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South Econ Recreation Center/South Econ Community Park
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
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:
Points of Interest:
Winter Camp Registration Open Through December 13 or Until Full
    Parents/guardians can register kids in kindergarten through 5th grade now until December 13, or until full (space is limited, first come, first served) for Winter Camp at 12 Orange County Parks and Recreation’s sites: Barnett, Bear Creek, Bithlo, Capehart, East Orange District, Fort Gatlin, Goldenrod Recreation, Meadow Woods Recreation, Orlo Vista, Silver Star Recreation, South Econ Recreation and Willow Street - Zellwood (Trimble Park).
    • Week 1 is December 22, 23 and 26, from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
    • Week 2 is December 29, 30, 31 and January 2 and 5, from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
    • Cost per child for Week 1: Regular Rate $48, Reduced Lunch $36, Free Lunch $30, State Assistance $15 (SNAP, WIC and TANF); Week 2: Regular Rate $80, Reduced Lunch $60, Free Lunch $50, State Assistance $25 (SNAP, WIC and TANF). To qualify for the free-lunch rate, a letter from your child’s school is required. To receive a letter, Click here to complete the OCPS CEP Student Letter form and submit to OCPS. Once you have received your letter, email or deliver it to staff at the site where you have enrolled your child/children.

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

  • 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 18 - 54 or $25 for 90 days; $75 per year for ages 55+ and active military. Membership includes access to fitness center workout room and assigned times for gymnasium and game room. (Individual fitness classes are paid separately and do not require membership.)
    • The Teen Fitness Center Membership for ages 16 and 17 is $25 per year to utilize the fitness workout room only.
    • 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 each 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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