On February 13, Wharton-Smith celebrated the grand opening of Hercules Park with the City of Zephyrhills, Kimley-Horn, the public, and more. Instead of a standard ribbon cutting, the park officially opened by turning on the splash pad. See photos.
Hercules Park, named in honor of the Hercules Powder Company, which once operated Camp No. 39 on the site more than 70 years ago, is a 12-acre park featuring a nature-based playground, splash pad, scenic trails, covered pavilions, and restrooms. The park was designed to blend the city’s past with its future, incorporating elements from the Hercules Powder Company into the park’s design.
“This park represents a major milestone for the City of Zephyrhills,” said Zephyrhills Mayor Melonie Bahr Monson. “It’s the first new community park built here in over 40 years. I want to thank my friends at Wharton-Smith for bringing our vision to life. Your teams were amazing to work with, and the end product is better than anything we could ever hope for. It is the gem of our city!”
“This day was the culmination of many months of hard work, collaboration, and commitment to the community of Zephyrhills,” said Director of Operations Johnny Santos. “Hercules Park will be a valued part of this community for generations, and our team here at Wharton-Smith is honored to have played a vital role in bringing this dream to fruition.”
Congratulations to the entire project team on a wonderful addition to the City of Zephyrhills!
