Osceola County Parks Brochure - Osceola County Extension
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photo by Skip Stowers<br />
Our staff is dedicated to bringing you quality parks and recreation<br />
experiences in addition to helping make <strong>Osceola</strong> <strong>County</strong> a great<br />
place to live, vacation and especially to get out and play! Our beautiful<br />
natural resources and outstanding sports facilities are just the<br />
beginning of our diverse and growing park system. We offer over 40<br />
parks and recreation facilities from recreational pathways where<br />
you can take a jog, sports fields for youth & adults, nature trails to<br />
explore our wildlife, meeting places for the community and exciting<br />
lakefront vistas for fishing, swimming and boating. We believe that<br />
the benefits of having a healthy community STARTS IN<br />
PARKS……………..visit an <strong>Osceola</strong> <strong>County</strong> Park today!<br />
“Paddling on Shingle Creek”<br />
“<strong>Osceola</strong> Heritage”<br />
Our Mission<br />
<strong>Osceola</strong> <strong>County</strong> <strong>Parks</strong> promotes quality of<br />
life experiences that will enhance the health<br />
and well being of our residents and visitors<br />
through participation in our events, worldclass<br />
sports facilities, visiting our parks and<br />
our outstanding natural resources.<br />
For recent updates on department news and<br />
projects, please check our website at www.osceola.org<br />
under <strong>Parks</strong> Division.<br />
• <strong>County</strong> Wide <strong>Parks</strong> & Recreation<br />
Master Plan Update (10/05)<br />
• Current Capital Projects planned or<br />
under construction<br />
• Greenways and Trails Newsletter<br />
• Much More!!<br />
“Passion Flow
ion Flower”<br />
<strong>Parks</strong> Administration<br />
Administrative offices are located at 366 N.<br />
Beaumont Avenue, Kissimmee, FL 34741. The<br />
office hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.<br />
Monday through Friday. For information please<br />
call 407-742-7800.<br />
www.osceola.org<br />
Citizens Initiatives/Partnerships<br />
<strong>Osceola</strong> <strong>County</strong> <strong>Parks</strong> Advisory Committee – Meets on the 2nd<br />
Wednesday of every other month, 5:30pm <strong>County</strong> Administration<br />
Building. For additional information: 407-742-7800<br />
<strong>Osceola</strong> Greenways & Trails Committee – Meets the 3rd Tuesday<br />
of each month at the <strong>Parks</strong> Division office. For additional<br />
information: 407-742-7800<br />
Land Conservation Advisory Board – Meets the 1st Tuesday of<br />
each month at the <strong>County</strong> Administration Building. For additional<br />
information contact: 407-962-1314<br />
Agency Contacts<br />
City of Kissimmee <strong>Parks</strong> & Recreation<br />
101 North Church Street, Kissimmee, FL 34741<br />
Phone: 407-518-2501 www.kissimmee.org<br />
City of St. Cloud <strong>Parks</strong> & Recreation<br />
3001 17th Street, St. Cloud, FL 34769<br />
Phone: 407-957-7243 www.stcloud.org<br />
Poinciana Villages Recreation Department<br />
395 Marigold Avenue, Kissimmee, FL 34759<br />
Phone: 863-427-3417<br />
Town of Celebration <strong>Parks</strong> & Recreation<br />
690 Celebration Avenue, Celebration, FL 34747<br />
Phone: 407-566-1698 www.celebration.fl.us<br />
Town of Harmony Welcome Center<br />
3500 Harmony Square Drive, Harmony, FL 34773<br />
Phone: 407-891-8358 www.harmonyfl.com<br />
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission<br />
620 South Meridian St., Tallahassee, FL 32399<br />
Phone: 850-488-4676 www.myfwc.com<br />
South Florida Water Management District<br />
Orlando Service Center, 1707 Orlando Central Parkway,<br />
Suite 200, Orlando, FL 32809 Phone: 407-858-6100<br />
www.sfwmd.gov<br />
