/tags/florida-state-parks Florida State Parks en-US SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ä± Wed, 10 Dec 2025 18:22:00 GMT /environment/2025-12-10/floridas-state-parks-need-creative-ways-to-raise-more-revenue Those ways could include steering more of the concession fee revenue back into each park. Wed, 10 Dec 2025 18:22:00 GMT /environment/2025-12-10/floridas-state-parks-need-creative-ways-to-raise-more-revenue Steve Newborn /florida-news/2025-07-10/florida-state-parks-offer-people-with-disabilities-opportunities-to-enjoy-the-outdoors An all-terrain wheelchair can be the difference between someone actually having access to nature and only dreaming of it. Thu, 10 Jul 2025 19:30:16 GMT /florida-news/2025-07-10/florida-state-parks-offer-people-with-disabilities-opportunities-to-enjoy-the-outdoors Jack Vincent /law-justice/2025-06-12/golf-courses-in-florida-parks-whistleblower-suit James Gaddis claims retaliation from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. Thu, 12 Jun 2025 15:00:00 GMT /law-justice/2025-06-12/golf-courses-in-florida-parks-whistleblower-suit Kate Payne - Associated Press/Report For America /environment/2025-05-23/desantis-signs-the-bill-that-protects-state-parks-from-development It prevents building golf courses, tennis courts, and other recreational activities. The idea faced public scrutiny last year. Fri, 23 May 2025 16:00:00 GMT /environment/2025-05-23/desantis-signs-the-bill-that-protects-state-parks-from-development News Service of Florida /environment/2025-05-06/no-recreation-without-representation-the-fight-for-floridas-state-parks In response to a contentious and quickly-rescinded state move to add golf courses, luxury lodges and disc golf courses to state parks last year, the Florida Legislature has now passed a bill that aims to ensure public participation on changes to park usage. Tue, 06 May 2025 14:33:14 GMT /environment/2025-05-06/no-recreation-without-representation-the-fight-for-floridas-state-parks Brooke Davidson, Sawyer Lamers /environment/2024-09-06/hobe-mountain-tower-restoration-gets-boost-from-aborted-dep-golf-course-plans When Florida dropped plans to raze and remove the popular Hobe Mountain observation tower at the Jonathan Dickinson State Park as part of a plan to build golf courses in state parks, it shined a spotlight on needed repairs to the 25-foot tower and inspired restoration efforts. Fri, 06 Sep 2024 15:00:00 GMT /environment/2024-09-06/hobe-mountain-tower-restoration-gets-boost-from-aborted-dep-golf-course-plans Joe Capozzi /environment/2024-09-04/florida-whistleblower-state-parks A former state employee who said he leaked information about the plans to build golf courses and hotels in Florida’s state parks has apparently been fired. But James Gaddis told the Palm Beach Post that he doesn’t regret making the public aware of the proposals. Wed, 04 Sep 2024 13:51:16 GMT /environment/2024-09-04/florida-whistleblower-state-parks The Associated Press /environment/2024-08-28/desantis-florida-great-outdoors-initiative-parks-pickleball Saying Florida is not getting in the "golf course business," Gov. Ron DeSantis said plans to bring golf, pickleball, hotels and frisbee golf would go back to the drawing board. Wed, 28 Aug 2024 19:44:28 GMT /environment/2024-08-28/desantis-florida-great-outdoors-initiative-parks-pickleball Jenny Staletovich /environment/2024-08-28/pickleball-state-park-mizell-eula-joohnson Dr. Von D. Mizell-Eula Johnson State Park in Broward County was included in Florida's much maligned Great Outdoors Initiative. The park's history as Broward's 'Colored Beach' has inspired defenders to protest the changes. Wed, 28 Aug 2024 10:00:00 GMT /environment/2024-08-28/pickleball-state-park-mizell-eula-joohnson Carlton Gillespie /environment/2024-08-27/parents-kids-decry-plans-for-pickleball-at-state-parks The rally at Oleta State Park, along with others around the state, were staged to coincide with public meetings scheduled by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, and then postponed after widespread criticism of the plans ignited petitions and letter-writing campaigns. Wed, 28 Aug 2024 01:38:31 GMT /environment/2024-08-27/parents-kids-decry-plans-for-pickleball-at-state-parks Jenny Staletovich