City of Bushnell, Florida
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SUMMER DAY CAMP IS BACK FOR THE 2013 SESSION - PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION CAREFULLY!
This year's camp will run for 6 weeks, from June 3, 2013 through July 12, 2013.
The weeks will be open to AGES 5-13 and the cost is $60.00 per week.
***BACK AGAIN THIS YEAR - We will have an After Camp Program from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. each day for an additional $10.00 per week per child. This money is payable directly to Ms. Shannon.
SIGN UP NOW!!!
- Note, the Medical Waiver must be notarized. A notary is on staff at City Hall for this document. Please wait to sign this document until the Notary is present.
- Early Bird Drop Off: 7:30am - 8:00am $1.00 per child at the door per day.
- Pick Up 3:00pm to 3:30pm - strictly enforced, (late fee of $2.00 per 15 minutes late)
FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL BUSHNELL CITY HALL at 793-2591 OR STOP BY 8AM-5PM, 117 E. JOE P. STRICKLAND, JR., AVE., BUSHNELL.
- 2013 Summer Day Camp Registration Forms and Information (106 Downloads)
- 2013 Summer Day Camp Calendar (183 Downloads)
The City of Bushnell will once again sponsor the "Grant a Wish 2012" program this year. A tree has been placed in the lobby of City Hall, located at 117 E Joe P. Strickland Jr. Ave. Ornaments listing a Sumter County child's first name, age and gift wishes adorn the tree.
Gifts must be received by December 10th for distribution.
Anyone wishing to grant a wish for a child may do so by selecting a name from the tree, granting the wish on the child's wish list, and bringing the unwrapped gift to Bushnell city hall between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Anyone is welcome to just drop off a gift, and a suitable child will be selected for you.
The Children's Home Society, who works with the Florida Department of Children and Families, has provided the recipients from the Sumter County area. This agency provides many services, including foster care, adoption, and working to reverse crisis situations within family units.
Please help the City make this program a success by letting everyone know and sharing your Christmas with someone in need. For more information, please contact the City of Bushnell at (352) 793-2591. To learn more about the Children's Home Society of Florida, you may visit their website at www.chsfl.org
Please see below for the April 2013 City Newsletter.
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The City Council of the City of Bushnell, Florida, has determined that in order to promote and serve the best interest of the citizens, it is appropriate and proper to amend certain provisions of Chapter 17 of the Code of Ordinances governing Parks and Recreational uses. The parks and other recreational facilities in the City are supported through property taxes received from the citizens of Bushnell. Many users of these facilities live outside the City of Bushnell, but reap the benefits of the use of the Parks.
Due to the increased costs to maintain the parks, ball fields, and concession stands, the City needs to recoup some of those costs from the users by charging a use fee. These fees will help the City to maintain the concession stand equipment, and ball fields and park lighting.
The Fall Festival Committee was formed in January 2011. The purpose of the Fall Festival Committee is to review the historical financial information and activities of the Fall Festival in an attempt to improve the event for the upcoming year. The committee members are: Mayor Bil Spaude, Joann Pitts, Della Oxendine, Andrea Yacuzzo, Joycelyn Garnett, Ruby Mark, Michael Worthington, and Tricia Hansen. This committee will meet periodically and the meeting dates will be published on the City of Bushnell website as they are scheduled. All citizens interested in having an input in the Bushnell Fall Festival are urged to attend these committee meetings.
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The City of Bushnell Community Center, located at 407 E. Belt Avenue, consists of a 4,000 square foot building with open interior architecture housing a full kitchen, stage and restroom facilities. This facility will accommodate parking for approximately 97 vehicles and has an interior capacity of 125 occupants. The grounds consist of two tee-ball fields, a small playground and picnic pavilion area, a shuffle board court, and a lit basketball court.
The Community Center is available for rental to the general public by reservation only. Click on the links below to download and review both the Rental Requirements/Guidelines and the Community Center Rental Application.
Community Center Rental Fee Information Sheet
Community Center Rental Application
Should you have additional questions, or want to check availability of a specific date, please contact Bushnell City Hall M-F 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. at (352) 793-2591, or visit us at 117 E. Joe P. Strickland, Jr. Ave., for information on how you can reserve the building for your event.
The City of Bushnell has three recreational facilities. The Kenny Dixon Sports Complex, located at 824 W. Noble Ave. just off HWY 48, is comprised of 30 acres of land dedicated to a variety of sporting and recreational activities. This complex consists of baseball and softball fields, a tee ball field, 2 soccer/football - multipurpose fields, racquetball courts, tennis courts, beach volleyball area, horseshoe area, basketball courts, a skate/bike ramp park, as well as a jogging and exercise trail that circles the entire park to creating approximately 1 mile of trail.
Picnic pavilions complete with grills, tables, restrooms and electricity are available on a first come, first serve basis. A large playground area is centrally located near the picnic area and is complete with swings and slides. Three smaller kiddie playgrounds are located throughout the complex between the various ball fields and are complete with covered shade-structures to protect playing children from both sun and foul balls.
The Kenny Dixon Sports Complex is open from dusk until dawn. Pets are not allowed.
Welcome to our beautiful city! We hope that you will find the information contained in this web site useful and valuable.
Listed below is a link to our "City of Bushnell Phone List" which contains our most commonly requested phone numbers for Sumter County government offices and schools, local cities, and many other categories. We have also provided a list of links to other Sumter County web sites that we have found useful for new residents.
Sumter County Chamber of Commerce
Sumter County Board of County Commissioners
Sumter County Property Appraiser
Social Security Administration
Sumter County Property Appraiser
The City of Bushnell was the recipient of Florida's Outstanding Rural Community Award in 1992.
