2014
PARKS & RECREATION
annual report
FROM THE DIRECTOR
of the Parks & Recreation Department
welcome! This 2014 Annual Report has been carefully prepared by the Parks & Recreation Department staff, and is proudly presented as an overview of our department’s accomplishments, endeavors, and activities for the past year. The department strives to meet the city’s Vision Statement, “Be the best place to live, work, and play in Florida for today’s residents and future generations.” We have designed this report to illustrate the role parks and recreation plays in this overall vision, as well as in the quality of life for both residents and visitors. Parks & Recreation remains a nationally-accredited agency, which assures that we have met or exceeded the guidelines for best practices in our field. We continue to take great pride in our fifth year of this designation, and pledge to continue to strive for excellence every day. The Parks & Recreation Department staff is truly dedicated toward providing exceptional service to our citizens and maintaining the Core Values expected by City Management. I hope you enjoy this informational look into our 2014 Parks & Recreation Annual Report.
Sincerely,
John Holland, Parks & Recreation Director
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starts in PARKS
INTRO
what you need to know about the department Contained herein is an overview of the state of the department. Accomplishments, benchmarks and statistics are representative of a Parks & Recreation Department that is dedicated to serving its customers by delivering quality programming and amenities. The Florida Recreation and Parks Association tagline is, “It Starts in Parks!� It rings true every day from a sense of community to learning a team sport ~ IT STARTS IN PARKS!
the
mission
to enhance the quality of life for our community by providing outstanding parks, recreation facilities, activities and services
senior staff John Holland Director Brenda Moody Assistant Director administration, cemeteries, rental facilities, golf course operations & publications
Ronald Moore Assistant Director athletics, community center, special events & tennis center
Chuck Trice Assistant Director golf course maintenance, landscaping & parks maintenance
accredited
The Parks & Recreation Department earned national accreditation in 2010 and has reapplied for 2015. As one of only 136 accredited parks and recreation agencies nationwide, the department has proven its commitment to excellence by meeting or exceeding established best practices in policy, planning, and services. Re-accreditation documentation was submitted for the 2015 five-year accreditation. It contained a 160 page self-assessment and over 460 supportive evidence of compliance documents.
award winning 2013
n NRPA Gold Medal Finalist | N ational Recreation and Parks Association Gold Medal Award program {one of four finalists in
our division nationwide}
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Playful City, USA Best Farmers’ Market | Orlando Business Journal Tree City, USA Ovations Award | B est Park : Central Park Winter Park Chamber of Commerce Ovations Award | B est Event Venue : Farmers’ Market Winter Park Chamber of Commerce Overall Impression Award | America in Bloom
2014
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Playful City, USA Best Farmers’ Market | Orlando Business Journal Tree City, USA Chamber Hero Award | Winter Park Chamber of Commerce
ovation award
farmers’ market best in central florida
For the fourth consecutive year, Winter Park was awarded the Playful City, USA distinction. This designation is awarded to communities that have demonstrated a best practices program for the maintenance, inspection and use of its playgrounds.
the
GOAL
to provide quality play spaces within 1 mile of every Winter Park household The map below indicates a one-mile radius around every existing play space.
City of Winter Park Playground Recreational Resources Residential Zoning Categories 1 mile radius
Recreational Resources w/ Playgrounds R-1A R-1A R-1A
R-2 R-3 R-4 C-2
0 0.2250.45
0.9 miles Planning & Community Development Department 05.2011 - cs
JUST THE FACTS
did you know that in Fiscal Year 2014...
