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Polk County Leisure Services

Peace River Canoe Launch. State Road 60 East of Bartow. Paved Parking ... Canoe Launch. Future Opportunities. IMC Peace River Park Boardwalk Expansion. Additional ...

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Polk County Leisure Services

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    1. Polk County Leisure Services

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

    2. Today’s 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 Area City 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 (863) 534-4340 www.polk-county.net

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