Parks, natural fun starts in parks

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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Tibet-Butler Preserve offers numerous educational programs to teach children and adults about our environment.
Tibet-Butler Preserve
Tibet-Butler Preserve
Bench Butterfly Garden Rec. Programs Trails Wildlife
Hours of Operation:
Sunday - Saturday 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Office Hours Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. - 12 p.m., closed Sunday
Phone Number: (407) 254-1940
Address:
8777 Winter Garden - Vineland Rd.
Orlando, FL 32836
Acreage: 438
Location:
Points of Interest:
Home of the Vera Carter Environmental Center which provides a variety of exhibits and displays. Hike on miles of trails and participate in ongoing environmental programs. No bicycles allowed. With the exception of ADA service animals, pets are not allowed in Tibet-Butler Preserve.

Trailblazers Update

  • The trails are open but still very muddy and flooded in some areas, and Palmetto Passage remains closed.
  • Trailblazer Hiking Program: hike 20 miles in the Preserve and get a free T-shirt! On your first visit, register for the program at the Preserve's Education office. Then each time you come to hike, enter your miles in the hiking log. When you have accomplished a total of 20 miles, you will receive a free T-shirt!
Tibet-Butler Preserve map

Programs and Activities:

  • Effective January 1, 2025, Eco Education programs related to Florida plants, wildlife and conservation will be available to schedule on any day of the week for field trips -- a minimum of 10 paid participants is required. Scheduling must be 30 days or more in advance of the date of visit, with insurance coverage as required by Orange County; please see Group Visitation Guidelines for details.

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
Parks Administration: 407-836-6200
Parks' Events InfoLine: 407-836-6280
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