Kissimmee Convention & Visitor’s Bureau<br />
1925 East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway,<br />
Kissimmee, FL 34744<br />
Phone: 407-944-2400 www.floridakiss.com<br />
<strong>Osceola</strong> <strong>County</strong> 4-H and <strong>Extension</strong> Services<br />
1921 Kissimmee Valley Lane, Kissimmee FL 34744<br />
Phone: 321-697-3000 www.<strong>Osceola</strong>.org<br />
Florida Office of Greenways & Trails<br />
3900 Commonwealth Boulevard M.S. 795<br />
Tallahassee, FL 32399-3000<br />
850-245-2052 or 1-877-822-5208 toll free<br />
www.dep.state.fl.us/gwt
Park Rules/Operational Hours<br />
<strong>Osceola</strong> <strong>County</strong> <strong>Parks</strong> are typically open from DAWN TO<br />
DUSK for our park users unless otherwise noted. Special<br />
events or functions require a scheduling permit and<br />
park reservation prior to use. Please contact our Administrative<br />
Office for additional information.<br />
Facility/Park Reservations<br />
PAVILION RENTALS:<br />
For information on fees or to reserve covered pavilions for picnics<br />
or parties at Ralph V. Chisholm Park or Partin Triangle Neighborhood<br />
Park please call 407-742-7800. Park pavilions in all other<br />
parks are available on a first come first serve basis.<br />
FIELD RENTALS:<br />
To rent or schedule fields for practice, league play or for information<br />
about fees, please call 407-742-7800.<br />
SPECIAL EVENT STAGE OR BLEACHER RENTAL:<br />
For information, fees or reservations please call<br />
407-742-7800.<br />
FACILITY RENTALS:<br />
Austin-Tindall Regional Park: Facility or field reservations<br />
for special events, games, practices or for information<br />
about fees please call 407-742-7807.<br />
<strong>Osceola</strong> <strong>County</strong> Stadium: Facility or field reservations for<br />
tournaments and events at the Stadium, or for information<br />
about fees, please call 321-697-3201<br />
<strong>Osceola</strong> <strong>County</strong> Softball Complex: Facility or field<br />
reservations for special events, games, practices or for<br />
information about fees, please call 407-962-1140.<br />
Robert Guevara Community Center: Facility rental<br />
information for a wedding, reception, or family reunions<br />
please call 407-348-7551.<br />
Kenansville Community Center: Facility rental information<br />
for a wedding, reception or family reunions please call<br />
407-436-0185.<br />
Narcoossee Community Center: Facility rental information<br />
for a wedding, reception or family reunions please call<br />
407-891-9934.<br />
<strong>Osceola</strong> Heritage Park/Silver Spurs Arena: 1875 Silver Spurs<br />
Lane, Kissimmee, FL 34744, 321-697-3333.<br />
“Robert Guevara<br />
Community Center”<br />
“New Playground at Partin Triangle Park”
Special Events • Special Events • Special Events • Special Events<br />
JANUARY<br />
• 1st Weekend - Bearfoot Sports/Soccer Six - Blizzard Blast<br />
Soccer Tournament - Austin-Tindall Regional Park<br />
• 1st Weekend - Three Kings Day<br />
• 2nd Weekend - USFTL Flag Football Tournament - Austin-<br />
Tindall Regional Park, Hickory Tree Neighborhood Park,<br />
Archie Gordon Memorial Park<br />
• 3rd Weekend - Kissimmee St. Cloud Senior Games -<br />
Various facilities around the <strong>County</strong><br />
• Entire Month - Jim Evan’s Academy of Professional<br />
Umpires - Baseball - <strong>Osceola</strong> <strong>County</strong> Stadium<br />
FEBRUARY<br />
• 2nd Saturday - Florida Christian College Flag Football -<br />
Austin-Tindall Regional Park<br />
• 2nd Week - <strong>Osceola</strong> <strong>County</strong> Fair and Silver Spurs Rodeo -<br />
<strong>Osceola</strong> Heritage Park<br />
• 3rd Week - Disney President’s Days Soccer Festival -<br />
Austin-Tindall Regional Park<br />
• Entire Month - Houston Astros Major League Baseball<br />
