Site work for a playground / park / athletic field in Auburndale, Florida. Conceptual plans call for site work for a playground / park / athletic field.

As of February 21, 2023, a firm has not been selected as of yet. Per the owner, a firm timeline for construction has not been established. *The closed solicitation has been included below for reference: Design-Build Teams for the delivery and furnishing of all necessary materials, labor, equipment, and professional services for the design and construction of Lake Ariana Park. Lake Ariana Park is a 7-acre lake-front community park that provides public access to Lake Ariana, recreational opportunities, and building rental space. The redevelopment of the park will include demolition of all existing improvements at the park, the construction of a Civic Center, outdoor event spaces, a playground, a new dock, a new boat ramp with trailer parking, other lakefront improvements, new picnic pavilions, and sufficient parking for all activities that take place at the park. The plan also includes a roundabout at the intersection of Ramsgate and Old Dixie Highway, and a few on-street parking spaces on Ramsgate. The Conceptual Master Plan identifies a 20,000 square foot Civic Center building. Building plans will need to be designed. Programming of the building should include space for event rentals, and also for multi-purpose recreational activities. The scope of the project includes all survey, engineering, landscape architecture, architecture, permitting, specifications, public involvement, and construction to complete the design elements. Additionally, the City reserves the right to assign inspection and further project management services to the selected team. Primary improvements revolve around the completion of the new Civic Center, parking improvements, lakefront improvements, and parks and recreation amenities. The construction of the project may be phased to accommodate several of the existing activities at the park such as the boat ramp and building rentals. The decision to phase the construction of the park will be determined during engineering and design phase. Lake Ariana Park is located at the intersection of Ramsgate Road and Old Dixie Highway, within Section 03, Township 28 South, Range 25 East, Auburndale, Polk County, Florida on Lake Ariana. The main improvements are anticipated to be made within the park. However, other improvements may be made to surrounding roadways if deemed appropriate. The City reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, to waive informalities, to readvertise, and accept the proposal in the best interest of the City. The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time.