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The Ocoee
Parks and Recreation Department is committed to providing quality
parks and recreation services through its recreational facilities
and programs. Its mission is to ensure the provision of a high
quality system of public parks and recreational facilities and
planned leisure activities to meet the needs of the citizens of
Ocoee. The Parks and Recreation Department is directed by Jeffrey Hayes, who may be reached at
407-877-5803 or via e-mail at
JHayes@ci.ocoee.fl.us.
Parks and Recreation Department Hours of Operation at the
Community Center:
Monday-Thursday 7:30am-5:30pm and Friday 8:00am-5:00pm.
Address:
125 N. Lakeshore Dr.
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Parks
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| The Parks and Recreation Department operates and
maintains twelve parks throughout the city with some of
the following amenities: picnic tables and grill,
playgrounds, basketball courts, tennis courts, baseball
fields, softball fields, football fields, soccer fields,
pavilions and swimming pool. For more information,
contact the Parks and Recreation Administrative office at 407-877-5803. |
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Recreation Centers
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| The Parks and Recreation Department operates four
recreation/community centers located throughout the
city, all of which are available for rent. A variety of
programs for youth, adults and seniors are offered at
the centers, which include a before and after school
program, athletic leagues, card playing, bingo and line
dancing just to name a few. For more information,
contact the Parks and Recreation Administrative office at 407-877-5803. |
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Recreational Activities
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| The City of Ocoee Park & Recreation Department
offers a variety of recreational activities and programs
for youth, adults and seniors. For more information,
please contact the Parks and Recreation Administrative
office at 407-877-5803. |
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Pool
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| The Ocoee Family Aquatic Center located at 1820 A.D.
Mims Rd, next to the Jim Beech Recreation Center. The
Aquatic Center provides a safe and enjoyable setting for
families to enjoy their day. Special features include a
zero depth entry for easy access and spray for the kids
to splash the day away. For more information, contact
the Recreation office at the Jim Beech Recreation Center
at 407-905-3180. |
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Advisory Board
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| The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board meets on the
third Monday, every other month at 6:00 PM with nine
members serving two-year terms (Ocoee city residents only).
It is made to advise the City Commission, City Manager,
and Recreation Director on the operations of the City's
parks, recreational facilities, and programs. For more
information, contact the City Clerk's office at
407-905-3105. |
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Founder's Day
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| Founder's Day is a festival celebrated annually in
November drawing more than 20,000
people each year. The festival includes both local and
national entertainment and one of the best fireworks
displays in Central Florida. There are
arts & crafts, other merchant vendors, great food, games
and rides, historical exhibits, and more. It is non-stop
fun! For more information please contact
Mark.Johnson@ci.ocoee.fl.us, Recreation Manager or
check the Festival website:
www.ocoeefoundersfestival.org
which is updated as soon as information is available. |
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Staff:
Parks and Recreation
Director:
Jeffrey Hayes
Phone: (407) 877-5803 ext. 5101
Fax: (407) 877-5801
Email: JHayes@ci.ocoee.fl.us
Parks Manager: Vito Petrone
Phone: (407) 877-5803 ext. 5104
Fax: (407) 877-5801
VPetrone@ci.ocoee.fl.us
Recreation Manager: Mark Johnson
Phone: (407) 905-3180 ext. 5002
Fax: (407) 654-4734
Mark.Johnson@ci.ocoee.fl.us
Senior Administrative Assistant: Dottie Godek
Phone: (407) 877-5803 ext. 5110
Fax: (407) 877-5801
DGodek@ci.ocoee.fl.us
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