Spring Training - <strong>Osceola</strong> <strong>County</strong> Stadium<br />
MARCH<br />
• 1st 2 Weeks - Rebel Spring Games - Softball - Oren Brown<br />
Community Park, <strong>Osceola</strong> <strong>County</strong> Softball Complex<br />
• 2nd and 3rd Weeks - World Class Lacrosse Team Training -<br />
Austin-Tindall Regional Park<br />
• 2nd Weekend - <strong>Osceola</strong> Sportsman Show - Kenansville<br />
• 4th Weekend - Battle of Narcoossee Civil War<br />
Re-enactment - Ralph V. Chisholm Regional Park<br />
• Entire Month - World Class Lacrosse - Austin-Tindall Regional<br />
Park<br />
APRIL<br />
• 1st Week - Spring Fling - St. Cloud Lakefront<br />
Park/Chisholm Park<br />
• 2nd Weekend - Kissimmee Softball Klassic - <strong>Osceola</strong><br />
<strong>County</strong> Softball Complex<br />
• 2nd Week - USSSA - Baseball - <strong>Osceola</strong> <strong>County</strong> Stadium<br />
• 3rd Week - USSSA Men’s Major NIT - Baseball - <strong>Osceola</strong><br />
<strong>County</strong> Stadium<br />
• 3rd Weekend - Relay for Life - <strong>Osceola</strong> High School<br />
MAY<br />
• 3rd Weekend - Bearfoot Sports/Soccer Six Solar Shootout<br />
- Austin-Tindall Regional Park<br />
• Memorial Day Weekend - Disney Memorial Day Soccer<br />
Shootout - Austin-Tindall Regional Park<br />
JUNE<br />
• 1st Saturday - National Trails Day<br />
• 1st and 2nd Week - Sheriff’s Office Youth Soccer Camp<br />
- Austin-Tindall Regional Park<br />
• 1st Weekend - USSSA - Baseball - <strong>Osceola</strong> <strong>County</strong><br />
Stadium<br />
• 2nd Weekend - Triple Crown Sports Baseball<br />
Tournament - <strong>Osceola</strong> <strong>County</strong> Stadium<br />
JULY<br />
• 1st Week - Independence Baseball Tournament -<br />
<strong>Osceola</strong> <strong>County</strong> Stadium<br />
• 4th of July Weekend - Disney Soccer Tournament -<br />
Austin-Tindall Regional Park<br />
• 3rd and 4th Weeks - USSSA World Series - <strong>Osceola</strong><br />
<strong>County</strong> Stadium<br />
AUGUST<br />
• Last Weekend - Blue Grey Battle of States - Baseball -<br />
<strong>Osceola</strong> <strong>County</strong> Stadium<br />
SEPTEMBER<br />
• Labor Day Weekend - Disney/GOUSL Labor Day<br />
Classic - Soccer - Austin-Tindall Regional Park<br />
• 2nd weekend - Dewalt Soccer Tournament - Austin-<br />
Tindall Regional Park<br />
• 2nd to last weekend - USSSA Slow-pitch Worlds -<br />
<strong>Osceola</strong> <strong>County</strong> Softball Complex<br />
• Entire Month - Houston Astros Instructional League -<br />
<strong>Osceola</strong> <strong>County</strong> Stadium<br />
OCTOBER<br />
• Entire Month - Houston Astros Instructional League<br />
- Baseball - <strong>Osceola</strong> <strong>County</strong> Stadium<br />
• Last Weekend - Great Outdoor Days - <strong>Osceola</strong> Heritage Park<br />
NOVEMBER<br />
• First Week - USSSA Invitational - Baseballl - <strong>Osceola</strong><br />
<strong>County</strong> Stadium<br />
• 3rd Weekend - NCCAA Soccer Division 2 - Austin-Tindall<br />
Regional Park<br />
• Thanksgiving Weekend - Disney Jr. Soccer Showcase -<br />
Austin-Tindall Regional Park<br />
DECEMBER<br />
• First Week - AYF Championship Youth Football -<br />
Austin-Tindall Regional Park<br />
• 1st Weekend - NCCAA Soccer Division 1 - Austin-Tindall<br />
Regional Park<br />
• Last Week - USSSA - Baseball - <strong>Osceola</strong> <strong>County</strong> Stadium<br />
• Last Weekend - Disney Soccer Showcase - Austin-Tindall<br />
Regional Park<br />
*events & dates are subject to change<br />
“Battle of Narcoossee”“Willie Nelson in Concert”
Park Descriptions<br />
<strong>Osceola</strong> <strong>County</strong> <strong>Parks</strong> Division is home to over 40 parks and<br />
facilities throughout the county. You will find we offer a wide<br />
assortment of amenities to better the lives of our residents.<br />
