Clearwater Council Advances Plans for Sports and Recreation Complex
Clearwater City Council has voted to advance plans for a large multi-use sports and recreation complex on the former The Landings Golf Course property. The proposed development includes features like pickleball courts, athletic fields, and a water park, aiming to…
Tampa St. Petersburg, FL, October 14, 2026 —
Clearwater City Council has voted to advance plans for a large sports and recreation complex on the former The Landings Golf Course property. The proposal combines facilities intended for sports and recreation, including pickleball courts, athletic fields and a water park.
The development is intended to attract sports tourism while also providing amenities for residents. The summary of the proposal does not specify how the facilities would be operated, how large the complex would be or when it might be built.
The plans have drawn opposition from some local residents, who have raised concerns about the development’s potential impact on the surrounding neighborhood. The nature and extent of those concerns were not provided.
The council’s vote advances the plans, but the information provided does not establish whether the project has received final approval or what steps remain before construction could begin. The vote date and tally were not provided. Details about the project’s cost, developer, permitting status and any changes made in response to residents’ concerns were also not available.
The proposal would place multiple recreation uses on the former golf course property, with a stated aim of serving both visitors and local residents. Further details about the scope of the plans and the council’s decision-making process were not included in the available information.
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