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Unit Name: West Jacksonville Connector
Acres: 112.59
Description:
Managing
Agency:
City of
Jacksonville
Current Management Plan
Approved:
348
9/08/2005
The West Jacksonville Connector is comprised of three parcels “Hawkins I”, “Hawkins II” and
“Nemours”. The properties were acquired to create a trailhead and trail system to connect
publically owned lands to the north and to the south of this property, including a connection to the
Cecil Field Conservation Corridor. A trailhead with parking and restrooms is proposed on the
Hawkins I parcel (28-acre piece).
The Management Plan was approved in 2005 and does not contain specific measures and
timeframes for the goals, objectives, actions and measures it recommends.
Accomplishments:
Resource Management:
• May 2010, participated in Department of State’s Archaeological Resource Management
(ARM) Training for State Land Managers;
• Monitoring of ground disturbing activities;
• On-site visual confirmation of Sherman’s Fox Squirrel and Gopher Tortoise;
• 2008, treated for invasive plant species on Hawkins I and Hawkins II;
• 2009, treated for invasive plant species on Hawkins I and Nemours parcels;
• 2009, follow-up treatment for invasive plant species on Hawkins II;
• Established an agreement with local law enforcement to maintain a presence and patrol
of the property;
• Established a 911 address for the property: 14287 West Beaver Street, Jacksonville, FL
32220.
Capital Improvements:
• Hawkins II parcel: demolition and removal of previous owner’s RV Park and associated
structures;
• Hawkins II parcel: velodrome restoration is underway;
• Access road was repaired;
• Entrance gate was installed;
Other:
• Management is seeking money for repair/removal of the septic tanks, design and
construction of the parking area and restrooms.
Additional Explanation:
• The property is not yet open to the public.