Our parks range in size from small neighborhood parks to our<br />
larger regional parks to suit the needs of the community.<br />
“Water Lilies on Lake Toho”<br />
Regional <strong>Parks</strong><br />
<strong>Osceola</strong> <strong>County</strong> Regional <strong>Parks</strong> offer something<br />
for everyone. Hiking, sports, leisure,<br />
swimming, and equestrian trails. Whether<br />
you are bathing on the beach at Ralph V.<br />
Chisholm Park or holding a soccer tourna-<br />
ment at our world-class Austin-Tindall Re-<br />
gional Park you will have plenty of varied<br />
activities to fill up your days.<br />
Austin-Tindall Regional Park and Soccer Complex (Boggy Creek Rd.)<br />
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For information or reservations call 407-742-7807<br />
Austin-Tindall Regional Park and Soccer Complex is a world-class<br />
sport complex located on the northeast end of Kissimmee just<br />
minutes from Orlando. This premier soccer facility features nine soccer<br />
fields, a clubhouse with a meeting room and locker rooms, and<br />
a concession area with shaded seating. Austin-Tindall has the capability<br />
to host a wide variety of sports events from soccer to rugby,<br />
lacrosse and flag football.<br />
Mac Overstreet Regional Park (Future Park) (Pleasant Hill Rd.)<br />
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For information call: 407-742-7800<br />
Mac Overstreet Regional Park, located in South Kissimmee is a beautiful<br />
400 acre stretch of undeveloped land. Future plans include a boat<br />
ramp, picnic pavilions, restrooms and a hiking trail.<br />
Ralph V. Chisholm Regional Park (Narcoosee Rd.)<br />
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For information call: 407-742-7800<br />
Ralph V. Chisholm Regional Park, located on the northeast end of St.<br />
Cloud off Narcoossee Road (Hwy 15), boasts a beautiful waterfront<br />
setting. This scenic park is an ideal spot to picnic or hold a family<br />
party utilizing one of the many pavilions of varying size. This park<br />
also hosts the annual Battle of Narcoossee Mill Civil War<br />
re-enactment. Other amenities include electricity, ball field and a volleyball<br />
area, beach area, boat ramps and approximately two miles of<br />
hiking and equestrian trails.<br />
photo by Lewis Cain<br />
“Enjoy Beautiful Sunsets at<br />
Chisholm Park”
Community <strong>Parks</strong><br />
Softball, Soccer, Baseball or Tennis, you will find your activity available in the community parks throughout the county. The BVL Community<br />
Park offers well-maintained baseball fields devoted to local usage. Archie Gordon Memorial Park has a walking path perfect for keeping<br />
in shape along with soccer and football fields. The majority of the community parks have playgrounds and covered pavilions. The<br />
community centers around the <strong>County</strong> offer a wide variety of amenities to county residents such as the Robert Guevara Community Center,<br />
where you can take Salsa Dance classes or Karate lessons. The majorities of the centers offer activities for seniors and can be rented<br />
out for weddings, parties or other types of events. For information call: 407-742-7800<br />
Archie Gordon Memorial Park (Buenaventura Lakes)<br />
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Located in the highly populated Buenaventura neighborhood,<br />
on Buenaventura Boulevard, this park is well used by community<br />
members and local soccer and football leagues. The walking path<br />
is a wonderful resource for staying fit and the playground area is<br />
perfect for families out for a fun day. Other amenities include restrooms,<br />
concession stand and parking.<br />
Buenaventura Lakes Community Park (Buenaventura Lakes)<br />
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Located in the very popular Buenaventura Lakes Community<br />
