Current Projects

The City of North Port is investing in improvements at Hope Park with the replacement of the playground equipment located at 8161 Lombra Ave. The project is part of the City's ongoing commitment to providing safe, accessible and welcoming parks for residents while maintaining playgrounds through a regular replacement schedule. The existing playground was installed in 2015 and has reached the point in its lifecycle where replacement is recommended. City staff also perform monthly inspections to help ensure playground equipment continues to meet safety standards.

The project is funded through a $300,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) subrecipient agreement with Sarasota County, which was approved by the City Commission in May 2025. This funding allows the City to complete the playground replacement without requiring additional local matching funds.

The Hope Park Playground Replacement is included in the City's Capital Improvement Program as Project P25HPP. The total project budget is $300,000, with the proposed construction contract valued at $299,943.30. The project includes removing the existing playground equipment and installing a new playground that will continue to serve neighborhood families for years to come.

As work progresses, this page will be updated with project milestones, construction information and any temporary park impacts.

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."

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.