A. Long

Planning Board Meeting · 2026-06-02 · agenda_item

The City of Palatka is reviewing its Recreation & Open Space Element, which includes an inventory of existing parks and analysis of their current service levels. This review is part of the city's planning process to ensure public facilities meet population needs. The analysis identifies deficiencies in regional parks and urban open areas, though community parks, neighborhood parks, and equipped play areas currently meet standards. This review is currently under consideration by the Planning Board. The city's planning process could lead to future projects involving the development or enhancement of parks and open spaces. Contractors specializing in site preparation, grading, landscaping, and potentially construction of recreational facilities may find future opportunities. Engaging with the city early in this planning phase allows businesses to understand potential future needs before specific projects are designed or put out for bid.

aggregate acreage

273.6 acres

regional park acreage per population

1 acre per 50

community park acreage per population

1 acre per 500

neighborhood park acreage per population

1 acre per 500

equipped play and tot lot acreage per population

1 acre per 2,000

urban open space acreage per population

1 acre per 1,000

2024 demand in acres for regional park

210.1 acres

current acreage for regional park

62.2 acres

surplus/(deficiency) in acres for regional park

(147.9) acres

2024 demand in acres for community park

21.0 acres

current acreage for community park

169.7 acres

surplus/(deficiency) in acres for community park

148.7 acres

2024 demand in acres for neighborhood park

21.0 acres

current acreage for neighborhood park

26.1 acres

surplus/(deficiency) in acres for neighborhood park

5.1 acres

2024 demand in acres for equipped play and tot lot

5.3 acres

current acreage for equipped play and tot lot

10.1 acres

surplus/(deficiency) in acres for equipped play and tot lot

4.8 acres

2024 demand in acres for urban open area

10.5 acres

current acreage for urban open area

5.5 acres

surplus/(deficiency) in acres for urban open area

(5.0) acres

aggregate acreage per 1,000 population

25.5 acres per 1,000

aggregate demand in acres

267.9 acres

aggregate current acreage

273.6 acres

aggregate surplus/(deficiency) in acres

5.7 acres

2024 population estimate

10,503

Long Community Center acreage

3.1 acres

Rosa K. Ragsdale Community Park acreage

1.7 acres

Shaw Buck Park acreage

2.1 acres

17th and Carr Street Park acreage

0.6 acres

Mulholland Park acreage

2.8 acres

Oak Hill Park acreage

0.5 acres

Palatka City Park acreage

1.6 acres

Palatka Housing Authority Playground acreage

1.3 acres