Cross Country facility getting an upgrade

http://www.wctv.tv/content/news/Plans-move-forward-for-stage-one-of-Apalachee-Regional-Park-master-plan--452810963.html

The Leon County Commission has voted to move forward with stage one plans, as presented, for the Apalachee Regional Park master plan.
The plans for stage one include building trails for running, walking and biking, as well as space for paddling. The park will also include a dog park, two disc golf courses and an area for wildlife observation. The airfield currently located on the space will be relocated within the site.
Enhancements will also be made to the existing cross country course including restrooms, operating facilities, an outdoor community gathering pavilion and an award stage. These upgrades are necessary for the space to host national cross country championships including the 2021 NCAA National Championship.
Estimated costs for this part of the plan are about $5.1 million, which will be paid for through tourist development taxes and general revenue.
"Occasionally we get things right and this is one of the things," said Commissioner Bryan Desloge, who noted his colleagues from the National Association of Counties still talk to him about it. NACO members toured the existing cross country facility at the park last year.

 

The park sits on on the site of an old landfill, which the county is currently in the process of completely closing. That's expected to be completed by May of 2020.
"I too am very excited about the plans. When we looked at landfill closure I think some of us were surprised that the cost came out and all the data came out that it would be much better to close the landfill," said Commissioner Kristin Dozier. "There is a lot of good things in this plan."
Following stage one, stage two will include space for primitive camping, active recreation space and additional amenities to the cross country course including a boardwalk and viewing tower.


https://cms.leoncountyfl.gov/Home/Departments/Office-of-Resource-Stewardship/Parks-and-Recreation/Apalachee-Regional-Park

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Upcoming 2016 Fall Cross Country Events
Oct. 7 – Florida State Cross Country Invitational
Oct. 8 – Florida State Cross Country Invitational High School Pre-State Meet
Nov. 4 - NJCAA Region 8 Cross Country Championship
Nov. 5-- Florida High School Athletic Association Championship
Nov. 6 – USA Track & Field Master's 5km Cross Country Championships & Preview Race for the USA Track & Field Club Cross Country National Championships
Nov. 11-- NCAA South Region Championship
Nov. 19 – Florida Athletic Coaches Association All-Star Race
Nov. 19 – USA Track & Field Youth Region 4 Cross Country Regionals
Dec. 3 – Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) Cross Country National Championship
Dec. 10 – USA Track & Field Club Cross Country National Championships