Community Services

Charlotte County Community Services is committed to providing quality programs and facilities for residents and visitors to our county.

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We believe recreation and leisure activities, reading, music, art, and history are essential to personal growth, positive self-esteem, and relaxation. Our parks and open spaces are an integral part of our community identity.

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Resources

Parking & Parking Passes

Recreation Question of the Month Survey

Career Opportunities

Communication Preference Survey

The Community Services Guide

Community Services Connection Podcast

Publications

Commemorative Program Form

Blueway Trails Guide

Parks & Recreation Master Plan Appendices

Parks & Recreation Master Plan

Gift Donation Brochure

Environmental Parks & Preserves Guide

Facility Rules

Department Staff

Community Services Director - Tommy Scott

Tommy Scott Community Services Director

Maureen Broderick Recreation Manager

Lanette Hart Libraries and Historical Manager

Parks & Natural Resources Manager - Tina Powell

Tina Powell Parks & Natural Resources Manager

Public Relations Manager - Breanna Benevenga

Breanna Benevenga Public Relations Manager

Mike Koenig Resource Manager

Community Services Coordinator - Cindy DiGiacomo

Cindy DiGiacomo Community Services Coordinator

Sr. Administrative Assistant - Pamela Bird

Pamela Bird Sr. Administrative Assistant

Leave & Voluntary Benefits Administrator - Cathy Kerallah

Cathy Kerallah Leave & Voluntary Benefits Administrator

Anne Shively Graphics Specialist

UF/IFAS – Charlotte County Extension Director/Horticulture Agent - Ralph Mitchell

Ralph Mitchell UF/IFAS – Charlotte County Extension Director/Horticulture Agent

Senior Program Coordinator - Jamie Boies

Jamie Boies Senior Program Coordinator

Department News

South County Regional Park Pool Update

July 2, 2025 4:27 pm

The South County Regional Park pool located at 670 Cooper St., in Punta Gorda is expected to reopen by the end of July.

Boca Grande Fishing Pier – Natural Canoe/Kayak Launch and Parking Open

June 30, 2025 10:25 am

The natural canoe/kayak launch and parking area at the Boca Grande Fishing Pier 5810 Gasparilla Road, Gasparilla Island, FL 33921 will be reopened on June 30, 2025.

REVISED Lights Out for Sea Turtles Art Contest

June 26, 2025 11:14 am

Charlotte County Parks & Natural Resources are accepting artwork beginning July 1 for “Lights Out for Sea Turtles” a campaign designed to raise awareness around sea turtle education and conservation.