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Headline 1: All Orange County parks, facilities and campgrounds will be CLOSED December 24-25 for the holiday, and re-open Thurs. 12/26.
All sites will be open on New Year's Day, Wed. 1/1/2025.

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Headline 3: Parks and Recreation is HIRING!
See job opportunities and apply online: Jobs Dashboard page.

Headline 4: Due to the hurricane, EPD's Lake Lucie Conservation Area and Eagles Roost are CLOSED. Sites will re-open after being deemed safe for public use.

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The South Econ Recreation Center offers a variety of youth and adult sports programs and afterschool care for grades K through 5th.
South Econ Recreation Center/South Econ Community Park
South Econ Recreation Center/South Econ Community Park
Basketball Courts Bench Fitness Center Golf Practice Facility Gymnasium Pickleball Picnic Area/Grills Playground Rec. Programs Rental Facilities Rental Pavilions
Hours of Operation:
Park summer hours: Sunday - Saturday 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.; Winter: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Rec Center: Sunday 1 p.m. - 8 p.m., Monday - Saturday 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Phone Number: (407) 254-9092
Address:
3850 S Econlockhatchee TRL
Orlando, FL 32829
Acreage: 62
Location:
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Points of Interest:
To make a reservation, please call the park directly at 407-254-9092; leave a detailed message if you reach voicemail. Please note that Orange County Parks and Recreation requires 30 days or more to schedule and complete payment and paperwork for all rentals.

View our CALENDAR of PROGRAMS, CLASSES and EVENTS!

Youth Sports and Fitness

  • Junior Magic Basketball: co-ed for ages 7/8, 9/10, 11/12 and 13/14
    • Registration: now through January 3, 2025 (closes earlier if full) - parent or legal guardian must register child; birth certificate required for registration, Division age determined by January 1, 2025.
    • Skills assessment/draft: January 4, 2025
    • League Play: Saturdays, January 18 through March 8, 2025
    • Cost: $60 per child (additional $20 fee for non-County residents), includes game jersey, certificate and ticket opportunity to an Orlando Magic basketball game.
    • Proof of Orange County residency required (utility bill and personal ID).
    • Register in-person at recreation center
  • Brite Star Twirlers, taught by Candace Dowdy, provides lessons for baton twirling, poms, dance and ribbons for youth ages five and older, no experience necessary! Program held on Tuesdays 5 p.m. Cost: $10 per person per class.
  • Wing Chun Kung Fu, taught by Sifu John Moy, teaches self-defense through this ancient art. This hour-long class will enhance self-confidence and increase attention span, alertness and physical health. Program held on Fridays 6-7 p.m.; cost: $10 per person per class.
  • Youth Fitness Membership is available for free for ages 8 – 17 to use the gymnasium and game room at assigned times. Parent or guardian must be present to complete enrollment.

    Adult Sports and Fitness

    • Fitness Center Memberships are $100 per year for ages 16 - 54 or $25 for 90 days; $75 per year for ages 55+ and active military. Membership includes access to fitness area and assigned times for gymnasium and game room. (Individual fitness classes are paid separately and do not require membership.)
      • The teen fitness center membership is for ages 16 and 17.
      • Parents must sign-up the eligible teen member.
      • The teen must be accompanied by an active adult member, over the age of 18 years old, for the duration of the workout.
    • Pickleball for ages 18 and older is held on Sunday 1-3 p.m., and Tuesday and Thursday 8-10:45 a.m. Cost: included with fitness center membership or $10 per day.
    • Badminton for adults ages 18 and older is on Thursdays 6-8:30 p.m.; cost: included with fitness center membership or $10 per day.
    • Jazzercise dance, taught by Jean Busacca, is a high-intensity workout that mixes dance-based cardio with strength training. Fresh pulse-pounding music and body-blasting moves bring the intensity to transform your body, boost your mood, and ignite your energy. Program held Tuesdays 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. and Thursdays 6 - 7 p.m. Cost options: one class $15; five classes $50; 10 classes $80; 20 classes $145; and unlimited classes, $54 per month.
    • Moxie Mamas Fitness, taught by Tania Tanski, is an innovative fitness program that helps moms regain or enhance pre-pregnancy fitness levels and meet the physical challenges of parenting by emphasizing strength and interval training in a supportive environment. Classes are 60 minutes long. Program held Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 9:30 a.m. Cost: first class free; fee varies per class (membership options available).
    • Wing Chun Kung Fu, taught by Sifu John Moy, teaches self-defense through this ancient art. This hour-long class will enhance self-confidence and increase attention span, alertness and physical health. Program held on Fridays 6-7 p.m.; cost: $10 per person per class.

    For pavilion rentals at South Econ Community Park or to reach the Renaissance Senior Center, call 407-254-9070.

    • Contact Us

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

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    Email: parks@ocfl.net
    Parks Administration: 407-836-6200
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