The City of Boca Raton held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, February 14, 2012 in recognition of the newly-completed renovations
and improvements at Lake Wyman Park. The 8.3-acre park is located at
1500 NE 5th Avenue. City officials and staff shared in the celebration.
The Park improvements were made possible through funding from the City and the U.S. Department of Energy for the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 – Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program. The Grant Program was a Presidential priority to deploy the cheapest, cleanest, and most reliable energy technologies we have across the country.
In keeping with this priority and the City’s own initiative to be a leader in community sustainability and environmental stewardship, staff chose Lake Wyman Park as a model to demonstrate some of the technologies available to create a sustainable public facility. Some of the elements include; a Wind Spire, Reflective Surfaces, Solar Compactors, Pervious & Porous Pavers, Xeriscape Landscaping, Rain Barrels and Restroom Facility complete with Solar Panels, Skylight, Low Flo Fixtures, constructed with recycled material. Additionally, new playground equipment and a new fitness trail were installed which were made from recycled material.
Project: Demonstration Park
Reporting Period: October 1 - December 31, 2009
During this reporting period Municipal Services held several planning meetings with in-house staff to identify key elements for the demonstration park. A proposal has been drafted which is under review.
Reporting Period: January 1 -March 31, 2010
During this reporting period Lake Wyman Park was selected as the site for the Demonstration Park. A vendor was selected for the design and architectural services.
Reporting Period: April 1 - June 30, 2010
During this reporting period design was in process. In-house staff are reviewing additional enhancements for the Lake Wyman Park.
Reporting Period: July 1 - September 30, 2010
During this reporting period the design work continued. Staff have recommended additional enhancements for the park.
Reporting Period: October 1 - December 31, 2010
During this reporting period an RFP was developed. The project is scheduled to go out to bid on January 25th.
Reporting Period: January 1 - March 31, 2011
During this reporting period a contractor was selected. The contractor is in the process of obtaining the proper permits. It is anticipated a Notice to Proceed will be issued during the next reporting period.
Reporting Period: April 1 - June 30, 2011
During this reporting period the Notice to Proceed was issued. The project manager verified the equipment to be purchased met the Buy America requirement of the grant. It is anticipated that construction will begin during the next reporting period.
Reporting Period: July 1 - September 30, 2011
During this reporting period construction on the Demonstration Park project began. The City installed recycled border in the area around the park. In addition, construction began on the actual building. Energy efficient fixtures and lighting were installed. A new roof structure including solar panels were added, a rain barrel was installed and a solar wind spire was installed.
Reporting Period: October 1 - December 31, 2011
During this reporting period construction continued on the Demonstration Park project. The building was painted with a light reflective paint and xeriscape landscaping was installed.
Scientists agree that human population continues to have an effect on the environment. This is especially true in South Florida, where there has been a significant increase in population over the last several decades. 
