Published: October 8, 2024
Bartow, Fla. (Oct. 8, 2024) — In advance of Hurricane Milton’s arrival, the following Polk County parks, facilities, and operations will close at 5 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 8 until further notice:
- All Polk County parks and boat ramps
- Youth and adult league activities
- Community Resource Centers
- Bone Valley ATV Park
- Saddle Creek Gun Range
- All stormwater and environmental lands sites
- All programs and events at Polk’s Nature Discovery Center are canceled through the weekend and will resume after Circle B Bar Reserve reopens.
Polk County campgrounds closed at noon on today and will remain closed until further notice.
The Polk County History Center will be closed on Wednesday and Thursday, Oct. 9 and 10.
If you have questions about these closures, contact Polk County Parks and Natural Resources Division at (863) 534-7377.