alongside the Archie Gordon Memorial Park. Buenaventura Little<br />
League calls the ball fields home. This well maintained park includes<br />
two little league fields, a t-ball field, and a senior field. Facilities also<br />
include a concession stand, restrooms and parking.<br />
Deerwood Community Park (Poinciana)<br />
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For information call: 407-427-3417<br />
Deerwood Community Park is located off Laurel Avenue in Poinciana<br />
and is operated by the Association of Poinciana Villages. This<br />
facility offers basketball courts and both baseball and soccer fields.<br />
Future plans include development of a cricket field.<br />
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Hickory Tree Community Park (Under Renovation) (St. Cloud)<br />
Hickory Tree Community Park is located east<br />
of St. Cloud. This facility offers<br />
four practice fields, a concession<br />
stand and restrooms. Future<br />
park renovations include the<br />
renovation of existing football<br />
fields to multipurpose turf fields,<br />
new parking, playground, picnic<br />
pavilion and permiter walking trail<br />
around the park.<br />
“Narcoossee Community Center &<br />
Playground”<br />
Boat Ramps<br />
Holopaw Community Center and Park<br />
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Holopaw Community Center and Park located east of St.<br />
Cloud is currently under development. Future plans include 4000<br />
square foot community center, sports fields, and playground and<br />
picnic area.<br />
Lake Toho Community Park (Future Park) (Kissimmee)<br />
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Located east of Kissimmee. This park is currently under design.<br />
Lakefront docks and a boat ramp are currently under development.<br />
Narcoossee Community Center and Park (East St. Cloud)<br />
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For information call: 407-891-9934<br />
Narcoossee Community Park, located on the northeast end of St.<br />
Cloud serves the growing local community. This is a great spot to<br />
have a picnic and family fun. The community center is also a great<br />
spot to hold a wedding, reception or reunion.<br />
Oren Brown Community Park (Kissimmee)<br />
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Oren Brown Community Park located on the south end of<br />
Kissimmee off Baker Drive is a great facility for sporting events<br />
and practices. It offers soccer and youth softball fields along with<br />
a playground and<br />
picnic facilities<br />
and hosts the annual<br />
Rebel<br />
Games Tournament<br />
and local<br />
leagues.<br />
“Oren Brown Park playground and shelter”<br />
34 C Gate Canal Boat Ramp - Access to Alligator Lake<br />
40 Smith’s Landing Ramp - Access to Lake Gentry<br />
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Granada Boat Ramp - Access to Lake Tohopekaliga<br />
Joe Overstreet Boat Ramp - Access to Lake Kissimmee<br />
Lake Cypress Boat Ramp - Access to Lake Kissimmee,<br />
Hatchineha, Lake Cypress<br />
Lake Marian Boat Ramp<br />
Access to Lake Marian<br />
41 Southport Park Boat Ramp<br />
Access to Lake Tohopekaliga<br />
42 Trout Landing Boat Ramp<br />
Access to Lake Lizzie, Alligator Lake, Trout Lake<br />
43 Whaley’s Landing Boat Ramp<br />
Access to Lake Tohopekaliga<br />
Boat ramps are also located in 3 Ralph V. Chisholm Park (E.<br />
39 Sexton Boat Ramp<br />
Access to Fish Lake<br />
“Southport Park Boat Ramp”<br />
Lake Toho) St. Cloud Lakefront, Kissimmee Lakefront, 16 Partin<br />
Triangle (W&E Lake) and 50<br />
Three Lakes WMA (Lake Jackson).<br />
Boat ramps are typically open 24 hours a day. Please use care when boating and fishing in our lakes. We are proud of our environmental heritage and natural resources.
