Status: Upcoming
For Department: Parks and Recreation

Details: This 30-acre park will include a demonstration area that will be a resource for the local community to learn to grow food in various styles of sustainable and organic agriculture related to home-scale gardening. The park shall also include a gopher tortoise habitat, natural pine upland preserves, a nursery area, classroom space, and recreational areas. A large marsh will be constructed on-site and made available to the public by use of sidewalks and nature trails. Additionally, there will be greenhouses, boardwalks,  and picnic areas throughout the park.
Estimated Completion Date: 12/1/2023

Location: Corner of Joel Blvd. and East 23RD Street, Alva[ MAP ]

Cost: $1,500,000
Funding Source: Lehigh Acers Community Park Impact Fees
Project Manager: Richard Whalen Phone: 239-281-5258 Email: RWhalen@leegov.com