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Orange County Parks and Recreation has the following fun events scheduled:

Fish4Fun in September 2024!
  • Fish4Fun is a free catch-and-release fishing event for ages 12 and younger that takes place at four parks (see below – children can participate in any or all four events); each on-site registration starts at 7:30 a.m.; fishing tournament 8-10 a.m.; and winners recognized 10 a.m. We encourage family and friends to fish with their registered child and to bring your own fishing gear if you have it; supplies will be offered to registered children, while supplies last. Questions? Email parks@ocfl.netor call Parks Special Events 407-836-6249.

    • Saturday, September 7: Blanchard Park, 2451 N. Dean Rd., Orlando
    • Saturday, September 14: Barnett Park, 4801 W. Colonial Dr., Orlando
    • Saturday, September 21: Bear Creek Recreation Complex, 1600 Bear Crossing Dr., Orlando
    • Sunday, September 22: Bithlo Park, 18501 Washington Ave., Orlando

Registration is open for Kelly Park's annual Cardboard Canoe Regatta!
  • Teams of five (limited to 16 teams) can build and race a cardboard and duct tape canoe at Kelly Park's Rock Springs on Saturday, October 12, cost: $50/team. Registration closes Friday, October 4 at 5 p.m. "Boat artists" younger than 12 years are not included in team member count but cannot race; artists and participants ages 12 or older are included in the team member count. All canoes must be built from 8:30 a.m. to noon, using only cardboard and duct tape provided on event day. Teams race their canoes in the clear, chilly 68-degree waters of Rock Springs beginning at 1 p.m., with prizes awarded to Race Winner, Crowd Favorite and the hilarious Most Spectacular Sinking! Questions? Email KellyCamping@ocfl.net or call the park: 407-254-1902.

Shingle Creek Trail Phase 4 Community Meeting #2, October 24
  • 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 Thursday, October 24, 6-7 p.m. at Barnett Park. Learn about the options of connecting our Pine Hills rail 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.

Waterleigh Park South Community Meeting #2, November 12
  • The Orange County Parks and Recreation Division and District 1 Commissioner Nicole Wilson invite you to attend the second in-person community meeting to discuss survey results for amenities for the five-acre Waterleigh Park South on Tuesday, November 12, 6-7 p.m., at Water Spring Middle School, 17000 Water Spring Blvd., Winter Garden. Visit the Waterleigh Park web page for more information. Questions? Email parks@ocfl.net or call Parks Marketing 407-836-6257.

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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