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Guide to
Leisure Services
2019
Extension Services • Greenways and Natural Lands
• Libraries • Parks and Recreation
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www.seminolecountyfl.gov/leisure
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LEISURE SERVICES DEPARTMENT
SANFORD
LAKE MARY GENEVA UF/IFAS Extension Services
for All Ages
Events and
Activities
e Mary Blvd. 407.665.5560
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East Branch Library:
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92 Adult & Youth Northwest
WINTER SPRINGS 434Sports & Fitness Branch Library:
407.665.1640
Facility List & Map of
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West Branch Library:
407.665.1670
Map Parks and Recreation
29 Mitchell 419 407.665.2180
Adult & Youth Hammock
11 Red Bug Lake Rd.
Sports & Fitness
Rd. Red Bug Lake: 407.665.2190
Sanlando: 407.665.2100
Alafaya Trl.
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Adult Resources 407.665.1990
12-13 & Enrichment 9 BOOMBAH Soldiers Creek Park:
407.665. 2199
Adult Resources &
BOOMBAH Sports Complex:
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Enrichment
Facility Rentals 407.665.2050
Sylvan Lake: 407.665.2180
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Museum: 407.665.2489
Community 12-13
15 Partnerships
Visit us on the Web at:
www.seminolecountyfl.gov/leisure
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Calendar
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BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS
Brenda Carey
Calendar Highlights Chairman, District 5
Free Health/Wellness Environmental
Use the icons, to help you identify our Jay Zembower
exciting programs by categories! Vice Chairman, District 2
Robert Dallari
OUR MISSION: “Enriching lives through outstanding cultural, educational, Commissioner, District 1
environmental, and recreational experiences.”
Amy Lockhart
This Guide to Leisure Services covers activities and programs
Commissioner, District 4
from May through August 2019. Stay Connected Lee Constantine
Commissioner, District 3
Summer 2019
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Events and Activities
for All Ages
Seminole County Guided Hikes
Join Natural Lands staff and volunteers on some of our most
beautiful wilderness areas and experience the trails at night!
Advance registration required, space is limited. Children must be at
least 7 years of age and accompanied by an adult. Register online at
recreation.seminolecountyfl.gov or at any active park.
Call 407.665.2211 for more information.
Cost: $3 Little Wars at the Museum
Design, print, and deploy your own set of toy soldiers, and
Guided Hike command them in battle! The Museum of Seminole County
Date Theme Time Location History invites you to don your General’s stars and try out
this fun game of toy soldiers, over a hundred years old! Hats
June 1 Nocturnal Animals 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. Geneva Wilderness Area and monocles are encouraged for this traditional Edwardian
pastime.
Natural Lands Special Programs Location: Museum of Seminole County History
Crazy Cool Craniums Date/Time: Saturday, June 15, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Come play nature CSI and learn to identify animal skulls by looking Cost: Museum Admission. In honor of Father's Day, fathers
at all the clues! Examining the teeth, eyes and other adaptations participate free!
will help us discover whether they were carnivores, herbivores
or omnivores oh my! You’ll have the chance to handle real and Seminole County Historical Society
replica skulls and even dissect an owl pellet in search of little rodent The Seminole County Historical Society hosts their regular
craniums! For children ages 9 and up, children must be accompanied Quarterly Meeting in the IFAS Extension Auditorium
by an adult. on August 20. There will be a guest speaker and light
Advance Registration is required. Register online at: refreshments served. Check out our website and Facebook
recreation.seminolecountyfl.gov or at any active park. page for more information and the presentation topic!
Call 407.665.2211 for more information. Location: IFAS Extension Auditorium
Date/Time: August 3, 9 - 11 a.m. 250 W County Home Rd, Sanford
Location: Ed Yarborough Nature Center Date/Time: Tuesday, August 20, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Cost: $5 per person Cost: Free
Museum of Seminole County History Visit Your Local Library
Museum Admission: $3 for adults, $1 for students, seniors, and Make the Library one of your regular stops (in person or on
military, plus tax. Children under 4 yrs. get in for free. For more your computer). Find an up-to-date collection of materials for
information call 407.665.2489. 300 Eslinger Way, Sanford FL all ages. Enjoy free access to millions of titles including, large
print, audio, magazines, newspapers and online databases.
The Highwaymen See map on page 8 & 9 to locate a library close to you! Or
The Indian River School of Alfred “Bean” Backus produced many visit our Virtual Library Branch at http://seminolelibrary.org
wonderful artists. Perhaps the most famous and prolific of his for downloading eBooks, audio books, videos, streaming
influences were an entrepreneurial group of talented African music, or to do research.
