Warm Mineral Springs Park to reopen Friday in North Port

NORTH PORT — The city of North Port will reopen Warm Mineral Springs Park to the public on Friday, April 7, from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. pending final approval from the Florida Department of Health.

After a seven-month closure due to Hurricane Ian, city officials have planned a celebration and appreciation of the community’s patience with free admission to the park for all attendees regardless of residence from April 7 - 11.

In addition, entry into Warm Mineral Springs Park will be discounted beginning April 11.

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City commissioners are finalizing plans to reduce park admission fees to $5 a day for Sarasota County residents and $7 a day for non-residents next week. Any existing park passes that have been reviewed and extended by the city will be accepted. North Port has also established a process to issue prorated refunds or pass extensions for Warm Mineral Springs Park pass holders impacted by the temporary closure.

“We are happy to offer these free admission days and discounted visits as we improve Warm Mineral Springs Park,” said City Manager Jerome Fletcher. “The city is working hard to keep the price manageable for visitors, as we continue to explore the possibilities of the proposed P3.”

For more information about the park's opening visit the city of North Port's website at https://www.northportfl.gov/visitors/visit-north-port/warm-mineral-springs-park

This article originally appeared on Sarasota Herald-Tribune: North Port reopening Warm Mineral Springs Park to the public