Parks & Recreation Master Plan

Public Engagement

Input from the community was captured and integrated into the Parks & Recreation Master Plan. City staff conducted interviews with citizens, held focus groups and collected feedback through the statistically valid 2022 Community Survey and project website.

The master plan addresses the major parks and recreation needs in the next 20 years. 

• Multi-sport stadium (football, soccer, lacrosse, and track and field)
• Multi-purpose recreation facility
• Consolidated improvements for the Consortium of Lake Wales Waterfront Parks
• Integrated network of trails

Funding

The plan features an itemized implementation list that includes costs and priority rankings for each improvement in the plan based on public sentiment. Funding for the projects will require multiple sources and partnerships with community organizations, local, regional and state agencies.