City of Orlando Families, Parks and Recreation

👏Great job to our youth who competed in Saturday's dragon boat race at Lake Fairview Park!

📸 Now presenting…another SAP photo dump!

Our Sustainability Adventure Program students have been exploring the great outdoors, diving into new experiences and discovering the world of green careers. It's tough to capture all the amazing adventures this group has had, but here’s some highlights: snorkeling at Devil’s Den Spring, canoeing down the Peace River, and tent camping near Blowing Rocks Preserve! 🏕🛶🤿

Shout out to Orlando Kidz Zone and the City’s Office of Sustainability & Resilience for making this the best kids program on the planet! 🌎

Seniors, get on your feet! 💃🪩 Senior Jamz at the L. Claudia Allen Senior Center is the 4th Friday of every month…meaning we are back this week on June 28th!

Dancing, food, & friends - you don’t want to miss this!

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🏛️🔎 Behind-the-scenes look at Orlando’s justice system! Rock Lake Neighborhood Center students recently shadowed Judge Gisela T. Laurent, Circuit Court Judge at the Orange County Courthouse, learning about her career and how our legal system works. Later, they dug into some Gitto’s Pizza with State Attorney Andrew Bain and got an inside look at his day-to-day.

We love when students discover career paths right in their own backyard! 👩‍⚖️👨‍⚖️

Reel in the fun at Turkey Lake, one of Florida Wildlife Commission’s Fab Five fishing lakes in Central FL! 🎣

Rent a boat for just $31.95 at Bill Frederick Park and enjoy a perfect weekend activity with the whole family. 🛶

Available Thursday - Sunday. Visit orlando.gov/bfp for more information!

Our Langford Neighborhood Center teamed up with the Orlando Police Department for a day of food, games, and best of all - painting a police car! 🚔🎨

Summer camp is all about unexpected fun! ☀️

Last chance to register for our Pickleball Social! 🎾

Game on, Pickleballers! 🎾 Get ready to rally at our Pickleball Social on June 23rd at the Orlando Tennis Centre.

Only $10 for Orlando residents, $12 for non-residents. Secure your spot now ⬇️

https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/orlando/activity/search/detail/15380?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true

Record year for the Garden Club! 🌱💚 Thanks to our partnership with the City’s Office of Sustainability & Resilience, 120 neighborhood center students grew and harvested over 240 pounds of fresh produce in the 2023-2024 school year, which was then shared with local families.

Huge shout-out to our staff and students at Callahan, Colonialtown, Grand Ave, Hankins, Ivey Lane, Jackson, Northwest, Rock Lake, Smith, and Wadeview! 👏

Hankins Park is turning the big 5-0! 🎂🌳

In 1974, this space was dedicated to Dr. I. Sylvester Hankins, a prominent physician and civil rights advocate for Orlando’s Black community. Recently, Hankins Neighborhood Center staff and students came together for a birthday party, celebrating a half century of fun in the sun.

Happy Birthday, Hankins Park! 🎉

Today, we mourn the loss of Willie Mays, a true giant of baseball whose impact reached far beyond the field. His legacy will forever inspire generations to come. Rest in peace, Willie Mays.

Happy Juneteenth! Students at our Dr. James R. Smith Neighborhood Center reflected on emancipation by designing flags to honor the holiday. Let’s reflect on the past, embrace the journey toward equality, and continue to uplift voices of change!

In observance of Juneteenth, we will be closed on Wednesday, June 19, 2024.

This includes all neighborhood centers, summer camps, pools, the Orlando Tennis Centre, and the Orlando Skate Park.

Bill Frederick Park and our Lake Eola swan boats will still be operating.

In observance of Juneteenth, City Hall and non-essential city services will be closed on Wednesday, June 19, 2024.

This day marks the end of slavery in the U.S. on June 19, 1865 and reminds us of the ongoing work needed to build an inclusive and welcoming city for all.

Reminder: Residential trash pick-up will occur as usual.

Camp Orlando hit the road for a trip to Fun Spot America - Orlando!🎢🎟️ It was an unforgettable day of thrills & laughter with 750+ of our closest friends. Let the summer adventures begin! ☀️

Fly, Eagles, Fly! ⚽️🦅 This summer, soccer fever isn’t just for the pros. Our Rosemont Eagles have been putting in the work and honing their skills. Recently, they took the field for their first-ever match, and what a debut it was! Shoutout to our staff & players on a fantastic start!

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Game on, Pickleballers! 🎾 Get ready to rally at our Pickleball Social on June 23rd at the Orlando Tennis Centre.

Only $10 for Orlando residents, $12 for non-residents. Secure your spot now ⬇️

https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/orlando/activity/search/detail/15380?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true

Eight years have passed, but today and every day, we remember the 49 angels taken on June 12, 2016.
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Han pasado 8 años, pero hoy, al igual que todos los días, recordamos a los 49 ángeles que nos fueron arrebatados el 12 de junio de 2016.

🔥☀️Beat the heat & stay cool in our fitness centers! With 9 convenient locations across the city, getting fit has never been easier!

💪 College Park
👊 Grand Avenue
💪 Engelwood
👊 Northwest

& more locations at orlando.gov/getfit

Annual memberships for city residents are less than $100!

Gearing up for a safe summer ride! 🚲🛴

Our Rock Lake Neighborhood Center recently teamed up with Bike/Walk Central Florida and Orlando Police Department for a day of bike and scooter safety. Students got fitted for helmets, learned how to cross the street like a pro, and had a chance to win prizes.

Let’s make this our safest summer yet! ☀️

Orlando’s Joy Ride 🦢☀️

orlando.gov/swanboats

Wonder and learning at Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park! 🦒🎢 Our Sustainability Adventure Program students from Engelwood Kidz Zone had the incredible opportunity to go behind the scenes with Disney's Animals, Science and Environment cast.

The group got an exclusive look at park operations, saw animal keepers in action, and took part in a career panel discussion. Oh, and let’s not forget the roller coasters and all the other fun attractions! 👏

Thank you to Disney for encouraging our students to build their skills and continue to dream big about their futures. You might just be looking at the next generation of scientists, veterinarians, or educators!

Today marks one year since the opening of our new Orlando Tennis Centre in the Packing District! If you haven’t checked it out yet, here’s how to navigate the facility like a pro:

👏 Annual or semi-annual memberships
🎟️ $12 single day pass available
🎾 17 clay, hard & pickleball courts
🔒 Reserve courts, ball machines & lockers
💪 Clinics for youth & adults

The only thing missing is you!
Get started ➡️ orlando.gov/tenniscentre

Gearing Up for the Best Summer Ever! 🌤️😎

Every year, Recreation staff from across the city come together for a week of summer camp training. Although we love a good team building moment, it’s not all fun and games taking care of your kids. Each counselor learns CPR and first aid plus instruction on social emotional learning and classroom management.

Not to brag, but we think we have some of the BEST 🙌 summer programs in Orlando, and that’s because of our amazing team and families who make it possible! 💙