Low PriorityParks Recopen
McGee Park improvements with Lakeland
Summary
The county is putting up to $300,000 in tourist tax dollars toward Lakeland's McGee Park so it can host large sporting events, in exchange for free rental and first priority use for ten years.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 1
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 15, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
Up to $300,000 one-time from tourist development tax funds; total project estimated at $761,000.
✅Who benefits
Lakeland park users, sports tourism visitors, and county residents through priority use.
Mentions & discussions (1)
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