Polk county ATV project

[GrizzlyBear]

On Wednesday, i visited what will turn out to be one of the prettyist riding sites in Florida. This project, the purchase of which is funded by the T. Mark Schmidt fund is to start with 200 acres on the southside of  630, 2.5 mi east of hwy 37. It is land that has been made available by Mosaic, a mining company and is being purchased by Polk County. It was reclaimed 50 yrs ago and has great terrain and open fields and tremendous trees. with a view of a lake. The contract includes an additional 1148 acres that should be ready in about 3-4 yrs. Mike Callander, Polk Cty Park Superintendent says the first part will includes trails, a campground designed around a novice riding area, so you can watch the kids, and a trail system, the additional 1148 will hold everything else people want.  The area has no neighbors, so there is no one to complain about it.  Money is currently in the County budget to do the design work.  It will be 1-2 years before it is ready, but it will be worth the wait.  I would post pics if someone would tell me how to make them smaller.

[lswjth2]

Grizz, don't know if anyone has told you but you deserve a huge THANK YOU,THANK YOU, THANK YOU. You represent us well and because of what you have done and continue to work on, these parks are becoming a reality for our families.....Rick

[Mudneck]

Thanks to both you guys! It will be nice to go day riding instead of loading up for a haul. Theres also another one in the works off 630 & 60

[Davidld98]

Great work man, we do appreciate it.

[singleshot]

great news!!!!!

[renmus]

Great news T!