athletic fields were
rented 1,518 times our rental buildings
held 2,400 events over 11,000 visits at community center pool in just FOUR months
297.77
acres of parkland
are managed by parks & recreation. PLUS an additional 57.15 acres of properties {municipal buildings, medians,
parking lots & rights of way}
over 33,600 rounds of golf were played
miles & miles
fencing and irrigation are maintained & installed for all parks, rights of way, public buildings & medians
SIGNIFICANT
department accomplishments that absolutely ensure the city’s vision
beautification & grounds projects » Lee Road medians n n
landscaped with large palm trees & 170 blooming rose bushes creates a welcoming entrance to the city
» McKean Arboretum {north park avenue} n
edible garden planted
» Pineywood Cemetery {Veterans’ section} n
fresh, new landscaping
beautiful
{north side}
i nstalled new fencing {original fence was over 40 years old} n clean, fresh new look » Palm Cemetery {baby section} n straightened hundreds of headstones n installed new sod » Welbourne Avenue streetscape n installed 10 large terra-cotta pots filled with lush foliage » City Hall west parking lot n i nstalled approximately 100 large podocarpus bushes nc reates nice, green perimeter » Central Park plantings n installed 12 new specimen oak trees {partnered with Urban Forestry Division} n helps preserve tree canopy for years to come n
collaborative partner projects
» Community Center programs orked with numerous instructors w for varied & diverse programs nr ecreational opportunies include dance, yoga, basketball, fitness & educational programs n
» Winter Park Country Club
Centennial Celebration n September 2014 marked the country club’s 100th year nL ive broadcast of the Golf Channel’s “Morning Drive” Program nC entennial Clock {generously donated by The Elizabeth Morse Genius Foundation} unveiled by members of the course founder, Charles Morse ng olf course officially added to the Florida Historic Golf Course Trail in an onsite ceremony with Mayor Kenneth Bradley & Secretary of State Kenneth Detzner
» The Peacock Project n n n n
worked with Eagle Scout candidate for entire year elaborate planning & continuous publicity installed in Central Park Rose Garden truly a community project
» Winter Park Train Station n n
installed landscaping & irrigation maintained continually by Landscape Division
» Public Works Compound n
installed landscaping for new office locations {Water & Wastewater Utilities, Public Works & Electric Utility}
» Seniors’ EXPO at Community Center n
developed partnerships with multiple organizations { Central Florida Committee for Aging, Rollins College, University of Central Florida, Center for Independent Living & Winning Ways International Professional and Collegiate Basketball}
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assists, educates & guides seniors on a myriad of issues
cost-conscious efforts
» The Parks & Recreation Department SURPASSED THE TWO MILLION DOLLAR
mark {$2,072,753} in revenues for the first time EVER! More than $300,000 over projections for 2014. This means a 35 percent cost recovery rate. Our total expenditures for all divisions were $5.73 million.
{note: the revenue-producing divisions have expenditures that total $2.75 million & the overall cost recovery for revenue-producing divisions is just over 75 percent}
» A new pavilion was installed at Shady Park.
efficient
Total costs came in under budget by 30 percent and this pavilion will generate rental income. » The Community Playground on Denning Drive was renovated by in-house Certified Playground Safety Inspectors rather than playground installation companies. This resulted in a huge cost savings. » There were 96 hanging baskets replaced with more durable pots {primarily on Park Avenue} will not only last longer but will also result in a cost savings. » Worked with Orange County Public Schools to add a bus stop at the Community Center, thus eliminating the need for utilizing Parks & Recreation vehicles for transporting children for our Before & After Care Program. » Utilized an efficient method of over seeding the Golf Course which resulted in saving over 600 pounds of seed. {blown in with a large, truck-mounted tank rather than traditional ground broadcasting}
innovative
» Staff inventoried & assigned GIS
coordinates to all personalized benches in Central Park and Martin Luther King, Jr. Park. This project included photographs of benches and their inscriptions, inclusion as a layer on the city’s GIS Maps, and a listing of the remaining benches available for dedication. » The Administrative Staff was successful in integrating the field reservation system with an automated field lighting system.
