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Watertown Today
By the People, for the People
Developer Reunites Ives Hill Golf Course in Watertown
Plans for the iconic land's future remain open-ended as reunification efforts begin.
Apr. 11, 2026 at 5:15am
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The reunification of Watertown's Ives Hill golf course property sparks excitement for its future as a revitalized recreational destination.Watertown TodayWatertown developer Jake Johnson has acquired the second half of the former Ives Hill golf course, marking a significant step towards reunifying the once-complete 18-hole course that is now divided into two separate properties. While the possibility of restoring the full golf course exists, Johnson's current focus is on manicuring the land and transforming it into a park-like setting, leaving the ultimate decision on the property's future use open-ended.
Why it matters
The reunification of the Ives Hill golf course properties could bring new recreational opportunities and potentially attract more visitors to the Watertown area. However, the success of this venture will depend on Johnson's vision and the community's support for the future development of the iconic land.
The details
Johnson's purchase from previous owner PJ Simao comes with a deed restriction limiting the course to nine holes, as the other nine holes are now part of the Thompson Park Golf Course after the city's acquisition in 2023. Despite the limitation, Johnson remains enthusiastic about reuniting the two properties and is focused on the initial steps of land preparation to create a park-like setting.
- Johnson acquired the second half of the former Ives Hill golf course in April 2026.
- The city of Watertown purchased the other nine holes of the golf course, now known as Thompson Park Golf Course, in 2023.
The players
Jake Johnson
A Watertown developer who has acquired the second half of the former Ives Hill golf course with the goal of reunifying the property and transforming it into a park-like setting.
PJ Simao
The previous owner of the Ives Hill golf course, who sold the second half of the property to Jake Johnson.
Thompson Park Golf Course
The nine holes of the former Ives Hill golf course that were purchased by the city of Watertown in 2023.
What’s next
Johnson's current focus is on the initial steps of land preparation, and the ultimate decision on the property's future use remains open-ended. The success of this venture will depend on Johnson's vision and the community's support.
The takeaway
The reunification of the Ives Hill golf course properties presents an opportunity to revitalize the iconic land and potentially offer new recreational activities for the Watertown community. However, the future of the property will depend on the developer's plans and the community's engagement in shaping its development.
