Welcome to the virtual public engagement opportunity for the Balm Park and Community Center Master Plan Project. Your responses will help Hillsborough County gain insight into the community’s desire for the proposed improvements. This virtual public engagement is open from Dec. 5-18, 2023.


An in-person meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023, at Balm Community Center, 14747 Balm Wimauma Rd., Wimauma, FL 33598

 

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About

Balm Park and Community Center received funding for eight new pickleball courts through the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. About $660,000 has been received for the courts at this time. As a part of that project, Hillsborough County Parks & Recreation is looking for community input on a long-range master plan for the park and community center. Improvements to the park and facilities are not currently funded. Additionally, with the realignment of Balm Wimauma Road, the overall acreage of Balm Park may increase.

Site Plan 1 shows Balm Park and Community Center with its current plotted boundaries. The additional pickleball courts, redefined parking lot, and new walking loop are included in the funded park improvements.

Site Plan 2 shows Balm Park and Community Center with the potential additional park acreage. This site plan was created to show amenities that potentially could be added to the park. Everything shown in addition to the amenities listed on Site Plan 1 have not yet received funding.

Feedback

 

Question title

Of the park amenities listed below, please select your top three.

Closed to responses | 38 Responses

Question title

What other amenities would you like to see included in future phases of the park? Comment below

Closed for Comments

Question title

How often do you visit Balm Park?

Once a week
46%
4 or more days a week
23%
Other
23%
2 – 3 days a week
8%
Closed to responses | 13 Responses

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Why do you visit this park? Select all that apply or comment below.

Playground/Children Play
50%
Exercise/Fitness
50%
Relaxation
42%
Sports
17%
Sightseeing
17%
Other
17%
Walk Dog
8%
Hiking
8%
Biking
8%
Special Events
0%
Skating
0%
Closed to responses | 12 Responses

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How far do you live from the park?

0 – 1 mile
33%
3 - 5 miles
28%
1 – 3 miles
22%
More than 5 miles
17%
Closed to responses | 18 Responses

Question title

What kinds of active recreation programming (staff-led) would you like to see at this location?

Fitness and strength training programming
58%
After-school programming
42%
Summer camp programming
25%
Active older adult programming
25%
Other
25%
Teen programming
17%
Closed to responses | 12 Responses

Question title

Please provide additional programming suggestions. Comment below

Closed for Comments

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The Balm community is growing, and planning for the long-term needs of a community that is not completely established is challenging. Are there any additional suggestions or needs we could incorporate into future phases?

Closed for Comments

Contact Info

 

Question title

Are you a resident of Hillsborough County?

Yes
100%
No
0%
Closed to responses | 11 Responses

Question title

How long have you lived in Hillsborough County?

more than 20 years
73%
11-15 years
18%
16-20 years
9%
Less than 1 year
0%
1-2 years
0%
3-5 years
0%
6-10 years
0%
Closed to responses | 11 Responses

Question title

Please select the statement that most closely describes your relationship to this project (select one):

I am a property owner within or adjacent to the defined service area
50%
I am a commuter/visitor who passes through the service area
38%
I am an interested resident or business owner located outside of the immediate service area
13%
None of the above
0%
Other
0%
Closed to responses | 8 Responses

Question title

Please indicate below how close you live to the proposed project site?

0-5 miles
67%
10 – 15 miles
33%
0 -200 yards
0%
15 – 20 miles
0%
Other
0%
Closed to responses | 9 Responses

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Please provide your zip code.

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Thank you for your feedback. Would you like to subscribe to participate in other opportunities to provide valuable feedback on Hillsborough County-related initiatives?

Surveys
100%
Capital Improvement Projects
67%
Focus Groups
67%
User Experience Testing
67%
Other
0%
Closed to responses | 3 Responses

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How did you hear about this project?

Neighborhood Sign
43%
Social Media
29%
Website
14%
Other
14%
Comment Card
0%
Email
0%
TV / Print / Radio
0%
Friend / Neighbor
0%
HOA / Community Newsletter
0%
Closed to responses | 7 Responses

Tell us about you

The following demographic questions are optional.

We would really appreciate your response to ensure we are reaching all segments of our community with our outreach efforts.

If you do not want to answer these demographic questions, please scroll to the end of this page and click 'Submit'.

 

We thank you for your participation!

Question title

What gender do you identify as?

Female
63%
Male
38%
Prefer not to answer
0%
Other
0%
Closed to responses | 8 Responses

Question title

Which of the following describes your racial or ethnic identity? Check all that apply.

White
75%
Hispanic or Latinx
25%
African American or Black
0%
Asian
0%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
0%
My race is unknown to me
0%
Prefer not to answer
0%
Other
0%
Closed to responses | 4 Responses

Question title

What is your age?

36-45
29%
46-55
29%
18-25
14%
26-35
14%
Over 75
14%
Under 18
0%
56-65
0%
66-75
0%
Prefer not to answer
0%
Closed to responses | 7 Responses

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What is your marital status?

Married/Domestic Partnership
50%
Divorced/Separated
25%
Single
25%
Widowed
0%
Other
0%
Closed to responses | 8 Responses

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Community Meeting

6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023

Balm Community Center 14747 Balm Wimauma Rd., Wimauma, FL 33598