parks & rec
play plan
fall2013winter2014 Parks & Recreation Department
Services Guide
message from the
department
The staff and management of the Parks & Recreation Department proudly present the Fall/Winter Play Plan. We are looking forward to providing varied and interesting opportunities in our parks and buildings. This year, the department was recognized as a finalist in the National Recreation and Parks Gold Medal Program and is one of four nationwide to receive that distinction. A grand winner will be named in October ~ we hope for that win! This award recognizes that Winter Park has outstanding programs and facilities, and for that, our staff is very proud! ~ Your Parks & Recreation Team
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October 12-13 Winter Park Autumn Art Festival Central Park
December 9-12 & 16 Santa Visits Winter Park Neighborhoods December 30 Russell Athletic BowlÂŽ Parade of Bands
Park Avenue & Central Park
The entry area and corner of Perth and Cady Way was re-landscaped, new fencing and park signage completed the project. This was a huge project that involved many city departments, and we are very pleased to be able to accommodate park guests in this very active park. For information on schedules or to reserve a field, contact Kesha Jones at kjones@cityofwinterpark or 407-599-3397.
January 19-20 Unity Heritage Festival
Shady Park at Hannibal Square
March 22-23 Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival Central Park
April 19 Easter Egg Hunt Central Park
July 4 Olde Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration Central Park
community center info................. 1 youth & teen programs............. 2-3 fitness & aquatics........................ 3 adult programs........................... 4 community center gym................ 5 senior programs.......................... 5 rental facilities......................... 6-7 pavilions & playgrounds............ 8-9 sports fields.............................. 10 special events........................... 11 parks....................................12-13 golf course............................... 14 tennis center............................ 15 farmers’ market........................ 16 fitness trails.............................. 17 palm & pineywood................18-19 holidays.................................... 20 about us................................... 21
inside
events
The George Morgan Ward Memorial Park, more commonly known as Ward Park, is extremely active. Nearly every sport including soccer, lacrosse, football, basketball, tennis and track, has a place in this 66-acre property. Recently, the parking was upgraded, paved and made more organized which resulted in additional spaces. Also, fields were reconfigured while still maintaining regulation sizing for most sports. This enabled even more teams to schedule their games and practices. All of the multipurpose field lights were also upgraded. This new lighting is not only energy efficient, but more focused on the field of play, which has resulted in less light spill into other areas. The lighting system is computer controlled so that the lights are only used when needed and not on for the entire evening.
community center
info
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Hours
Monday thru Friday Saturday Sunday
8 a.m. - 9 p.m. 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Holiday Hours
September 2 Closed POOL OPEN Noon - 5 p.m. November 28 Closed November 29 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. December 24 8 a.m. - noon December 25 Closed December 31 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. January 1 Closed
Phone Numbers
Customer Service Desk/ Payments 407.599.3275 Pool Office 407.643.1650 Rental Information 407.599.3395
Recreation ID Card
Residents Free
(must provide proof of residency)
(good from date of purchase thru September 30)
Non-Resident $10+tax
Special Events
September 7 Dive-in Family Movie Night October 3 Lifestyles 50 Plus Senior Expo October 31 Pumpkins & Munchkins November 8 Veterans Day Program December 6 Family Movie Night in Shady Park
After School & Holiday Camps After School Program
Fee Registration (school year) $25 Resident $40/month Resident (reduced lunch) $25/month Resident (free lunch) $15/month Non-Resident $65/month
School Days Out Mini-Camp
October 24 thru 25 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Fee ASP Participant $10 Resident $20 Non-resident $30 Before Care 7 a.m. - 8 a.m.
(additional $4)
Fall Camp
November 25 thru 27 8 a.m. - 6p.m. Fee ASP Participant $15 Resident $25 Non-resident $35 Before Care 7 a.m. - 8 a.m. (additional $5/week)
Winter Holiday Camp
Session 1 December 26 thru 27 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Session 2 January 2 thru 3 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Fee ASP Participant $10 Resident $20 Non-resident $30 Before Care 7 a.m. - 8 a.m. (additional $4/week)
community center
programming
youth&teens
2013
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schedule
Kids Night Out Can’t find a babysitter? Drop your little ones off with us at the Community Center for a night of food, fun, and excitement. No need to worry about dinner for kids, as we have a special meal planned for each night. Program is offered for grades K-5. September 27 October 18 November 22 December 13
(EB 09/24)
(EB 10/15)
Time Fees
6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Early Bird $5
(EB 11/19)
(please note EB deadlines)
(EB 12/10)
Regular Fee $8
NRG Dance NRG Dance offers professional dance instruction for ages 3-18 years. Forms of dance offered range from ballet to hip hop dance. For pricing and class schedule, please visit nrg-dancestudios.weebly.com.
Kindermusik Grow and Sing Studios, Florida’s leading Kindermusik studio, is excited to bring music and movement classes for newborn – 7 years old to Winter Park. Classes are parent/child interactive and tons of fun! Classes include instruments, dancing, singing, scarves, drums, bubbles and parachutes, and SO much more! For schedules and additional program info, visit growandsing.com.
