The Department of the Interior National Park Service National Office awarded a $2 million Project Grant under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection on January 1, 2022 for completion by December 31, 2024. The grant will support development of new recreational amenities at Doral Central Park in Doral, Florida including a playground, sensory playscape, wetland boardwalk and nature trail, boat...
The National Park Service awarded a $2 million Project Grant to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916). The Florida DEP will subgrant the funds to the City of Margate, Florida to renovate a multi-purpose field and construct a new playground, splashpad, picnic facilities, and restroom at Oriole Park. Work will also include replacing existing landscaping and restrooms. Funded improvements aim to...
The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service awarded a $2,000,000 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program Project Grant (CFDA 15.916) to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. The grant will fund the development of new recreational amenities and renovation of existing facilities at Spring Hammock Preserve in Longwood, FL. Key planned improvements include constructing a new boardwalk, picnic tables, an...
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection was awarded a $718,976 Project Grant from the Department of the Interior National Park Service National Office under the CFDA 15.916 Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program. The grant will fund improvements to Hentz Park in Panama City, Florida to restore recreational facilities damaged by Hurricane Michael in 2018. Work will include installing an exercise trail with outdoor equipment, three picnic pavilions, two...
The Department of the Interior National Park Service awarded an $800,000 Project Grant to the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916). The grant will fund the acquisition of a 24-acre site in North Deering, Maine to create North Deering Park. Once established by April 1, 2023, the new park will offer recreational opportunities such as walking, hiking, trail running, and mountain biking...
The National Park Service awarded a $1 million Project Grant under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection on May 1, 2022. The Florida DEP will use the funding to renovate four soccer fields, four baseball fields, and install new landscaping and LED sports lighting at Vista Park in Weston, Florida. The Florida DEP will subgrant the funding to the City of Weston, which will carry out the renovations...
The National Park Service awarded an $800,000 project grant under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection on August 1, 2022. The Florida DEP will subgrant funds to the City of Aventura to install three new pickleball courts, two new tennis courts, a new waterfront picnic facility, new site lighting, and landscaping. An existing waterfront trail will also be renovated. This project will increase...
The Department of the Interior National Park Service awarded a $478,574 Project Grant under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. The grant will fund the development of new recreational amenities at the Mussallem Beachfront Park in St. Augustine, FL, including a picnic pavilion, nature trail, boardwalk with scenic overlook, restrooms, outdoor showers and foot washing stations, changing stations,...
The National Park Service awarded a $2 million Project Grant under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection on May 1, 2022. The grant funds will support the creation of Sabal Palm Park, an eight-acre recreational facility in Tamarac, Florida. Key products and services to be delivered include installing a playground, soccer field, basketball court, picnic facilities, restrooms, parking, security...
The U.S. Department of the Interior's National Park Service has awarded a $251,000 project grant under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) to the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation & Forestry. The grant will fund the Town of Searsmont's acquisition of 63.9 acres of undeveloped land along the Georges River and its subsequent development into a new outdoor recreation area. Key project components include constructing two trailhead...