Since before becoming your County Commissioner, it has always been a priority of mine to address the need for additional recreational facilities, especially ballfields, in our community. 

I am excited to announce that yesterday the Orange County Board of County Commissioners approved the purchase of 60 acres in East Orange County for a future 27 acre active recreation park. The property is located on Young Pine Road, south of Curry Ford Road. Please click here to view the parcel and location. There is currently no money budgeted for capital improvements nor operations and maintenance and therefore a timeline has not yet been set on the construction of this future park site.  

This is a step in the right direction toward providing much-needed recreational facilities that are easily accessible to all residents. I will continue to look for additional opportunities to expand our park options in District 4 and keep you up to date on further developments. If you have any questions please call (407)836-588, or e-mail me at Jennifer.Thompson@ocfl.net.