Behind the Scenes Park Updates Provided by Bill Tinsley, CEO Behind the scenes with Bill Tinsley, CEO A major milestone in development of the park was reached this month as SWIFTMD approved the Environmental Resource Permit and Water use permits. As we continue on this amazing journey, a significant step in creating a sustainable environment …
Colors of Development Both the North and South mountains have been completed in the remedial phase of the site work. With nearly 38 feet of elevation and sculpting to allow for access, water control, and future programed areas, stabilization and weed control become the next step. Hydroseeding is a planting process that uses a slurry of seed …
Equipment to Build a Park Provided by Bill Tinsley, CEO We thought you may enjoy a brief focus on a few of the pieces of equipment involved in building BSP. The skilled staff and specialized equipment who are implementing Sasaki’s design are enabling the transformation of this historic site. Efforts to reroute damaging drainage to preserve …
Secrets of the Past and Future Constant surprises during the design and construction phases of Bonnet Springs Park reveal secrets of the past and future of this incredible piece of land so near to downtown Lakeland. Bonnet Springs and the lower portions of the former grove are home to hearty and thriving Banana Communities that …
September Park Update Every single day is filled with excitement and learning at the park as the master plan document comes to life. Clearing activity in the wetlands area in preparation for digging the lagoon displays the magic that has been captured in that plan. The Sasaki team and the Advisory Board of the park demonstrated an important …
August Park Update Now that the storm has passed our construction activity can resume as scheduled. We’re pleased to announce that as of the end of August Bonnet Springs Park has received permitting from Southwest Florida Water Management District otherwise known as SWFWMD. We will begin digging the Lagoon in mid-September. The Lagoon sits over …
Construction activity in the park and the excitement of working with such a great team as the silent phase of the capital campaign gains momentum, seems to be robbing us of the calendar.
Our NEW Website! The Park has developed so much since we started this project three years ago, and we decided it was time our website reflected that! Our new website went live today, and you can check it out for all kinds of new information and imagery of the project: bonnetspringspark.com. Aerial Shot of the …
Bonnet Springs Park will be the Jewel of Central Florida Provided by Kathleen Munson, Steering Committee …a place for our community to come together in a tranquil retreat. Made possible through a generous gift by the Barnett Family, Bonnet Springs Park is located on 180 acres within walking distance of downtown Lakeland. This privately funded, …
Blinky was an unusually friendly one-eyed gator who won the hearts of Lakeland in the 1970s. Occasionally Blinky would take a short stroll in the downtown area, but would return to regally lie on the concrete ramp that reached toward the center of Lake Mirror. Mecha-Blinky, made of mechanical junk, now sits in one of his favorite sunning spots on Lake Mirror, and a traditional Blinky statue sits in the town’s outdoor kiddie splash pad at Barnett Family Park.