Proposed County Equestrian Center Relocation to NW Equestrian Park
Proposed County Equestrian Center Relocation to NW Equestrian Park
Welcome to the public engagement opportunity for the Proposed Relocation of the County Equestrian Center. Your responses will help Hillsborough County gain community insight into the proposed Relocation of the County Equestrian Center, which would be initiated through the Request for Proposal (RFP) process. The County is exploring options to exchange the current Bakas Equestrian Center property for a new, modern equestrian facility at the County-owned Northwest Equestrian Park. This virtual public engagement will be open from Oct. 23 to Oct. 28, 2025.
Residents are encouraged to attend one of the in-person meetings listed below to learn more about the plan and provide feedback.
Unable to attend an in-person meeting? Share your input online anytime from Thursday, Oct. 23, to Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025.
The Bakas Equestrian Center has served the community for more than two decades and is now ready for reinvestment and modernization. However, the site is limited to 9.26 usable acres and is accessible only through a residential neighborhood, which restricts program growth and public access. To better serve the community, the County is exploring the development of a new, modern facility at the County-owned Northwest Equestrian Park, which is 2.3 miles from the Bakas Equestrian Center.
Through a Request for Proposal (RFP) process, the County plans to exchange the current Bakas property for the new facility. The design will prioritize improved operational efficiency, expanded programming, and enhanced public accessibility. There will be no disruption to current Bakas programs during the transition.
