A New 800-Foot Promenade Will Open Up The Lake Wellington Waterfront To Residents
Boardwalk Project STORY AND PHOTOS BY MEREDITH BUROW
Along with a busy amphitheater, lively playground, spacious green lawn and an inviting community center, the Village of Wellington will soon be adding a peaceful promenade to its list of amenities in the Wellington Town Center area. Michael O'Dell looks out over the project from the second floor of the Wellington Community Center.
90 march 2020 | wellington the magazine
After years of consideration, planning and construction, Wellington residents and visitors can expect to enjoy the tranquil boardwalk atmosphere at the beginning of May along the Lake Wellington waterfront behind the Wellington Community Center. The community center already has an outdoor paver brick area overlooking Lake Wellington. It’s earthy, old-Florida tones partnering with the scenic, water view presents a picturesque environment.The new promenade will be an extension of this ambiance. Families, couples, friends and individuals can look forward to the boardwalk-style promenade as an avenue for
togetherness, exercise and appreciation designed specifically for community use. It will stretch 800 feet from north to south, ranging from 20 to 30 feet in width.And, yes, it will be dog friendly. Along with the idyllic scene, the promenade is also designed for community involvement. Wellington Assistant Village Manager Jim Barnes, for example, expects it to be instrumental in improving the lives of boaters using Lake Wellington. “When we’ve had the Lakeside Family Fun Days this past year, before we started construction, some folks did try and come up on their boats and tie off temporarily,” Barnes said.“They all noted