Holloway Park

The Holloway Park is the legacy of Mary Ann and Ed. Holloway, long time residents of the City of Lakeland and owners of the land for more than 40 years. In 2010, Ed. and Mary Ann Holloway, former owners of the lands now known as “Holloway Park” decided to preserve these lands in perpetuity. At that time they formed Holloway Park Foundation, Inc. to hold title to and manage the property. This is a 501(C)3 Corporation, approved by the IRS as a Charitable Foundation. Income and Donations to this Corporation are tax exempt. All income to the Corporation, regardless of the source, (donations and/or event income) goes directly for operation expenses or capital improvements to the park. All officers and directors of the Corporation serve voluntarily and without pay.

t the present time the Foundation owns approximately 330 acres most of which was formerly mined for phosphate. Of this approximately 250 acres are in the park.

The Park has been under development since it’s formation in October 2010. With the passage of time it became apparent to the Holloway’s that there was a real need in Lakeland for a park that could attract large events (such as large cross country events) and other large outdoor events. The Park is centrally located in the center of the state, has good access, and can easily handle parking for 1200-1500 cars.

This is the direction in which the development of the park is headed.