Polk County Leisure Services

1
Polk County Leisure Services

• Recreational Opportunities in the Upper Peace
  River
  
• Derek Harpe
• Recreation and Program Superintendent

2
Todays Presentation

• Introduction to Leisure Services
• Amenities
• Peace River Canoe Launch (Highway 60, Bartow)
• IMC Park Homeland
• Fort Meade Outdoor Recreation Area
• Future Opportunities
• Homeland Boardwalk Expansion
• Homeland-Garfield Property

3
A Few Statistics

• Manage 2,558 Park Acres
• Maintain 112 Athletic Fields
• 31 Playgrounds
• 32 Parks and 11 Mini-Parks
• Three campgrounds
• Lake Arbuckle Park and Campground
• Lake Rosalie Park and Campground
• Saddle Creek Park and Campground

4
Additionally..

• 34 Boat Launching Sites
• 42 ramp lanes
• Three Historical Venues
• Historical and Genealogical Library
• Historical Museum
• Homeland Heritage Park

5
Recreational Services

• Coordinate 25 Youth Leagues
• Operate 4 Community Centers
• Produce 25 Special Events Annually
• 20 Educational Programs
• Certify 750 Youth Coaches Annually
• Operate 3 Historic Venues
• Operate 8 Summer Recreation Program Annually

6
Peace River Canoe Launch

• State Road 60 East of Bartow
• Paved Parking
• Floating Dock

7
IMC Park (Homeland)

• SR 640 E., Homeland
• 460 Acres
• 7 Miles of Trails
• Paved Parking
• Boardwalk (1400 linear feet)
• Restroom Facilities
• Small Pavilions

8
Ft. Meade Outdoor Recreation AreaCity of Ft.
Meade

• Highway 98, East of Ft. Meade
• Pavilions
• Picnic Areas
• Passive Recreation Area
• Nature Trails
• Playground
• Canoe Launch

9
Future Opportunities

• IMC Peace River Park Boardwalk Expansion
• Additional 2900 linear feet.
• Homeland-Garfield Canoe Launch

10
Polk County Leisure Services

• For Additional Information
• [phone]
• www.polk-county.net