Vision Now – November 2023
Vision Now One Year Anniversary of Bonnet Springs Park
As Lakeland’s newest park celebrates its one year anniversary, Lakeland Vision Board Member, Sara Roberts McCarley checks in with Bonnet Springs Park CEO, Josh Henderson and Vice President of Programing, Kirsten Hein to discuss all the beauty, fun and programing resources the park has provided in its first twelve months. You’ll also learn how an old derelict railyard transformed into an amazing green space open to the entire Lakeland community and beyond!
Related Vision Goals:
- Activities for a Diverse Community:
Lakeland will offer activities for all community members.
Goals - Entertainment and Attractions
Lakeland will be a destination for a variety of entertainment and eating options which support a lively and fun community atmosphere. - Volunteerism
Lakeland will promote volunteer opportunities that allow all citizens to be actively involved in community service - 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. - Strong and Safe Neighborhoods:
Lakeland will have neighborhoods where residents enjoy their quality of life.
Goals - Sense of Community
Institutions, organizations, and neighborhoods will create and support a cohesive and engaged community that fosters intergenerational and geographic unity. - Downtown
Downtown Lakeland will be walkable and vibrant with a variety of housing options, restaurants, small businesses, green spaces, and venues for community gatherings and events. - Beautification
Lakeland will be a clean, beautiful city centered around magnificent lakes, attractive streetscapes, quality architecture, and natural features. - Preservation and Revitalization
Lakeland will celebrate its history and support unique, strong neighborhoods through revitalization and historic preservation while striving to eliminate blight. - Clean Lakeland
Our community will seek to eliminate litter, reduce pollution, and protect the health of our lakes and other natural resources.