HIGHLY PRODUCTIVE
the department’s checks & balances exceed expectations
Departmental revenues were just over $2 MILLION DOLLARS for fiscal year 2014! This represented the highest revenue figures in the department’s history, resulting from the concentrated effort to ensure that proper policies and procedures are in place, and that every program or activity is appropriately planned, implemented, and evaluated. DIVISION/FACILITY
FY2013
Cemeteries
$302,265 $513,725 $362,500
Community Center
FY2014
{FY2015}
394,554
378,380
364,000
Golf Course
427,901
408,5 1 1
430,000
Recreation/Athletics
169,796 183,004 206,500
Recreation Facilities
453,275
497,9 1 8
489,000
32,490
46,899
57,900
53,917
44,426
47,500
$1,834,198
$2,072,753
{$1,957,400}
Special Events Azalea Lane Tennis Center DEPARTMENTAL TOTAL
{ } = projected
OVER
$2 million in revenues for FY14
events & rentals
The department is responsible for the rental and management of 66 venues such as ballfields, meeting rooms and pavilions. Both indoor and outdoor, these facilities are heavily booked and reserved as far ahead as two years. DIVISION/FACILITY
FY2013
FY2014
Community Center
1477
Recreation/Athletics
1399 1518 1900
Outdoor Rental Areas
503
489
480
Recreation Facilities
942
921
920
TOTAL
1497
{FY2015} 1500
4333 4355 {4550} { } = projected
FY14
35 percent total cost recovery
cost recovery
The Parks & Recreation Department provides many services to the residents of Winter Park. The cost recovery is the level at which revenues have covered operating costs. Many services are offered at no cost and are funded solely by the General Fund. Conversely, there are activities and facilities that are offered for a fee. Cost recovery as a department balances both types of services. Parks and Recreation departments across the country range in total cost recovery depending on the balance of free and fee based services. Winter Park’s total cost recovery for Fiscal Year 2014 was 35 percent, which represents the highest cost recovery in the department’s history. Following is a breakdown of each division in the department.
Division/ Cost Recovery Facility Percentage Administration 0% Parks Maintenance
0%
Landscaping 0% Cemeteries 202% Tennis Center
231%
Recreation 42% Recreation Facilities
103%
Community Center
47%
Special Events
29%
Golf Course Operations & Maintenance
68%
Total Department
35%
KEY FIGURES
remarkable statistics illustrate the daily activities of the Parks & Recreation Department
community center
» 150 children | daily summer camp attendees on average in 2014
program requires extensive planning & supervision » 24,690+ participants | 50+ programs offered at the community center including the very well-attended after-school program, seniors program & dance classes » 4,178 ID card scan increase | 2679 Recreation ID cards issued | both increased from 2013 33,057 total Recreation ID scan visits for these cards in 2014 » 3,739 attendance increase | 11,035 people used the pool during the 4-month summer season
11,035
pool visitors in its 4-month season
golf course
» 33,623 rounds of golf sold | 27.5 percent increase
190 rounds were night golf 3,284 rounds were played by juniors under 16 years of age 3,683 rounds of golf played over FY2014 » $6,107 in golf lessons | students as young as 2 years of age a great way to “grow the game” » $58,078 revenue | food, beverage & merchandise sales at the pro shop in 2014 a significant accomplishment » $30,000 special event revenue
farmers’ market
» voted Best Market in central Florida by Orlando Weekly
» $200,000 building rentals,
meetings, weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, dances & more were held in 2014
» $82,000+ booth rentals
4350 over
rentals in FY14
rental venues The department proudly hosts many significant events in the lives of our guests. In 2014, there were:
» 222 weddings | 200 receptions » 4,350+ rentals | city-owned properties The city’s parks and buildings are the locations of some of Winter Parks’ most popular and heavily-attended events. These venues, services and amenities managed by Parks & Recreation staff are among the most visible and notable in the city.
» just to name a few...
hamber of Commerce’s “Taste of Winter Park” C nW inter Park Rotary Club meetings & special events n fashion week, parades & road races na uctions & fundraisers n
RENTAL VENUES
all in high demand and booked far in advance for both public and private events
» Ward Park & Cady Way Park 8 baseball fields | 2 softball fields 1 pavilion | 5 multipurpose fields
» Martin Luther King, Jr. Park 1 softball field | 3 multipurpose fields 1 pavilion | 1 special event area
» Rachel D. Murrah Civic Center 5 multipurpose rooms | 2 patios | 1 kitchen » Lake Island Hall 1 multipurpose room | patio/lawn area » Community Center 4 multipurpose rooms | 1 kitchen seniors room | gymnasium | amphitheater shady park | 1 pavilion | picnic area
» Country Club » Azalea Lane Recreation Center » Phelps Park » Lake Baldwin Park » Kraft Azalea Garden » Central Park » Howell Branch Preserve » Mead Botanical Garden » Farmers’ Market
2 multipurpose rooms 2 multipurpose rooms | 1 pavilion 2 pavilions 2 pavilions 1 wedding area | 1 special event area 1 wedding area | 3 special event areas 2 pavilions | 1 special event area 1 pavilion | 1 amphitheater | 1 special event area 1 multipurpose room | 1 parking lot/event area
66
rental venues on 14 properties
INVENTORY
full-service responsibilities for multiple properties & amenities
The Parks & Recreation Department is responsible for a very large number of properties and amenities. Staff members are responsible for the planning and implementation of care and maintenance programs, monitoring condition and usage, scheduling patrons, and anticipating future needs related to this full-service inventory. There are a total of 297.77 acres of designated parkland. These properties are categorized according to the City of Winter Park Comprehensive Plan. They are sorted by criteria such as types of amenities and uses.
