state parks

Hillsborough River State Park would get a disc golf course and up to four pickleball courts, according to a plan announced by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.

Public meetings on a plan to expand Florida state parks are postponed

Carl Lisciandrello

The plans include golf courses, pickleball courts, and hotels. Impacted parks include Walton and Bay counties. There's now a webpage to send written comments.

The state Department of Environmental Protection announced what it has dubbed a “Great Outdoors Initiative” aimed at expanding public access to state parks, including Honeymoon Island.

State News

Florida's state parks initiative includes golf and pickleball

The News Service of Florida

The state has announced a plan aimed at expanding public access to state parks. It would increase recreational opportunities while adding campsites and cabins.

Environment

Could Military Training At Florida State Forests Become Reality? Officials Say Maybe Not

Sascha Cordner

Florida’s public land management officials are expected to vote Friday morning on whether to approve a proposal that could lead to the expansion of…

Environment

Environmental Department To Focus On Water Quality, Park Upgrades

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection wants to focus on increasing water quality and upgrading state parks next year—if the Legislature…