American artists who plied their trade along the old highway-
corridors of Central and Eastern Florida. Learn how Alfred Hair and This Summer at your library you can:
the “Florida Highwaymen” revitalized 20th century folk art in a time • Read a magazine at the pool with your library card and the
of Southern racial and cultural tension. Flipster app; you can read all latest issues for free.
Location: Museum of Seminole County History • Check out the 914’s for current travel guides so you can
Dates: May 3 - July 27 during open hours plan a fabulous vacation
Cost: Museum Admission • Use the library’s BookMyne app to renew or reserve
library books from your phone
Mayday Picnic
Join us for a luncheon on the lawn with your favorite picnic blanket • Traveling to a foreign country? Our Mango Languages
and a basket-lunch! We provide a traditional setting and outdoor database can help you master a new language before you
Mayday games for the family to enjoy. Refreshing tea and lemonade leave.
provided by the Seminole County Historical Society. • Text or Live Chat your questions to a Reference Librarian
Location: Museum of Seminole County History • Learn a multitude of computer programs with DIY Learning
Date: Saturday, May 11, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. on Lynda.com
Cost: Museum Admission. In honor of Mother’s Day, mothers get • Use the Libby app and download an audiobook that the
into the event for free! whole family will enjoy for your road trip
• Stormy afternoon? Enjoy interactive storybooks, puzzles &
games on TumbleBooks
• Searching for that elusive book from your childhood? The
all-volunteer Friends of the Library bookstore at the
Central Branch has lots of treasures to search, and best of
all - all purchases support the library and our programs.
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Events and Activities
for All Ages continued
“Expand Your Universe” this Summer at
the Library (for all ages)
The Library’s 2019 Summer Reading Program starts May 28th.
Children, teens, and adults can participate in our special reading
challenges, and keep reading to earn raffle tickets. Our Summer
Reading theme this year is A Universe of Stories.
Children and teens receive a FREE book to keep, just for signing up. Little Dippers Mania
Children earn small prizes for each challenge completed. Teens can (Geared to ages 2 - 4 with caregiver)
play our weekly reading scratch-off game, where they may instantly During the last week of July, drop in for a morning of Every
win a Starbucks card. Adults can submit brief book reviews to have Child Ready to Read fun activity stations. For details, call
a chance at winning a gift card too. Weekly prize raffles and grand your local library branch or visit the Kids section of our
prize raffles for all the age groups take place at each branch, so stop website: http://seminolelibrary.org
by your nearest library to join the fun!
• Tuesday, July 30, 10 - 11:30 a.m., East Branch
Cost: Free (Oviedo)
• Wednesday, July 31, 10 - 11:30 a.m., Central Branch
Summer Reading Kickoff Parties (Families) (Casselberry)
Celebrate Summer at the library, and expand your universe! Kickoff • Wednesday, July 31, 10 - 11:30 a.m., West Branch
parties will be held at all 5 library branch locations, May 28 - June 1. (Longwood/Wekiva)
Each party will feature a Mad Science show, followed by science and
craft activity stations. Call your local library branch for details or visit • Thursday, August 1, 9:30 - 11 a.m., North Branch
the ‘Kids’ section of our website: http://seminolelibrary.org (Sanford)
• Tuesday, May 28, 5 - 7:30 p.m. - East Branch (Oviedo) • Thursday, August 1, 9:30 - 11 a.m., Northwest Branch
45-minute Mad Science Shows at 5 & 6:30 p.m. Activities after (Lake Mary)
each show. Cost: Free
• Wednesday, May 29, 6 - 7:30 p.m. - Central Branch (Casselberry)
45-minute Mad Science Show at 6 p.m. Activities to follow. Art Blast (Geared to ages 4 & up with caregiver)
• Thursday, May 30, 6 - 7:30 p.m. - North Branch (Sanford) During the last week of July, each branch library will feature
45-minute Mad Science Show at 6 p.m. Activities to follow. two of these open art lab times. Drop in, create art, and
express yourself. It’s all about the artistic process! For more
• Friday, May 31, 3 - 4:30 p.m. - West Branch (Longwood/Wekiva) information, call your local library branch or visit the Kids
45-minute Mad Science Show at 3 p.m. Activities to follow. section of our website: http://seminolelibrary.org
• Saturday, June 1, 2 - 4:30 p.m. - Northwest Branch (Lake Mary) • East Branch (Oviedo) Monday, July 29 and
45-minute Mad Science Shows at 2 & 3:30 p.m. Activities Wednesday, July 31, 1 - 4 p.m.
after each show.
• Northwest Branch (Lake Mary) Monday, July 29
Cost: Free and Friday, August 2, 1 - 4 p.m.