Winter Co-ed Youth Basketball League The City of Winter Park and Youth Basketball of America (YBOA) have partnered up to offer a youth recreational basketball league for grades 1-10. The league promotes development of basic basketball skills, friendly competition, and sportsmanship. Season will consist of an 8-game regular season and playoffs. Registration begins Monday, September 9, and season runs from November thru February. For more information, please contact YBOA at 407-363-9262 or visit YBOA.org
On-site Registration
Extreme Youth Martials Arts
Girl Scouts
Do you want your child to learn how to be SAFE and protected around bullies and strangers? Would you like for your child to develop positive listening skills, great behavior, and confidence? Then our youth martial arts program is perfect for your child!
The Jewels of Hannibal Square Troop 1747 meets at the Community Center throughout the school year. For registration and fee information, please contact Dr. Jennifer Bradley at 407-325-2547 or purplepansies1747@gmail.com.
Mondays
Ages 3-5 6 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. Ages 6-12 7 p.m. - 7:45 p.m. Fees $59/month
Tuesday, October 29
Fridays
September thru May
5 p.m. - 8 p.m.
5 p.m.
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Youth Cheerleading
Girls on Fire
Have fun cheering for the Winter Park Youth Basketball League while learning halftime performances, sideline cheers, and basic jumps and tumbles. For additional info, please call 407-519-0477.
The middle school and high school ladies of Winter Park meet at the Community Center to empower one another to impact their community. With this program, we equip our young ladies for success through our core values of mentorship, professionalism, social empowerment, and community engagement. At meetings, the girls have the opportunity to plan activities, get to know other teens, play games, volunteer, mentor a younger female, or receive homework help. All teen ladies are welcomed to join and grow as they impact their community.
Registration
Monday, September 9
November thru February
Ages 5-11 5:15 p.m. - 6:15 p.m. Fee $100
(includes pompoms & cheer T)
Teen Night Come out to the Winter Park Community Center for a night of fun with friends. Teen Nights feature games, music, contests, and other fun activities in a safe environment
September 27 November 22 Grades 6-9 Fee
Tuesdays
November thru June 3:30 p.m. -5:30 p.m.
October 18 December 13
7 p.m. -10 p.m. FREE (with Rec ID)
Worley School of Irish Dancing
Midnight Basketball Come out and show off your basketball skills. Program is offered through the Center for Drug Free Living and provides a positive and fun environment for teens age 14 and up.
Saturday
fitness center FitPass
8 p.m. to midnight Fee
annual
For fun, exercise and a great way to make new friends, learn the beautiful art of Irish dancing taught by former Lord of the Dance star Colin Worley. Classes are for ages 4 years of age and up and held at Azalea Lane Recreation Center. For more information, contact Colin at worleyschool@gmail.com
Tuesday & Thursday FREE
4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
(with Rec ID)
fitness& aquatics
Resident Adult (21+) CRA District Youth (14-20 yrs) Senior (56+)* Non-resident Adult (21+) Youth (14-20 yrs) Senior (56+)*
$ $ $ $
85 60 30 25
$160 $ 50 $ 40
monthly Resident Adult (21+) CRA Non-resident
Aquatics $ 12 $ 7 $ 24
* The Senior FitPass allows access to the fitness center Monday thru Friday from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
The Community Center Pool will re-open in May 2014. For program and facility information. please check out our Spring/Summer 2014 Program Guide available in February 2014. or visit cityofwinterpark.org/ wpcc beginning February 2014 for swim lessons and schedules for the upcoming season.
adult programs
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Zumba
Women’s Open Gym
A fun and exciting workout that combines high energy and motivating Latin music with unique dance moves. A feel good and fun workout for all ages.
There will be no Women’s open gym during the month of September.
Monday & Wednesday
6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Fee $40/month $8/class
Wednesday
6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Fee FREE (with a Rec ID) $2/night (without Rec ID)
Pilates Designed to increase core strength and muscle tone without the bulk through a low impact workout with a focus on creating long, lean muscle.
Tuesday & Thursday
5:15 p.m. - 6:15 p.m. Fee $25/month (one day per week) $45/month (unlimited monthly classes) $8/class
Tap N Burn Have FUN, get FIT, laugh, sweat and LEARN to tap dance – all in 50 minutes! In ONE Tap-N-Burn Fitness class, you will take an average of 3,200-3,600 steps per class (equivalent to almost two miles)! Besides learning basic tap technique, we also stretch, work on flexibility, core and muscle development and coordination. NO prior dance experience is needed and your FIRST class is always “try with no obligation to buy.” Classes are held at Azalea Lane Recreation Center. For more info, please visit tapnburn.com.
Monday
6 p.m. - 6:50 p.m. Fee
$68/8-week session
boot camps
Men’s Open Gym There will be no Men’s Open Gym when Men’s League is in season on Thursday evenings.
Tuesday & Thursday 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Fee
FREE
(with a Rec ID)
Men’s Winter Basketball League Registration begins Season begins
November 1 February
Thursday
6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Fee $300/team (all players must have a current Rec ID) For our monthly basketball court schedule and drop-in times, please visit cityofwinterpark.org/wpcc and click on the Gym Calendar or call the main desk at 407-599-3275.
