There are no firm plans on what the city would do with Riverstone.

If it were up to her, Miles said the clubhouse, which features a range of sporting amenities including a pool, would be converted into a seniors’ centre. Right now, Brampton operates one such facility at McLaughlin Road and Queen Street in the west end.

With the exception of the Gore Meadows Community Centre at Castlemore Road, Miles argued recreation options in the growing east side of Brampton are lacking.

“It would be a good transaction for the city,” said Miles, adding the city could also run the golf course.

But some members of council aren’t too keen on the idea of the city owning another golf facility, especially at a time when participation in the sport is trending down.

Brampton currently runs the Peel Village Golf Course.

“I am not convinced that Riverstone is a good purchase,” said regional Coun. Martin Medeiros. “With golf courses, you can see the trend nationwide. It’s not the best revenue-maker for the city.”

Studies released in recent years show a decline in the number of people taking up the sport.

The drop in participation is translating into a drop in revenues for many courses.

Recent information provided by the city shows Peel Village had 25,533 rounds played in 2012, 24,836 rounds played in 2013 and 24,418 rounds played 2014. The city’s total (not net) revenues for the course were $682,874 in 2012, $684,902 in 2013 and $689,176 in 2014.

Medeiros said council is being asked to consider Riverstone when plans are in place to expand Gore Meadows, including adding two large pools. He said the fact Gore Meadows and Riverstone are in close proximity to one another also makes the purchase a hard sell.

“The money we are going to have to spend to bring Riverstone up to standards and to retrofit it doesn’t make sense,” said Medeiros. “If we don’t have concrete plans with money allocated in the budget, we shouldn’t be buying property.”