Published: May 23, 2025
Bartow, Fla. (May 23, 2025) — Polk County Parks and Recreation staff are looking for recreational youth league providers to fill openings at three local athletic venues. These openings are for not-for-profit recreational leagues only. To qualify, leagues must hold open registrations, and they must accept and play all children that register. The following facilities are available:
- Poinciana Community Park (baseball and softball fields), located at 5109 Allegheny Road in Poinciana (baseball and softball fields)
- East Central Park (baseball and softball fields), located at 5555 Lake Trask Road in Dundee
- Lake Gywn Park (soccer fields), located at 137 Ave. A East in Wahneta
To apply, please email terrydavis@polk-county.net with:
- Organization name
- Contact information (address, phone number, email address)
- Organization board member list
Applications will be accepted until 5 p.m. on June 27. Recreation staff will then schedule an interview with each organization to determine which organization best meets the needs of the area. For more information, please contact Terry Davis at (863) 534-6911.
Polk County Parks and Recreation staff oversee the volunteer boards of the sports leagues for both youth and adult athletic leagues. Managing more than 120 sports fields and 27 youth athletic leagues with more than 12,000 participants for baseball, football, soccer and softball.