History of Renovation

• View the original splash pad renderings here 
• See the original plans for the full park here.

Funding

The project was funded with the $2 million Parks and Recreational bonds approved by voters in the 2013 Bond Referendum. An additional $350,000 was provided by a Parks and Recreation Trust Fund (PARTF) grant.

Progress

The upgraded park opened to the community in August 2019. 

• January 17, 2019 | Kiwanis Family Park Renovation Underway
• January 29, 2019 | Kiwanis Family Park Renovation Update 1
• February 7, 2019 | Kiwanis Family Park Renovation Update 2
• March 12, 2019 | Kiwanis Family Park Renovation Update 3
• May 17, 2019 | Kiwanis Family Park Renovation Update 4
• June 25, 2019 | Kiwanis Family Park Renovation Update 5
• August 23, 2019 | Kiwanis Family Park Playground Opening

Park Maintenance

Only the splash pad and the playground area are maintained by the City of Sanford. Lee County continues to maintain the park's greenway, fitness and walking trail, existing covered shelter, uncovered picnic area, and gazebo.