Vision Now – August 2020

Vision Now City of Lakeland Parks and Recreation

City of Lakeland Parks and Recreation

The City of Lakeland’s Lake Crago Park is soon to open and boasts a phenomenal outdoor area, kayak and canoe rentals, walking trails, and beautiful indoor rental facilities with amazing views of the lake. It’s located in North Lakeland just behind Hollis Cancer Center. In this month’s interview, Mike Marotz, of the City’s Parks and Rec Department, chats with Lakeland Vision Board Chair, Ashley Link about this awesome new addition to the Lakeland park system!

Related Vision Focus Goals:

  • Activities for a Diverse Community:
    • Parks
      Lakeland will build and maintain a network of community and regional parks and trails that support a healthy lifestyle and maximize economic benefits.
    • Recreation
      Lakeland will have recreation facilities and programs throughout all sectors of the city for residents of all ages.
    • Health
      Lakeland will be a community promoting healthy lifestyles and prevention while providing access to quality health care for people of all ages and income levels.
    • Walking and Biking
      Lakeland will have a well-connected network of sidewalks, bike lanes, and trails throughout the community that integrate safely with roadways.
  • Strong and Safe Neighborhoods:
    • Sense of Community
      Institutions, organizations, and neighborhoods will create and support a cohesive and engaged community that fosters intergenerational and geographic unity.
    • Clean Lakeland
      Our community will seek to eliminate litter, reduce pollution, and protect the health of our lakes and other natural resources.
    • Sustainable Lakeland
      Our community will support a sustainable quality of life by conserving natural resources, preserving green spaces, providing environmental education programs, promoting alternative energy sources and developing many modes of transportation to move people and goods
Lakeland Vision Board Member, Ashley Link. Michael Marotz, Recreation Superintendent at City of Lakeland.

Lakeland Vision Board Member: Ashley Link.

Recreation Superintendent at City of Lakeland: Michael Marotz