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March 2023 Newsletter
We had the best time celebrating Black History Month at the Park last month. Thank you so very much to the vendors and volunteers who made this all possible and THANK YOU for continuing to support BSP! We have several events planned throughout the month of March and hope to see you there! All Aboard the BSP Express! 🌿 …
February 2023 Newsletter
A Special Message from CEO Josh Henderson Wow! January is already gone! It has been a whirlwind here at Bonnet Springs Park. We had an amazing Grand Opening in October and the momentum carried us through into the new year. We have already seen over 500k guests and the word about BSP is spreading. We thank our loyal supporters and …
August 2022 Newsletter
Behind the scenes with President Bill Tinsley Wow! It is so great to get the opportunity to report the final stages of work that are going on at Bonnet Springs Park. With just weeks left until the October 22 Grand Opening, the Rodda Construction team has all eyes on the Park. Final paving and striping are underway from …
July 2022 Newsletter
Behind the scenes with President Bill Tinsley On one of the longest days of the year in June, we took a pause to reflect on the amazing journey of the past six years. When Carol and Barney Barnett, David Bunch, and our families agreed to enable the establishment of a privately-funded public park, it was …
June 2022 Newsletter
Behind the scenes with President Bill Tinsley Days are getting longer as summer engulfs Bonnet Springs Park. “We had a good day” is often heard as the construction team is scattered throughout the Park finalizing drainage, installing benches, landscaping, and installing cameras and light fixtures. Steady progress can be seen at the entrance of the Park …
Bonnet Springs Park Announces Grand Opening Date
Lakeland, FL., June 9, 2022 – Bonnet Springs Park is proud to announce an official grand opening date of October 22, 2022. Located just outside of downtown Lakeland, the 168-acre park serves to unify the city’s diverse population by providing engaging opportunities in education and recreation. Strategically positioned between Tampa and Orlando just minutes off …
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Bonnet Springs Park – 2021 Annual Report
Interested to learn more about the behind-the-scenes work in 2021? We have compiled all of our construction updates, information about the Bonnet Springs Park team, community engagement, newsworthy moments, and much more from the last year! Take a look at our 2021 Annual Report to see what we’ve been up to.
Bonnet Springs Park Receives Environmental Stewardship Achievement Award From The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Southwest District
Lakeland, FL., May 2, 2022 – Bonnet Springs is honored to be presented the Environmental Stewardship Achievement Award from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Southwest District. The award recognizes the work that Bonnet Springs Park has completed alongside the Department of Environmental Protection on behalf of the Protecting Florida Together Initiative. “Bonnet Springs …
May 2022 Newsletter
Behind the scenes with President Bill Tinsley Each day in Bonnet Springs Park brings special memories. Watching an elegant Egret as it fishes in the Blanton Family Lagoon or watching the bees with their wings fluttering as they fly by reminds those of us that have the privilege of working here daily of the wonderful experiences to come. As …
April 2022 Newsletter
Behind the scenes with President Bill Tinsley As the trees push off the last of their winter leaves and small buds pop out with new growth, it is hard not to claim spring as the best time of the year. The greenery and the flowers beginning to bloom set the quiet backdrop for the birds …