Florida state parks golf courses : Florida state parks could face substantial changes under a new glamping, golf, and pickleball proposal Pickleball courts, golf and disc golf courses, and additional housing may soon be added to at least eight Florida state parks.
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection announced on Monday the commencement of its 2024-2025 Great Outdoors Initiative, which proposes extending public access, enhancing outdoor activities, and giving new accommodation alternatives in the Sunshine State’s parks.
The news release was brief and primarily focused on Gov. Ron DeSantis’ commitment in preserving the state’s natural landscape. Details from public meeting agendas set for next Tuesday reveal suggestions for at least eight state parks ranging from South Florida to the Panhandle. Which Florida State Parks would be impacted?
The news release included almost little information on which Florida state parks will be affected by these changes, but a peek at the FDEP’s public notices calendar shows meetings at eight of them:
Jonathan Dickinson State Park, Stuart
Dr. Von D. Mizell-Eula Johnson State Park, Fort Lauderdale.
Hillsborough River State Park, Tampa.
Oleta River State Park, Miami
Honeymoon Island State Park, Clearwater.
Anastasia State Park, St. Augustine
Camp Helen State Park, Panama City.
Topsail Hill Preserve and Grayton Beach State Parks, Santa Rosa Beach
