Warm Mineral Springs Park has been selected as a finalist by the American Planning Association Florida Chapter in the Great Places in Florida awards program!
City of North Port
This program was created to highlight Florida’s great places and the communities and people that have created them. The Great Places Award is an annual selection of places that represent the gold standard in terms of having a true sense of place, cultural and historical interest, community involvement, and a vision for tomorrow.
More than ten nominations were submitted, with a panel of experts narrowing it down to just three finalists. The final winner will be selected through a People’s Choice online voting phase, which will start on Tuesday, September 8. Voting will run through September 25, with a winner being announced on October 5, 2020. Voting will be available online at https://florida.planning.org/community-outreach/great-places-florida/.
“We are honored to have Warm Mineral Springs Park selected as a finalist for the Great Places in Florida award,” said Sandy Pfundheller, Parks & Recreation Director. “The unique character of this park and its rich history continues to attract both residents and visitors to relax and reconnect with nature. We appreciate the loyal patrons who have frequented the park over the years and hope that they will continue to show their support by voting for it in this competition.”
About Warm Mineral Springs Park
The springs and the buildings are listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. With a consistent average temperature of 85 degrees year-round, Warm Mineral Springs Park provides visitors with a number of therapeutic and passive recreation options. The spring is rumored to have one of the highest mineral contents of any natural spring in the United States. With anaerobic and highly mineralized properties, internationally known for its purported healing qualities, the park attracts more than 100,000 visitors annually who journey to soak in its waters.
For more information, please email [email protected], visit www.CityOfNorthPort.com/WarmMineralSpringsPark, or call 941-426-1692.