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FREE Movie in the Park: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles - Mutant Mahem
  • Friday, March 29: Orlo Vista Park, 1 N. Powers Drive, Orlando. This fun animated movie (rated PG, 99 mins.) starts at 8 p.m. 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.

Bentonshire Park Groundbreaking
  • Monday, April 1: Mayor Jerry L. Demings and District 1 Commissioner Nicole Wilson host the Bentonshire Park Groundbreaking, 9:30 a.m. at Bentonshire Park, located on Bentonshire Avenue at Overstreet Road, Windermere -- see Google map link on web page. This is a FREE event, open to the public.
  • CANCELED: Downey Park Pickleball Courts Ribbon Cutting

    Fort Christmas Historical Park Bluegrass Festival
  • Saturday, April 6: The Bluegrass Festival returns from 9:45 a.m. - 4 p.m., at Fort Christmas Historical Park, presented by the Fort Christmas Historical Society. Bring chairs, blankets and a picnic or purchase from food trucks (if available).
    • Here's the show schedule and line up of talented performers:
      • 9:45 a.m. Welcome, National Anthem and Boy Scouts present flags
      • 10 a.m. Sandy Back Porch
      • 11 a.m. The Canada Brothers Reunion
      • 12 p.m. Penny Creek Bluegrass Band
      • 1 p.m. Sandy Back Porch
      • 2 p.m. The Canada Brothers Reunion
      • 3 p.m. Penny Creek Bluegrass Band
      • 3:50 p.m. Closing remarks
    Deputy Sheriff Thomas Ingram End-of-Watch Sign Dedication
  • Wednesday, April 10: Mayor Jerry L. Demings, District 5 Commissioner Emily Bonilla and Sheriff John Mina host the Deputy Sheriff Thomas Ingram End-of-Watch Sign Dedication, 9:30 a.m. at Little Econ Greenway trail parking area, located at 7951 E Colonial Drive, Orlando -- see Google map link on web page. This is a FREE event, open to the public.
  • Dr. Phillips Ballfield Complex Grand Opening
  • Tuesday, April 16: Mayor Jerry L. Demings and District 1 Commissioner Nicole Wilson host the Dr. Phillips Ballfield Complex Grand Opening, 6:30 p.m. at Dr. Phillips Ballfield Complex, located at 10496 Bissell Street, Orlando-- see Google map link on web page. This is a FREE event, open to the public.
  • Summerlake Park Grand Opening
  • Wednesday, April 17: Mayor Jerry L. Demings and District 1 Commissioner Nicole Wilson host the Summerlake Park Gran Opening, 9:30 a.m. at Summerlake Park, located at 15570 Porter Road, Winter Garden -- see Google map link on web page. This is a FREE event, open to the public.
  • 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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