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The City of Lakeland is seeking community input for the development of English Creek Park through a public survey and meeting as part of its application for a Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program (FRDAP) Grant. Community Survey – Your Voice Matters Residents can share their input through an online survey designed to gather community feedback on the proposed park development. The survey provides an opportunity for you and others in the community to help shape the future of recreational opportunities in Southwest Lakeland. Public Meeting The City will also host a public meeting to discuss the proposed park development and gather additional community input. Meeting Details: Date: Tuesday, September 23, 2025 Time: 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Location: Cleveland Heights Golf Course – Master's Room 1916 Irish Pub – 2900 Buckingham Ave., Lakeland, FL 33803 About English Creek Park English Creek Park, located in Southwest Lakeland, represents an exciting opportunity to bring new recreational amenities to the community. The City purchased this land in 2021 as a future development site for both indoor and outdoor recreational activities. The proposed FRDAP Grant application could help fund the development of various amenities, including a playground, multipurpose fields, restrooms, and walking paths. Both the survey and public meeting are requirements for the FRDAP Grant application process. Community participation is essential to ensure the park development meets the recreational needs and desires of Southwest Lakeland residents. For more information about English Creek Park development or other City recreation projects, please contact LakelandParkRec@Lakelandgov.net or call 863.834.6035.
The City of Lakeland is seeking community input for the development of English Creek Park through a public survey and meeting as part of its application for a Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program (FRDAP) Grant.
Community Survey – Your Voice Matters Residents can share their input through an online survey designed to gather community feedback on the proposed park development. The survey provides an opportunity for you and others in the community to help shape the future of recreational opportunities in Southwest Lakeland.
Public Meeting The City will also host a public meeting to discuss the proposed park development and gather additional community input.
Meeting Details:
About English Creek Park English Creek Park, located in Southwest Lakeland, represents an exciting opportunity to bring new recreational amenities to the community. The City purchased this land in 2021 as a future development site for both indoor and outdoor recreational activities.
The proposed FRDAP Grant application could help fund the development of various amenities, including a playground, multipurpose fields, restrooms, and walking paths.
Both the survey and public meeting are requirements for the FRDAP Grant application process. Community participation is essential to ensure the park development meets the recreational needs and desires of Southwest Lakeland residents.
For more information about English Creek Park development or other City recreation projects, please contact LakelandParkRec@Lakelandgov.net or call 863.834.6035.