FishHawk Ranch Certifed Green Community

FishHawk Ranch

Tampa Bay, Florida - Come live a healthier life at FishHawk Ranch, a 3,500 acre master-planned community located in the Tampa Bay area, recently certified a Green Community by the Florida Green Building Coalition.  Residents of all ages enjoy 1300 acres of preserved open space and more than 25 miles of trails that weave throughout the community, connecting neighborhoods to top-rated schools, amenities, natural areas, and shopping.  As one of the largest community trail systems in the country, each pathway was carefully positioned to minimize the impact to existing plant life and maximize residents’ opportunities to travel throughout the community by walking, jogging, biking, or skating.   

Over the past twelve years, FishHawk Ranch has grown to become a true hometown, with an exciting year-round social calendar and gathering places throughout the community, designed to bring people together.  From the Summer Concert Series, Art Festivals, and Earth Day celebrations to charitable events like the FishHawk Ranch 5K/10K Road Race, and Life is good ® Pumpkin Festivals, residents of all ages and interests find it easy to enjoy the outdoors, get involved, and give back.  It’s no wonder FishHawk Ranch was named Tampa Bay’s Best New-Home Community and Best Amenities by the Tampa Bay Builders Association.   World-class amenities, A-rated schools, and a variety of highly respected builders offering green home options have consistently made FishHawk Ranch a top-selling community in the region. And we’re still growing.

Green Credentials:
The Florida Green Building Coalition has certified FishHawk Ranch as the first green community in Hillsborough County, FL and the largest in the Tampa area.  In addition, FishHawk Ranch has received national and statewide environmental awards for saving and preserving trees during design, development, and construction.  The National Arbor Day Foundation awarded FishHawk Ranch a Grand Award, naming it the nation’s top master-planned community in 2007.  The community also received an Award of Excellence in the Environmental Projects category from the Hillsborough County City Planning Commission.  FishHawk Ranch also earned the prestigious Best in American Living Award, the home building industry’s Oscar, by Professional Builder magazine and the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) as one of the nation’s best communities.

See the story of what has been done to make FishHawk Ranch green.

Community Amenities:
•  Over 25 miles of trails weaving throughout the community, connecting the many parks, amenities, villages and neighbors  (link to trail guide)
•  A-rated public schools - Bevis Elementary, FishHawk Creek Elementary, Randall Middle, and Newsome High School, plus two brand new schools opening Fall 2009 - Stowers Elementary and  Barrington Middle  (link to our schools page)
•  Three community clubs offering a wide array of activities for all ages and interests
     o FishHawk Aquatic Club, featuring a lagoon-style pool, 35’ water slide, competition lap pool, volleyball pool, indoor and outdoor aerobics areas, gathering room, and playground
     o Hawk Park, a 40 acre sports park with swimming pool, picnic area, children’s playground, lighted soccer and softball field, lighted basketball and tennis courts, sand volleyball, roller hockey, and a gathering room
     o Osprey Club, offering a swimming pool, children’s water playground, lighted tennis and basketball, a putting green, bocce ball lawn, playground, gathering room, fitness center, and state- of-the-art theatre
•  Park Square Town Center, located within the heart of the community, offering convenient shops and services, as well as a  2-acre park with event lawn and splash fountains.   
• 100-acre state-of-the-art FishHawk County Sports Complex, featuring eight lighted baseball and softball fields, batting cages, two lighted football/soccer fields, two concession stands and a trail system winding throughout 
• Year-round calendar of community events and activities.  Visit www.FishHawkConnect.com for more information.

Green Features:
•  Thousands of trees conserved throughout 1,300 acres of restored or preserved wetlands, plant and wildlife habitats
•  Top-rated schools located on-site or within walking or biking distance, saving energy and encouraging healthy living
•  Neighborhood parks located within ¼-mile of every home
•  On-site recycling provided at amenities, saving resources and energy
•  Native shade trees planted along streets, enhancing the natural environment, providing relief from the sun, and helping to calm automobile traffic
•  Utilities located underground where possible, saving trees and providing space for plant and tree canopies
•  Enhanced water quality via the preservation of natural aquifer areas
•  Approximately 30% of home sites situated to allow for solar energy capability
•  Drought resistant native plants that conserve water and provide beautiful landscaping all year round
•  Use of storm water and reclaimed water via a central irrigation system helps save valuable drinking water
More Details here.

Contact Information:
16144 Churchview Drive, Suite 113
Lithia, FL 33547
813.685.7500
fishhawkranch@newlandcommunities.com
www.FishHawkRanch.com