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University of Florida IFAS Extension
Florida-Friendly Landscaping ™

Tavares, FL

Bioretention, Boardwalk, Bridge, Open Space, Park, Plants, Pond, Stormwater, Swale, Walkway

About This Project

Tavares Ecological Park is an 8-acre stormwater park designed to address stormwater runoff and water quality issues. The park includes man-made stormwater treatment ponds, swales, and floating wetland vegetation that will filter the nutrients and pollutants out of the freshwater before it flows into Mount Dora.

Project Details

Year Completed

2019

Project Cost

$ 5,600,000

City of Tavares

https://www.tavares.org/

Phone

352-742-6462

Utilities Operations

1000 Captain Haynes Road
Tavares, FL 32778

Location

415-401 S Sinclair Ave , Tavares, FL, 32778
Lake County
St. Johns River Water District
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