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Title: Polk County Leisure Services


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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

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

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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

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

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Polk County Leisure Services
  • For Additional Information
  • (863) 534-4340
  • www.polk-county.net
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