KickStart
Killer
Prepare to sweat! This high intensity interval workout is guaranteed to get your body out of its comfort zone. A mix of anaerobic and aerobic conditioning drills will burn mega calories. Always hard, but always fun.
A 90 minute “one stop shop” features indoor and outdoor challenges that crank up your metabolic demands and will burn some serious calories.
Monday, Wednesday & Friday
6 a.m. - 7 a.m. & 9:30 a.m. -10:30 a.m. Fee $50/month $10/class
2nd & 4th Saturday of each month
8:30 a.m. - 10 a.m. Fee $15/month $10/class
Open gym
Men’s Open Gym* & Basketball 5
general schedule below is subject to change.
Sunday
Tuesday & Thursday
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday
Women’s 16+ Basketball
8 a.m. - 9 a.m. & 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Wednesday Saturday
6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
*Tuesday & Thursday when league is not in session.
Wednesday
Noon - 6 p.m.
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Midnight Basketball
5 p.m. - 8 p.m.
seniorprograms Saturday
8 p.m. - noon
F3: Fun Friday Fitness A group training program that provides education and training on use of the community center fitness center equipment to help adults 55+ gain comfort and confidence when working out by themselves.
Friday
10:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Fee FREE
Pickleball
Sit to Be Fit Monday
10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. Fee FREE
(with a Rec ID)
Zumba Gold This class uses the same principles of our regular zumba program but is designed to meet the fitness needs of adults 55+.
Wednesday
(see Senior Calendar for specific dates offered each month)
9:30 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. Fee FREE
(with a Rec ID)
Gentle Yoga A gentle yoga class appropriate for seniors and novices. Class focuses on basic yoga postures, breathing exercises, stress reduction, and meditation techniques. No previous experience is necessary.
2nd & 4th Thursday of each month 9:30 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. Fee FREE
(with a Rec ID)
Tai Chi Program focuses on creating a healthy mind and body through low impact cardio, stretching, and balance. Class is geared towards adults 55+.
Tuesday
9:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. Fee FREE
(with a Rec ID)
(with a Rec ID)
Pickleball is a fun game that is played on a badminton court with the net lowered to 34 inches at the center. It is played with a perforated plastic baseball (similar to a whiffle ball) and wood or composite paddles. It is easy for beginners to learn, but can develop into a quick, fast-paced, competitive game for experienced players.
Tuesday
9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Fee FREE
(with a Rec ID)
For a full monthly calendar of all senior programs offered at the Community Center, please visit cityofwinterpark.org/wpcc and click on the Senior Calendar.
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rental facilities line-up
Rachel D. Murrah Civic Center The Civic Center is among the most well known facilities in the central Florida area. The ballroom features a grand, cathedral teak ceiling and the building is located on breathtaking lake-front property. Weddings and wedding receptions, parties, meetings, and much more can be held at the civic center.
Capacities
At 5800 square feet, five rooms seat 40 to 200 guests in this versatile venue. The facility is fully air-conditioned and equipped with a commercial kitchen, which includes refrigeration and an ice machine. Tables and chairs are included in the rentals and there is plenty of on-site parking. Beautiful lake-front grounds provide several sites for wedding ceremonies.
Friday & Saturday
Full bldg. Ballroom Sm. room
Sunday
250 Guests 140 Guests 40 Guests
2 p.m. - 10 p.m. Full bldg. $1600 Ballroom $1200
Monday thru Thursday
11 a.m. - midnight Full bldg. $2800 Ballroom only $2000 Deposit $500
Ballroom $160 hourly Small rm. $70 hourly
Winter Park Farmers’ Market The Winter Park Farmers’ Market is a unique and popular rental facility. It accommodates weddings, receptions and business meetings. This former railroad depot offers a unique alternative to traditional venues and has historic charm.
Capacity
Full bldg.
Friday & Saturday 4 p.m. - midnight Full bldg.
contact info Civic Center & Farmers’ Market 407-599-3437
FAX
Cindy Giles, chief
407-599-3450 cgiles@cityofwinterpark.org
$1300
Jorge Rivera, assistant chief
seats 130
Sunday thru Thursday 8 a.m. - midnight Full bldg. $140/hr
jrivera@cityofwinterpark.org
Janet Paul, reservations 407-599-3341 jpaul@cityofwinterpark.org
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Winter Park Country Club Built in 1914, this charming facility is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Working fireplaces and stunning hardwood floors create a unique and elegant venue for your special event. Truly a oneof-a-kind facility, the Country Club features a beautiful main dining room and a warm lounge overlooking our 9-hole golf course. The two rooms allow set up flexibility for ceremonies, dinners and more, and is fully air-conditioned.
Janet Paul
Capacity Full bldg.
407-599-3341 jpaul@cityofwinterpark.org
seats up to 80
Friday & Saturday 4 p.m. - midnight Full bldg. only
Sunday thru Thursday
Dining room $100/hr Lounge $100/hr Deposit $250
$900
Winter Park Community Center The Community Center is the city’s newest rental facility. This building is a beautiful rental facility in addition to the recreation programming that is offered. It features a ballroom, commercial kitchen, wood dance floor and an outdoor amphitheater that overlooks picturesque Shady Park. The center can accommodate all types of events such as weddings and receptions, banquets, birthday parties, anniversaries, business meetings and more. Tables and chairs are included.
