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Spring Hill Central

Chartered in 1998

The Dog Park Project

The objective of this project is to make the Rotary Centennial Park more attractive, comfortable, safe, healthy, and practical for both the dogs and the people who use the park.

SHADE  The Rotary Centennial Park  dog needs shade structures to help keep the owners and dogs cool and safe from the heat and sun. When dog owners have places to stay cooler and protected from the sun, they can stay longer, allowing everyone to enjoy the great outdoors more!  Overheating is a serious risk, but shade structures turn a dog park into a cool and comfortable place for dogs and their owners. Shade structures allow dogs to spend longer amounts of time playing at the park, and they also provide pet

LANDSCAPING  Fourteen years ago, the Rotary Club’s grant provided funds for plants, shrubs, and general landscaping of the Rotary Centennial Park.  However, many of the plants have died out and the County has removed many of the unsightly plants.  Fortunately, the area that needs the most landscaping attention has irrigation and was recently cleared of debris and dead plants.

SEATING  Many of the picnic tables and benches need to be removed due to wood rot and age.  New tables and benches will be made of materials that are more suitable to Florida’s unforgiving climate and should have a longer lifespan.

WASTE STATIONS  Dog Park users have indicated that additional dog waste stations with bags and disposal containers are badly needed.  The additional stations would make it more convenient for the users and would encourage their use. Installing and maintaining stations encourages resident pet owners to pick up after their pet and properly dispose of the waste, and it also communicates to non-pet owning residents that you care about keeping pet waste issues under control.

Spring Hill Central's other projects

Spring Hill Central's partial list of projects since 1998:

  • Years of fundraising and planning led to Hernando County’s only dog park, the Rotary Centennial Park opened in 2009 on 8 acres in Spring Hill.​
  • Renovations of the Rotary Centennial Park will begin in 2023 to add pavilions, seating, tables and landscaping.
  • Splash Park at Anderson Snow Park (now under construction)
  • Dictionary Project (annually for each 3rd grader
  • Support to end hunger of children, families, seniors, and homeless by supporting People Helping People of Hernando County
  • Supports Youth and Family Alternatives, Inc., a collaborative partnership with families & communities to establish, maintain & enhance a nurturing & safe environment for children.
  • Supports the Hernando Community Coalition (HCC) who is committed to reducing the problems of alcohol and other drug use and abuse and related consequences in Hernando County.
  • Provides funds for Pasco-Hernando Early Learning Coalition proving school readiness for working families and operate a VPK program for all 4-year-olds..
  • Participates in Hernando County’s  Adopt-A-Road program to clean the roadways surrounding the Rotary Centennial Park near Landover & Sandlor.
  • Provides support for programs of at-risk kids at the Boys & Girls Club.
  • Supports the work of Salvation Army and volunteers on their ring a bell program at Christmas.
  • Contributes to disaster relief programs as they happen, both locally and internationally.
  • Supports and contributes to Rotary’s Camp Florida, Inc., a 21-acre ADA-compliant campsite that provides a safe, fun space to learn, grow, and play for groups whose members need supportive accommodations.
  • Contributes annually to Rotary’s Polio + and Cart Program for Alzheimer’s research.

TO JOIN THIS DEDICATED GROUP OF SERVICE MINDED ROTARIANS, CALL (352) 650-4521

The Rotary Club of Spring Hill Central meets 2nd & 4th Wednesdays at noon at Perkins Restaurant, US 19 or Commercial Way, Spring Hill.  Mailing Address is  PO Box 3333, Spring Hill, FL 34611