Tampa seeks public input on planned 56-acre K-Bar Ranch park

The city of Tampa is moving forward with plans to transform 56 acres of undeveloped land in New Tampa’s K-Bar Ranch community into a park – and they want your input.New Tampa K-Bar Ranch park proposalTampa Mayor Jane Castor, City Councilman Luis Viera, and Parks and Recreation Director Ted Fowler gathered Monday for a press conference to discuss the future of K-Bar Ranch Park."With land that's just sitting out there, instead of building a Walmart there, why don't we put this big, beautiful park that's going to bring people together?" Viera said.Viera, who has lived in the New Tampa area for more than 20 years, is in his final weeks on City Council before making a run for a Florida State House seat. He has long pushed for resources for the area, including emergency services and recreational options."I always call New Tampa the ‘Alaska of Tampa’ because we're way out there, and we have some specific needs," Viera said. "Alaska of Tampa is important because we are not part of that traditi