Capacity Seats
up to 350
Monday thru Sunday 8 a.m. - midnight based on availability
Deposit required
Hourly rates
Meeting room/sm $65 Meeting room/lg $90 Ballroom $250 Kitchen $50 Ballroom/kitchen $300
Flat rate packages
Full Ballroom/kitchen $ 1500 1/2 Ballroom/kitchen $ 1200 Call for details
Outdoor Amphitheater 2 hours 6 hours
$125 $500
Karen Harden, reservations 407-599-3275 kharden@cityofwinterpark.org
Azalea Lane Recreation Center Azalea Lane Recreation Center meeting rooms are perfectly suited for events such as weddings and baby showers, dance classes, rehearsal dinners, birthday parties and more. A large playground and tennis facility is located on the property. It includes a kitchen, which is shared, and tables and chairs are included.
Capacity
East Room West Room
seats 30 seats 70
Monday thru Sunday
8 a.m. - midnight East Room $50/hr West Room $70/hr Deposit $100/rm
Karen Harden, reservations 407-599-3395 kharden@cityofwinterpark.org
Lake Island Hall This conveniently located building is available for parties and meetings. It features a 30’ x 70’ terrace and fenced lawn, which expands the event space for wedding ceremonies, birthday parties or outdoor cookouts. Lake Island is nicely decorated and features a kitchenette and terrazzo floors. This 1200-square-foot facility is air-conditioned and has on-site parking available. Tables and chairs are included.
Capacity
70 guests
Monday thru Sunday
8 a.m. - 11 p.m. Full bldg. Deposit required
$80/hr
See contact info on previous page.
picnic pavilions &playgrounds
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Azalea Lane Pavilion & Playground Located at 1045 Azalea Lane, this area is well appointed with a large playground and a pavilion. The pavilion has three picnic tables and is shaded. There are additional picnic tables in the area. The playground has climbing and sliding features as well as swings and is geared toward children ages 2 to 12. This pavilion is rented at a slightly lower fee: All day $50 Half day $30
Fleet Peeples Park Pavilions & Playground There are two pavilions at Fleet Peeples Park, a small and a large. Both are located within the off-leash area of the dog park. Dogs have access to the pavilions. Winter Park is very proud to have been named Playful City USA by the KaBOOM!速 organization for its commitment to play! The city has nine playgrounds, the newest of which is located at Fleet Peeples Park. This playground also happens to be our third KaBOOM! Playground. This is the third grant from KaBOOM! to build playgrounds!
Phelps Park One of our most popular play spaces is at Phelps Park, pictured above. There are several play structures in this park as well as two picnic pavilions. Phelps Park also features tennis and basketball courts and a large open field.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Park Martin Luther King, Jr. Park features a very large playground called the Community Playground. It is sometimes referred to as Castle Park as the play structure has turrets that give a castle-like appearance. A pavilion is adjacent for rentals.
fees &info
All Day
$90
Half Day
$60
8 a.m. to noon OR 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Bounce houses
$25
(permit & proper insurance from bounce house vendor are required)
Alcohol & petting zoos are prohibited.
Shady Park Pavilion A picnic area is available for rental in Shady Park as well. This area is extremely popular due to the Hannibal Square Spray Ground on site. For more information, please contact 407-599-3275.
locations
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Azalea Lane 1045 Azalea Lane
Winter Park, FL 32789
Orwin Manor Park This small neighborhood park features a playground in a great park.
Cady Way Park 2535 Cady Way Winter Park, FL 32792
Fleet Peeples Park 2000 S. Lakemont Ave.
Howell Branch Preserve Howell Branch Preserve is located in the northern section of Winter Park. This 10-acre park features a large playground and a rental pavilion. There is also an observation deck that looks out onto the Howell Creek Wetlands that can be rented. A 1/5-mile walk path has 10 exercise stations along the way.
Winter Park, FL 32792
Howell Branch Preserve 1205 W. Howell Branch Road Winter Park, FL 32789
Martin Luther King, Jr. Park 255 S. Denning Drive Winter Park, FL 32789
Mead Botanical Garden 1300 S. Denning Drive Winter Park, FL 32789
Orwin Manor Park
Ward Park
1300 S. Denning Drive
Ward Park is a very large complex that features a large playground and picnic pavilion. This 66-acre park has baseball fields, basketball courts and much more. This playground also has handicapped accessibility.
Winter Park, FL 32789
Shady Park 721 W. New England Ave. Winter Park, FL 32789
Cady Way Park Cady Way Park features a playground that is quite large but has no on-site pavilion. This park has softball fields and tennis courts and is located along the Cady Way Trail system.
Mead Botanical Garden Pavilion Mead Botanical Garden is a 47-acre natural environment oasis in the city where one can encounter a wealth of wildlife and tranquility. The pavilion will accommodate up to 80 guests and features a large brick grill. There is available electricity upon request. (pavilion only)
Ward Park 222 Loch Lomond Drive Winter Park, FL 32792
for all pavilions & playgrounds, please contact Kesha Jones
407-599-3397 kjones@cityofwinterpark.org
Nancy McLean
407-599-3357 nmclean@cityofwinterpark.org 407-599-3454
FAX
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sports fields rentals
The City of Winter Park offers many sports fields for rent. Guidelines n
The fields must be rented if being used by organized groups.
