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1 Your guide f to the City o s, rk a p Lake Mary s d s, program an y it commun facilities

2 A message from the DIRECTOR IMPORTANT CONTACT INFORMATION Department Administration 260 N. Country Club Road Dear Readers, We are extremely pleased to provide you with the fourth edition of the City of Lake Mary Parks and Recreation Guide. The City of Lake Mary prides itself on offering high quality parks and recreation services to its residents and visitors and this is evident as we are a Nationally Accredited agency. This guide will provide insight into the City s outstanding recreation programs, community events, beautiful parks and facilities marked some great achievements for our City. Through the efforts of our community to preserve and manage trees within the City of Lake Mary, the National Arbor Day Foundation awarded the City Tree City USA status. This is an award that is an identifiable brand that indicates a community s commitment to trees as a valued resource. I invite you to celebrate this achievement with us by planting a tree and visiting some of your award winning parks and facilities! Sincerely, Bryan Nipe, Director of Parks and Recreation Recreation & Special Events 140 E. Wilbur Avenue Lake Mary Events Center 260 N. Country Club Road Lake Mary Community Center 140 E. Wilbur Avenue Lake Mary Senior Center 911 Wallace Court Lake Mary Tennis Center Pro Shop 515 Roland Garros Lane Frank Evans Museum of History Lake Mary Historical Society 158 N. Country Club Road OTHER CITY CONTACTS PUBLISHED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH City Hall 100 N. Country Club Road Lake Mary Fire Dept. 911 Wallace Court Lake Mary Life Magazine 3232 W. Lake Mary Blvd. Suite 1420 Lake Mary, FL FAX Sales: Hedy@LakeMaryLife.com Lake Mary Police Dept. 165 E. Crystal Lake Avenue Lake Mary Public Works Dept. 911 Wallace Court Info@LakeMaryLife.com All rights reserved. Copyright

3 A message from the MAYOR 2017 OFFICIAL GUIDE Dear Readers, The City of Lake Mary The City of Lakes has been nationally recognized as one of Florida s most desirable communities to live, work, and play. While there are many factors that contribute to our extraordinary quality of life, our parks and recreation facilities are second to none. This guide will illustrate an array of services and activities for all our residents and guests. Our great city offers a continuum of year-round activities, designed to appeal to all age groups. We receive many compliments about the beauty of our city. The dedicated men and women of our Parks & Recreation Department help make this perception a reality. Please take advantage of the many options featured in this brochure. After you do, you will fully understand how fortunate we are to live in Lake Mary a community that offers a wonderful quality of life. Sincerely, David J. Mealor Mayor David J. Mealor MEET LAKE MARY S OFFICIALS MAYOR David J. Mealor CITY MANAGER Jacqueline B. Sova COMMISSIONERS George F. Duryea Jo Ann Lucarelli Sidney C. Miller Gary L. Brender PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD CHAIRMAN Lynette Swinski VICE CHAIRMAN Robert Boardman MEMBERS Nicholas Carlin James Buck Christopher Mullins Amy Pennock William Koffer HISTORICAL COMMISSION ELDER AFFAIRS COMMISSION CHAIRMAN DeLores Lash VICE CHAIRPERSON Jan Jernigan MEMBERS Ian Casey Elizabeth Randall Sue Warren Mark Fojo CHAIRMAN Michael Bley VICE CHAIRPERSON Pamela Bussey MEMBERS Melvin Cohen Jane Dennan Kathryn Kellgren Elaine Raymond 3

4 NORTH (MAP NOT DRAWN PARKS & FACILITIES W E NORTH (MAP NOT DRAWN TO SCALE) 1 2 W E SOUTH SOUTH 3 West Crystal Lake West Crystal Lake W WILBUR AVE 4 W WILBUR AVE E LAKE MARY AVE E WILBUR AVE E LAKE MARY AVE E WILBUR AVE LAKE LAKE MARY COMMUNITY FACILITIES 1. Lake 1. Lake Mary Mary Senior Senior Center Center Wallace Wallace Court 2. Sports Complex, Trailblazer Park, Skate Park 550 Rantoul Lane 2. Sports Complex, Trailblazer Park, Skate Park 550 Rantoul Lane 3. Tennis Center 515 Roland Garros Lane 3. Tennis Center 515 Roland Garros Lane 4. Lake Mary Events Center 260 N. Country Club Road 4. Lake 5. Lake Mary Mary Events Community Center Center 260 N. 140 Country E. Wilbur Club Ave. Road 5. Lake 6. SunRail Mary Community Station 2200 Center West Lake 140 Mary E. Wilbur Blvd. Ave. 6. SunRail 7. Central Station Park at 2200 City West Hall Lake 100 N. Mary Country Blvd. Club Road 7. Central 8. Trailhead Park at Park City 3990 Hall W. 100 Lake N. Mary Country Blvd. Club Road 8. Trailhead Park 3990 W. Lake Mary Blvd. Rinehart Trail on the Cross Seminole Trail System Rinehart Trail on the Cross Seminole Trail System Don t miss out on anything. Download our City app today! ADDITIONAL CITY PARK FACILITIES (not shown on map) Margaret Wesley Park 195 Park Place Liberty Park 455 N. Country Club Road Estella Park 338 Clermont Avenue Sprucewood Park 301 Sprucewood Road Kiddie Park 106 W. Lake Mary Avenue Country Club Basketball Courts 105 E. Lake Mary Ave 2nd & Crystal Lake Park 188 2nd Street Historic Lake Mary Cemetery, Heritage Park 240 Greenleaf Lane 4

