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The City of Plantation has completely renovated Pine Island Park. The project was finished in lat August with gates officially opening at a Grand Re-Opening on Saturday, August 27th.
The 25-acre renovated park will primarily host soccer events for recreation and travel teams, which will include large-scale tournaments. The City also plans to host community events at the park for the entire Plantation community.
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Pine Island Park holds 14 acres of sports fields including six natural grass turf fields, and the City of Plantation’s first synthetic pre-lined turf field with one 11 v 11 and two 7 v 7 soccer fields with perimeter safety netting. There is also a 7,700-square-foot synthetic turf goalie practice area complete with perimeter safety netting and LED sports lighting.
Other renovations included the newly upgraded Perry Weather System, a complete weather station with real-time weather forecasting, improved drainage, 14 custom-made shade structures over spectator bleachers, newly constructed restrooms and concession stand, increased parking spaces, and a new maintenance garage.
Future improvements will include a newly constructed and modernized playground. Wonderful parks like Pine Island Park are why the grass is always greener in Plantation!
Pine Island Park is located at 320 S Pine Island Road. To learn about Plantation’s many youth and adult sports and recreation programs visit www.Plantation.org.