County celebrates opening of new Dansville Park in unincorporated Ridgecrest

Pinellas County officially opened the new Dansville Park with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday. The 12-acre park is located in the unincorporated Greater Ridgecrest area at 12701 Wilcox Road.

Marking the opening were Pinellas County Commission Chair Dave Eggers, Parks and Conservation Resources Director Paul Cozzie, Friends of Ridgecrest President Wanda McCawthan, and David Baldwin (grandson of neighborhood founder Dan Henry).

“Not so long ago, federal funding, combined with our very own Penny for Pinellas, allowed us to take on intergenerational projects like this one, projects that leave an enduring legacy for our children,” said Board of County Commissioners Chair Dave Eggers. “The opening of this new park is a historic achievement, a testament to the lasting impact of Dan Henry, who founded the neighborhood, and a milestone in the life of Dansville and the greater Ridgecrest community”.

The new Dansville Park includes the Dansville retention pond (Mill Pond), a multi-use path, sidewalks, benches, a picnic shelter, restrooms, a parking lot, and open green space. The park is open daily from 7 a.m. – sunset.