Homeland Heritage Park

04/30/2020

Numerous Polk County parks, trails, campgrounds and community center computer labs will reopen on Friday, May 1.

The Board of County Commissioners has announced their plan to gradually open venues where social distancing and professional sanitation practices can be maintained.
“The Board is pleased to once again provide recreational opportunities for our residents and guests who are anxious to use our great facilities,” said Board Chairman Bill Braswell. “We highly encourage residents to follow the president and governor’s guidelines for social distancing and show respect for your neighbors by keeping our venues clean while you enjoy Polk’s beautiful assets.”

Not all park amenities will be available for public use. Below is a brief list of open facilities and parks. For a full list, please visit polknature.com/covid-19-updates

Open and Closed Parks & Facilities

Open: All Resource Centers will be open for computer use only 10am-2pm
Open: All Boat Ramps
Open: Campgrounds with limited capacity. (Arubuckle, Coleman Landing, Port Hatchineha, Rosalie, Saddle Creek)
Open: All walking trails
Open: All horse arenas

Closed: All picnic pavilions and shelters
Closed: All playgrounds
Closed: All athletic fields/concession stands
Closed: All dog parks

🌳Bone Valley ATV Park (Mulberry)
Open full facility

🌳Loyce E. Harpe Park (Lakeland)
Open: Bike Trails
Open: Fishing areas
Open: Disc Golf
Closed: Picnic Pavilion
Closed: Playgrounds
Closed: Athletic Fields
Closed: Dog Park

🌳Northeast Regional Park (Davenport)
Open: Walking Trail
Open: Boat Ramp
Closed: Playground
Closed: Dog Park
Closed: Picnic Pavilion
Closed: Athletic Fields

🌳Saddle Creek Park (Lakeland)
Open: Fishing
Open: Trails
Closed: Gun Range, will open May 8
Closed: Athletic Fields
Closed: Playground

🌳Poinciana Community Park
Open: Walking Trail
Closed: Athletic Fields
Closed: Dog Park
Closed: Playground
Closed: Picnic Pavilion

🌳Environmental Lands:
Open: All preserve trails, except Circle B Bar Reserve
Closed: Circle B Bar Reserve
- Trails will open at 8 a.m., Friday, May 8
- Discovery Center will open May, 11 with limited hours

Closed Parks and Facilities:
- Christina Park
- East Central Park (except walking trail)
- Hunt Fountain Park
- Simmers Young Park
- Homeland Heritage Park (will open Friday, May 11 with limited hours and access)
- History Center (will open Friday, May 11 with limited hours and access)

03/21/2020

Effective at sunset today, Saturday March 21, all county parks and natural resource facilities will be closed until further notice. This includes parks with playgrounds and recreational leagues, environmental lands and trails such as Fort Frasier, campgrounds, dog parks, the shooting range, History Center, Circle B Bar Reserve, Bone Valley ATV Park, Homeland Heritage Park and our resource centers.

Polk County Government is doing everything it can to protect the health and safety of our residents, employees and guests from the spread of the COVID-19 virus. This is an uncertain time in our country and we are all in this together. The entire nation is being asked to take some extreme measures for a period of time to slow the growth of the coronavirus. We thank you for your patience and understanding during this critical time in our country.

01/03/2020

Legend has it, Sasquatch has been lurking in the woods at Polk County Parks & Recreation’s Bone Valley ATV Park. This mysterious creature has set up traps full of color to distract all humans from finding him (or her)! It is up to us to find Sasquatch and unmask the traps on the beautiful trails of Bone Valley ATV Park.

Participants will enjoy a fun and adventurous run that features 3.1 miles of uneven terrain and blasts of color along the way. This event will be timed by FITniche and will end with an awards ceremony for various age groups.

Date: Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020
Location: Bone Valley ATV Park 10427 County Road 630 W., Mulberry

7AM- Check- In Begins

9AM- Race Begins

Awards Ceremony will begin after the last runner has crossed the finish line.

Pre-Registration: $25 per person
Includes swag bag and race T-shirt
Online Only: http://bit.ly/20ColorTheTrail5k

Day of Event Registration: $30 per person (credit only)
Swag bag and t-shirt - while supplies last

12/14/2019

We have a special spot at the log cabin for Santa! We hope to see everyone at Christmas Notes at Homeland Heritage Park.

Christmas Notes
Date: Saturday, Dec. 14
Time: 5-8 pm
Location: Homeland Heritage Park
249 Church Ave., Homeland

08/30/2019

In preparation for Hurricane Dorian, All Polk County Parks will close at dusk on Sunday, Sept. 1, 2019 and remain closed until further notice. We hope everyone remains safe and preps accordingly.

All Campgrounds will close at 10 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 1, 2019 and will remain closed until further notice. If you are visiting one of our campgrounds, please make arrangements to be off property before Sunday at 10 a.m.

For any questions, please call the Polk County Parks & Recreation's Administration office at (863) 534-6911. Normal operating hours are Mon. - Fri., 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

08/09/2019

Come check out our new signs at Homeland Heritage Park as part of our new self-guided walking tour. You will be able to scan a QR code and watch videos with even more historic facts about Homeland. This project is sponsored in part by the Department of State, Division of Historical Resources and the State of Florida.

07/17/2019

Homeland Heritage Park has a beautiful historic church on the grounds. This year we are hosting an outdoor wedding expo. We are looking for local wedding professionals and businesses who are interested in participating in our upcoming Wedding Expo at Homeland Heritage Park on Sat., Sept. 7th. Please contact Curtis Laubach at 863-534-6911 for more information.”

05/28/2019

Polk County Parks & Recreation fished filming new videos for Homeland Heritage Park.

In July, make sure to visit Homeland Heritage Park to see the new signs and videos.

Homeland Heritage Park
249 Church Ave.
Homeland, FL 33847

04/09/2019

We hope to see you this weekend!

04/02/2019