Community Parks
acres
Central Park/West Meadow
7.83
Community Center/Shady Park grounds
3.28
Dinky Dock Park
1.56
Howell Branch Preserve
10.38
Farmers’ Market grounds
.71
Lake Baldwin Park
23.16
Martin Luther King, Jr. Park
28.27
Mead Botanical Garden
47.60
Ward Park/Cady Way Park
66.44
TOTAL 189.23
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starts in PARKS
Conservation Space
acres
NW Sports Complex {tree farm} 1 4 .1 7 Pennsylvania Avenue lot
.40
Lake Waumpi lot
1.78
TOTAL 16.35
Linear Recreation Cady Way Trail
acres 3.3
TOTAL 3.3
Neighborhood Parks Kraft Azalea Garden The Park at Orwin Manor
acres 5.22 .85
Phelps Park
5.92
Trismen Park
1.36
TOTAL 13.35
Special Purpose Parks
acres
Golf Course
40.77
Azalea Lane Tennis Center
6.20
TOTAL 46.97
{acreages are as of fiscal year 2014}
Mini Parks
acres
Alberta Drive
.30
Alberta/Courtland .13 Alberta/Joalca .04 Alexander Place
.25
Alfred J. Hanna
.13
Bonita Drive
.06
Bonnie Burn
.22
Canton/Interlachen .17 Canton/New York
.08
Cavendish/Harmon
.05
Chelton Circle
4.90
Fairbanks/Orlando .23 Fawsett Road
.04
General Reese/Glenridge
.38
Golfview .54 Hamilton Place
.35
Harland Park
2.50
Harris Circle
.40
Hooper .28 Jay Blanchard
.32
Kings Way
.83
Kiwi at Webster
.24
Lake Knowles
10.28
Lake Midget
1.43
Lake Wilbar
1.66
Lakeview .19 Lasbury/Maiden .19 Laughlin .07 Leith .25 Loch Lomond/St. Andrews
.23
Morse
.16
Orange/Harmon .19 Park Grove
.11
Pulsifer/Interlachen .21 Reading Way
.83
Marvin Smiley
.14
Sunset/Chestnut .08 Tyree Lane
.03
Via Bella
.05
Villa View
.28
Worthington Court
.03
TOTAL 28.85
Cemeteries acres Palm Cemetery
17
Pineywood Cemetery
11
TOTAL 28
57.15 acres
maintenance properties
Traffic Islands Aloma Avenue Burning Tree Lane Chapman Avenue & Comstock Parkway Dixon Avenue Goodrich Avenue Median Grove & Dallas Avenues Harmon & Orange Avenues Howell Branch Road Kahkwa Court Kiwi Circle Lakemont Avenue & Lake Howell Road Lee Road Loch Lomond Morse Boulevard Medians Osceola Court & Brewer Avenue Osceola Court Orlando Avenue Traffic Islands Park & Palmer Avenues Randall Circle Roundelay Lane Suffolk Road & Cavendish Island Via Tuscany & Cypress Lane Webster Avenue Circle Traffic Island Webster Avenue & Pennsylvania Traffic Island
acres .03 .05 .09 .1 1 .19 .08 .0 1 .63 .06 .02 .05 1.00 .1 7 .76 .20 .04 .43 .02 .06 .35 .02 .1 0 .02 .04
TOTAL 4.53
Parking Lots Knowles Lot
acres .72
Winter Park Train Station
1.37
Hannibal Square Piazza
.35
TOTAL 2.44
Rights of Way acres Barnum Avenue South .69 Barnum Avenue North .50 Cherokee Avenue .32 Edwin Boulevard .41 Elizabeth Drive .21 Fitzwalter Drive & Banchory Road .15 Galloway .38 Glenridge Way & Lake Spier Frontage 3.94 Greentree Drive .35 Howell Branch Road .20 Pennsylvania Avenue Bridge .25 Temple Trail .20 Via Tuscany .25 Virginia Avenue & Laurel Road .75 Vivian Road .19 Webster Avenue {east end} .24 TOTAL 9.03
City Facilities & Properties City Hall/Public Works Fire Station 62 Fire Station 64 Green Lane Retention Area Hannibal Square Heritage Center Winter Park Public Library Loch Lomond Public Safety Facility St. Andrews Drainage Basin Via Lombardy vacant lot Welcome Center 9th Grade Center Retention Area
acres 2.8 .19 .75 1.00 .1 7 1.67 .35 3.48 .50 .20 .28 1.66
TOTAL 13.05
TECHNOLOGY
constant research is being done to keep the department top-notch
The Parks & Recreation Department strives to ensure efficiency, safety, professionalism and progress are ever-important in the management of all properties and activities. The use of advanced technology is paramount. Constant research is done to better the service levels of the department.
