Parks and Recreation

"The mission and goal of the Division of Parks, Recreation and Special Events is to provide the citizens and visitors of Clay county a pleasing and enjoyable recreational opportunity for the enhancement of the quality of life through the acquisition, development and maintenance of recreational parkland, boat ramps and the fairgrounds facility"

The Division of Parks, Recreation and Special Events is responsible for initiating and maintaining safe and wholesome recreational activities and facilities for Clay County's citizens and visitors.  Our Division develops and maintains parks, playgrounds, buildings, boat ramps, recreational trails and athletic fields throughout the County.  The division of parks, Recreation and Special Events has aggressively pursued the acquisition, development and administration of a viable park system throughout the County.

Accomplishments

• Purchased Camp Chowenwaw:  155 acre resource based facility.

• Received $100,000 Land and Water Conservation Fund grant for Moccasin Slough- hiking/walking trail, pavilion, playground, parking area, retention pond.

• Completed $101,496 Florida Recreational Development Assistance Program Grant for Foxmeadow Park- double tennis court, 2 pavilions, exercise trail around softball field, soccer field, baseball field, playground equipment and landscaping.

• Received $28,100 grant from Recreational Trails Program for Thunderbolt Park

• Construction of concession/restroom building at Twin Lakes Park

• Construction of restroom at Lakeshore Boat Ramp

• Installed lighting system on t-ball field at Carl Pugh Park and softball field at Omega Park

• Acceptance of Manatee Protection Plan by the Florida fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

• Acquired Budington House and moved to Main Street Park

• Completed major renovations to Cattlemen's Concession Building at Clay County Fairgrounds.

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