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Pets and alcohol are prohibited on all sports fields.
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We do not allow golf to be practiced on our sports fields.
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A field request/reservation form is required for all field inquiries.
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Insurance is required to rent a field.
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Fields are rented by the hour for sports activities only.
Ward Park There are five multipurpose fields suitable for soccer, flag football and the like. Some of the multipurpose fields are also available for lacrosse. 250 S. Perth Ave Winter Park, FL 32792 n
Martin Luther King, Jr. Park Three multipurpose fields 255 S. Denning Drive Winter Park, FL 32789 n
Cady Way Park n Two softball fields 2535 Cady Way Winter Park, FL 32792
fees&contact info All fields
Before 5 p.m. After 5 p.m.
$29/hr $52/hr
field reservation form & insurance are required
Kesha Jones
407-599-3397 kjones@cityofwinterpark.org 407-599-3454
FAX
Nancy McLean
407-599-3357 nmclean@cityofwinterpark.org
special events
September 25 Winter Park High School Homecoming Parade, Pep Rally & BBQ
November 15
“Winter in the Park” Opening Day holiday ice skating rink
Central Park 5 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Central Park West Meadow cityofwinterpark.org/witp
October 5 “Test the Waters” Fishing Tournament
November 16 2nd annual Mayor’s Sole Challenge
Martin Luther King, Jr. Park 7 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Central Park 7 a.m.
October 12-13 Winter Park Autumn Art Festival
December 1 Orlando Philharmonic Opera “Holiday Pops” Concert
Central Park 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Central Park 4 p.m.
October 31 “Pumpkin & Munchkins”
December 5 Christmas in the Park
Shady Park 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Central Park 6:15 p.m. - 8 p.m.
November 8 Veterans Day Celebration
December 6 Tree Lighting Ceremony
November 10 Concours d’Elegance
December 7 Pancake Breakfast & Holiday Parade
Winter Park Community Center Ruby Ball Amphitheater 10 a.m.
Central Park & Park Avenue 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Special Events Office
Winter Park Community Center 721 W. New England Ave. 407-599-3275 jmiller@cityofwinterpark.org
Central Park 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Central Park & Park Avenue 7:30 a.m. & 9 a.m.
December 21 Merry Tuba Christmas
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Central Park 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
December 28 Russell Athletic Bowl Parade of Bands
Park Avenue & Central Park 11:30 a.m.
January 19-20 Unity Heritage Festival
Shady Park in Hannibal Square cityofwinterpark.org
February 22 Winter Park High School Pcinic in the Park Central Park 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Duck Derby
Mead Garden TBA
March 21-23 Winter Park Sidealk Art Festival
Central Park cityofwinterpark.org
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parks, parks The Parks & Recreation Department of the City of Winter Park is proud to maintain 13 community parks and 52 mini parks. Central Park Our “flagship” park, Central Park is located right in the heart of the city and the location of most of our large events such as the art festivals. On a daily basis, this park is just perfect for a noontime lunch break, a walk with a friend, or just a place to sit and people watch. And don’t miss the amazing rose garden!
Shady Park Located at the corner of New England and Pennsylvania avenues, Shady Park features a reservable picnic area and our amazing spray ground. It will sure cool you off on a hot summer day!
Dinky Dock Park Our main lake-front park, Dinky Dock, has boat access to the Winter Park Chain of Lakes. Park patrons love to use this park for paddle boarding, kayaking, and other water sports.
Fleet Peeples Park This park as a diverse offering of amenities. There is a ramp for boats without combustible engines, a playground, connectivity to a 3-mile exercise path, and every fourth Saturday there is a Food Truck Fiesta! And don’t forget the off-leash dog area ~ voted one of the most popular dog parks in the nation! Dogs of every shape and size visit the lake-front park daily with their owners. Don’t miss this special place ~ it is just too dog-gone fun!
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more parks yeah
we got these covered
Martin Luther King, Jr. Park
Mead Botanical Garden
Featuring three multipurpose sports fields, a stocked fishing lake, great playground, one half-mile walking path and an outdoor fitness experience, this 28-acre park is very popular. Martin Luther King, Jr. Park is easily located at the corner of Denning Drive and Morse Boulevard. Be sure to visit and walk the path as you will see a number of water birds in the lake!
A 47-acre park located at 1300 S. Denning Drive, Mead Botanical Garden is primarily natural habitat and a perfect place to bird watch. Stop by the discovery barn for a list of bird species in the park ~ you will be amazed by the number. A beautiful stream also runs through the park. There is an outdoor wedding amphitheater and a pavilion for rental. contact Mead Botanical Garden, Inc., for more information about the newly constructed Grove Stage for large concerts and other entertainment or visit meadgarden.org.
mini parks
Over 297 acres of parks properties are maintained by Parks & Recreation. An additional 49 acres of properties such as medians, rights of way, city buildings and parking lots are also the responsibility of the Parks Maintenance Division.
