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Raymond H. Neri Community Park Improvements

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Project ID

002201A

Project Location

4303 46th Ave. N., St. Petersburg, FL 33714

Project Status

Construction: In progress

Construction Update

For safety, the park will be closed for construction beginning June 17. Duval Park Boulevard will remain open, although traffic may be reduced to one lane for brief periods.

Pinellas County has hired Gibbs & Register to construct the park. Crews will work weekdays from around sunrise to 4 p.m. We know that the construction noise will be an inconvenience to the neighborhood. We appreciate your patience and look forward to delivering a new and much more enjoyable Neri Park.

Project Overview

The Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners has made a significant investment in the Lealman Community. They’re continuing their support through a project to bring new amenities to Raymond H. Neri Community Park.

Starting in the summer 2024 and continuing into early 2026, the park will be closed for major construction. Planned enhancements include:

  • Children’s playground
  • Adult fitness course
  • Dog park
  • Picnic shelters
  • Restroom
  • Open playfield
  • New landscaping
  • Parking areas
  • New and resurfaced trails

Project Design

An illustration of the design for the new Raymond H. Neri Park showing parking at the north end, landscaped trails, a road going from the northeast and turning east, with two additional parking areas, a multipurpose field, and a large and small dog park.

Project Background

Neri Park first opened in 2005 on 38 acres as Joe’s Creek Greenway Park. It was renamed in 2018 for civic leader Raymond H. Neri, who spearheaded many of Lealman’s economic and civic efforts. Soon after, the County asked what enhancements residents would like to see in the park. The project has gone through several stages of design, public feedback and revision. The final plans reflect many of the features on the community’s wish list.

This project is part of a major commitment Pinellas County has made to improving the quality of life in Lealman. Other advancements include establishing the Lealman Community Redevelopment Area (CRA) to reinvest local tax revenue back into the community, the Lealman Exchange community center, and the future Joe’s Creek Restoration and Greenway Trail.

Anticipated Project Timeline

  • Design: January 2019 – Fall 2023
  • Construction: June 2024 – November 2025

Community Outreach

Pinellas County hosted a Project Information meeting on May 23, 2019, from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at the Lealman Exchange, 5175 45th St. N. in St. Petersburg to review the proposed improvements and answer questions.

Project Funding

This project is supported by:

  • Federal award number SLFRP4653 awarded to Pinellas County Government by the U.S. Department of the Treasury
  • The Penny for Pinellas
  • A Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Program grant through the Florida Dept. of Environmental Protection

Contact Us

Dan Glaser, P.E.
Project Manager
Public Works / Capital Improvements
14 S. Fort Harrison Ave., Clearwater, FL 33756
(727) 464-5209
dglaser@pinellas.gov