Collaborating with the City of Inverness and the chosen design firm, C.T. Hsu + Associates PA, Clancy & Theys transformed the 20-acre park into a tourist attraction and natural resource for community entertainment.
Construction included the interconnecting of the newly renovated Liberty Park, Wallace Brooks Park, and Depot District through sidewalk and Withlacoochee State Trail access. The Depot features a new 11,700 SF open-air pavilion for park-goers to enjoy festivals, farmers’ markets, and year-round events. Located adjacent to the Depot, the park now features an iconic water tower designed to serve the city as an event performance stage. Additional amenities include picnic areas for outdoor dining, bike parking, floating docks for canoe and kayak access, and a boardwalk to the waterfront area. The Liberty Park entrance features a custom-designed pergola that welcomes visitors to the park’s outdoor amphitheater and serves as a performance space featuring outdoor raised seating in a semicircle design that amplifies sound. The stage features a concrete seawall with access to electrical outlets for musical or theatrical performances. An additional park feature includes a standalone restroom facility that provides visitors with covered bike parking, water, and shelter.
The Wallace Brooks Park renovation project included constructing a new public rowing crew building and boat launch to serve residents with water recreation access. During construction, a 3,800 SF existing train station was relocated and renovated to provide the park with flexible space for retail, outdoor dining, events, and covered bike parking. New restroom pavilions complement nature’s natural aesthetics throughout the repurposed park and serve as a hub for entrances to each park. Additional features include a new state-of-the-art playground, a new waterfront pavilion, a waterfront seating area, floating docks, and a boardwalk.
