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Harvest Hope Park improvements complete
Harvest Hope Park, located in the center of the University Area, unveiled a new turf sports field Friday morning.
TAMPA - Harvest Hope Park, located in the center of the University Area, unveiled a new turf sports field this morning.
Harvest Hope Park is a 7-acre community space open to the public. The park previously had a grass field, but over time the grass was reduced to dirt. University Area Community Development Corporation knew it was time for renovations.
With funding from a Hillsborough County grant, University Area CDC made this project possible. Hillsborough County Commissioner, Gwen Myers said, "I’m glad to say that Hillsborough County contributed over $300,000 towards this project."
The brand-new sports field is made up of 23,000 square feet of artificial turf. Other improvements to the park include new landscaping, expanded irrigation, and a picnic pavilion.
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The University Area CDC has been serving at-risk neighborhoods for 27 years. They believe Harvest Park and its latest improvements will be a huge asset to the University Area community.
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They also have a program called "Get Moving", which promotes neighborhood sustainability through healthy activities like team sports.
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The Source: This information came from a press conference with Hillsborough County and University Area CDC officials.