Holland Park splash pad is four months from completion

Palm Coast Observer
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By: Marsha Lidskin, city of Palm Coast

The second phase of the Holland Park renovation project is four months from completion and will feature a splash pad that will be the park's new signature feature, with jets of water shooting from lifelike frogs, dolphins and rays while while visitors swing from hammocks or climb around treehouses.

Renovations at Holland Park. Photo courtesy of the city of Palm Coast

There will even be a whimsical steam engine and carriage for imagining trips to visitor’s favorite destinations.

“James F. Holland Park is near and dear to me and I am thrilled to share this state-of-the-art project with our community,” Mayor Milissa Holland said. “There will be something for everyone and I look forward to our residents getting the opportunity to experience this transformative recreational area. It embodies everything our community loves about Palm Coast and I think it is coming at the perfect time for our residents.”

Phase II also included a new bocce court with a shade covering and new LED lighting for all sports courts. Construction is expected to be completed by late December. The city is also adding new family swings and elements with accessibility features to the playground.

"I can't wait for the day that I can visit the new playground with my son," said Parks & Recreation Director Lauren Johnston. "I helped in selecting some of the play equipment and am most excited to share the expressions swing with him. I know he is going to love it!"

Due to COVID-19 and construction, only specific sections of Holland Park are presently open. They include tennis, pickleball, shuffleboard, basketball, bocce, horseshoes, volleyball, baseball/softball, and multi-use fields where you can play soccer, football, etc. Visitors can also walk the three-quarter mile trail or bring their pup to the dog park.

Parks staff is following all Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines for safety and cleanliness, so families can feel secure when getting into their car and adding this park to their list of ‘must visit’ outdoor destinations. For a list of all parks in the city of Palm Coast to enjoy, visit https://www.palmcoastconnect.com/s/parks-and-rec and click the parks and trails button.

The first phase of renovations upgraded the infrastructure, utilities and playground equipment and added a zip line, sand volleyball, two new basketball courts and two horseshoe pits.

Located at 18 Florida Park Drive, Holland Park offers 26 acres of diverse recreational amenities and is also the home to the Palm Coast Historical Society headquarters, which is celebrating 50 years this year and planning their Founder’s Day for October.

So stay connected with the city of Palm Coast for more information!