Florida State Parks Foundation Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on September 9, 2021 - 12:42 GMT

Expanded Partnership Provides Beach Accessible Wheelchair For Every Coastal Florida State Park

More than 50 beach wheelchairs are now available at Florida state parks TALLAHASSEE, FL, UNITED STATES, September 9, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- More than 50 beach wheelchairs are now available at Florida state parks thanks to the continuing partnership …

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Published on August 26, 2021 - 15:30 GMT

Silver Springs State Park Dedicates First-Ever Wheelchair-Accessible Glass-Bottom Boat

New Vessel Allows Access for All Visitors TALLAHASSEE, FL, UNITED STATES, August 26, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The first wheelchair-accessible glass-bottom boat to join the Silver Springs State Park fleet was officially dedicated today. The Florida …

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Published on August 16, 2021 - 17:06 GMT

Florida Power & Light Company Grant Provides Wheelchair Accessible Electric Tram at Hugh Taylor Birch State Park

A great boost to visitors who use wheelchairs and they are eco-friendly TALLAHASSEE, FL, UNITED STATES, August 16, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A six-person wheelchair-accessible electric tram is in service at Hugh Taylor Birch State Park thanks to a …

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Published on July 26, 2021 - 12:00 GMT

Speaker Elect Paul Renner Tours Washington Oaks Gardens State Park

Speaker Designate discusses issues affecting all of Florida’s 175 award-winning parks and trails. TALLAHASSEE, FL, UNITED STATES, July 26, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Representative Paul Renner, who represents District 24, visited Washington Oaks Gardens …

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Published on June 30, 2021 - 12:07 GMT

Governor DeSantis Signs Law Creating Specialty License Plant for Florida State Parks

Will have a huge impact on our fabulous state parks TALLAHASSEE, FL, UNITED STATES, June 30, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Governor DeSantis has signed the enabling bill that authorizes a specialty license plate for Florida’s award-winning state parks. …

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Published on June 29, 2021 - 12:00 GMT

New Partnership to Provide Beach Wheelchairs To Coastal Florida State Parks

Ten coastal parks around the state will each receive one wheelchair. TALLAHASSEE, FL, UNITED STATES, June 29, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Florida State Parks Foundation has partnered with Surfing's Evolution & Preservation Foundation to …

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Published on June 24, 2021 - 12:00 GMT

The St. Joe Community Foundation Provides Accessible Electric Tram at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park

A great boost to visitors who use wheelchairs TALLAHASSEE, FL, UNITED STATES, June 24, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- An eleven-person wheelchair-accessible electric tram went into service this week at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park thanks to a $30,000 …

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Published on June 10, 2021 - 12:00 GMT

Florida State Beach Parks Are Listed Among Best in The Nation

Florida State Parks has 100 miles of the best beaches in the state and arguably the world, TALLAHASSEE, FL, UNITED STATES, June 10, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Florida’s award-winning state parks are rightly acknowledged as the best in the nation and one …

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Published on June 7, 2021 - 12:00 GMT

Silver Springs State Park’s First Wheelchair Accessible Glass Bottom Boat Successfully Completes Sea Trials

It is expected to enter regular service in the next few weeks TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, June 7, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The first wheelchair-accessible glass bottom boat to join the Silver Springs State Park’s fleet has successfully …

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Published on June 4, 2021 - 12:00 GMT

Florida State Parks Foundation Announces Major Partnership with Gulf Power on Park Enhancement Projects across Panhandle

Maintaining these state parks is a high priority TALLAHASSEE, FL, UNITED STATES, June 4, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Florida State Parks Foundation is partnering with the Gulf Power Foundation on three park enhancement projects in the Panhandle worth …

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Published on May 21, 2021 - 12:00 GMT

State Parks Nationwide Report Record Number of Visitors During COVID

State parks provided a safe, healthy and enjoyable way to experience the great outdoors LONGWOOOD, FLORIDA, USA, May 21, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- While much of the nation was shut down last year due to COVID 19, state parks and forests provided a safe …

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Published on May 11, 2021 - 12:00 GMT

Florida State Parks Foundation Announces Awardees of Inaugural Small Grants Program

Six Florida state parks have been awarded funding TALLAHASSEE, FL, UNITED STATES, May 11, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Six Florida state parks have been awarded funding under a small-grants program launched this year by the Florida State Parks Foundation …

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Published on May 3, 2021 - 12:26 GMT

The Florida State Parks Foundation Celebrates A Momentous 2021 Legislative Session

This is a year of record funding TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, May 3, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Florida State Parks Foundation today applauded the Legislature’s decision to fully fund Florida’s award-winning state parks. “In every sense …

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Published on April 30, 2021 - 12:00 GMT

Florida State Parks Have Their Own Specialty License Plate

Will provide significant and ongoing funding TALLAHASSEE, FL, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Florida State Parks Foundation today applauded the Legislature’s decision to authorize a specialty license plate for Florida’s award- …

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Published on April 29, 2021 - 12:00 GMT

Florida State Parks Foundation Announces Plan to Plant Another 100,000 Longleaf Pines by Earth Day 2022

The first round of seedlings were planted at twelve state parks across the state TALLAHASSEE, FL, UNITED STATES, April 29, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Florida State Parks Foundation’s Plant a Pine Campaign has been so successful that it has been …

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Published on April 19, 2021 - 17:27 GMT

Florida State Parks Specialty License Plate Clears Final Committee Stops in the House and Senate

Will provide significant and ongoing funding to protect and preserve Florida’s state parks TALLAHASSEE, FL, UNITED STATES, April 19, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Florida State Parks Foundation's bid to get a specialty license plate to support …

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Published on April 12, 2021 - 12:00 GMT

Trail Dedicated to the Memory of Representative Kristin Jacobs at Lake Kissimmee State Park

This trail is a fitting tribute to ensure her legacy continues TALLAHASSEE, FL, UNITED STATES, April 12, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A six-mile hiking-mountain biking trail was officially dedicated at Lake Kissimmee State Park on Saturday in memory of …

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Published on April 8, 2021 - 12:00 GMT

Florida State Parks Foundation Celebrates Volunteer Accomplishments During National Volunteer Month

TALLAHASSEE, FL, UNITED STATES, April 8, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Florida State Parks Foundation today congratulated the army of state park volunteers during National Volunteer Month, who in the last nine months contributed almost 630,000 hours to …

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Published on March 25, 2021 - 12:00 GMT

Florida’s State Parks Get Overwhelming Thumbs-up from Visitors

Great opportunities to explore, relax and connect with nature. TALLAHASSEE, FL, UNITED STATES, March 25, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- More than 90 percent of visitors think that Florida’s award-winning state parks and trails are special places offering …

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Published on March 9, 2021 - 13:00 GMT

Florida State Parks Foundation Announces Derek Bruce as New Board Member

A tremendous asset to the Foundation as we further our mission of supporting Florida’s fabulous state parks TALLAHASSEE, FL, UNITED STATES, March 9, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Florida State Parks Foundation is pleased to announce that Derek Bruce …

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