An Active, Healthy Community

To take advantage of the Everglades, the city plans to research options and develop a long-range strategy to provide our residents and visitors multiple points of interest. In the coming year, staff will assess options for connectivity, partner with key stakeholders, and present a conceptual plan. Part of the long-term Everglades Enhancement Strategy, the Everglades Loop will connect the existing Everglades Conservation Levee Greenway with a multi-use path on the west side of the city. Amenities such as restrooms, shade structures, and bike stations will be incorporated to encourage various forms of exercise along the Everglades Loop.

The improvement and enhancement of the Cypress Hammocks club house and surrounding park properties will provide the community and visitors an attractive, inviting property for recreation. The amenity and facility improvements will allow staff to better serve the community’s recreation needs through enhanced programming and facility rentals.

This initiative focuses on the safety equipment utilized by public safety staff to have the proper equipment to address any EV equipment issues or concerns. 

The Parks and Recreation will explore opportunities to provide programs that will serve all abilities to be offered for seniors with desired experiences. Program offers will meet participants' social, emotional, and physical needs.

Improvement and enhancement of the Cypress Hammocks campus to offer inclusive and sensory facilities for the community.

The Museum will be relocating to Downtown in Fall 2025, organizing a grand opening in early 2026. This will be the culmination of a multi-year project. The initiative seeks funding for the last phase of the relocation to furnish the Museum and to establish it as a state-of-the-art exhibition gallery space. The initiative will cover the expenses of relocating the gallery space, museum store, and offices to the new space in Downtown.