The property at Minter Creek is a unique, valuable piece of land that will serve many different purposes for the Key Peninsula community and persons who travel to the area. Key Pen Metro Parks District (KPMPD) has identified three goals that will be met by acquiring this property. Those are providing public access to water, protecting habitat, and offering opportunities for environmental education. The first purpose is to increase public access to a prime fishing ground for local and visiting recreational fishermen. Minter Creek is a popular chum fishery and attracts fishermen from around the state. The public water access will also serve as a canoe and kayak launching spot and water trail trailhead. The second purpose of the acquisition of the Minter Creek property is to preserve the pristine estuarine, riparian and upland habitat surrounding Minter Creek. Acquisition will prevent habitat degradation from residential development and maintain the ecological balance of the site. Lastly, the third purpose is to provide an opportunity for collaboration among KPMPD and the Department of Fish and Wildlife to provide education, further habitat protection and existing trail connectivity. KPMPD recognizes the needs of the community as well as the sensitive nature of the Minter Creek habitat. It is our goal to respond in a way that will meet those needs yet preserve the integrity of the property in order to create a vibrant, livable area where both nature and people can thrive.