HOLMES BEACH – The Scentral Park dog park in Holmes Beach has been resodded as part of the city’s response to requests and concerns voiced by dog park users during recent city commission meetings and Parks and Beautification Committee meetings.
The dog park users requested more sod and less sandy surfaces, larger shade trees located in different areas, benches being placed side by side, modifications to the dog washing area, electrical service to the shade shelters and more.
During the Jan. 13 city commission work session, dog park user and park advocate Renee Ferguson thanked the mayor, commission and city staff for their efforts that will remain ongoing until all planned improvements are completed. The city has budgeted approximately $29,000 for the past, present and future dog park improvements made or to be made during the current 2025-26 fiscal year that ends Sept. 30
During the meeting, Mayor Judy Titsworth thanked Commissioner Dan Diggins for the $5,000 donation he made to cover a dog-park related funding shortfall. Portions of the dog park were fenced off during the sod installations, but the park remained open. Featuring large and small dog areas, Scentral Park is located along the 6000 block of Flotilla Drive, near the City Field athletic fields and sports courts.
