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The mission of the Friends of Colt Creek State Park is to enhance the use and enjoyment of Colt Creek State Park for the people of Florida and our visitors.

In Order to Fulfill Our Mission, the Friends:

  • Promote the preservation, use & enhancement of the Colt Creek State Park through promotion, special events, tours, market research & joint partnerships with other organizations
  • Assist in the research, funding and implementation of recreational enhancements to the park that are aligned with proper environmental resource management and wildlife habitat preservation.
  • Sponsor the publication and sale of literature and educational and promotional material on the Colt Creek State Park.
  • Sponsor research and data-gathering projects to support the resource and recreation management needs of Colt Creek State Park.
  • Provide support and recognition programs for the volunteers of the Colt Creek State Park.
    Develop a park endowment fund for special resource management, historic preservation and park development needs.
  • Receive and hold donations of lands, leases and easements for park needs.

BOARD MEMBERS

Paula Dockery

PRESIDENT

Margaret VonEhr

SECRETARY

Julie Townsend

TREASURER

Trinity Laurino

DIRECTOR

Natalie Oldenkamp

DIRECTOR

Robin Berning

DIRECTOR

Ilse Buzzanca

DIRECTOR

WE'D LOVE TO BE YOUR FRIEND!

Did You Know?

While revenue raised directly by the park goes to Tallahassee to be redistributed throughout the state park systems, funds raised through the Friends of Colt Creek stay at Colt Creek State park and are only used for our local improvements.

Colt Creek State Park is one of only two state parks in all of Polk County and serves to preserve an important track of Florida’s natural beauty while making it accessible for all to enjoy.

An all-volunteer organization, the Friends group supports the park through improvements large and small like the laundry station at the campsite, the butterfly garden, and the brand new equestrian pavilion. We also contribute to the park’s educational programs and recreational events.

And it’s all made possible through Friends like you!