Find Out How Close You Live To Each Possible Bat Tower Location

Want to know more about the three possible sites for the Temple Terrace Bat Tower?

You’re in luck. The City of Temple Terrace will host a Bat Tower Workshop Thursday, Aug. 8 at 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall.

City staff will discuss the proposed locations: Riverhills Park near the tennis courts, the northern part of Scout Park, and Rotary Park near Fisherman’s Landing Apartments. They’ll also collect public comments, according to a city press release.

There will be displays showing each of the sites, as well as information about the criteria used to assess the viability of each location.

“All residents interested in this subject are encouraged to attend,” the release states.

City staff is expected to make a final recommendation on a location for the tower to the council Aug. 20.

More information on each of the sites:

The Riverhills Park site seemed to be the favorite among Temple Terrace City Council members at their July 16 meeting. It has a riverside location, existing parking, easy land access and minimal clearing would be required. But it is close to residences.

The Scout Park site at the northern portion of 911 West River Drive has a riverside location, adequate parking, easy land access and a tree buffer to neighbors. But extensive clearing would be required, it’s close to nearby residences, and the Environmental Lands Acquisition and Protection Program (ELAPP) owns the property so outside agency oversight would be required.

The Rotary Park site at 8000 E. Fowler Ave. has good visibility, riverside location, and parking available on the site. Minimal clearing would be required, and the site is located near a major highway and entryway into the city. But the site is close to Fisherman’s Landing, a large apartment complex, and homes across the river. Building a bat tower there would also affect the trailer parking for the boat ramp in that location. And the property is leased from the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), so outside agency oversight would be required.

What do you think of the three sites being considered? Which one do you think would work best? Tell us in the comments.

See also:

• Bat Tower Site Possibilities Narrowed Down
• How Many Bat Roosts Are on City Property?
• Preservation Society Withdraws Request to Build Bat Tower in Riverhills Park
• Bat Tower Plan for Riverhills Park Withdrawn: What People Are Saying
• Bat Tower to Rise in Riverhills Park
• Temple Terrace Bat Tower: What People Are Saying
• Bat Tower to Be Safe, Educational, Environmentally Friendly
• Supporters Attend Bat Tower Talk