Gulf Breeze Parks Boating and Fishing Access Upgrades
Implementing Organization
State of Florida
Overview
DWH Project Funding
$1,221,660
Known Leveraged Funding
$0
Funding Organization
Natural Resource Damage Assessment Trustees (NRDA)
Funding Program
Natural Resource Damage Assessment NRDA
Details
Project Category
Recreational Use
Project Actions
Engineering and/or Construction
Targeted Resources
Recreational Resources
Project Description
The project will enhance and increase recreational fishing opportunities for residents and tourists by renovating three of the City's existing parks (Shoreline Park South, Woodland Park, and Vista Park). The project will construct new and enhance existing amenities to provide access and improve the overall fishing experience for people of all ages and abilities. Specifically, the project will: • Enhance Shoreline Park South: o Renovate the existing boat launches; o Construct a small floating pier/gangway, dock, and kayak launch; o Install a fish cleaning station and refresh station for fisherman with ice, vending, and frozen bait machines; o Improve/enhance parking, utilities, and security; and o Install additional monofilament recycling bins, if necessary. • Enhance Woodland Park: o Demolish the existing dock and pier and construct a new floating pier/gangway, dock, and kayak launch in a new location; o Construct a new American with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant restroom facility; o Install monofilament recycling bins; and o Expand parking and concrete walkways to connect the floating launch to the existing facilities. • Enhance Vista Park: o Construct a small floating pier/gangway, dock, and kayak launch; o Install monofilament recycling bins; and o Construct concrete walkways connecting the floating launch to the existing park. This project will enhance and increase opportunities for the public to access natural resources, thereby helping to compensate for interim losses to recreational use by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.
Contact
Gareth Leonard(850) 508-4796
gareth.leonard@myfwc.com
Project Website
None
For official trustee information regarding the Deepwater Horizon NRDA, including information regarding the NRDA process and the status of projects, see https://www.gulfspillrestoration.noaa.gov/