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Celebrate Orange County Parks and Recreation's 100 Years in 2024... It's Just the Beginning!

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Orange County Parks and Recreation has the following fun events and community meetings:

Support the 2024 Mayor's Toy Drive!

Seniors 55+ Provide Input on Staying Active, November 20 & 21
  • Take the Orange County Seniors Survey: tinyurl.com/OCSeniorsSurvey.
  • Orange County Parks and Recreation will host three open house public meetings to gain information from Orange County residents who are ages 55 or older regarding how they stay active, healthy and connected to their community. Each meeting invites residents to provide feedback on senior recreation facilities and programming needs. Questions? Email parks@ocfl.net or call Parks Marketing 407-836-6257. Meetings will be held as follows:
    • Wednesday, November 20, 6-8 p.m. at South Econ Recreation Center, 3850 S. Econlockhatchee Trail, Orlando.
    • Thursday, November 21, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at The Rosen JCC, 111184 S. Apopka-Vineland Road, Orlando.
Shingle Creek Trail Phase 4 Community Meeting #2, November 20
  • The Orange County Parks and Recreation Division and District 6 Commissioner Mike Scott invite you to attend the second in-person community meeting to discuss survey results for Shingle Creek Trail Phase 4 on Wednesday, November 20, 6-7 p.m. at Barnett Park Recreation Center. Learn about the options of connecting our Pine Hills Trail to the south with this new segment, across Colonial Drive / State Road 50, to the city of Orlando's segment of the Shingle Creek Trail... and beyond. Questions? Email parks@ocfl.net or call Parks Marketing 407-836-6257.

FREE Inaugural Roller Skate Night at Barber Park, November 29!
  • Don't be a TURKEY! Come to the inaugural FREE Roller Skate Night for all ages at the Barber Park roller hockey rink! This sparkling disco ball event is set for Friday, November 29, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Participants must bring their own roller skates; please note, the covered, outdoor open-air hockey rink for this event has a concrete surface, not wood. Enjoy roller-skating fun with music, DJ and skate games and purchase from select food trucks. Barber Park is located at 3701 Gatlin Ave., Orlando. Questions? Email parks@ocfl.net or call Parks Marketing 407-836-6257.

FREE Movie in the Park: Wonka!
  • Bring your family and friends to the following parks for the FREE Movie in the Park: Wonka! This fun animated movie (rated PG, 112 mins.) starts at 6 p.m., shortly after dark. Bring lawn chairs and snacks, or purchase from food trucks (if available). No alcohol allowed in the park; no pets allowed in the viewing area. Email parks@ocfl.net or call Parks Marketing 407-836-6257.

FREE Fort Christmas Barnyard Banter: Historic Thanksgiving, December 21
  • All ages are welcome to join in the new Barnyard Banter program at Fort Christmas Historical Park on Saturday, November 16 from 1-2pm! This month’s free topic is Good Ole Butter. Visit Fort Christmas Historical Park for more information. Questions? Email parks@ocfl.net or call the park's staff: 407-254-9310.

Contact Us

Orange County Parks and Recreation
4801 W. Colonial Dr.
Orlando, FL 32808

To reach a specific park: click on the A–Z tab and select the park or facility you are interested in for the phone number.
Email: parks@ocfl.net
Phone: (407) 836-6200
Parks' Events InfoLine: (407) 836-6280
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Twitter: @OrangeCoParksFL

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