2006-2007 Annual Report - Santa Rosa County

Park Operations6495 Caroline StreetSuite LMilton, FL 32570(850) 983-1858 Office(850) 983-1861 Faxparks@santarosa.fl.govParksSanta Rosa County’s many parks offer a varietyof outdoor recreation opportunities for allages including sports programs, camping,picnicking, boating, fishing and wildlifeobservation. Our parks offer year-roundrecreation for the whole family.Our Parks Department maintains 13 parks withathletic fields, 2 horse arenas, 24 parks withboat ramps and 13 other parks. Maintenanceof these facilities includes mowing, fertilization,herbicide applications, trash removal, andrepair of fences, playground equipment, piersand boat ramps.Fiscal Year 2006/2007 HighlightsSwenson ParkaBagdad RecreationCenterThe parks andrecreation departmentwill make reservationsfor ball practice,birthday parties, officemeetings, familyreunions, weddings,and receptions. Tomake reservations orlearn more about SantaRosa County Parks visitwww.santarosa.fl.govPublic Works Department• Expanded Swenson Park which included addition of a gazebo,additional playground equipment, and a senior citizenfitness station.• Resurfaced basketball court at Swenson Park.• Acquired property and constructed additional parking at the OrioleBeach Boat Ramp Park.• Demolition of old PARA Park in Pace to prepare for construction ofnew football facility.• Paved roadway into the Archie Glover Boat Ramp Park andimproved the parking area.• Constructed two pavilions and a scorer’s stand at Tiger Point Park.• Added building for caretaker at Benny Russell Park.• Added playground equipment at Optimist Park.• Constructed a walking trail and 2 pavilions at Fidelis Park.• Renovated and resurfaced basketball court at Munson School.• Paved roadway and parking lot at the Santa Rosa Soccer and Horse Complex.• Constructed primitive campsites and implemented program for primitive camping atseveral parks in northern Santa Rosa County.• Opened Bagdad Community Center.• Completed improvements to Patriot Park including fitness equipment, playgroundequipment and a walking trail.• Completed improvements to McCallister Park including fitness equipment,playground equipment, a walking trail, pavilions, a basketball court, and parking area.Tiger Point Park24