Ellis-Methvin Park in Plant City, FL is a sprawling 46-acre recreational haven that offers a wide range of amenities for visitors of all ages. Originally owned by the Ellis family since the late 1800s, the park was generously donated to the city by Dr. Roy Ellis and his wife Bonnie Methvin Ellis in 2002. With funding from the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners and various grants, the park underwent phased construction and was completed in 2016. It features a state-of-the-art Plant City Tennis Center, multiple baseball and softball fields, soccer and football fields, picnic shelters, playgrounds, and scenic walking trails.
Located northeast of downtown Plant City, Ellis-Methvin Park is adjacent to the Otis M. Andrews Sports Complex and offers a convenient and picturesque setting for outdoor activities. The park boasts 6 lighted HydroGrid clay courts and 4 lighted hard surface courts at the Tennis Center, making it a popular destination for tennis enthusiasts. Additionally, visitors can enjoy the park's well-maintained walking trails, including a 0.4-mile lighted trail around the pond and a 0.9-mile lighted perimeter trail that encircles the entire park. Ellis-Methvin Park is a vibrant community space that provides ample opportunities for recreation, sports, and leisure in the heart of Plant City.
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