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Florida Communities Trust, a state program devoted to preserving open space and recreational areas, partnered with Pasco County to acquire the Pasco Palms property.
The 115-acre property in southwestern Pasco County, adjacent to Eagle Point Park, is planned as an urban nature preserve.
“Florida's unique coastal resources are a part of what makes our state so special and it is important to preserve these resources for wildlife to thrive and residents and visitors to enjoy,” says Department of Community Affairs Secretary Tom Pelham in a press release. “I am pleased that Pasco County has partnered with Florida Communities Trust to preserve this coastal gem and provide needed recreational opportunities in this urban area.”
The property is one of the last remaining coastal lands in the most densely developed area of the county
The proposed recreational amenities for the park include a wildlife observation platform, a covered picnic pavilion and nature trails. The Florida Communities Trust awarded $358,063 in Florida Forever funds for the acquisition and Pasco County provided an equal amount in matching funds.
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