{"id":259224,"date":"2025-10-29T18:45:15","date_gmt":"2025-10-29T18:45:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/259224\/"},"modified":"2025-10-29T18:45:15","modified_gmt":"2025-10-29T18:45:15","slug":"parma-mayor-new-golf-course-event-center-a-game-changer-for-city-photos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/259224\/","title":{"rendered":"Parma mayor: New golf course event center \u2018a game changer\u2019 for city (Photos)"},"content":{"rendered":"

PARMA, Ohio — Mayor Tim DeGeeter said the Parma community deserves the newly completed Ridgewood Golf Course Event Center and Clubhouse. <\/p>\n

\u201cI look at that and think it\u2019s really the right porridge for Parma,\u201d DeGeeter said. <\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s not grandiose; it\u2019s not bare bones. It\u2019s the right fit. That\u2019s what we should be aiming for, striving for here in the city of Parma. <\/p>\n

\u201cAs a long-established community, we\u2019re celebrating 200 years next year. What great timing for that to really reintroduce the new Parma. <\/p>\n

\u201cWe deserve nice things, and we\u2019re really excited to present this to Parma and to our surrounding communities. <\/p>\n

\u201cWe think it\u2019s a game changer for the city.\u201d <\/p>\n

\"Parma\u2019sInside Parma\u2019s new Ridgewood Golf Course Event Center and Clubhouse.John Benson\/cleveland.com<\/p>\n

With a seating capacity of 180 people, the $12.3 million event center — which can be divided into smaller gathering spaces — also features a bar\/lounge area, aptly named The Flamingo Pub. <\/p>\n

There are also six golf simulator bays named after famous golfers. <\/p>\n

\"Parma\u2019sThe golf simulator bays at Parma\u2019s new Ridgewood Golf Course Event Center and Clubhouse are named after famous golfers.John Benson\/cleveland.com<\/p>\n

Boasting country club views of the golf course, the 11,400-square-foot venue offers outdoor amenities such as patios, covered porches and a porte-coch\u00e8re. <\/p>\n

And it was all completed on time — and with cost savings.<\/p>\n

\u201cI don\u2019t know the exact figure, but we are going to be under budget,\u201d Parma Service Director Tony Vannello said. <\/p>\n

More than five years ago, the city started conceiving the future of the golf course as it pertained to the demolition of the nearly 100-year-old clubhouse.<\/p>\n

\"Parma\u2019sParma\u2019s new Ridgewood Golf Course Event Center and Clubhouse includes The Flamingo Pub.John Benson\/cleveland.com<\/p>\n

The mayor praised Parma Parks & Recreation Director Mickey Vittardi for his guidance and leadership during the entire project. <\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019ve hit the mark with the event center space, The Flamingo Pub, the patios and the pavilion,\u201d Vittardi said. <\/p>\n

\u201cSo you can go and use that facility whether you\u2019re a golfer or a non-golfer.\u201d <\/p>\n

\"Parma\u2019sThe pavilion at Parma\u2019s new Ridgewood Golf Course Event Center and Clubhouse. John Benson\/cleveland.com<\/p>\n

As for those duffers, the city has a surprise waiting on the turn. <\/p>\n

\u201cFlipping the No. 9 and No. 18 hole for the signature hole right in front of the clubhouse, there was a concern about delivery of food and beverage when you make the turn playing 18,\u201d DeGeeter said. <\/p>\n

The result was a drive-thru barn. <\/p>\n

\u201cThat\u2019s a great feature, because it keeps play moving,\u201d he said. <\/p>\n

\u201cYou don\u2019t have to go all the way to the other side of the clubhouse if you want to restock on beverages or grab a hot dog or a sandwich. <\/p>\n

\u201cThere\u2019s also a bathroom, so you can drive right through and you\u2019re back out on the course.\u201d <\/p>\n

The new facility already has private parties booked for December, which is also when residents will get their first chance to tour the venue.<\/p>\n

\u201c\u2018Frosty\u2019s Fest\u2019 is Dec. 7, so we\u2019ll have our annual holiday parade end at the doorstep of the event center, where we\u2019ll really open it up so the community can come in and can see it,\u201d DeGeeter said. <\/p>\n

\u201cThen, next year, on a date not yet determined, we\u2019ll do a nice grand opening and official dedication. <\/p>\n

\u201cObviously, we\u2019ll also be rocking and rolling for golf season and everything else as we continue to book events and have patrons come up to the event center.\u201d <\/p>\n

Read more news from the Parma Sun Pos<\/a>t. <\/p>\n

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