Ambitious Plan Includes New Parks and Upgrades

Seminole County, already known for its lush parks and trails, has approved a major plan to add facilities and upgrade its existing parks.  An estimated $103 million will be needed over the next decade to upgrade and build new parks, sports fields, bike trails, and boat ramps to meet the demand of residents. 

Seminole County has 164 public parks and natural areas and almost 40 miles of paved trails.  Most of the funding will come from the county, along with grants and partnerships with schools and the county's seven cities.  The most notable of the these plans are for the Seminole Sports Complex, a 100 acre complex to be built southeast of Orlando Sanford International Airport.  The facility will have a baseball stadium and 14 multi-use fields that will be used for football, softball, soccer, and lacrosse.  The complex will draw thousands of visitors every year for tournaments and competitions.  Contruction will start in 2015 and the complex should be open by January 2016.  Total cost is estimated at $20 million.

Seminole County remains committed to improving the quality of life for its residents.  They know such improvements not only attract families to buy homes in the community, but businesses as well.