5 CENTRAL PARK AT CITY HALL Photo Credit: Steve Noto in front of Lake Mary City Hall A beautiful park in the always active downtown Lake Mary, Central Park offers a relaxing atmosphere for any activity. From the picnic tables under tree canopy, to the beautiful landscape, Central Park is the perfect spot to unwind throughout the day. It is also home to a wide variety of community events! Don t Miss! Central Park is home to WineART Wednesday. See below for more information. FEATURED SPECIAL EVENTS WineART Wednesday A monthly event you do not want to miss! WineART Wednesday runs on the first Wednesday of every month and features a wide variety of local artists, food trucks, and entertainment. The event also features a Beer & Wine Garden! Mark your calendar so you don t miss out! Farmers Market A staple in Central Park since 2007, the Lake Mary Farmers Market is a great place to get your groceries for the week! The market runs every Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and features local vendors and crafters. Calling All Artists! To be an artist at our event, please contact Drew Woodall at

6 RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS Youth Programs Youth Summer Camp Ready for some summer fun? The Lake Mary Summer Camp is the place to be! The Summer Camp program features three field trips per week, camp activities, and sports. The program is available to children ages 6 to 11. For registration information call Held at the Community Center Tri-balance Martial Arts Master Joe Curtis and his martial arts family welcome adults and children (6 years of age & up) to enroll and participate in this great and exciting program! We provide discipline, selfconfidence and FUN for all. We promote a Martial Arts family environment for a better community. Tae Kwon Do Class Schedule: Monday and Wednesday: 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. For registration information call or TriBalanceMA@gmail.com Lake Mary Little League Provides spring and fall seasons of baseball and softball leagues for children ages 4-16 years old. Lake Mary Little League is an official charter of Little League International, Inc. and the Little League District 23 of Central Florida. The league is run and organized by dedicated volunteers. For more information on registration dates and program fees, visit their website at Soccer Shots A nationally recognized program that offers a high energy, fun, and age appropriate introduction to the wonderful sport of soccer. Programs are offered each of the four seasons of the year for children ages 2-9 years old. For more information on registration dates and program fees, visit their website at Held at the Sports Complex Partner Programs 6

7 Adult Programs Zumba Today Get cardio and muscle toning benefits while you workout to Latin and international music. Target all areas of the body, which helps toward a healthier lifestyle. For registration information visit or info@zumbatoday.com Held at the Community Center Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Yoga If you re not comfortable in the typical yoga studio or gym setting then this is the class for you. No intimidation, all body types welcome and absolutely no experience necessary. There s a misconception that you have to be fit and flexible to do yoga. Not true at all! With practice, yoga will help you become these things and so much more. Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday 11:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. For registration information visit A.S.A. Adult Softball Looking to get active and have fun in a team setting? Look no further! The Lake Mary Parks and Recreation Department is proud to offer three seasons of mens adult softball and coed adult softball each year. The mens adult softball league is sanctioned through the Amateur Softball Association (A.S.A) as a CLASS D/Recreation league. For registration information call Held at the Sports Complex Adult Kickball Coed Relive your elementary school days out on the recess field where kickball was king. The Lake Mary Parks and Recreation Department is proud to offer two seasons of coed adult kickball each year. Get your friends together and form a team for some fun times out on the kickball field. For registration information call

8 140 E. Wilbur Avenue in Downtown Lake Mary COMMUNITY CENTER Centrally located near the downtown area, the 6,000 square foot Community Center includes two separate activity rooms and a covered patio. Recreational programs and classes are being offered at this location. Private room rentals are available for business meetings, birthday parties, baby showers, and social gatherings. The Community Center is also home to Lake Mary Youth Summer Camp For more information on renting a room or information on Community Center recreation programing, please contact us at Office hours are Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Book Your Event Today! Call for more information. 8

9 EVENTS CENTER 260 N. Country Club Road The Lake Mary Events Center is your premier corporate and social Central Florida event venue. Located in Downtown Lake Mary, on the shore of West Crystal Lake, the Events Center provides the ideal location for weddings, receptions, banquets, parties and business meetings with indoor and outdoor capabilities. This picturesque lakefront venue is perfect for your next event! Photo Credit: Concept Photography Select catering services are available for use. Guided tours of the facility may be arranged by calling us at or Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Need More Info? Find us online at for more details and check us out on Facebook! Photo Credit: Live Happy Studio 9

