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Bonnet Springs Park will hold grand opening throughout this weekend

LAKELAND, Fla. — After years of development, Bonnet Springs Park had its grand opening commence Saturday, set to continue throughout the weekend.

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Right outside of downtown Lakeland, the 168-acre park serves to unify the city’s diverse population by providing unique opportunities in education and recreation.

Previously a railyard, the park has been repurposed to allow visitors to explore the outdoors.

Some areas of the park include a kids treehouse, a butterfly house, multiple boardwalks and nature trails, playgrounds and a nature center.

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Bonnet Springs Park will also serve as the new Florida Children’s Museum, set to open November 4, 2022.

To learn more about events taking place throughout the weekend or about the new museum , guests can visit the Bonnet Springs website or the Florida Children’s Museum website.

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