December 13, 2019

DATE CHANGE
We are unable to reopen the Circus Playground at Payne Park, on Monday, December 16th, 2019 due to an issue with the turf installation. The new reopen date is now Friday, December 20, 2019.

We thank you for your patience.

December 12, 2019

Fantastic NEWS!
The Payne Park Circus Playground will be open Monday, December 16, 2019 at 1 p.m.!

Current Update: New landscaping has been planted, sail shades are installed, and new upgrades are in position! See you on Monday!

December 6, 2019

 New installations and more!

⭐ Replacement equipment being installed currently
⭐ Sail shades being installed early next week
⭐ Touch up painting starting next week
⭐ Splash pad surfacing being installed next week
⭐ Additional beautification landscape being installed next week

December 3, 2019

Circus Playground at Payne Park Update!

⭐ Old Surfacing - REMOVED
⭐ Old Crushed Rock - EXCAVATED
⭐ New Drainage Rock - INSTALLED
⭐ New Trees - INSTALLED

We cannot wait to re-open one of Sarasota's most popular playgrounds!

October 29, 2019

Gorilla Kleen is scheduled to come in and clean the Circus Playground at Payne Park ahead of the renovations.  They will be working Monday, November 4, 2019,  starting first thing in the morning.  It should take most of the day, but the playground will reopen once they are complete.  It’s important to do this kind of cleaning beforehand so we are not blasting dirt all around after the work is done. 

October 17, 2019

Renovations are scheduled for November 12, 2019 (the day after Veterans Day) at the Circus Park Playground located inside of Payne Park. There are multiple upgrades and additions occurring during this time such as: resurfacing the entire grounds, repairs to the equipment and planting new trees. Renovations are scheduled to be finished mid-December.

During these upgrades, the City of Sarasota Parks and Recreation District encourages playtime at our other amazing parks!

PAYNE PARK
2010 Adams Lane, Sarasota, FL 34237

For more information please contact the Project Manager at 941-263-6149

December 6, 2019

Updates:

1. Roofing

• About 80% complete

2. Sidewalk

• 31 Cubic yards of concrete poured
• Second Pour 12.5.19 at 11 am
• Third Pour 12.6.19 at 7 am
• Subsequent pours next week

3. Vent Hood

• Stainless backing behind the vent hood installed
• Replacement lights installed

4. Landscape

• Plan developed

October 13, 2019

Lido Pavilion - Renovation Underway   With the concession stand temporarily closed and a food truck providing daily service, improvements to the Lido Pavilion started this week.  Contractors are removing the old shingles on the pavilion to make way for a long-lasting aluminum roof, and already the industrial-sized kitchen hood arrived and soon will be installed inside the building.

While much of the pavilion area is cordoned off with construction caution tape, the public restrooms remain accessible and will be open throughout the duration of the renovation.  Due to the construction and public safety, access to the restroom area is limited to one entry point at the front of the building directly across from the food truck.

This week, a roofing contractor started removing the old shingles from the pavilion.

So far, having a food truck on site is working well and serving its purpose offering food and beverages during the improvement project.  A food truck is there daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

October 7, 2019

The roofing contractor will be having dumpsters and some materials delivered tomorrow.  Intermittent closures of areas in the interest of safety will begin but we will keep as much restroom access as possible.  When they begin work, the first temporary closure will be the Women’s Restroom but the ADA/Family & Men’s restrooms will remain open.

September 30, 2019 

The concession stand at Lido Beach will be temporarily closed beginning Monday, Sept. 30, while the City makes necessary repairs and upgrades to the pavilion. In its place, food trucks will be available most days of the week to provide service for beachgoers.

Crews will be installing a new vent hood in the kitchen and a new aluminum roof. The renovations are expected to be completed in December, at which time the concession will reopen. The contract with the current vendor expires Sept. 30, and the City is in the process of evaluating bids for continuation of the food and beverage service.

Directional signage advising beach visitors about the changes will be in place throughout the pavilion area.

Once work on the kitchen and roof is complete, future planned upgrades to the pavilion include the installation of a shaded concrete patio and an update to the restrooms.

LIDO BEACH POOL & PAVILION
400 Ben Franklin Dr
Sarasota, FL 34236

For questions or more information, contact the Parks and Recreation District at 941-263-6386 or ParksProjects@SarasotaFL.gov 

November 22, 2019

Kimley-Horn & Associates, Inc. recently hosted two community workshops that discussed the future of Bobby Jones Golf Club including 50 acres of designated park land within the 300-acre site. Initial concepts will be presented soon, as well as, the possibility of a conservation easement.

Master Plan & Tree Impact Assessment

November 20, 2019

Public Workshop - Presented by Kimley-Horn & Associates, Inc.
Regarding park-related elements of the Bobby Jones Golf Course
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM 
Location: Bobby Jones Golf Complex 1000 Circus Boulevard, Sarasota, Florida 34232

Topic: Presentation of alternate concepts with Q&A session; Presentation boards with plans and program elements will be displayed, and open house format for review and acceptance of additional input.

November 15, 2019

Public Workshop - Presented by Kimley-Horn & Associates, Inc.
Regarding park-related elements of the Bobby Jones Golf Course
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM  
Location: Bobby Jones Golf Complex 1000 Circus Boulevard, Sarasota, Florida 34232

Topic:  To listen and collect input from everyone on the park-related elements of the Bobby Jones Golf Course project.  There will be interactive stations and the ability to provide additional written input on comment cards. 

October 20, 2019

Please take a moment to complete the Bobby Jones Golf Club – Park Masterplan Community Input Survey. 
Survey Deadline is November 20, 2019