“Tennis Anyone?”<br />
Neighborhood <strong>Parks</strong><br />
Anytime you are looking to enjoy the outdoors with your family our<br />
local parks are just a hop, skip and a jump away. Located all<br />
throughout the county, our neighborhood parks have shaded areas<br />
and pavilions and well-maintained, safe playground equipment. For<br />
information call: 407-742-7800<br />
12 Hickory Tree Neighborhood Park (St. Cloud)<br />
13 Holopaw Neighborhood Park<br />
14 Kenansville Community Center and Neighborhood Park<br />
For information call: 407-436-1710<br />
Located south of St. Cloud off of Canoe Creek Road and adjacent<br />
to the new Kenansville Fire Station, this center offers lunch and activities<br />
for seniors and also acts as a hurricane shelter. The volunteer<br />
community staff plan an annual festival every March and are<br />
currently working to restore the old, historic schoolhouse. The center<br />
serves as a good location for the rural community to hold family<br />
reunions, special events or community functions. Future plans<br />
include a playground, improved parking and entranceway.<br />
15 Marydia Neighborhood Park (Kissimmee)<br />
16 Partin Triangle Neighborhood Park (St. Cloud)<br />
Partin Triangle Park located off Neptune Road between<br />
Kissimmee and St. Cloud is a trail head for the Neptune Recreational<br />
Pathway. Shaded by trees is a new playground/picnic area<br />
and pavilion. This park also features tennis and racquetball courts<br />
and a boat ramp with access to East LakeTohopekaliga.<br />
Robert Guevara Community Center and Neighborhood Park<br />
For information call: 407-348-7551 (Buenaventura Lakes)<br />
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Located right in the center of the Buenaventura Lakes Community,<br />
the center offers services and recreation to seniors, salsa<br />
classes and karate. It is a great location to hold a party, wedding or<br />
event. The park features lighted Basketball fields and Bocci Ball<br />
courts.<br />
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Royal Palm Neighborhood Park (Buenaventura Lakes)<br />
Shelby Cox Memorial Park (Intercession City)<br />
Tropical Neighborhood Park (Kissimmee)<br />
Watersedge Neighborhood Park (Buenaventura Lakes)<br />
Yeehaw Junction Neighborhood Park<br />
“Friendship Park Playground”
Natural Resource <strong>Parks</strong>/Preserves<br />
Whether you are looking for hiking, horseback<br />
riding or nature viewing look no further<br />
than <strong>Osceola</strong> <strong>County</strong>’s Nature<br />
Preserves. Lake Lizzie Nature Preserve, for<br />
example, offers primitive trails through a<br />
variety of habitats leading to the shores of<br />
Lake Lizzie and Trout Lake. For information call: 407-742-7800<br />
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Hamilton’s Reserve (Future<br />
Park) (Poinciana)<br />
Holopaw Nature Preserve<br />
(Future Park)<br />
Lake Lizzie Nature Preserve<br />
(St. Cloud)<br />
14 Miles of natural trails, only 6<br />
miles are marked. Trails pass by<br />
Lake Lizzie and Trout Lake. Trailheads<br />
are located off of Bass Road<br />
for the North Loop and off of Old Melbourne Highway for the WP<br />
Tyson Trail Head that leads to the Marsh Loop and the Lake Lizzie<br />
Loop. Equestrian users must use the Old Melbourne Highway entrance<br />
and have proof of Negative Coggins with them at all times.<br />
30 Makinson Island<br />
3 miles of natural trails, restrooms, pavilion.<br />
Primitive group camping by permit only.<br />
Oak 31 Island Nature Preserve (Four Corners)<br />
32 Poinciana Scrub Island Preserve<br />
Shingle Creek Regional Park (Future Park)<br />
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(Kissimmee)<br />
Trail Head, parking, restrooms and picnic area<br />
with creek access. Anticipate completion of the<br />
first phase of the Babb Road project will be winter<br />
2007.<br />
“Lake Lizzie Marsh”<br />
Recreational Pathways/Trails/Multi-purpose<br />
“Makinson Island<br />
Loop Trail”<br />
<strong>Osceola</strong> <strong>County</strong> offers 20 miles of paved walking path located on<br />
Neptune and Pleasant Hill Roads and about 40 miles of natural surface<br />
trails. Trails provide recreation, transportation, fitness, and<br />
economic benefits for all to enjoy.<br />
44 Neptune Road Recreational Pathway<br />
The Neptune Road Pathway begins at the Kissimmee Lakefront<br />
at Lakeshore Drive and Ruby Street and continues on to the St.<br />
Cloud Lakefront at Lakeshore and Mississippi.<br />
45 Pleasant Hill Road Recreational Pathway<br />
The Pleasant Hill Road Pathway begins on Pleasant Hill Road<br />
and South Orange Blossom Trail and continues into Poinciana and<br />
ends at Cypress and Marigold.
