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Families, Parks and Recreation

Families, Parks and Recreation

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● Harry P. Leu Gardens ● After-School All-Stars ● Dubsdread ●


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Welcome to the Families, Parks and Recreation (FPR) web site. We have 115 locations to serve you throughout the City of Orlando. These locations include 83 Parks, 17 Park & Recreation Centers, 2 Older Adult Recreation Centers, 7 After-School All-Star locations, 4 Special Facilities and 2 Trails. See the FPR directory for a complete list.

Own a Piece of History
 Purchase souvenirs made out of remnants from the original and iconic Lake Eola Fountain. All proceeds from sale directly benefit the Orlando Community & Youth Trust, Inc., a non-profit organization created to support the mission of the City of Orlando’s Department of Families, Parks, and Recreation. Click here for more information.
 

Looking for a Summer Job?
 The City of Orlando is currently hiring lifeguards for the upcoming season. Click here for more information. Please Note: You must take a swim test prior to attending a lifeguard class.

City of Orlando Ranked in Top 10
The City of Orlando is among the largest 100 cities in the country and has 2,941 total park acres. According to the Trust for Public Land, Orlando is ranked in the top 10 cities based on number of recreation centers per 20,000 residents. Orlando is also ranked in the top 10 of cities based on swimming pools per 100,000 residents. This demonstrates the commitment the City of Orlando has to maintaining our parks and facilities. The City of Orlando strives to support and strengthen livable neighborhoods through the provision of: quality recreational, cultural and educational facilities and programs; well-maintained and inviting open spaces; and inspire people to appreciate and understand plants and the environment of Central Florida. To view the Trust for Public Land Report click here.

Teen Dragon Boating Program
 Families, Parks, and Recreation is thrilled to announce the start of its Teen Dragon Boating Program! This recreational activity promotes health and wellness while teaching its participants the importance of communication skills, and working together. Click here for more information.

Lisa Early, Director

Lisa Early PhotoLisa Early, Director of Families, Parks and Recreation, has worked with the City of Orlando since November 2003, when she was appointed as the City's first Director of Children & Education. Prior to that, Lisa Early worked helping children in the United States and abroad. After graduating with a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Development and Family Studies from Cornell University in 1981, Ms. Early moved to the Dominican Republic, where she worked with UNICEF to develop preschool education programs for children living in rural villages. Next, she worked with the U.S. Agency for International Development, overseeing programs to improve the health of mothers and children living in poverty. Upon her return to the United States in 1990, Ms. Early developed and became Executive Director of The Howard Phillips Center for Children & Families, which under her leadership grew from a $1 million organization to a $12 million entity helping Orlando’s children overcome developmental delays, protecting them from abuse, providing them healthcare when uninsured, and offering hope to HIV-positive women, children and families. Ms. Early is fully bilingual in English and Spanish and also speaks some Swahili.

Families, Parks and Recreation