Despite heavy equipment coming through and road detours planned, residents living next to Bonnet Springs Park continue to be encouraged by the progress of the massive, privately funded public park, expected to open in 2022.
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Posted inCity Hall / Local Gov't
Developer Close to Deal on 26 Acres Next to Bonnet Springs Park
The developers of Bonnet Springs Park say they are close to a deal to sell a large tract between the park and Lake Wire to an out-of-state company that wants to build a mixed-use project on the reclaimed property that once housed Florida Tile.
Posted inArts & Culture
Bonnet Spring Park Sculpture Installed in Temporary Home
When the massive Bonnet Springs Park opens next year, a sculpture that mimics the sounds of rain and wind will rest among nature in the Harrell Family Botanical Gardens. For now, it has been installed in a temporary home near the park welcome center along George Jenkins Boulevard.
Posted inRecreation
Harrell Family Donates $1.3 Million to Bonnet Springs Park
Bonnet Springs Park, now under development as a major recreational and educational space near downtown, announced Wednesday that it has received a large donation toward the construction of a botanical garden that will be a significant feature of the park.
Posted inCity Hall / Local Gov't
Bonnet Springs Park Developers Eye City Property
Plans to develop a massive urban park west of downtown Lakeland could get a boost from city commissioners Monday. City staff is recommending the City Commission sell 2.3 acres of land and some right of way to the private developers of the Bonnet Springs Park. The appraised value and asking price: $424,601. But commissioners have the option […]
Posted inNeighborhoods
Bonnet Springs Plan Includes a 7,500-Seat Amphitheater
The team planning a 180-acre private park west of downtown Lakeland today unveiled their design for the site combining recreation, trails, nature appreciation and culture (including an amphitheater seating 7,500) as they embark on efforts to attract donors. Keep scrolling to see a slideshow about the master plan and a video of this morning’s “reveal” […]
Posted inRecreation
Design Concepts Unveiled for Massive Urban Park
The team designing a massive urban park west of downtown Lakeland unveiled three concepts today and asked community members to let them know which features they prefer.
Posted inRecreation
Planners Ask: What Should Go In Bonnet Springs Park?
If you’d like to share your opinions about what should go into a large urban park in Lakeland, you can fill out a short online survey. Source: LkldTV
Posted inNeighborhoods
Bonnet Springs Park Planners Getting Input Today
People attending public information sessions today are telling the planners of Bonnet Springs Park which features they’d like to see by dropping colored candies into Mason jars.
Posted inRecreation
International Firm Chosen to Design Bonnet Springs Park
A Boston company known for its work planning urban parks has been chosen as lead designer for Bonnet Springs Park, a privately funded recreation space planned for 180 acres west of downtown Lakeland.