Demand is not only for open park space, but also for additional multi-purpose sports fields and new trails.
- Deputy Scott Pine Park: $3.7 million for development of the 19.5-acre park that includes two multi-purpose fields – one for multi-purpose use and the other for the new Windermere High School football stadium.
- East Orange District Park Recreation Center: a Legislative Line Item grant in the amount of $1 million has been approved by the State of Florida to help build a $2 million recreation center in Christmas.
- Dr. P. Phillips Community Park Ball Fields: $4.8 million to install up to three four new Little League baseball fields and concession for use by the community, built on OCPS school property in the Dr. Phillips area. The Dr. Phillips Foundation is set to donate 2.5 acres of land adjacent to Dr. P. Phillips Community Park.
- Magnolia Park Ecotourism Park: $4.45 million will be used to build the Magnolia Park Ecotourism Park, which includes a concession building, pavilion, dock, parking and more.
- District 2 Neighborhood Park: Through a land lease with Journey Church, Orange County will provide a much-needed neighborhood park that includes a playground and pavilion. This $500,000 project will lease up to five acres; a joint use agreement is in development.
- Barber Park Playground Splash Pad: $500,000 to create an inclusive playground.
- Cypress Grove Park Land: acquisition of nine acres of land adjacent to the park.
- Turnbull Park Improvements: $34,000 to install picnic tables, grills and a portable restroom.
- Yucatan Park Playground Cover: $110,000 to replace an existing fabric playground cover with a metal roof.
- Warren Park Canoe/Kayak Launch: $75,000 to construct a canoe/kayak launch for easy access to Lake Conway.
- Capehart Park Court Cover: $225,000 to install a metal cover over the basketball court.
- Grow Community Park: $5 million for construction of this 20-acre Lake Pickett South Property project within a future development.
The remaining budget will be leveraged with matching funds from private, not-for-profit and governmental agencies for other Orange County Parks and Recreation projects, not yet determined.
Park Development Criteria include:
- Identified in Park Growth Analysis
- Must be a community park or larger
- If land is purchased, the site must have a sufficient amount of developable uplands
Trail Development Criteria include:
- Ranked in the Orange County Trails Master Plan
- Must be ranked and awaiting funding in MetroPlan’s Project Prioritization List or Transportation Improvement Plan
- Land must be available