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Channel Lakes Park nears completion: city details turf fields, pool timeline and operations plan
Summary
City staff told the commission the Channel Lakes Park redevelopment is rapidly progressing: turf fields are installed, pool liner is in place, parking is mixed paved/grass, the site will host Rusty/’Russmatt’ tournaments this month, and staff added part‑time maintenance hires and a full‑time manager to operate the complex.
City staff gave an extended update on Channel Lakes Park construction, telling the Winter Haven City Commission the site is quickly nearing operational status and will host tournaments in the coming weeks.
The city manager and parks staff said the athletic fields have been turfed, sidewalks and concrete work are underway, and the main pool's vinyl liner is installed with racing lines and wall targets being completed. Staff said the pool is scheduled to be operational before spring break and that a multi‑field tournament organized by Russmatt (the transcript reference) will arrive at the end of the month.
Julie Adams, director of Parks, Recreation and Culture, described the site's circulation and finishes: a mixed…
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