Sports Facilities/School <strong>Parks</strong><br />
<strong>Osceola</strong> <strong>County</strong> operates several world-class sports facilities that<br />
host a variety of sporting events and tournaments. Teams come<br />
from all over the world to hold tournaments and events at our premier<br />
Central Florida locations. The <strong>Osceola</strong> <strong>County</strong> Stadium, home<br />
to the 2005 National League Baseball Champion Houston Astros,<br />
hosts Spring Training each March. The Austin-Tindall Regional Park<br />
and Soccer Complex holds a variety of turf events including Disney’s<br />
Soccer Showcase. The <strong>Osceola</strong> Softball Complex is one of the<br />
top softball facilities in the country winning many facility awards<br />
over the years and is home to the Spring Rebel Games Tournament.<br />
The <strong>Osceola</strong> <strong>County</strong> <strong>Parks</strong> and Recreation Department is also in<br />
partnership with the <strong>Osceola</strong> School District. This partnership allows<br />
local youth leagues to utilize school fields for practices and<br />
games after school hours.<br />
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Neptune Middle School Sports Fields (St. Cloud)<br />
For information call: 407-742-7800<br />
Parkway Middle School Sports Fields (Buenaventura Lakes)<br />
For information call: 407-742-7800<br />
<strong>Osceola</strong> <strong>County</strong> Softball Complex (Kissimmee)<br />
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For Information call: 407-962-1140<br />
<strong>Osceola</strong> <strong>County</strong> Softball Complex, located just minutes from Orlando<br />
International Airport, sets the standard for such facilities<br />
around the country. The complex was the official Eastern training facility<br />
for the 2000 Olympic Gold Medal USA Women’s Softball team,<br />
is home of the renowned Rebel Spring Games and recipients of the<br />
2005 National Complex of the Year Award.<br />
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<strong>Osceola</strong> <strong>County</strong> Stadium<br />
For information call: 321-697-3201<br />
The <strong>Osceola</strong> <strong>County</strong> Stadium delivers the ideal combination of excitement,<br />
convenience and superb facilities. The complex recently<br />
underwent an $18.4-million renovation improving comfort and<br />
adding state-of-the-art amenities. Truly a major league operation,<br />
this facility hosts the National League Houston Astros for spring<br />
training. The Stadium is also host for a number of baseball tournaments,<br />
clinics, and other events. Situated in the heart of the Kissimmee<br />
area, the Stadium is easily accessible by major traffic arteries<br />
and is convenient to the Walt Disney World Resort and other area<br />
attractions.<br />
“Go ahead, take a swing” “2005 National League Champions”
FOUR<br />
CORNERS<br />
<strong>Osceola</strong> <strong>County</strong><br />
Polk <strong>County</strong><br />
Funie Steed Rd.<br />
31<br />
192<br />
Oak Island Rd.<br />
545<br />
4<br />
S. Lake Wilson Rd.<br />
World Dr.<br />
<strong>Osceola</strong> Polk Line Rd.<br />
Reedy Creek<br />
CELEBRATION<br />
INTERCESSION CITY<br />
52<br />
19<br />
27<br />
32<br />
Koa St.<br />
W. <strong>Osceola</strong> Pkwy.<br />
Siesta Lago<br />
N. Poinciana Blvd.<br />
6<br />
Laurel Ave.<br />
Marigold Ave.<br />
POINCIANA<br />
Cypress Pkwy.<br />
Babb Rd.<br />
Vine St.<br />
192<br />
KISSIMMEE<br />
25<br />
Fortune Rd.<br />
33<br />
11<br />
44<br />
