A proposal to donate 32 acres to Polk County to allow for the expansion of public recreation facilities is on the County Commission agenda for next Tuesday’s regular meeting.
The property being donated by FMP Groves lies between the existing park property and the railroad line along U.S. 17-98.
According to the agenda backup, the land could be used to expand a flight area used radio-controlled aircraft hobbyists and could be the location for a disc golf course.
The park’s other facilities include a trail system used by hikers and equestrians and an extensive boardwalk system in the Peace River floodplain that provides two access points to the river for fishing and nature viewing.
The park’s entrances are on County Road 640.
In other park-related developments, Polk officials are working with TECO on the construction of a reclaimed water pipeline through a portion of Loyce Harpe Park in Mulberry. The water will be shipped to TECO’s Polk Power Station.