![]() ![]() Additionally, FDEP and the City have entered into a 10-year operations and maintenance agreement for another $3.5M. The Trust for Public Land partnered with FDEP to invest over $15 million of these Early Restoration funds to purchase the land and construct the park. “Between the economic impacts from Deepwater Horizon and the catastrophic impact of Hurricane Michael, the people of Lynn Haven deserve a place where they can come together, recreate and experience the restorative benefits of nature.” A whimsical crayfish highlights the playground area. ![]() “We are proud the Lynn Haven Bayou Park & Preserve is now open to the community,” said Doug Hattaway, senior Project Manager for The Trust for Public Land. As part of the settlement, The Trust for Public Land has helped build or expand waterfront parks in six communities in western Florida, with the Lynn Haven Bayou Park & Preserve being the largest and final project to be completed. The Park was funded by Early Restoration Natural Resource Damage Assessment fees and penalties from the Deepwater Horizon oil spill that affected the region in 2010, the largest environmental disaster and settlement in United States history. The new park features six trails, boardwalks with scenic overlooks, disc golf, pavilions, boat ramps, ADA kayak launch, a playground, fitness loop, outdoor classroom, and restroom facilities. The new Lynn Haven Bayou Park and Preserve is located behind Deer Point Elementary School on CR 2321, and nestled along North Bay and McKithen’s Bayou. ![]() The City of Lynn Haven will celebrate the grand opening of the Lynn Haven Bayou Park and Preserve on June 29 at 9 a.m. ![]()
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