Polk County Parks and Natural Resources Closure Updates

​While most of Polk County’s parks and boat ramps have reopened following Hurricane Milton, some areas remain closed to the public or have limited access. Sections of environmental lands and stormwater sites may still be wet or underwater.
 
Opening:

• Bone Valley ATV Park
  The park will operate on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 26 and 27, during regular winter business hours. Bone Valley ATV Park will not be open on Friday, Oct. 24, and Monday, Oct. 28.
• Homeland Heritage Park and Walker Road Park will open on Friday, Oct. 24.

 
The following environmental lands sites will remain closed until further notice:

• Circle B Bar Reserve
• Gator Creek Reserve
• Lake Hancock Boat Ramp
• Panther Point Trail
• Peace River Canoe Launch
• Rolling Hills Park
• Simmers-Young Dog Park (the rest of the park, except for the north side, is open)

 
The following parks are hurricane debris collection sites and will remain closed for public safety until further notice:

• Highland City Senior Field (Strickland Pit) – (Public Debris Collection Site)
• Loyce E. Harpe Park (Regional Debris Collection Site)
• North side of Simmers-Young Park (Regional Debris Collection Site)

 
If you have questions about these closures, contact Polk County’s Parks and Natural Resources Division at (863) 534-7377.