Medium PriorityParks Recopen

Peace River Resiliency and Trail Master Planning

Summary

The county approved conceptual support for a 12-foot-wide paved multi-use trail connecting Sanford and Lake Okeechobee along old railway corridors.

At a glance

Total mentions: 1
Last 30 days: 1

Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 7, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

Future long-term maintenance costs potentially borne by the county.

✅Who benefits

Outdoor enthusiasts, tourists, and local businesses.

Mentions & discussions (1)

MeetingOct 7, 2026

Central Florida Regional Planning Council - Oct 7, 2026

The council secured a $175,000 National Park Service grant to improve navigation, safety, and recreational planning along the Peace River corridor over the next five years.

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