• Central Branch (Casselberry) Tuesday, July 30 and
A Universe of Stories Thursday, August 1, 1:30 - 4:30 p.m.
(Adults - 18 years and up)
• North Branch (Sanford) Tuesday, July 30 and Friday,
Summer Reading is for adults, too! Participate in our reading
challenge and enter book reviews to be entered for weekly prizes August 2, 1:30 - 4:30 p.m.
and an end-of-summer grand prize. Starts May 28th! Stop by your • West Branch (Longwood/Wekiva) Wednesday,
local branch for details or visit: http://seminolelibrary.org July 31 and Thursday, August 1, 1 - 4 p.m.
Cost: Free Cost: Free
Summer BreakSpot (all kids - up to 18 years) I am Cyber Safe (Geared
FREE
Stop into the North Branch Library in Sanford for yummy lunch and a &
NEW!
to grades K-3)
movie or game time, Monday - Friday, 11:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m., June This hands-on, interactive program will teach kids
and July. Call 407.665.1620 for details or visit: about online safety. Featuring Garfield & Friends and a
http://seminolelibrary.org cybersecurity expert. Registration required to ensure
Cost: Free enough materials for everyone. Call the branch at
407.665.1640 or visit the Kids section of our website for
more details: http://seminolelibrary.org
Location: Northwest Branch Library (Lake Mary)
Date/Time: Saturday, June 15, 10 - 10:45 a.m.
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Events and Activities
for All Ages continued
3D Printing and Modeling for Tweens
(Exclusively for ages 8 - 12)
Learn to use TinkerCAD to build a 3D model, which can later be
printed on the Library’s 3D printer! Registration required; space is
limited. Two identical sessions are being offered per branch. Call or
visit your local library branch for details, or visit the Kids section of
our website: http://seminolelibrary.org
• Thurs., June 6, 5 - 6 p.m. or 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. - West Branch
Library (Wekiva/Longwood) 407.665.1670
• Wed., June 19, 5 - 6 p.m. or 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. - Northwest
Branch Library (Lake Mary) 407.665.1640
• Mon., June 24, 5 - 6 p.m. or 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. - Central
Branch Library (Casselberry) 407.665.1500
• Sat., July 6, 2 - 3 or 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. - North Branch Library
(Sanford) 407.665.1620
• Thurs., July 18, 5 - 6 p.m. or 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. - East Branch
Library (Oviedo) 407.665.1560
Cost: Free
Youth Enrichment
SUMMER CAMPS
Week 1 June 3 - 7 Biology Bootcamp (ages 13 - 15 only)
Summer Adventure Eco Camps (Ages 7 - 12) Week 2 June 10 - 14 I Spy! (ages 7 - 12)
& Biology Bootcamp! (Ages 13 - 15) Week 3 June 17 - 21 Art in Nature (ages 7 - 12)
At Summer Adventure Eco Camp you’ll have fun while learning Week 4 June 24 - 28 Water Week (ages 7 - 12)
about the natural world! If your child enjoys being outdoors, this is Week 5 July 1 - 5 Furry Friends (No camp July 4th)
the camp for him or her. Our week long day camps offer hands- on
creative programming including hiking, nature crafts, hands-on Week 6 July 8 - 12 Nature’s Builders (ages 7 - 12)
experience with plants and animals, projects, experiments, arts Week 7 July 15 - 19 Edible Adventures (ages 7 - 12)
& crafts, plus lots of fun and games! Have fun getting to know Week 8 July 22 - 26 Nature TV Let's Make a Video! (ages 7 - 12)
the animals that live at the Nature Center and be prepared to see
amazing wildlife on the trails! Biology Bootcamp! (Ages 13 - 15)
Field Biology Boot Camp is for campers ages 13-15 that
Each week has a new and exciting theme! focuses on higher level topics such as biology, botany,
Week 1: Biology Boot Camp: Ages 13 - 15 forestry, water resource management, and more. Campers
Weeks 2 - 8: Eco Camp: Ages 7 - 12 will have hands-on experience with plants and animals in
their eco systems and work closely with biologists in the
Location: Ed Yarborough Nature Center/Geneva Wilderness Area field. Pre-registration required. Register at:
Dates/Times: June 3 - July 26, Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. recreation.seminolecountyfl.gov or call 407.665.2211 for
more information.
(extended care available - drop off as early as 7:30 a.m. and pick up
as late at 5:30 p.m. Location: Ed Yarborough Nature Center/Geneva Wilderness Area
Date/Time: June 3 - 7, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. (extended care
Cost: $132 per week, ($15 per week additional for extended care) available drop off as early as 7:30 a.m. and pick up as late at
5:30 p.m.)