Laughlin Park
Marvin Smiley Park
Located on the corner of New England and Capen avenues, this mini park is a popular gathering place for neighbors and friends. It is tended by both the Parks Department and adjoining property owners who lovingly trim and prune the beautiful landscaping.
This park is located at the intersection of Phelps and Hollywood avenues. It features a big, gorgeous oak tree and we named for the former chief of forestry, Marvin Smiley. Mr. Smiley was employed by the city from 1957 to 1987, when he retired. He is credited with planting approximately 18,000 trees in Winter Park.
your parks
maintenance crew leaders
Assistant Director Chuck Trice 407-599-3369 ctrice@cityofwinterpark.org
Division Chief Sam Jones
407-599-3565 sjones@cityofwinterpark.org
Assistant Chief Bruce Kern 407-599-3216 bkern@cityofwinterpark.org
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winter park
country club &golf course The Winter Park Country Club & Golf Course is the second oldest golf club in the central Florida area. The course makes its way through the downtown Winter Park area and provides a challenge to even the most experienced golfer. The club’s history includes play by the likes of Hogan, Snead, Sarazen and Hagen. With its narrow, tree-lined fairways and postage-stamp, bunker guarded greens, this course will provide a test for every shot in a golfers arsenal.
golf course rates
Be sure to stop by and see our renovated pro shop. This original starter house has been
Greens Fees 9 holes
Residents weekdays $ 8 weekends/holidays $14 junior $ 6 high school or college student $ 7 Non-residents weekdays $10 weekends/holidays $16 junior $ 8 high school or college student $ 9
Replays
2nd 9 holes
$ 5
upgraded to a modern pro shop and features club storage for those who play often.
The course can be reserved for night golf or company tournaments. The Country Club building adjacent to the pro shop can easily accommodate business meetings or parties. Play is based upon first availability and it is a walking 9-hole course. Annual play passes and pull cart rental are available. We do have a few on-site golf carts for those who cannot walk the course. These too can be reserved and rented.
Annual Play Pass
Club Storage Locker
Residents Single Double Junior Student Non-residents Single Double Junior Student
$560 $840 $230 $280 $600 $900 $250 $300
Corporate Membership Up to 16 members Ten-Round Pass Club Rental
$8000 $ 110 $ 10
Annual Monthly
Golf Lessons
1/2-hour individual
1-hour individual 3-hour package 5-hour package 10-hour package
Playing Lessons
9-holes per person 18-holes per person
Rates subject to change. For current rates, visit winterparkcountryclub.com or scan the code
GOLF LESSONS
taught by our very own PGA Professional!
PGA Golf Professional Justin Ingram
407-599-3339 • winterparkgolf@cityofwinterpark.org
$125 $ 12 $ 50 $ 80 $210 $300 $500 $125 $200
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tennis center
In the heart of Winter Park, nestled amongst the azaleas and century old live oak trees, sits one of the city’s most prized jewels. A state-of-the-art tennis facility with a charm and class befitting its Winter Park home, a place where friends meet, leagues compete, and time stands still!
tennis center rates
Winter Park Tennis Center is a public facility owned by the City of Winter Park and managed and operated by High Performance Sports Management, Inc., since February 2010.
Annual play passes All courts Resident Resident family Resident youth Non-resident Non-resident family Non-resident youth Hard courts only Resident Resident family Resident youth Non-resident Non-resident family Non-resident youth
The center boasts eight soft courts and eight hard courts, night play, private and group lessons, court reservations, ball machine rental, adult, children’s and juniors clinics. It is home to 21 adult teams that compete day and night in different leagues around town. Whether you are a visiting pro, want to learn tennis, or just meet new friends, Winter Park Tennis Center has beautifully groomed courts and lots of friendly faces.
Bi-annual play passes $336 $490 $126 $435 $575 $173 $157 $276 $ 69 $252 $374 $103
All courts Resident Resident family Resident youth Non-resident Non-resident family Non-resident youth Hard courts only Resident Resident family Resident youth Non-resident Non-resident family Non-resident youth
10 play passes
6-month
Soft court Hard court
$185 $275 $ 86 $246 $327 $115
Single play
$ 84 $150 $ 45 $155 $230 $ 69
Seniors
$55 $45
Singles soft court Singles hard court Child clay court Child hard court
$ $ $ $
6 5 4 3
(65 & older)
$25 off adult price
on all play passes
lessonS, cliniCS & INFO
407-599-3445 1075 Azalea Lane winterparktenniscenter.com Winter Park, FL 32789 winterparktenniscenter@gmail.com
Cady Way Park & Phelps Park Tennis Courts Cady Way and Phelps parks both have tennis courts for public use. There is no charge for use of these courts. Instructors must register before teaching on the courts and a fee applies.
Cady Way
2535 Cady Way
Phelps Park
1200 N. Phelps Ave.
for more info, please call 407-599-3397
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saturday
farmers' market The Winter Park Farmers’ Market is held at the old train depot located at 200 W. New England Ave. It has been restored into an historical landmark that hosts the NUMBER ONE farmers’ market in central Florida. The market is open from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. and is a popular communitygathering place that provides fine produce, plants, baked goods and so much more.