10 SPORTS COMPLEX What better way to get active this year than by coming to your local Sports Complex! With options in mind for the whole family, we offer multiple fields, a skate park, tennis center, and Trailblazer Park with splash pad. Also home to Lake Mary Little League s youth baseball and softball programs, the Sports Complex provides a diverse mix of recreational opportunities you won t want to miss out on. See page 6 for program information Rantoul Lane off N. Country Club Road Youth baseball fields Softball field Soccer/multipurpose field Outdoor basketball courts Concession stand Batting cages (machine pitch) Batting tunnels (live pitch) Restrooms Catch & Release fishing pond Tot-lot playground All facilities are lighted

11 Lake Mary Skate Park Outdoor 8,000 sq. ft. concrete area Ramps, rails, bowl Pavilion and tables Available for private rental. Call for info. Open everyday 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Tennis Center Seven Har-Tru soft courts Fully stocked pro shop Lockers Memberships available Public welcome Trailblazer Park Swings, climbing rock, play unit Pavilion and tables Outdoor exercise equipment Restrooms No rentals or reservations Splash Pad Open seasonally Single day fee: $2 (resident or non-resident) ANNUAL PASSES AVAILABLE City resident only annual pass: $20 No rentals or reservations 2017 SPLASH PAD SCHEDULE: 10:00am to 6:00pm according to the following schedule: (dependent upon weather) Spring Break March 17 - March 26 Spring Weekends ONLY March 27 - April 30 Summer - Seven Days a week May 1 - September 4 (Labor Day) Late Summer Weekends ONLY September 5 - October 22 Need More Info? To find out more information about field rentals and availability call or visit Parks-and-Recreation. 11

12 SENIOR CENTER 911 Wallace Court off Rinehart Road Our Senior Center has resources and tools to empower older adults to make choices that will enhance their lives and help them become experts at living well. The Senior Center offers a variety of health and fitness classes and lifelong learning opportunities that encourage involvement in the center and the community. This is a great place for active and independent individuals, 55 and up, to get together with their friends and enjoy some exciting activities. The Senior Center is located just off of Rinehart Road on Wallace Court. We also provide a computer room and sewing room to get together with old friends or new and have some fun. If you are a senior and you have not come to visit us, what are you waiting for? You can call us at for more information and details on fees. SENIOR CENTER ACTIVITIES Belly Dancing Better Breathing Bingo Contract Bridge Cards Mahjong Castanets Chairobics Crafty Corner Line Dancing Mexican Train Strength Training and Toning Tai Chi Tap Dance West Coast Swing Dance Yoga Did You Know? The Senior Center was recently renovated. BEFORE Go to Senior-Center to view weekly class schedules 12 AFTER

13 TENNIS CENTER 515 Roland Garros Lane off N. Country Club Road The Tennis Center features 7 har-tru soft courts and a fully stocked pro shop. The center is operated by Lake Mary Tennis, which is owned by Steve Huber, USPTA Professional. For more information on activities, lessons, tournaments and upcoming events being held at the Lake Mary Tennis Center, please call the Pro Shop at Monday Friday...7:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. & 4:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. Saturday...8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Sunday...8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. *Lake Mary Tennis Center may close due to inclement weather/poor court conditions. MEMBERSHIPS RESIDENT NON-RESIDENT ADULT YOUTH FAMILY CORPORATE $305 $140 $435 $750 $385 $195 $490 $750 DAILY COURT FEES DAILY COURT FEES - SINGLES DAILY COURT FEES - DOUBLES RATE $8 $8 COURT TIME up to 1 1/2 hours up to 2 hours FRANK EVANS MUSEUM The Frank Evans Museum of History is open on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Tuesdays and Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Groups are welcome by appointment. Admission is free unless otherwise indicated under individual events. For more information, call or N. Country Club Road Frank Evans Did You Know? The museum building was built in 1926 by Frank Evans to serve as a community center and provide offices for the Lake Mary Chamber of Commerce. The building was once used as Lake Mary s City Hall before the current City Hall was completed in

14 SPECIAL EVENTS CALENDAR Call for exact dates and times closer to each event. FARMERS MARKET Every Saturday, 9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Central Park, Downtown SPRING SERIES: February 12 March 12 April 9 SUMMER SERIES: May 21 June 11 July 9 August 13 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. All Car Show Events are held at Central Park, Downtown Lake Mary WineART WEDNESDAYS First Wednesday of Every Month, 5:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Central Park, Downtown FAMILY FUN DAY Saturday, April 1 Central Park, Downtown Events HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR Saturday, October 28 HOLIDAY IN THE PARK Friday, December 1 LAKE MARY HEATHROW FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS SHRED-A-THON January 28th Old Siemens Property, 400 Rinehart Road, Lake Mary 14 March 4th & 5th Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sunday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Oval Park, 900 International Parkway, Lake Mary MIND, BODY, SPIRIT SENIOR HEALTH FAIR April 5, :00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Lake Mary Events Center, 260 N. Country Club Road, Lake Mary