Parks, natural fun starts in parks

Headline 1: Orange County Parks and Recreation is hiring qualified persons for a variety of jobs – see what’s available! https://www.ocfl.net/cultureparks/jobsdashboard.aspx

Headline 2: Orange County Parks and Recreation is hiring strong swimmers for part-time Lifeguard jobs at Kelly Park and Fort Gatlin! Suitable for ages 16 and older with starting pay: $16.07/hour. Apply today! https://www.ocfl.net/cultureparks/jobsdashboard.aspx

Headline 3: Explore Fort Christmas Historical Park with this amazing virtual tour!

Headline 4: Make camping reservations online for Clarcona, Kelly, Magnolia, Moss, and Trimble Parks up to 45 days in advance of your arrival date.

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Clarcona Horse Park draws people from all over the country for numerous horse shows each month.
Clarcona Horse Park / Clarcona Outpost
Clarcona Horse Park / Clarcona Outpost
Bicycling Camping RV Sites Camping Tent Equestrian Trail Leashed Pet Allowed Picnic Area/Grills Skating
Hours of Operation:
Summer 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. / Winter 8 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sunday - Saturday
Phone Number: (407) 254-9010
Address:
3535 Damon RD
Apopka, FL 32703
Acreage: 40
Location:
Points of Interest:
2024 Show Schedule (Dates or shows subject to change or cancelation.)
  • April
    • 5-6 Sit 2 Win
    • 12-13 Florida Pony of America
    • 19-20 GOHJA
    • 26-28 Available dates
  • May
    • 3-5 4-H Area "East"
    • 10-12 Available dates
    • 17-18 Brookmore / Sit 2 Win
    • 24-26 Available dates
  • June
    • May 31 - June 2 Available dates
    • 7-9 GOHJA - Wendover Place
    • 14-16 Available dates
    • 21-23 Available dates
    • 28-30 Available dates
  • July: Closed for Maintenance
  • August
    • 2-4 Available dates
    • 9-11 Available dates
    • 16-17 GOHJA - Wendover Place
    • 23-25 Available dates
  • September
    • 6-8 Available dates
    • 13-15 Available dates
    • 20-21 Brookmore / Sit 2 Win
    • 27-29 Available dates
  • October
    • 4-5 GOHJA - Barrett Farms
    • 11-13 DJ Horse Show - Battle of the Barns
    • 18-20 Orlando Arabian
    • 25-26 Florida P.O.A.
  • November
    • 1-2 GOHJA - Benefit Show
    • 8-10 Available dates
    • 15-16 Available dates
    • 22-24 Available dates (Thanksgiving)
    • 29 - December 1 Available dates

    This is an outstanding public equestrian park offering show rings with bleacher seating, judging towers and horse stalls. Offering dressage show rings. Links to 22-mile West Orange Trail with an equestrian path.

    Tent and RV camping are available at this park.

    • To reserve an individual campsite, visit Camping & Environmental Education and click "Online Camping Reservations."
    • For family campsites, group campsites or handicap campsites, call the park 407-254-9010.

    Be Trail Smart: Follow These Guidelines

    • Trails are open from sunrise to sunset.
    • Plan your route and inform others of your destination.
    • Buddy up: travel with a friend.
    • Carry a cell phone so you can communicate and access trail maps.
    • Be aware of your surroundings.
    • Do not use head phones.
    • Helmets are required by law for all bicyclists under age 16 and are recommended for everyone.
    • Bicycles must follow all traffic laws of the State of Florida and obey all traffic controls and signals (Florida Statutes 316.2065). All users must yield at crossings and intersections.
    • Give a clear warning signal when passing.
    • Stay to the right except when passing.
    • Use the nearest yellow Emergency Response System Marker to pinpoint your location. Call 911 for emergencies. Call 311 for information and to report non-emergency issues.
    • Bicyclists, skaters and skateboarders must maintain control and yield to walkers and runners. Using skateboards, bikes and skates on any fixture other than the trail is prohibited.
    • Pets must be controlled on a leash no greater than 6 feet. Owners are required to clean up after their pets.
    • Alcoholic beverages are prohibited. Notice of consent to inspection: Every person entering an Orange County Park, upon request by an enforcement officer shall exhibit the contents of any container. Compliance with such a request is a condition of entry to a Park (Orange County Code Sections 29-56 & 29-57).
    • No motorized vehicles except law enforcement, emergency responders and maintenance vehicles. Electric mobility devices are permitted by persons with mobility related disabilities.
    • Class 1 and Class 2 electric bikes (e-bikes) may be operated on Orange County paved trails. A Class 1 e-bike is equipped with a motor that provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling and that ceases to provide assistance when the e-bike reaches the speed of 20 miles per hour; a Class 2 e-bike is equipped with a motor that may be used exclusively to propel the e-bike and that ceases to provide assistance when the e-bike reaches the speed of 20 miles per hour. Class 3 e-bikes are prohibited from all Orange County trails; a Class 3 e-bike is equipped with a motor that provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling and that ceases to provide assistance when the e-bike reaches the speed of 28 miles per hour.
    • Traveling speeds in excess of 20 miles per hour, or any speeds beyond which a controlled and safe stop can be made within 10 feet, are discouraged.

  • 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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    Twitter: @OrangeCoParksFL