Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings and District 2 Commissioner Christine Moore celebrate the reopening of the West Orange Trail Bridge in Apopka.

Greetings!

Summer is here, bringing warm weather and longer days. July also marks National Park and Recreation Month — the perfect time to explore the more than 100 parks throughout Orange County. Our Parks & Recreation Division offers our residents a wide range of amenities, including splash pads, pickleball courts, skate parks, bike trails, playgrounds, and more.

We are also officially in hurricane season, and now is the best time to make sure your family is prepared. I encourage you to review the emergency tips and valuable resources included in this month’s newsletter and visit Orange County’s storm page for more information.

In the News

MORE LOCAL STORIES:

• Orange County approves long-term development plan Vision 2050
• Experience culture like never before with Open Scene
• Orange County awards $5 million for arts and cultural renovation projects
• Community celebrates reopening of upgraded West Orange Trail Bridge
• Orange County officials urge safe disposal of storm debris

Hurricane Season

Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 through November 30. Make sure your family is prepared before, during and after a storm. Visit ocfl.net/Storm or Ready.gov for helpful emergency tips.

• Sign up for OCAlert
• Tree Trimming for Storm Preparation
• Storm and Emergency Preparedness Kits
• Sandbag Usage
• Emergency Response
• Lake Safety

Park and Recreation Month

July is National Park and Recreation Month! Parks and outdoor spaces help build strong, vibrant and resilient communities. Enjoy one of Orange County’s more than 100 parks, boat ramps, trails, recreation centers or natural lands today.

Find a location near you: ocfl.net/Parks

Redistricting

Help us draw the lines for fair and equal representation by attending an upcoming community meeting to ensure your voice is heard in Orange County’s redistricting process.

Learn more about the redistricting process, meeting dates and how you can submit a public comment by visiting ocfl.net/redistricting.

Date: Wednesday, July 9, 2025

Time: 6 to 9 p.m.

Location: Orange County Administration Building

Date: Wednesday, July 30, 2025

Time: 6 to 9 p.m.

Location: Orange County Administration Building

Date: Wednesday, August 6, 2025

Time: 6 to 9 p.m.

Location: Orange County Administration Building

Date: Monday, August 18, 2025

Time: 6 to 9 p.m.

Location: Orange County Administration Building

Independence Day Celebrations

Winter Park 4th of July Celebration

July 4, 8:30 a.m.



Celebrate Independence Day with live music, food and plenty of family fun in the heart of Winter Park.

All-American Kids Parade

July 4, 10 a.m.

Participate in a family-friendly parade through historic downtown Winter Garden.

Fireworks at the Fountain

July 4, 4 p.m.

Don’t miss one of Orange County’s best fireworks shows lighting up the sky over Lake Eola Park.

Community Calendar

Orange County Library System July Events

July 1-31

July is full of events at the Orange County Library System. Find an event at a branch near you.

Adopt-a-Tree: Fort Christmas Park

July 12, 8 a.m.

Residents can take home two trees per household for free with proof of residency.

Civic Engagement & Advocacy: Making Your Voice Heard

July 12, 9 a.m.

Discover strategies for organizing community efforts, leveraging social media, and building coalitions to drive meaningful change.

Sensory Sunday: Kicking it With History

July 20, 12 p.m.

Discover the fascinating stories behind some of Central Florida’s most iconic hotels at the Orange County Regional History Center.

Efficient Irrigation 101

July 23, 6 p.m.

Learn how to make your in-ground irrigation system at home more efficient at this free workshop.

Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday

August 1-31

Consumers can purchase qualifying back-to-school supplies exempt from tax during the 2025 Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday.

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