Pre-registration required. Call 407.665.2211 for more Cost: $132 per week, ($15 per week additional for extended care)
information. Register at: recreation.seminolecountyfl.gov
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More Summer Camps -
History Camp (Ages 8 - 12)
Florida has hosted many different kinds of people who thought and
interacted with the world around them in different ways. Our four-
day camp highlights different historical periods with crafts, activities,
and challenges! We look at Native Cultures, European Arrivals,
Soldiers and Settlers, and the Age of Steel and Steam to see how
tradition and technology have shaped our modern world. Additionally, youth will learn hands on activities including:
Participants get to handle and identify authentic artifacts from taking vitals, injections, fecal floats, etc. Camp spots are
Florida history, and use reproductions as they would have been limited and campers must fill out a camp application
used in their time. There will be musket-firing demonstrations by for selection. For more information, please contact
experienced living historians, archaeology workshops, and take- Chelsea Woodard, Seminole County 4-H, cwoodard@
home crafts! seminolecountyfl.gov
Recommended for ages 8 - 12, space is limited. Camp begins at 9 Location: UF/IFAS Seminole County Extension Auditorium
a.m., and runs until 3 p.m. daily. The cost is $100 for all four days, Dates: June 17 - 21
a lunch is included. Scholarships are available. For questions or to Cost: $200 (lunch not included)
register please call 407.665.2489.
Location: Museum of Seminole County History
4-H “Bugging Out” Entomology Camp
Dates/Time: Tuesday - Friday, July 9 - 12, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. The University of Florida IFAS Extension office in Seminole
Cost: $100 County will be holding a 3 day youth camp focused on
Entomology. This camp is open to youth between the ages
Summer Fun Tennis Camps (Ages 5 - 18) of 9 - 12 (as of 9/1/18). At this camp, youth will learn insect
Seminole County is offering eleven fun-filled theme weeks of anatomy, how to catch and identify bugs, and learn the
summer tennis camps for all skill levels! Summer Fun Tennis Camp difference between honey bees and native bees. Youth will
is designed to help kids get comfortable learning or expanding their build their own native bee house, learn to preserve bugs
tennis skills in a “camp” like setting. Participants will also enjoy arts in resin, and create an insect habitat to take home. Finally,
and crafts, guest speakers and other fun activities as they learn the youth will learn from professionals in the community about
sport of tennis. Weekly morning programs for youth ages 3 - 18 of the many jobs available in entomology. After completing
all ability levels. From QuickStart and Development lessons to the payment through Eventbrite, you will receive an email
advanced junior training program; join our national award winning regarding additional information about the camp and how to
facilities and staff for weekly themes, special events, fun games and register your teen in 4-H online. For more information, please
activities galore. Compete in the “4 Houses of Potter,” “Olympics,” contact Chelsea Woodard, Seminole County 4-H, cwoodard@
“Pirate Week” and “Grand Slams” Around the World! seminolecountyfl.gov Registration through Eventbrite:
https://4-h-bug-camp.eventbrite.com
Contact the parks for specific dates and times. Camps held at Red
Bug Lake Park 407.665.2190, Sanlando Park 407.665.2100, and Sylvan Location: UF/IFAS Seminole County Extension Auditorium
Lake Park 407.665.2180. Dates/Time: July 9 - 11, 8:30 a.m.- Noon
Date: Camps start the week of June 3 and are held Monday through Cost: $40 (lunch not included)
Thursdays.
4-H Summer Camp at 4-H Camp 4-H Teen Entomology Camp
The University of Florida IFAS Extension office in Seminole
Cloverleaf, Lake Placid, FL County will be holding a 4 day camp focused on Entomology.
Come join us for a week of 4-H Summer Camp. 4-H Camp is full of This day camp is for youth ages 13 - 18 (as of 9/1/18).
outdoor adventures, including kayaking, archery, environmental At this camp, teens will learn how to catch and identify
education, swimming and much more! Campers will get the bugs, preserve them, and start their own collection. Teens
opportunity to have fun in the outdoors and make lifelong friends. will receive their own pinning box, learn to create art by
All activities, meals and lodging are included in the cost. Youth ages preserving bugs in resin, and create an insect habitat to take
8 (by 9/1/18) to 13 may attend as campers. Ages 13 (by 9/1/18) home.
through 18 may apply to serve as 4-H Camp Counselors and Finally, youth will learn from professionals in the community
Counselors-in-Training. For more information, please contact about the many jobs available in entomology. After
Karen Henry at 407.665.5557 or khenry@semnolecountyfl.gov completing payment through Eventbrite, you will receive
Location: 4-H Camp Cloverleaf, Lake Placid Florida an email regarding additional information about the camp
Dates: July 14 - 19 and how to register your teen in 4-H online. For more
Cost: $275 (meals included) information, please contact Chelsea Woodard, Seminole
County 4-H, cwoodard@seminolecountyfl.gov
4-H Veterinary Science Camp Registration through Eventbrite: https://teen-bug-camp.
