Media Advisory: March 12, 2018

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Florida Park Service to Host Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony to Celebrate New Campground at Colt Creek State Park
in Polk County

~New campground will feature 28 campsites and restroom facilities~

WHAT:           Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony

WHEN:           March 14, 2018
                       11 a.m.

WHERE:         Colt Creek State Park
                       1600 State Road 471
                        Lakeland, FL 33409

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection's Florida Park Service will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony to announce the construction of new campground facilities at Colt Creek State Park.

The new campground includes 28 campsites and one bathhouse. Camping facilities include three accessible RV sites, four tent sites and two additional tent sites with mobility features.

Directions to the park:

Colt Creek State Park is located 16 miles north of Lakeland, just south of the Withlacoochee River off State Road 471.

From I-4: take exit 32 and proceed north on U.S. 98 approximately 13 miles. Turn right onto State Road 471.

From I-75: take exit 301 and proceed east on State Road 50 for approximately 13 miles. Turn right onto State Road 471. The entrance to the park is 3.8 miles north of U.S. 98 and 17 miles south of State Road 50.

About Florida State Parks, Greenways and Trails

The Florida Park Service is the proud recipient of three National Gold Medals for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management, making Florida America’s first three-time Gold Medal winner. The awards were received in 1999, 2005 and 2013 from the American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration and the National Recreation and Park Association.

Florida’s 175 state parks, trails and historic sites inspire residents and visitors with recreation opportunities and scenic beauty that help strengthen families, educate children, expand local economies and foster community pride. With nearly 800,000 acres, 100 miles of beaches and more than 1,500 miles of multi-use trails, residents and visitors should plan to visit soon and often to enjoy Florida’s natural treasures. Download the Florida State Parks Pocket Ranger® mobile app, available on iTunes and Android Market, to plan your trip and enhance your experience. For more information, visit www.FloridaStateParks.org.

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