and apartments like the big Promenade opposite Central Park, but an 18-hole mini golf course.
Serenity Falls Mini Golf, owned by Roland Delbois of Palm Coast, is to be located on 2 rectangular acres at 1208 Central Avenue, almost directly opposite Epic Theatres, closer to Brookhaven Way. Delbois’ Serenity Falls corporation, established in January, bought the parcel from Palm Coast Holdings/Allete in mid-April for $523,000.
The sale split Palm Coast Holdings acreage on either sides of the future golf course, in essence making a block-like sale to a commercial or mixed-use project like the Promenade impossible. The parcel to the east of the golf course is 2.7 acres. Three parcels west of the course add up to 8.2 acres.
Serenity Falls’s project application to the city dates to late August and its preliminary construction plan (or site plan) has been submitted, if not in final form. The project breaks ground in early 2026.
The city announced the future golf business in a release this afternoon, within hours of an article on Palm Coast Holdings’ just-filed lawsuit against the city: Palm Coast Holdings owns almost all the remaining undeveloped land in Town Center. It is suing on claims that the city allegedly cannot guarantee that water and sewer services could be provided to all potential developments in Town Center, hampering Palm Coast Holdings’ ability to sell land there.
The company disclosed in its court filing that it had attempted in 2024 to sell off most of its holdings in two land deals, but the potential buyers pulled out over perceived lack of services. The sale to the future minigolf business may signal Palm Coast Holdings’s willingness to sell in a more piecemeal way.
The city in its release values Serenity Falls as a $1 million investment. “Designed with a tropical, park-like feel,” the release states, “Serenity Falls Mini Golf will feature lush natural landscaping, sparkling waterfalls, and Key West–inspired architecture that blends seamlessly with the surrounding area. The space will be enhanced with string lighting for a warm evening glow, creating the perfect destination for family fun, date nights, and friendly competition.”
The course would cover most of the land and use minimal water, using reclaimed or recycled water for its small ponds. Based on the preliminary site plan, a nearly 1,000 square-foot building would be built nearest Central Avenue, with a 20-by-30 covered pavilion behind it (or south of it), for birthday parties, graduations, and other celebrations.
Some 13 percent of the land on the east side of the parcel will be paved with an access road and set aside for 19 parking spaces, two of them for the disabled. The business is required to have 26 parking spaces. For the balance, it would rely on on-street parking along Central. The course, including the building, would be fenced in.
Miniature Golf Solutions, a leading builder in the industry, will oversee construction, according to the city’s release. Hours of operation are expected to be 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, and until 10 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.
“In addition to providing a new recreation option for residents and visitors, Serenity Falls Mini Golf represents a positive step forward for Palm Coast’s growing local economy,” the release states. Mini golf courses typically employ only a handful of people, but may attract visitors. The city is hoping—as it hoped for Epic a decade and a half—that it will attract more investment.
“This is exactly the kind of project we’ve envisioned for Town Center,” City Council member Theresa Pontieri said. (As vice mayor, she has filled many roles Mayor Mike Norris would have normally filled, had he been more engaged, and has been the de facto voice of the city.) “It’s something for all generations to enjoy and an example of how local entrepreneurship and thoughtful planning are coming together to bring our community’s vision to life. Seeing projects like Serenity Falls Mini Golf take shape shows that the future we’ve been working toward in Palm Coast is becoming a reality.”
JimboXYZ says
Interesting development for the Town Center area. Fernandina Beach has 3 of them. Didn’t realize there was that big of a putt-putt consumer base ?
Joe D says
It MIGHT be a BEACH ALTERNATIVE for tourists and residents alike….when I traveled with my kids…we took in AT LEAST one miniature golf course with each trip. It was family friendly, affordable…most in Florida had enough inside areas to stay open in the rain…and (if done TASTEFULLY)…could be a nice financial draw for Palm Coast.
Just hoping someone doesn’t come up with SOMETHING to mess it up ! Of course this IS PALM COAST….so SOMEONE will complain about SOMETHING…or bring on another COSTLY law suit!
Finally!!! says
Something fun to do with the visiting little ones. The Splash park was such a massive disappointment.
Linus says
Nice attempt at broadening our horizons a bit. But after waiting for a real town center here for over thirty years. Can’t help feeling like Charlie Brown trick or treating only to always end up with a rock.
Pig Farmer says
Looking forward to trying it out once it opens.
Kyoshin says
Doesn’t palm Coast have enough golf courses jeeze it’s thand storage units
Gail says
Although we have many golf courses, we don’t have any putt putt mini golf courses in Flagler County that I’m aware of. I think this is a great addition to the tourism industry, as well as those living here. We always enjoyed putt putt golf with our son when he was young in Ormond Beach.
Mini Me Dreams says
I just want to say – for the record – I wanted to do this years ago. But… I was about 1-2 million short of a needed 1-2 million. I went to a bank asking about a loan, and they asked about my assets – it was not a long conversation. Oh well, but glad to see it’s actually being built.
Good luck says
Good luck to them ! Have to have ALOT of golfers just to pay the taxes and upkeep on a project like this. Hopefully the drug dealers in the area don’t take it over
PeachesMcGee says
Give the animals a stick and alcohol see what happens.
Melinda says
⛳️ Looking forward to our Mini Golf Amenity. Welcome to Palm Coast 🌴
Jay Tomm says
LOL I had that same idea man! We should have pulled our assets together…I’m sure I could come up with half the lint needed LOL
Becky Ellis says
Hooray!! Finally something for kids to do! We keep giving our business to Daytona because there is nothing for the kids in Palm Coast except the theater!
TR says
Correct, as long as the hand full of kids don’t trash the place and ruin it for everyone else.
Dennis G Lynch says
This might be a great addition to the town center. However, I would be concerned about the narrow two lane road. Apartments with businesses, a grammar school along with drivers using that route to 100 and I 95. Not to mention City Hall and it’s employees having to use that route to and from work. Additionally, who knows what else is planned for that area. I think as usual our city planners have not looked pass their noses. This area will become a traffic nightmare!
Gail says
I do agree the road needs to be changed. Perhaps removing the awful speed bumps and the parking and changing into four lanes with separate smaller parking lots.
feddy says
This good be a good thing if they do it right. Just recently I went to PopStroke at the Tanger outlets with no real high expectations but honestly it was a nice set up. Not like a normal putt-putt and the food i had was really good. I know that caters to a more adult theme with the two bars but there was alot of families with kids playing. I think they did a good job of separating the the bar area and the golfing area.
Ed says
How many rounds of golf do they have to have daily to be profitable?
Exactly why Palm Harbor can’t be profitable. Even at capacity they wouldn’t cover expenses.
Remember when we had mini golf in Palm Coast, by the bowling ally.
Turned into a waste land really quickly
TR says
I remember that, but that was back in the late 80’s early 90’s when there wasn’t many people living here and mostly older people with little amount of kids compared to today. The older people could barely walk, let alone play putt putt golf. I hope it’s a nice place and the little bundle of joys running around this city don’t go and ruin it for everyone else.