Teeing up the next 25 years at Money Hill
TUCKED AWAY in the beautiful nature of St. Tammany Parish on what was once a successful tung oil farming operation sits the community of Money Hill. Utilizing the visionary plan of its founders, this idyllic oasis has undergone a transformation over the past 25 years as it has developed into a thriving residential community and members club.
Buffered on all sides by protected nature conserves, Money Hill has everything to entertain your family and friends. The club recently hosted an event to celebrate the newly renovated golf course, a huge boon for the community. The development, about the size of the city limits of Covington, is a thriving collection of residential areas and shared amenities all connected by the main throughfare, Money Hill Parkway, which is about the same length as the distance from the Causeway to Claiborne Hill.
Even as the team behind the advancement of the development looks forward to many big projects on the horizon, there are a few currently underway that provide a glimpse of the growth that is to follow in the coming years.
Another neighborhood in development is The Woods at Money Hill. These homes will curve around the current back nine of the golf course and feature a natural, forested landscape, including a 150-acre conservation easement. This area will also feature nature trails and boardwalks for all to enjoy.
Finally, The Village at Money Hill, a project to bring shops and amenities to the doorsteps of residents, is also currently underway. A clinic will open this January, and developers are currently in discussions with a bank and coffee shop that will hopefully join them soon. The idea is to find quality partners that will benefit not only Money Hill but will enhance the entire area.
One highlight of the expansion plan is enrichments to Money Hill Parkway, the main thoroughfare, making it a five-mile linear park with a jogging, walking, biking, and golf cart trail that would stretch to The Village. There is also a new golf course in the works that will be an 18-hole championship course. Additionally, pickle ball courts and a new large lake will complement the surrounding nature.
Through all of these developments, there is a consistent emphasis on connectivity. All of the new areas are meant to be accessible, building a community where everyone can get around on foot, bike, or a golf cart. The ponds and waterways will also continue to connect for optimized water quality and movement, benefiting the local ecosystem. The concept of connectivity is something Dave Goodyear, the original visionary, was already paying attention to at Money Hill more than 50 years ago.
If the divine, natural beauty of Money Hill is what lures people in, its greatest asset is the fantastic community of friends and neighbors that inspire residents to stay.
