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Orlando, FL
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City of Orlando Families, Parks and Recreation retweeted
Bad hair day?
Try managing 3,200+ acres of it! ✂️🌳 Our crews keep parks, ballfields and right-of-ways looking sharp across 2,400+ football fields’ worth of space.
Every dollar has a job. See it at work: orlando.gov/propertytax
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They came to Engelwood as kids. Today, they’re helping shape the next generation. 👏
Read their stories ⬇️
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Keeping it in the family 📸💙
James Newton II grew up in our centers and has spent 13 years giving back to the community with @citybeautiful. Now, as Langford’s Center Manager, he works with Devaris and Joel, who went from summer camp kids to being part of the team themselves.
Congrats to Dueling Dragons of Orlando on their 1st & 2nd place finishes! 🐉
The Dueling Dragons hit the water at Turkey Lake for the 2026 International Dragon Boat Festival, bringing together Orlando police officers and students from neighborhood centers across the city.
The teams put their teamwork to the test and brought home some hardware, finishing 1st and 2nd place in their division! 🏆
Beyond the competition, the festival gave officers and students a chance to build relationships, strengthen teamwork, and make memories both on and off the water.
Good luck to Dueling Dragons of Orlando as they compete at Bill Frederick Park this weekend!
Out on the water for the last dragon boat practice of the year!
This weekend, officers from the Orlando Police Department and students from our local neighborhood centers will compete in the Orlando International Dragon Boat Festival.
At OPD, building community relationships goes beyond showing up, it’s about working towards a common goal and strengthening the connections that bring us together.
Around here, learning goes both ways. Give Mr. Russell an A for effort 😂👏
Thank you for celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with us!
Take game night outside at one of our FREE game tables!
🌳Grand Avenue Park
🌳Lake Lorna Doone Park
🌳Park of the Americas
🌳Rosemont Park
🌳Z.L. Riley Park
Find out what’s at your local park!orlando.gov/parksdirectory
City of Orlando Families, Parks and Recreation retweeted
Numbers your kids will care about 😎
Over the last two years, we've been upgrading playgrounds across the city with new features and more space for families to enjoy.
This is your investment at work. Learn more at orlando.gov/propertytax.
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🎃 Eolaween is coming to Lake Eola Park Oct. 24! Enjoy trick-or-treating, games, crafts, pumpkin decorating, inflatables, face painting, character meet-and-greets, hay boat rides, a Fall Market + more. Stick around for Haunted Mansion at 7:30 p.m. 👻
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The community that helped shape Alexis is now the community she serves. Sometimes, the best people to open a door are the ones who once walked through it.
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A BIG day in Orlando history ⛲️
On this date in 1957, 170,000+ people gathered at Lake Eola to celebrate the dedication of its iconic fountain. In 1965, it was renamed the Linton E. Memorial Fountain, honoring the man who made it all happen.
📸: Steven Madow & @FLMemory
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October 1 marks the start of a new fiscal year for the City of Orlando. Ever wondered where our nearly $1.9B budget goes?
Welcome to FUNDLANDO, where we connect city dollars to the 400+ daily services that keep Orlando moving. Watch the full video!
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Orlando’s new fiscal year starts tomorrow, and we’re unboxing a new way to see how your local government works.
Stay tuned this, Thursday, October 1, for a creative behind-the-scenes look at how we fund Orlando.
Learn more: Orlando.gov/propertytax
A little loop with a lot of charm 🌳
Lake Lawsona Park has a peaceful 0.6-mile loop that’s perfect for a jog or a stroll. Keep an eye out for the famous tree that hangs over the sidewalk, complete with warning signs some have called “whimsical and sassy.”
📍 1019 E Jackson St.
Last call for FREE TREES! Orlando residents have until September 30 to request a free tree for their yard.
Application and more info at orlando.gov/streettrees!
The fall collection is officially here. And yes, we’re obsessed. 🍂🧡
Explore year-round pools at orlando.gov/pools.
Word on the street is FREE TREES 🌳
Orlando residents, last call to request a free tree for your yard! Applications close September 30.
orlando.gov/streettrees
There’s something for everyone after school at the Engelwood Neighborhood Center!
Clubs like jiu-jitsu with Gracie Barra or piano with Steinway give students plenty of ways to stay active and try something new.
The learning and growth doesn’t stop when the school day ends!
Paddles or racquets? Whatever you’re into, you can play for FREE in Orlando! 🎾🏓
Find a court and get playing at orlando.gov/parks.
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This morning, the Orlando Police Department’s Community Relations Division hosted a Senior Safety Summit at the Engelwood Neighborhood Center.
Attendees heard remarks from Deputy Chief Caro, learned valuable tips to help protect themselves from scams, and connected with local vendors and community partners. The event also featured a raffle with some great prizes!
We were also pleased to welcome Commissioner Tony Ortiz and appreciate his continued support of our senior residents and community safety efforts.
Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the event a success!
