Category Archives: Parks and Green Space

Photos from LEGOLAND California Visit …

Posted on April 27, 2010 by Bob Gernert

Winter Haven Chamber and City officials visited LEGOLAND California on April 8 and 9, 2010. The group spent five hours touring the park with General Manager Peter Ronchetti and CFO Brian Shaw. Information concerning the visit was presented at the … Continue reading →

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Looks Like it Will Be LEGOLAND!!

Posted on January 20, 2010 by Bob Gernert

In what may be the biggest announcement of the new century for Winter Haven and Polk County tourism, Merlin Entertainments will announce tomorrow, January 21, they will open their second U.S. Legoland Park here in Winter Haven on the Cypress … Continue reading →

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Cypress Gardens Closes …

Posted on September 23, 2009 by Bob Gernert

Cypress Gardens will shutter the gate at the close of business today (Wednesday, September 23, 2009).  That’s 73 years after a young, energetic entrepreneur named Dick Pope and his wife, Julie, opened their beloved gardens on January 2, 1936. Eventually … Continue reading →

Posted in Cypress Gardens, Parks and Green Space, Perspective, Tourism | 10 Comments

Haven In Line for Three Multi-use Trail Enhancements

Posted on August 13, 2009 by Bob Gernert

The Polk Transportation Planning Organization (TPO) meeting today in Bartow approved a series of priorities that include three walking and biking trail enhancements. Among the priorities to be recommended to the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) are three Winter Haven … Continue reading →

Posted in Chain of Lakes, City of Winter Haven, Downtown, Parks and Green Space, Transportation | 2 Comments

Splish Splash! Discount Cash!!!

Posted on July 1, 2009 by Bob Gernert

Here’s a hot deal for a wet, refreshing time for up to four people … just print this page and take it to the park for the discount admissions …

Posted in Crazy Things To Do, Cypress Gardens, General Announcements, Parks and Green Space, Tourism | 1 Comment

Downtown Trailhead Park Taking Shape

Posted on March 30, 2009 by Bob Gernert

Planning for the Chain of Lakes Downtown Trailhead is underway. The complex will be located on City-owned property immediately north of Fire Station 1.  The primary focus of this facility is to provide access to the recently completed Chain of … Continue reading →

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Expect a “Whale” of a Sculpture Exhibition Downtown!

Posted on February 5, 2009 by Bob Gernert

For the fourth year, the City of Winter Haven has joined with the Polk Museum of Art to bring ten outstanding outdoor sculptures to downtown’s three-block Central Park area for 2009. The sculptures will be installed during March. The exhibition … Continue reading →

Posted in City of Winter Haven, Cultural Arts, Downtown, Parks and Green Space, Tourism | 4 Comments

2008 In Review … Our Top 10

Posted on December 31, 2008 by Bob Gernert

As 2008 comes to an end we offer our  list of ten significant Winter Haven developments from the past twelve months. While the economy has slowed, there is still much positive local activity. A great many developments hold promise for … Continue reading →

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Winter Haven: New Parks and New Recreational Opportunities …

Posted on May 19, 2008 by Bob Gernert

The number of acres of park land in Winter Haven — both developed and to be developed has grown from 347 acres in 2000 to 597 acres in 2008. A net gain of 250 acres in less than eight years. … Continue reading →

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Chain of Lakes Complex … Make No Little Plans

Posted on May 15, 2008 by Bob Gernert

Satellite view of proposed master planning DRI City Commissioners, staff, Chamber and Main Street representatives heard a preliminary overview of how redevelopment of the current Chain of Lakes Stadium/Southwest Complex property is likely to proceed. The City actually plans to … Continue reading →

Posted in Chain of Lakes, City of Winter Haven, Commercial Developments, Cultural Arts, Dining, Economic Development, Parks and Green Space, Real Estate, Sports, Uncategorized | 14 Comments