Donaldson Park Improvements

This page serves as a central hub for all updates, projects, and improvements related to Lake Verona and Donaldson Park. Here, you will find the latest information on current initiatives, upcoming enhancements, maintenance efforts, and long-term planning for these key community spaces. Our goal is to provide clear, accessible updates so residents can stay informed and engaged as we continue to enhance these areas for recreation, safety, and overall community enjoyment.

Verona Beach Sand Nourishment Project

Task	Status	Date	Notes
Internal Coordination	Completed	Feb 2026	Water service relocations completed
Stormwater (External Agency)	In Progress	—	Required due to stormwater permitting thresholds
Notice to Proceed	On Hold	—	Postponed pending stormwater exemption approval
Permitting Coordination Initiated	On Hold	—	Cannot proceed until stormwater exemption is resolved
Permits Issued	Pending	—	Electrical and plumbing permits through Highlands County; zoning verification required; dependent on exemption outcome
Project Completion		Nov 2026	Projected completion date moved ahead a few months due to stormwater permitting being required by external agency.

Image of pickleball courts outlined over the current tennis courts to include location of where shelters will be placed.

Drawings showing where future pickleball courts will be added.

Task- Splashpad	Status	Date	Notes
Internal Coordination (PW, Utilities, Admin)	Completed	February 2026	Pavilion and water service relocations
Splashpad (Procurement / Quote)	Pending	Current	Awaiting pricing/quote through cooperative contract
City Council Approval (if applicable)	Pending		May be required depending on final cost threshold
Agreement / Purchase Authorization	Pending		Requisition/PO or contract execution following quote approval
Notice to Proceed	Pending		Pre-Construction meeting needed
Permitting Coordination Initiated	Pending		Electrical and plumbing permits through Highlands County; zoning verification required
Permits Issued	Pending		Dependent on county and agency approvals
Site Work Commencement	Pending		Clearing, grading, and utility relocation to begin upon permit approval

Image of post relocation of water lines. All Complete job finished.

Image of trenching complete at Donaldson Park

Relocation of water lines at Donaldson Park

Image of trench work at Donaldson Park with piping

Image of City staff standing in a trench next to 6 inch water line. Pre-site work for future park enhancements.

Images of pre-site work for future Donaldson Park projects to include water line relocation which is demonstrated in these pictures.

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Donaldson Park Improvements

Verona Beach Sand Nourishment Project

Timeline for Pickleball Courts

Pickleball Courts Updates

Timeline for Splashpad

Underground Utilities Improvements