The market is free to the public, seating is available for attendees to sit and enjoy the market, and there is plenty of on site parking. Parking can be found at the adjacent Winter Park City Hall on Lyman Avenue and at the large parking lot at the corner of Morse Boulevard and New York Avenue. Please be aware that the market is only closed just one Saturday a year during the Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival that is in March. The market is so popular that there is a two-year waiting list to become a new vendor. Vendor applications are available on the city’s website at cityofwinterpark.org under Online Forms & Resources located on the home page.
Assistant Director Ronald Moore 407-599-3276 rmoore@cityofwinterpark.org
Kesha Jones, reservations 407-599-3397 kjones@cityofwinterpark.org
subject to change
current vendors
407-599-3454 99 J Market Adams Nuts Annie Roo Butter Buns I Butter Buns II (candy) Chez Vincent Chunk Junky Granola Conoley Citrus Dansk Laboratories Davis Bakery Demeters Harvest Inc. Doggone Treats Emma’s Market Family Pride Produce Felder Produce Figworks Ginger Jams and Jellies Ginny’s Orchids
Ginny’s Orchids Holiday Space Hart Healthy Chocolate House of Jerks (Beef Jerky by Jeff)
Howard Jacobson It’s Apples Jay’s Market Place JSR Ice Juice Plus Just Plumeria Lemonade Stand Leonie Hew Liliana’s Catering Little Italy M&J Seafood Mannix Vanilla Mt Catering Mt Kettle Korn
Nature Way Nature’s Prevention NJW Services Olde Hearth Bread Co. Olive Affairs Our Biscotti Pam’s Confections Paradise Cheesecake Paw-Fect Peak Season Pops Personal Touch Pesto Diva Port Orange Nursery Scheidel Produce Scraggs Grove Serendipity Sweets Spiegel Enterprises Stettner Farms Sunschowders’ Emporia
FAX
Sweet Potato Pie Tastebuds of Catering Teas & Empathy That A lot o Crepe James Davis The Country garden The Fitz Ritz The Fry Bar The Gun Shack Tom & Cathy’s Imbiss Towns Garden Center Tropic Décor Waterkist Farms Winter Park Dairy Winter Park Honey Wooks Beef Jerky Yolys Hayde Kitchen Z Coffee
great opportunities
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There are many places in Winter Park’s parks system that meet the need of just about everyone. Read a book in the quiet beauty of Kraft Azalea Garden on Alabama Drive or sit and watch various kinds of boaters at Dinky Dock Park on Ollie Street. For the active, play tennis at Azalea Lane Tennis Center or take a Zumba class at the Community Center on New England Avenue.
gone ' fishin
fitness trails Fleet Peeples Park
Fishing is not only allowed but very popular in most city parks. Lake Mendsen, in Martin Luther King, Jr. Park at Denning Drive and Morse Boulevard is a great fishing spot. It is stocked by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission primarily with channel catfish. Largemouth Bass, bluegill, sunfish and blue tilapia can also be found. There is a 14” minimum size for keeping the bass and a five bass limit in this lake. The other species have no size limit and the maximum for keeping is 50 fish. A freshwater fishing license is required. Be sure to attend our annual “Test the Waters” fishing tournament for children held on October 5. And don’t forget that fishing is also popular at Dinky Dock Park and Kraft Azalea Garden.
Located along a 3-mile path that is used for biking, walking and skating. This path surrounds Lake Baldwin.
Howell Branch Preserve A 1/5-mile paved path features 10 exercise stations. The park has natural scenery to enjoy on your walk from sunrise to sunset.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Park A 1/2-mile walking path nicely decorated and features a fitness area with hydraulic fitness equipment such as cardio stepper, chest and back press, and ab crunch from sunrise to sunset.
Ward Park A 1/3-mile trail features fitness stations that are geared toward our senior population but can be used by all ages. Included are a bench stepper, balance station and forearm rolls.
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There are two municipal cemeteries that are managed by the Parks & Recreation Department. Palm Cemetery is located at New York and Webster avenues and is 17 acres. Pineywood Cemetery is located at Lakemont and Glenridge avenues ad is 11 acres. With over 18,750 grave spaces in total, these cemeteries have served our community since the late 1800’s.
palm&pineywood cemeteries
Palm Cemetery As early as 1883, Palm Cemetery was on land privately owned by Loring A. Chase. Then known as Chase Cemetery, the land accepted burials as early as 1898 which is the earliest recorded burial on the property. In April 1906, the 17-acre property was officially deeded to the City of Winter Park by Mr. Chase, who was buried in Palm Cemetery on August 24 the same year. You can find his monument, a marble obelisk over five feet tall, in the southeast corner of the cemetery. The inscription memorializes his historical importance to the city as “One of the founders of Winter Park in 1886.”
Pineywood Cemetery Pineywood Cemetery has been in existence since the early 1900s like Palm Cemetery, but the city’s ownership did not occur until 1970. It was formerly managed by the Pineywood Cemetery Association and deeded to the city in early 1970. Recorded burials date back to the 1890s and a rich history of Winter Park is recorded on the markers with the names of the families who are at rest in Pineywood. The cemetery represents the city’s history, its people and families.
