Initiatives

Coast to Coast Connector

The Coast-to-Coast Connector will link communities between St. Petersburg and Titusville, providing a “safe, scenic and sunsational” multi-use trail allowing residents and visitors to explore Central Florida by bicycle and on foot.  This connector will be the first of its kind in Florida and has already fueled the economic revitalization of communities along its route such as Dunedin and Winter Garden. The C2C is a major priority within the Florida Greenways and Trails System Plan developed by the Office of Greenways and Trails and has already fueled the economic revitalization of communities along its route such as Dunedin and Winter Garden. 

SUNtrails

We are on the threshold of a major change in transportation policy in the Sunshine State. Off-road paved trails are being taken seriously. These long narrow corridors usually follow an abandoned railway, canal bank, scenic highway, or utility transmission lines.  Local governments and citizens groups have created these paved trails in communities from the Florida Keys to the Panhandle. The Foundations seeks to close the gaps between existing trails in order to create a system of greenways and trails throughout the state.

Regionally connected trails are becoming the expectation in Florida's future.  A SUNTrail System (“Shared-Use, Nonmotorized Trails”) is becoming a reality.  Planning and developing these trails will only be realized through persistent support, coordination and education about their benefits at the local, regional, and state level.  The “maps” section of the website presents a selection of proposed “trails of regional significance”.

Pruitt Trailhead

The Pruitt Trailhead near Dunnellon in Marion County provides access to various trails within the Marjorie Harris Carr Cross Florida Greenway, Halpata Tastanaki Preserve, and Ross Prairie State Forest. It is popular among hikers, off-road cyclists, and equestrians. The trailhead features a portion of the Florida National Scenic Trail and amenities such as ADA parking, picnic tables, a portable toilet, and a horse corral with water. A new pavilion was recently added through a generous anonymous donation.

The trailhead is named in memory of Mark Huntington Pruitt, son of the former landowners of Halpata Tastanaki Preserve.

Boundless Playgrounds

Boundless Playgrounds are designed to enable all children, including those with physical, developmental, cognitive, and sensory disabilities, to experience independent and self-directed play. These extraordinary playgrounds provide a barrier-free environment where children of all abilities can engage in play, fostering interaction with parents or grandparents who may also require an accessible space.

Thanks to the generous donations from the Felburn Foundation, these inclusive Boundless Playgrounds have become a reality. The Florida Greenways and Trails Foundation, in cooperation with the Office of Greenways and Trails, takes pride in facilitating the establishment of these inclusive spaces, where children, both with and without disabilities, can come together and enjoy the natural wonders of the environment while learning through play.

Boundless Playgrounds have been constructed in 2 locations so far:

  • Cross Florida Greenway at the Baseline Road Trailhead in southeast Ocala,

  • Wakulla Station Trailhead on the Tallahassee-St. Marks Historic Railroad.

Make a Donation.

Donate to the Florida Greenways and Trails Foundation (FGTF) and help us create a connected statewide trail and greenway system, promoting transportation alternatives, recreation, health, tourism, and economic development for a vibrant and thriving Florida. Join us in transforming our vision into reality and leave a lasting impact on our beautiful state.