info@desotobocc.com Home | Departments | Parks and Recreation Parks and Recreation Mission Statement: DeSoto County's Parks and Recreation Department is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life of the citizens we serve, by providing innovative and progressive recreational parks, programming and facilities, while preserving and protecting our cultural and natural resources. Vision Statement: DeSoto County Parks and Recreation Department will strive to promote and enhance the quality of life for DeSoto County's residents by providing and expanding leisure activities in clean, safe, and attractive parks and recreational areas. With boat ramps, baseball, soccer, volleyball, tennis, football, and miles of walking paths and trails to choose from, we have something to offer everyone. Whatever you choose to do, we hope you will take time to unwind, enjoy your family, and be active. Park Hours All parks are open from sunrise to sunset weather permitting. Additional Department Pages Brownville Park and Boat Ramp Deep Creek DeSoto Veterans Memorial Park Lettuce Lake Park Liverpool Morgan Park Nocatee Boat Ramp Peace River Monitoring Friday Sept. 24th Walt Brewer Sports Complex Ziba King Memorial Tara Anderson Parks & Recreation Director t.anderson@desotobocc.com Ph: (863) 491-7507 Fax: (863) 491-7523 Walt Brewer Sports Complex 1365 SE Hargrave | Arcadia | Florida | 34266 view map Marilyn Patton Administrative Assistant m.patton@desotobocc.com Ph: 863-491-7507 1365 SE Hargrave St. | Arcadia | Florida | 34266 view map Peace River Monitoring Friday Sept.24th Parks and Recreation Dept. is currently monitoring the Peace River , as of this morning the river... read more New Boat Ramp at DeSoto Veterans Memorial Park On January 29, 2021, the DeSoto County BOCC Parks Department was awarded a Florida Boating... read more $2.00 Daily Fee at Brownville Park There is now a $2.00 fee for daily visitors (campers are exempt). For more information on a $25... read more Click here for full department news archive. DeSoto County | 201 E. Oak Street, Arcadia, FL | 863.993.4800 | info@desotobocc.com © 2021 Desoto County. All rights reserved.