UPDATE: August 2024

The application submitted by Key Pen Parks in September 2023 for grant funding to facilitate the 360 Trails Trust Land Transfer from DNR was not successful this time. DNR has notified us that there will likely be another application period next summer.

Thank you to everyone who participated in the Key Pen Parks “Bring 360 Trails Home” community survey and to those who wrote letters of support to help transfer ownership!

Timeline

We submitted our first funding application at the end of September 2023. It can take up to two years for a parcel to move from its nomination stage to its funding stage (if selected). Although Key Pen Parks was not awarded funding at this time, DNR has notified us that there will likely be another application period in Summer of 2025.

FAQs

Does Key Pen Parks have the knowledge to solely manage forest land? We do not currently have the knowledge and staff on hand to solely manage this forest, but if this transfer is granted and approved by DNR and 360 Trails is transferred to our District, we will take the opportunity to either bring on a permanent forester to join our team or hire a contractor to help us manage the forested land.

Will this transfer of 360 Trails to Key Pen Parks raise taxes for residents of the Key Peninsula? Key Pen Parks already pays any property taxes for 360 Trails as required in our lease from DNR, and our staff already maintains the land for recreational purposes.
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Will the responsibility of managing this land cause strain for the district and its residents? Under the terms of our current lease from DNR, we already fully maintain the land and provide and manage all recreation opportunities in the trails; these factors would not be new costs in the annual budget.

the survey

The survey is now closed; thank you to everyone who voiced their opinion. We received over 430 responses and saw about 93% support for the transfer of 360 Trails to Key Pen Parks' ownership. Check out the responses here: Community Survey Responses for "Bring 360 Trails Home."

If you have any additional concerns or questions, please direct them to [email protected].