Governor DeSantis signs bill banning sports facilities in state parks

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Governor DeSantis signs bill banning sports facilities in state parks

FLORIDA (

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) – After plans to add golf courses, pickleball courts and even hotels at state parks across Florida got major backlash. A bill signed into law will officially prevent this.

Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill into law that specifically bans the construction of golf courses, ball fields and sports facilities in state parks.

This comes in direct response to DeSantis’ administration push to build such additions at nine state parks, including three in our area.

Camp Helen State Park, Grayton Beach State Park, and Topsail Preserve were included in the proposal.

The new legislation will also require government officials to give Floridians at least 30 days’ ahead of public hearings to discuss proposed changes to the conservation areas. It goes into effect on July 1.

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