Partin Settlement Rd.<br />
39 Fish Lake<br />
CAMPBELL 30<br />
9<br />
Pine Island Rd. 23<br />
16<br />
45<br />
35<br />
Granada Blvd.<br />
Bass Rd.<br />
Poinciana Blvd.<br />
Ham Brown Rd.<br />
S.<br />
53<br />
33<br />
Hoagland. Blvd.<br />
Shingle Creek<br />
Pleasant Hill Rd.<br />
Reaves Rd.<br />
Scrub<br />
W. Carroll St.<br />
48<br />
Jay Ln.<br />
Thacker Ave.<br />
W. Clay St.<br />
John Young Pkwy.<br />
Lake<br />
Russell<br />
17<br />
92<br />
527<br />
24<br />
20<br />
15<br />
2<br />
Donegan Ave.<br />
Neptune Rd.<br />
Scotty’s Rd.<br />
Lake Tohopekaliga<br />
<strong>Osceola</strong> <strong>County</strong><br />
Polk <strong>County</strong><br />
Lake<br />
Hatchineha<br />
E. <strong>Osceola</strong> Pkwy.<br />
26 4<br />
17 21<br />
5 18<br />
Bill Beck Blvd. Heritage Pkwy.<br />
Kings Hwy.<br />
BUENA VENTURA LAKES<br />
41<br />
54<br />
Lake<br />
Kissimmee<br />
State<br />
Park<br />
43<br />
Lake Tohopekaliga Rd.<br />
SOUTHPORT<br />
Lakeshore Blvd.<br />
Cypress<br />
Lake<br />
Kissimmee Park Rd.<br />
Boggy Creek Rd.<br />
1<br />
East Lake<br />
Tohopekaliga<br />
37<br />
55<br />
Vermont Ave.<br />
Canoe Creek Rd.<br />
Fanny<br />
Bass<br />
Pond<br />
Florida’s Turnpike<br />
ST. CLOUD<br />
192<br />
Deer Run Rd.<br />
Fells<br />
Cove<br />
NARCOOSSEE<br />
3<br />
Rummell Rd.<br />
Hickory Tree Rd.<br />
Old Hickory Tree Rd.<br />
7<br />
Lake<br />
Gentry<br />
Lake<br />
Kissimmee<br />
S. Narcoosee Rd.<br />
Live Oak<br />
Lake<br />
12<br />
34<br />
Albritton Rd.<br />
40<br />
49<br />
10<br />
Nova Rd.<br />
Lake Gentry Rd.<br />
Lake<br />
Myrtle Lake<br />
Preston<br />
Lake<br />
Joel<br />
Lake NEW EDEN<br />
Center<br />
Coon<br />
Lake<br />
PINE GROVE<br />
Trout Lake<br />
Bass Hwy.<br />
Lake 42<br />
Lizzie<br />
Pine Grove Rd.<br />
Alligator<br />
Lake<br />
36<br />
Brick<br />
Lake<br />
Canoe Creek Rd.<br />
Joe Overstreet Rd.<br />
29<br />
Lake<br />
Jackson<br />
60<br />
<strong>Osceola</strong> <strong>County</strong><br />
Polk <strong>County</strong><br />
Old Melbourne Hwy.<br />
Buck<br />
Lake<br />
HARMONY<br />
Big Bend<br />
Swamp<br />
Cat<br />
Island<br />
Lake<br />
Conlin<br />
Cat<br />
Lake<br />
Jug<br />
Creek<br />
Swamp<br />
Florida’s Turnpike<br />
Cat<br />
Island<br />
Swamp<br />
192<br />
HOLOPAW<br />
Lake Marian<br />
Bee<br />
Tree<br />
Swamp<br />
8<br />
28<br />
441<br />
13<br />
47<br />
Ox Pond Rd.<br />
Triple N.<br />
Ranch<br />
N. Kenanasville Rd.<br />
Three Lakes<br />
Wildlife Management<br />
Area<br />
LAKE MARIAN<br />
HIGHLANDS<br />
38<br />
50<br />
Orange <strong>County</strong><br />
<strong>Osceola</strong> <strong>County</strong><br />
51<br />
Florida Pkwy.<br />
Crabgrass Rd.<br />
24<br />
E. <strong>Osceola</strong> Pkwy.<br />
Buenaventura Blvd.<br />
BUENA VENTURA LAKES<br />
KENANSVILLE<br />
14<br />
WHITTIER<br />
S. Kenansville Rd.<br />
Florida’s Turnpike<br />
60<br />
Waters Edge Dr.<br />
Florida Pkwy.<br />
21<br />
Poinsettia Dr.<br />
4<br />
17<br />
5<br />
Bull<br />
Creek<br />
Wildlife<br />
Management<br />
Area<br />
441<br />
46<br />
YEEHAW JUNCTION<br />
<strong>Osceola</strong> <strong>County</strong><br />
Okeechobee <strong>County</strong><br />
Royal Palm Dr.<br />
Turpin18<br />
Lane<br />
Boggy Creek Rd.<br />
419<br />
DEER PARK<br />
LOKOSEE<br />
Indian River <strong>County</strong><br />
<strong>Osceola</strong> <strong>County</strong><br />
22<br />
192<br />
Brevard <strong>County</strong><br />
<strong>Osceola</strong> <strong>County</strong><br />
Brevard<br />
Indian River