»R ecTrac Software
| department-wide reservation
system & financial processing; all departmental transactions accommodated by this system »M ainTrac Software | labor & equipment tracked for cost & pattern analysis. » I mageFlow Software | electronic records management; efficient document search & retrieval » L aserFiche | archival documentation available electronically & searchable »P ontem Software | cemetery management software that keeps all records & issues deeds. »W ebCemeteries | cemetery online burial records App for Android & Apple devices »P arksNet | innovative internal website focal point for staff communications; each computer startup defaults to ParksNet; information including calendars, meetings, bulletins & more shared with entire department » T hor Guard Systems | lightning detection devices located at golf course, Martin Luther King, Jr. Park, Community Center Pool & two locations at Ward Park »M usco Systems | computerized & programmable athletic field lighting system; programmable from any computer or tablet; integrated with RecTrac » T oro OSMAC Systems | remotely-controlled irrigation systems in place on golf course & several parks properties »A dobe Creative Suite | Photoshop, InDesign & Illustrator software enables staff to produce professional, high-quality park layouts, presentations & photographic simulations
»P rezi
| innovative & unique presentation
software »A nimoto | animation software allows staff to create exciting video presentations; viewable on Parks & Recreation Department web pages & monitors in Community Center »C onstantContact | mass email system for widespread information distribution to customers »H ID security access | staff & customer access to rooms & amenities including Community Center fitness center & restricted areas at Civic Center » F lag Football League Website | game scores and league & tournament statistics available for players, coaches & city staff » S olar Lighting | both large, lighted flagpoles are solar powered in cemeteries; resulted from innovation partnership with the Marine Corps League Smedley-Noble project. »P arkTalk | dedicated email address for customer contact, questions & concerns; emails routed to director & assistant directors »M arantz Digital | device utilized for mp3 recordings of all board meetings; facilitates easy sharing »M iFi Pods | portable Internet hubs accessed by staff & customers in areas without WiFi; much appreciated service »V ideo surveillance | 74 cameras located in six department venues; monitored 24 hours a day » S harepoint | department-wide sharing of commonly used documents such as policies, statistical data & calendars »C omputers & laptops | complete with appropriate software including Digital Persona fingerprint logon systems available for all staff; every staff member in department has an email address & access to a computer » Tablets & smart phones | mobile devices allows remote access; staff jobs do not end at 5 p.m. on weekdays
2014 feature
palm cemetery extensive analyses
Following an extensive analysis of over 18,000 burial spaces, 225 spaces were declared abandoned. These spaces were identified as abandoned after no contact, activity or burials for more than 60 years. They were sold between 1906 and 1947 and never used. City staff performed extensive research to verify that the owners had relocated many years ago and were laid to rest in other cemeteries. The spaces that are declared abandoned will be placed on the for sale list when Palm Cemetery is substantially sold out, a time projected to be 20 years in the future. When all current available spaces are sold, the abandoned spaces will be reclaimed by the city and offered for sale.
and remember, there’s an app for that
The Cemeteries Division implemented an extremely advanced system that allows customers and those interested to locate, research, and learn about all of the interesting people buried in Winter Park cemeteries. The new system can be accessed at cityofwinterpark.org/ cemeteries or via the free app, WPC Explorer, downloadable from Google Play® or the Apple® App Store. The app allows users to locate graves, go on tours, and read information about those laying at rest.
