Myakka Park

Project Description

Creation of a master plan through the park design process and phase 1 development. The project tasks consist of the following:

• Site Inventory and Analysis
• Data Gathering and Analysis
• Public Input Process
• Programming
• ADA Compliance review and recommendations
• Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) recommendations
• Conceptual Master Planning Alternatives
• Preliminary Master Plan
• Phasing Determination
• Permitting
• Phase 1 construction oversight

Project Location

Myakka Park, 13008 Gallagher Blvd., Englewood, FL 33981

Latest Updates

Multiple public meetings have been held and a final design concept has been approved. Contract revisions are in process with the design team in moving the project forward with the Phase 1 design development and construction administration services.

Phase 1 design development and construction administration services are underway.

30% design plans have been completed and commented on. Approval to begin the tree survey and wetland flagging has been authorized.

60% design plans have been provided for review, tree survey and wetland flagging are complete and pre-DRC is set up for end of April.

Pre-DRC approved end of April

Project is in permitting with state regulatory agencies. 

Permitting has been handed over to the Army Core of Engineers (ACOE).

A reviewer for ACOE has been assigned to the project. ACOE approval can take up to 18 months.

As of May 27, 2025 all agency permits have been aprroved.

Project will be in the purcahsing/bid phase by mid- September

Budget

Schedule

Supporting Materials

• Final Design Plan
• Public Meeting Presentation
• Site Analysis Report
• Public Meeting 1 Presentation
• Public Meeting 1 Report
• Public Meeting 2 Presentation
• Public Meeting 2 Report
• Master Plan Boards
• Park Development Suitability Report