South Tampa Pond: Barbwire to Boardwalk

Site plan for the Osbourne Pond Trail and Fitness Area

Last week, Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn announced the creation of a new park and fitness trail around Osbourne Pond.  What was, until recently, surrounded by a barbwire covered fence will be revamped into a boardwalk trail, fitness area, and scenic retreat for the once crime ridden location.  

The city plans to spend around $500,000 to create a half mile long trail that will circle the retention pond.  The trail will feature eight new fitness stations and the planting of over 110 new trees to help create an inviting look and shade for the trail.

This first bid in the project has been completed and is slated to get underway in December of this year with completion set for April of 2014.