New Tampa Nature Park Update

You may recall plans for a nature park in New Tampa off of Dona Michelle Drive.  The 122 acre New Tampa Nature Park is adjacent to parcels owned by the water department & SWIFTMUD, effectively bringing the size of the planned park up to 232 acres.  The first phase of the park will consist of a 12 ft wide asphalt trail which will connect the park to Flatwoods Park, provide for an entrance drive, and parking for 24 cars and 2 buses.  Work will begin on the park once permitting is approved (within the next couple of months), with an estimate of four months for completion, so hopefully it will be open this summer!  (Information provided by the Tampa Parks and Recreation Department.)