Polk County Seeks Vendors for Outdoors E...
Posted by Polk County Parks and Recreation on Aug 2, 2011 in Education, Entertainment, Government | 0 comments
BARTOW – Polk County Parks and Recreation is seeking vendors for an Outdoors Expo. Vendors should sell or demonstrate products or services related to off-road vehicles, boating, camping, fishing, hunting, outdoor recreation, or any similar business or
product.
The Outdoors Expo will take place 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 24, at Saddle Creek Park and Campground. Vendors...
Chance to Win a Kayak for $5 Donation
Raffle ticket sales are rampin’ up at Magnify Credit Union locations around Polk County and at Ron’s Tackle Box in Lake Alfred for a chance to win a bright yellow Spitfire Kayak with Escape Paddle, a $350 retail value for a mere $5 donation to the Friends of the Parks Foundation’s inaugural Rampin’ It Up Big Bass Benefit Tournament. Featuring a Magnify Big Bass cash prize...Lake Parker Park Has Everything
On Saturday, March 12, we trekked the trails of Lake Parker Park in Lakeland with Trek Ten Trails and Magnify Credit Union’s EcoFriends. And man, does this place have everything. Situated on Lake Parker, Lake Parker Park encompasses more than 100 acres, much of which remains in its natural state. Lake Parker is HUGE – it’s the biggest lake in Lakeland at almost...Young American Dreamers Add Finishing To...
Posted by Friends of the Parks/Glenda Mink on Aug 17, 2010 in Government, Uncategorized | 0 comments
Early on a hot Saturday morning while most were sleeping in, a group of young people organized as “Young American Dreamers” gathered at Lake Blue Park and Boat Ramp to plant trees and shrubs for the park’s Grand Opening, scheduled for Saturday, August 21 from 10:00 a.m. until noon. In less than two and one-half hours, 22 containers of potted plants and shrubs, donated by an...
Lake Deer Boat Ramp Re-Opens Today
Polk County’s Lake Deer Boat Ramp located on 33rd Street NW in Winter Haven re-opens to the public today, less than two weeks after being closed August 2 for repairs. The ramp on 33rd Street (Lat/Lon Coordinates: 280130/814549) is one of two ramps on the 123-acre Lake Deer. Bracelet linkage in the old style ramp was worn beyond repair and replaced with a new pre-stress slab ramp,...Lake Deer Boat Ramp Closes August 2 for ...
The Lake Deer boat ramp will be closed for repairs beginning Monday, August 2, 2010. Weather conditions may impact the completion date. Re-opening of the ramp for public use will be posted on Central Florida Online. The Lake Deer boat ramp is located on 33rd Street N.W. in Winter Haven. For more information, contact James Kummer at (863) 499-2613 or...Calling All Friends for Public Lakes Acc...
Marian Ryan, president of the Friends of the Parks Foundation, announced formation of the Foundation’s most recent sub-committee at the Board of County Commissioners meeting on Wednesday. In attendance to accept a Proclamation recognizing July as National Parks and Recreation Month, Ryan openly invited citizens to join the newly envisioned Friends for Public Lakes Access...Banana Lake Boat Ramp Closed for Repairs
Posted by Friends of the Parks/Glenda Mink on Jun 17, 2010 in Government, Lakeland, Uncategorized | 0 comments
Due to recent erosion underneath the boat ramp approach, Polk County’s Parks and Natural Resources Division will temporarily close the popular Banana Lake Boat Ramp for repairs beginning Friday, June 18. The Banana Lake Boat Ramp, located at the end of Tillery Road off Clubhouse / CR 540, will remain closed until further notice. However, the remainder of Banana Lake...
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