Current Projects
It Starts in Parks
Parks are vitally important to establishing and maintaining the quality of life in a community, ensuring the health of families and youth and contributing to the economic and environmental well-being of a community and a region. On any given day, someone is being positively affected through parks and recreation – whether they are taking a walk on a trail or fitness class at the community center, learning a lifelong skill or just reaping the benefits of clean air and water because of preserved open space.
While serving a growing community, the Parks and Recreation Department provides public parks, trails, natural areas and recreation facilities. To fulfill its mission of promoting healthy and socially rewarding activities through the preservation of cultural resources and the provision of diverse high-quality parks and natural spaces, the Department must constantly plan for development and improvement.
Through the City’s Capital Improvement Program, the Department identifies projects that support community needs, prevent the deterioration of existing infrastructure and respond to and anticipate the future growth of the City.
To check on the status of park projects and view future considerations, visit the Capital Improvement Projects page or review the current City Development Map.
For more information, contact Parks & Recreation at 941-429-PARK (7275).
Legacy Trail Connection to Warm Mineral Springs
Project: P24LTC
This project is for design and construction of a multi-use trail connecting the Legacy Trail Extension/North Port Connector at Price Boulevard and Calera Street to Warm Mineral Springs Park, continuing into the park and ending at a new trailhead.
For information on the Warm Mineral Springs building renovations, please the Warm Mineral Springs Park page, under "Latest News."
Hurricane Ian Projects
The City of North Port’s park system received significant damage as a result of Hurricane Ian. There were over 30 separate work assignments that were identified by the City’s insurance adjuster and FEMA inspector’s damage assessments. They have been awarded to address needed repairs and replacements across all City parks and facilities. Work assignments are issued as part of a competitive bid process that secured qualified contractors for the City. These work assignments are strategically grouped by locations, and were awarded to multiple contractors, who are thoroughly assessing conditions and providing guaranteed maximum price (GMP) proposals for each work assignment. Once the City receives and reviews the GMP, funding for the repairs or replacements must be identified and a budget amendment requested through the City’s Finance Department and presented for City Commission approval. Upon securing the necessary funding, the City then prepares a contract amendment that requires review and approval of the City Attorney’s office and then is presented for City Commission final approval. After the contract amendment is approved, the repairs or replacements are then scheduled for completion. While this is a lengthy process, all steps are necessary to ensure the City is in a position to receive maximum reimbursement through insurance and FEMA.
| Location |
WA # |
Work to be Performed |
Status |
| Marina Park |
2024-14FM |
Park signage, floating dock replacement, fencing |
Repairs underway |
| #117 Water Control Structure, Cocoplum & Blue Ridge Waterway |
|
Replacement Kayak launches |
Repairs underway |