Public meeting to discuss improvements to Punta Gorda Nature Park.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING CITY OF 
PUNTA GORDA, FLORIDA
The City of Punta Gorda invites residents to attend a public meeting regarding the proposed improvements to Punta Gorda Nature Park. Your input is valued! Residents are encouraged to attend, ask questions, and provide feedback on the proposed project.
Purpose: To discuss the Citys application for a Recreational Trails Program (RTP) grant for a potential award of up to $450,000 to fund 1,100 feet of concrete trail construction and replacement of amenities to include a new fishing pier, two new observation decks and a pedestrian bridge.
Ask for input: Is this a priority? Should this project continue as designed or be scaled back to only construct the concrete pathway?
Date & Time: Thursday, April 2, 2026, at 5:00 PM
Location: Laishley Community Room, 120 Laishley Court, Punta Gorda, Florida 33950
For more information, please contact Richard Lehmkuhl, 941-575-3316, and Urbandesign@
cityofpuntagordafl.com
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Florida Statute 286.26, the location of this public hearing is accessible to persons with disabilities. If you are a person with disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Interpreters for the hearing impaired (TTY 941-575-3326) or nonEnglish speaking citizens and any other special accommodations can be requested by contacting the Human Resources Manager/Non-Discrimination Coordinator whose address is 326 West Marion Avenue, Punta Gorda, FL 33950, whose telephone number is (941) 575-3308, and whose email address is humres@pgorda.us, at least two (2) calendars days prior to the meeting.
SARA WELCH, CMC
CITY CLERK
CITY OF PUNTA GORDA
Publish: 3/18/26
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