Developer Buys Galena Golf Course, Plans Mixed-Use Village

The $4.9M purchase of Arrowhead Lakes sets the stage for a new walkable community with shops, homes, and green space.

Apr. 1, 2026 at 9:53pm

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A local homebuilder has purchased the 84-acre Arrowhead Lakes golf course in Galena, Ohio for $4.9 million and presented plans to transform the site into a mixed-use village with commercial storefronts, townhomes, single-family homes, and a central green space. The proposal is now under review by the Village of Galena's planning commission, which has raised concerns about traffic, density, and the overall impact on the community.

Why it matters

The redevelopment of the former golf course represents a significant shift for the Galena area, transitioning a large open space into a dense, walkable community. This has sparked debate among residents and officials about balancing growth, preserving green space, and managing the potential impacts on infrastructure and quality of life.

The details

The developer, Romanelli & Hughes, has proposed a village-scale, mixed-use plan for the Arrowhead Lakes site that includes a commercial corridor, a mix of for-sale townhomes and single-family homes, a 2-acre village green, and about 30 acres of preserved open space. The concept aims to create a walkable, storefront-oriented community. However, the planning commission has raised concerns about traffic, density, and the overall impact on the area, requesting a revised traffic study and site plan before considering any approvals.

  • On April 1, 2026, the $4.9 million sale of the Arrowhead Lakes golf course was reported.
  • The Village of Galena's planning and zoning minutes detail the concept presented by the developer.

The players

Romanelli & Hughes

A local homebuilder that purchased the 84-acre Arrowhead Lakes golf course and presented plans for a mixed-use village development.

G2 Planning & Design

The firm that collaborated with Romanelli & Hughes on the concept plan for the Arrowhead Lakes redevelopment.

Village of Galena

The local municipality that is reviewing the proposed redevelopment of the Arrowhead Lakes site, including concerns raised by the planning commission and residents.

ODOT

The Ohio Department of Transportation, which has denied additional access to State Route 3 for the proposed development, according to the Village of Galena planning and zoning minutes.

Delaware County engineers

The county engineers who have provided feedback on the traffic impacts of the proposed development.

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What’s next

The developer must submit a revised traffic study and an updated site plan, which the Village of Galena's planning commission will review before considering any rezoning or subdivision approvals. These materials will be presented at future public meetings, allowing residents to continue providing feedback on the proposal.

The takeaway

The redevelopment of the Arrowhead Lakes golf course highlights the tensions that can arise when a large open space is transformed into a dense, mixed-use community. While the developer's vision aims to create a walkable, amenity-rich neighborhood, the planning commission and residents have raised valid concerns about the potential impacts on traffic, density, and the overall character of Galena. As the review process continues, balancing growth, preserving green space, and addressing community needs will be crucial for finding a solution that works for all stakeholders.