Bonnet Springs Park is proud to announce that we have been selected as a recipient of the GiveWell Community Foundation’s Empower Hardee, Highlands & Polk Grant, a regional initiative supporting organizations that strengthen the long-term vitality and resilience of our community.

This grant will fund the launch of our new Mobile Impact & Assessment Initiative, a forward-thinking project designed to elevate how we understand and serve our visitors. Through the addition of mobile survey kiosks and enhanced data-collection tools, Bonnet Springs Park will be able to gather real-time insights into guest experiences, community needs, and broader economic and social impact of the park.

This modern, data-driven evaluation system will help us:

• Better understand who we serve and how we can serve them
• Strengthen operational decision-making with accurate, timely information
• Measure the park’s impact on quality of life, tourism, and community well-being
• Support long-term planning and sustainability efforts

This investment ensures that Bonnet Springs Park can continue to grow thoughtfully, respond to community needs, and maximize the value we bring to Polk County and beyond.