Loyce Harpe Park
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| Loyce E. Harpe Park | |
| Designation | County park |
| Location | Florida |
| Nearest City | Lakeland, Florida |
| Year of Establishment | Dedicated in 2006 |
Loyce E. Harpe Park, formerly known as Carter Road Park, is located in Polk County, Florida . The park includes four softball fields, eight Little League baseball fields, and six soccer fields. In addition, there is a mountain bicycle trail and fishing.
The park is named after Loyce E. Harpe, who was the county's first parks and recreation director. Mr. Harpe served as a parks and recreation professional during most of his 31 years in public service.
The park was officially dedicated and renamed on June 24, 2006 after Mr. Harpe. Loyce Harpe was born on February 13, 1944 and died on April 5, 2005.
[edit] Location
500 W. Carter Road, Lakeland, FL
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