Memorial pages On our website, you will find an online memorial page with multiple personalization options that allows you to memorialize your family’s legacy for generations to come. The memorial page features: D a genealogy section, helping link families together D a specialized section for Veterans to add details about their military career helping to honor those who have served our country D an online burial and ownership search of all the properties in the cemetery Be sure to visit the cemeteries web page at cityofwinterpark.org/ cemeteries to find or add your family members to the site.
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high-tech Mobile app Are you a smartphone user and interested in the history of Winter Park? Then you will want to download the WPC Explorer app.
Palm Cemetery
1005 N. New York Ave.
Pineywood Cemetery 1900 S. Lakemont Ave
Once installed, the app allows you to locate a grave space right from your phone, using GPS to navigate you through the cemetery. “Guided” tours are also available through our cemeteries app. Take a walking tour of all of Winter Park’s notable residents just by clicking a button!
Manager Janna Baumann
407.599.3252 407.623.3456 fax jbaumann@cityofwinterpark.org cityofwinterpark.org/cemeteries
just the facts... Major achievement Did you know that national accreditation through Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA) is an extensive multi-year process which includes the completion of an application and detailed self-assessment report, a site visit by a committee of experienced park and recreation professionals, and a final assessment completed by the agency and the Commission? Accreditation requires agencies to respond to 144 standards representing elements of effective and efficient park and recreation operations.
To become accredited, agencies must fully meet 36 standards deemed fundamental to a quality agency and at least 92 of the remaining standards. CAPRA accreditation is the only national accreditation for park and recreation agencies, and is a measure of an agency’s overall quality of operation, management and service to the community. Accreditation is valid for a period of five years.
Big responsibilities The Parks & Recreation Department is responsible for the care of all... streetscapes
planters
irrigation lines
fountains
fencing
park furniture
courts
athletic fields
park signage
The department leases 63 rental venues on 13 properties which include... ball fields
pavilions
meeting rooms
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Santa visits Park Avenue
Tree Lighting Ceremony Holiday
Parade
happy holidays!
Be sure to attend one of the many holiday events that are scheduled in Central Park this season. Santa visits Winter Parks neighborhoods five evenings in December ~ watch for this year’s schedule This charming tradition has been ongoing for over 50 years. Russell Athletic Bowl® Parade of Bands Santa visits Winter Park neigborhoods
“Winter in the Park” holiday ice skating rink
City Management
Info
Community Parks
City Manager Randy B. Knight
Administrative Office 407-599-3334
Cady Way Park 2535 Cady Way
Assistant City Manager Michelle del Valle
Parks Maintenance 407-599-3369
Central Park 250 S. Park Avenue
Landscaping 407-559-3216
Dinky Dock Park 410 Ollie Street
Special Events 407-599-3463
Fleet Peeples Park 2000 S. Lakemont Avenue
Cemeteries 407-599-3252
Howell Branch Preserve 1205 Howell Branch Road
Parks & Recreation Administration Director John R. Holland Assistant Director Brenda Moody Assistant Director Ronald Moore Assistant Director Chuck Trice Business Operations Manager Leif Bouffard Senior Staff Assistant Nancy McLean Staff Assistant II Kesha Jones
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Blair Culpepper, chair Woody Woodall, vice chair Janet Atkins Fred Jones Michael Palumbo Marni Spence Joel Roberts Julio deArcos
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Kraft Azalea Garden 1305 Alabama Drive Martin Luther King, Jr. Park corner of Denning Drive & Morse Boulevard Mead Botanical Garden 1300 S. Denning Drive Phelps Park 1200 N. Phelps Ave. Shady Park 721 W. New England Ave. Trismen Park 236 Detmar Drive Ward Park 250 S. Perth Lane
it starts in parks A sense of community, the love of nature, the habit of activity... Rental Facilities Azalea Lane Recreation Center 1045 Azalea Lane kharden@cityofwinterpark.org 407-599-3275
Lake Island Hall 450 Harper Street jpaul@cityofwinterpark.org 407-599-3341
Winter Park Community Center 721 W. New England Ave. kharden@cityofwinterpark.org 407-599-3275
Central Park Rose Garden Wedding Area 250 S. Park Ave. kjones@cityofwinterpark.org 407-599-3397
Mead Garden Amphitheater Wedding Area 1300 S. Denning Drive kjones@cityofwinterpark.org 407-599-3397
Winter Park Country Club 761 Old England Ave. jpaul@cityofwinterpark.org 407-599-3341
Kraft Azalea Garden Wedding Area 1365 Alabama Drive kjones@cityofwinterpark.org 407-599-3397
Rachel D. Murrah Civic Center 1050 W. Morse Blvd. jpaul@cityofwinterpark.org 407-599-3341
Winter Park Farmers’ Market 200 W. New England Ave. jpaul@cityofwinterpark.org 407-599-3341
come&enjoy parks&rec
721 W. New England Ave Winter Park, FL 32789 407-599-3334 ph 407-599-3454 fax cityofwinterpark.org/parks