Sharon Soud is a visitor to the Oleta River State Park in North Miami Beach, Florida. Her thoughts on the "Great Outdoors Initiative" were shared with WPLG, a local news source. She expressed mixed feelings about the proposed additions to the park, viewing pickleball and frisbee golf as acceptable amenities but questioning the logic of hotels and golf courses.
Governor Ron DeSantis supports the initiative, aiming to increase investment in state public parks. The plan focuses on expanding public access, increasing outdoor activities, and providing new lodging options. According to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, the public system comprises 175 parks, trails, and historic sites, spanning over 815,000 acres and 100 miles of coastline.
However, not everyone is in favor of the proposal. Environmental groups such as The Florida Wildlife Federation... The Youth Environmental Alliance, 1000 Friends of Florida, Friends of the Everglades, and Vote Water are strongly opposed. They argue that the state parks should not compete with private enterprise and are concerned about the potential impact on native species.
Shannon Stratman, an activist with the Youth Environmental Alliance, "spoke out against the construction plans," "expressing concerns about the devastation it could bring." She emphasized the importance of preserving the natural environment... citing the park's unique ecosystem.
Source: See hereNORTH MIAMI BEACH, Fla. – The Florida Department of Environmental Protection recently announced a new " Great Outdoors Initiative " to "expand public access, increase outdoor activities, and provide new lodging options" at state public parks. There are plans for changes at nine parks including two in South Florida: The Oleta River State Park in Miami-Dade County and Dr. Von D. Mizell-Eula Johnson State Park in Broward County.
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