The
Florida Department of Environmental Protection recently hosted a
ribbon cutting to celebrate completion of the Salinas Park Addition
project in Gulf County.
The
$3.2 million dollar project, which was funded by money from the
BP oi spill, includes a newly acquired seven acre parcel with 1,000
feet fronting the St. Joseph Bay Aquatic Preserve.
New
recreational amenities include an elevated, tree-top boardwalk and
platforms that provide views of both St. Joseph Bay and the Gulf of
Mexico.
Other
facilities include trail connections with rest stops along the
adjacent eight-mile paved Loggerhead Run Bike Path and a nature path
connection to the original Salinas Park.
A
bike repair station, a drinking water and misting station, and nature
resource informational signage have also been built.
The
Salinas Park’s expansion and amenities were gifted to Gulf County
through a partnership with The Trust for Public Land and
the Department of Environmental Protection, on behalf of the Florida
Trustee Implementation Group.
New
amenities constructed in the original park include parking that meets
American Disabilities Act standards, a unique playground structure
for kids, and two courts for pickleball enthusiasts.
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