Parks, Recreation, and Mobility Advisory Committee Regular Meeting Wednesday May 6, 2026

The City of Winter Springs Parks, Recreation, and Mobility Advisory Committee held a regular meeting on May 6, 2026, focusing primarily on the Lake Jessup Boardwalk project. City officials discussed pursuing a $450,000 federal Recreation Trails Program grant administered by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection to fund phase one of the approximately 500-foot boardwalk. The project aims to enhance public access and connectivity to Lake Jessup and the Cross Seminole Trail, with an estimated total cost of around $2 million for the full 2,000-foot boardwalk. The boardwalk will be constructed of pressure-treated wood to avoid the need for Army Corps of Engineers permits, with anticipated maintenance costs of about $5,000 annually for phase one. The committee also addressed environmental considerations, ADA compliance concerns, and the phased approach to construction and funding. Additionally, the meeting included updates on other park maintenance projects, facility improvements, and upcoming community events. No formal votes were recorded during the meeting, but the discussion centered on grant application requirements, project design, budgeting, and future funding opportunities for trail and park enhancements.