SPECIAL EVENTS
traditional & long-running special events have been enjoyed for generations
The traditional and long running special events truly define Winter Park as the best place to live, work and play. The Annual Easter Egg Hunt celebrated its 60th year as three generations enjoyed this hysterically chaotic event! The Parks & Recreation Department fully funds and staffs the hunt as well as heavily assists with other events such as the Annual Veterans Day Celebration at Ruby Ball Amphitheater. In its 36th year, Santa Visits Winter Park Neighborhoods travels through designated areas throughout the city. It is the holiday highlight for many residents who plan their holiday parties to coincide with Santa’s arrival on their street. Another popular annual event is the Russell Athletic Bowl® Parade of Bands. Two collegiate marching bands parade loud and proud up Park Avenue and into Central Park. This is an
enjoyable event for all and full of team spirit. The 57th Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival brought very large crowds to the city along with the 41st Annual Winter Park Autumn Art Festival, both held in Central Park. “Winter in the Park” holiday ice skating rink is supported by Parks & Recreation. Events including 10 road races, Dinner on the Avenue, and all of the holiday events are highly anticipated and very well attended, creating a strong sense of community and a history of family-friendly events. The Parks & Recreation Department has the equipment, training and staff necessary to ensure the success of all city events.
annual events calendar
» Unity Heritage Festival » Duck Derby » St. Patrick’s Day Parade » Sidewalk Art Festival » Easter Egg Hunt » Spring Pops Concert » Dinner on the Avenue » Run for the Trees » Olde Fashioned 4th of July Celebration
» Autumn Art Festival » Test the Waters Fishing Tournament
» Mayors’ Sole Challenge » “Winter in the Park”
Holiday Ice Skating Rink
» Holiday Pops Concert » Holiday Tree Lighting » Ye Olde Hometown Christmas Parade
» Russell Athletic® Bowl Parade
CAPITAL PROJECTS
projects funded by city as well as individually by grants & donations
In addition to general funding of the department, specific capital projects are ranked, budgeted, and scheduled for improvements or additions to the parks system.
COMPLETED 2014 playground restorations
$58,000
The Community Playground received a much needed upgrade. Worn play areas and woodwork were replaced.
table & chair replacement
$40,000
Replaced worn/old chairs and tables in rental venues.
azalea lane shade structure
$25,000
A permanent shade structure was installed.
civic center restrooms & hallways
$75,000
Complete renovation of dated restrooms and installation of new tile in hallways.
shady park picnic pavilion
$67,000
A beautiful new pavilion was installed. A great addition to the neighborhood!
ward park playground safety surface Replaced deteriorated safety surface beneath the inclusive play space.
$42,000
COMING UP 2015 azalea lane tennis center
Resurface & repair hard surface courts.
$40,000 farmers’ market patio
Resurface the market building patio.
$15,000 ward park fields
Implement automation of field lighting.
$175,000 ward park restroom
Construct a new restroom building.
$155,000
family fun team spirit
love of nature sense of community
it
joy of play
respect for environment
healthy activities
starts in PARKS community
21 large special events, celebrations, art festivals, holidays & concerts
life’s big moments
gorgeous greenspace
200 wedding receptions 222 weddings 31 anniversary parties 10 rehearsal dinners 27 baby & wedding showers 4 memorial services 100 graveside services
297.77 acres of park land 191 streetscape foliage pots 96 hanging baskets 57 brick planter gardens
activities for kids of all ages 2 spray plays & 1 pool swim lessons
all kinds of recreation
{infant to senior}
open swim season water aerobics & swim parties
8 multipurpose athletic fields {biannual flag football league}
8 baseball & 3 softball fields 6 basketball courts 23 tennis courts 9-hole golf course {30,000+ rounds of golf annually}
golf lessons & youth camps
« lakefront activities »
fishing, boating, skiing, sailing, crew, paddle boarding, swimming & kayaking
{quality lifeguards, instructors & pool operators}
« exercise »
4 fitness trails fitness center memberships boot camp, dance & yoga healthy lifestyles classes {& much, much more}
« programming »
seniors : daily meet-ups & special events youth : summer camp, school break & holiday camps, before & after school care
vision city
PARKS & RECREATION
ensuring achievement
be the best place to live, work, and play in florida for today’s residents and future generations