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Orange County Parks and Recreation has the following fun events and community meetings:

Support the 2024 Peanut Butter Challenge!
  • Spread the word! October 1-31, Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings and the University of Florida IFAS Extension Orange County need your help with the 2024 Peanut Butter Challenge! Bring new unopened, unexpired jars of any size peanut butter to the collection box at any of the following Orange County Parks and Recreation locations or the UF/IFAS Extension Office in Orlando:
    • Barnett Park
    • Bear Creek Recreation Complex
    • Bithlo Community Park
    • Capehart Park
    • Fort Gatlin Recreation Complex
    • Goldenrod Recreation Center
    • Meadow Woods Recreation Center
    • Renaissance Senior Center
    • Silver Star Recreation Center
    • South Econ Recreation Center
    • Tibet-Butler Preserve
    • West Orange Recreation Center

FREE Movie in the Park: Coco!
  • Bring your family and friends to the following parks for the FREE Movie in the Park: Coco! This fun animated movie (rated PG, 109 mins.) starts at 7 p.m., shortly after dark. Bring lawn chairs and snacks, or purchase from food trucks (if available). No alcohol allowed in the park; no pets allowed in the viewing area. Email parks@ocfl.net or call Parks Marketing 407-836-6257.

FREE Movie in the Park: Migration!
  • Bring your family and friends to the following parks for the FREE Movie in the Park: Migration! This fun animated movie (rated PG, 87 mins.) starts at 7 p.m., shortly after dark. Bring lawn chairs and snacks, or purchase from food trucks (if available). No alcohol allowed in the park; no pets allowed in the viewing area. Email parks@ocfl.net or call Parks Marketing 407-836-6257.

FREE Mayor's Family Fun Day, November 9
  • Come to Mayor's Family Fun Day on Saturday, November 9, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Cypress Grove Park, 290 Holden Avenue, Orlando, for a free event to celebrate and strengthen families! Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings will provide a special presentation and activities will include food trucks, bounce house, performances, face painting and information and services to strengthen families. Questions? Email parks@ocfl.net or call Parks Marketing 407-836-6257.

FREE Movies on the Trails: Wish!
  • Bring your family and friends to the following parks for the FREE Movies at the Trails: Wish! This fun animated movie (rated PG, 92 mins.) starts at 6:15 p.m., shortly after dark. Bring lawn chairs and snacks, or purchase from food trucks (if available). No alcohol allowed in the park; no pets allowed in the viewing area. 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.

Fort Christmas Barnyard Banter: Historic Thanksgiving, November 16
  • All ages are welcome to join in the new Barnyard Banter program at Fort Christmas Historical Park on Saturday, November 16 from 1-2pm! This month’s free topic is Historic Thanksgiving, all about history and the myths surrounding the holiday. Visit Fort Christmas Historical Park for more information. Questions? Email parks@ocfl.net or call Parks Marketing 407-836-6257.

Shingle Creek Trail Phase 4 Community Meeting #2, November 20
  • 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 Wednesday, November 20, 6-7 p.m. at Barnett Park Recreation Center. Learn about the options of connecting our Pine Hills Trail 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.

FREE Movie in the Park: Wonka!
  • Bring your family and friends to the following parks for the FREE Movie in the Park: Wonka! This fun animated movie (rated PG, 112 mins.) starts at 6 p.m., shortly after dark. Bring lawn chairs and snacks, or purchase from food trucks (if available). No alcohol allowed in the park; no pets allowed in the viewing area. 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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