Largo Central Park Explained

Largo Central Park
Map:Florida#USA
Type:Urban park
Coordinates:27.9153°N -82.7852°W
Operator:City of Largo
Status:Open

Largo Central Park is a 70-acre[1] [2] public park located at 101 Central Park Drive in Largo, Florida, United States. Opened in April 1995,[3] the park features a playground, picnic pavilions, a miniature railroad, a performing arts center, and the James S. Miles and Richard A. Leandri Military Court of Honor.[4] [5] Largo Central Park is situated across the street from the Largo Public Library,[6] and west of the Largo Central Park Nature Preserve, a 31-acre nature park.[7]

A clock tower initially stood at the entrance to the park on the corner of Seminole Boulevard and East Bay Drive, but it was removed in 2009.[8] [9] [10]

Each December, Largo Central Park is decorated with Christmas lights and displays; in 2018, over 2 million lights decorated the park.[11]

Further reading

Notes and References

  1. News: Weimar. Carrie. December 2, 2007. Few things are better than Sunday in a beautiful park. Tampa Bay Times. St. Petersburg, Florida. 9. March 12, 2024. Newspapers.com.
  2. News: October 23, 2008. Have a picnic. Tampa Bay Times. St. Petersburg, Florida. 4. March 12, 2024. Newspapers.com.
  3. News: Davis. Amelia. April 22, 1995. Swinging into action. Tampa Bay Times. St. Petersburg, Florida. 1. March 12, 2024. Newspapers.com.
  4. News: Green. Angie. July 5, 2003. Tunnel vision: Just what this trip needs. Tampa Bay Times. St. Petersburg, Florida. 7B. March 12, 2024. Newspapers.com.
  5. News: Davis. Amelia. February 22, 1997. Faded Court of Honor gets restoration help. Tampa Bay Times. St. Petersburg, Florida. 8. March 12, 2024. Newspapers.com.
  6. Book: Schnur, James Anthony. 2011. Largo. Images of America. Arcadia Publishing. 124. 978-1531654535.
  7. Web site: Walking Club: Exploring Largo Central Park Nature Preserve. November 10, 2021. ABC Action News. March 12, 2024.
  8. News: March 28, 2008. Clock's new face. Tampa Bay Times. St. Petersburg, Florida. 5. March 13, 2024. Newspapers.com.
  9. News: Helfand. Lorri. May 3, 2009. Landmark park to get facelift. Tampa Bay Times. St. Petersburg, Florida. 3. March 13, 2024. Newspapers.com.
  10. News: December 27, 2009. Palms are in place. Tampa Bay Times. St. Petersburg, Florida. 3. March 13, 2024. Newspapers.com.
  11. Web site: Two million holiday lights, Christmas displays fill Largo Central Park. Streicher. Sean. November 26, 2018. WTSP. March 12, 2024.

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