PARKS EMPLOYEES RECOGNIZED
Nine Polk County Parks and Recreation employees were recognized for a combined total of 69 years of loyal and dedicated service to the citizens of Polk County: (front, then left to right) Tommy Green, Jr., David Pena, Jack Moyer, Tina Reynolds, John McKee and Gundula Williams. Ron Lewis and Dorinda Seger missed the semi-annual staff meeting held inside the recently restored Homeland Methodist Church, one of five historical buildings of pioneer vintage at the County’s Homeland Heritage Park.
Homeland Heritage Park
A unique setting for family picnics and community gatherings, as well as a “without walls” classroom for teaching the history of Polk County, Homeland Heritage Park is one of 36 parks, plus 11 mini-parks and 49 boat ramps in the County’s parks system, Field maintenance workers provide maintenance and operating management services for a total of 2,832 park acres – that’s a lot of area to keep clean and safe for patrons. For more information about Homeland Heritage Park, or to schedule a group visit, call Recreation Coordinator Gary Hacking at 863.534.3766.
LEARN MORE . . . VISIT OUR WEBSITE
The mission of the Friends of the Parks Foundation is to promote and support public parks and recreation activites in Polk County, regardless of jurisdication. You will find easy-to-follow links to Polk County and all municipal websites at: http://www.friendsoftheparks.net/links.html. Find a park near you and enjoy the great outdoors. Parks are fun!
