County approves $910,000 for south county park
Published December, 2nd 2008
By John Johnston
Managing Editor
Palm Beach County commissioners have approved a $910,000 contract with with West Construction, Inc. for construction of the South County Regional Park Parcel A Main Access Road Extension and Boat Ramp Facility, off both Glades and Lyons Roads in west Boca Raton.
When completed, the work will include a paved and lighted connecting access road, along with a lake access boat ramp and 14 paved boat trailer parking spaces, commissioners said.
The access road extension and street lighting is intended to promote cross-connection between Parcel As passive opportunities and Parcel Bs active facilities, allowing for easier public access and better staff servicing while improving safety, said District 5 Commissioners Burt Aaronson.
The lake access boat ramp and parking area, serving the existing 187-acre lake, will accompany the newly constructed dog park, playground and amphitheater facility, Aaronson added.
Money for the work will come from $750,000 in District 5 Transportation Improvement Reserves and $251,000 in the Park Improvement Fund from the Florida Boating Improvement Program park improvement fund. Aaronson said the contract is for 150 calendar days to substantial completion.
The 847 acre regional park is located in west Boca Raton, with access from both Lyons Road and Glades Road. It is a sunrise-sunset facility, but with lighted facilities open until 11 pm when in use.
Aaronson said facilities with the park include:
Sunset Cove Amphitheater
Canine Cove Dog Park
Coconut Cove Waterpark and Recreation Center
Daggerwing Nature Center
Palm Beach Training Center-Water ski school
Tennis Center and Pro Shop
Reserved group picnic pavilions (Cypress, Pond Apple)
Single table picnic shelters
Single table picnic areas with grills
Lighted baseball fields
Lighted softball fields
Lighted multipurpose fields
Lighted tennis courts
Lighted racquetball courts
Lighted basketball courts
Volleyball - sand courts (2)
Paved volleyball courts
Also include is a playground with:
Play structure for ages 5-12 years
Play structure for ages 2-12 years
Playground (barrier-free, fully accessible)
Play structure for ages 2-5 years
Play structure for ages 5-12 years
Play structure for ages 2-12 years
Exercise course (8 stations)
Bike path (2.0 miles)
Fishing (freshwater)
Remote control car track
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