This 4-H veterinary science day camp is open to 13-18 year old. eventbrite.com
Youth will spend each day exploring a specialty area in veterinary
Location: UF/IFAS Seminole County Extension Auditorium
science: domesticated/small animals, livestock, equine, exotics, and
Dates/Time: July 16 - 19, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
finally a career day at the University of Florida.
Cost: $80 (lunch not included)
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4-H Open House
Seminole County 4-H will be holding its annual Open House. This
event is open to the public to come explore the many opportunities
available to youth through 4-H. Participants will be able to meet 4-H
club leaders, speak with 4-H members, and learn about the different
clubs in Seminole County. This event is free and open to the public.
Location: UF/IFAS Extension Seminole County Auditorium
Date/Time: Thursday, August 22, 6 - 8 p.m. Sensory Library Lab for Kids at the
Cost: Free Central Branch Library
Growing The Sensory Library Lab features fun, hands-on activities
Growing Readers Early Literacy READERS that use sight, sound, and touch to promote independent
Programs (Storytimes for ages 0 - 5) exploration, creativity, and literacy. Located in the Central
Branch Library’s “Creativity Lab #1” (downstairs), the lab is
Practicing early literacy skills is fun with puppets, finger plays,
stories, and singing. Learn how to make reading a family priority open during specific hours each month. Room capacity is 20
from birth. Our librarians tailor Growing Readers storytime programs persons. Timers may be used to ensure all families wanting
to your child’s developmental stage, with programs from birth to 18 to use the room receive a turn. Check the Kids section of our
months, 18 months to age 3, and ages 3 - 5. For dates and times, call website for the current month’s open lab schedule:
your local library branch or visit the Kids section of our website: http://seminolelibrary.org
http://seminolelibrary.org Cost: Free
Cost: Free
READing Paws
1000 Books Before Kindergarten (Elementary school-aged readers)
(for Pre-Kindergarten children) Read to a dog! Practice reading to a trained therapy dog, who
The Library encourages families to participate in this national will listen and never criticize. See more information on the
challenge! The goal is to read 1000 books to your child before your practice at: www.readingpaws.org. Registration Required. For
little one starts Kindergarten (repeat reads are just fine). Keep track library locations, dates & details, call your local branch or visit
of the books that are read to your child, and bring your book log to the Kids Section of our website: http://seminolelibrary.org
the Library. Show your book log to a librarian, and your child receives Cost: Free
a sticker for every 100 books read. When you reach 1000 books,
your child will receive a small prize, a completion certificate, and will
be featured in the Library’s 1000 Books Before Kindergarten Hall of
Fame. For more information and a downloadable book log, visit the
Kids section of our website: http://seminolelibrary.org
For more information on the national 1000 Books Before
Kindergarten challenge, visit:
https://1000booksbeforekindergarten.org/
Cost: Free
FREE
&
NEW! Everyday STEAM (Geared to ages 4 - 6)
Drop in during this hour to build, code, and play! Practice science,
technology, engineering, art, and math with items you use every day.
Held one Saturday per month at the Northwest (Lake Mary) branch.
For dates and details, call the Northwest Branch Library or visit the
Kids section of our website: http://seminolelibrary.org
.. .
Cost: Free
Sensory Storytime: A Special Needs-
DID YOU KNOW
Being friendly to kids with special needs
Friendly Program (All ages) is one of the best ways to be helpful. As
Join us one Saturday morning per month for a relaxed, interactive you get to know them, they may help
storytime designed to increase your child’s comfort level with the you understand what it's like to be in
library environment. Children of all ages and their families are their shoes. And you'll be helping fill a
welcome. Filled with music, puppets and stories, these programs very special need, one that everybody
alternate monthly between the East (Oviedo) and Central has - the need for good friends.
(Casselberry) branches. For dates and details, call the Central or East *Source: Kids With Special Needs at:https://kidshealth.org/en/kids/special-needs.html?WT.ac=ctg
Branch Library or visit the Kids section of our website:
http://seminolelibrary.org
Cost: Free 7
Facility List & Map:
1 Big Tree Park eneva Wilderness Area
G Midway
30 Park
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407.665.2211 • Open daylight hours 407.665.2180 • Open daylight hours
407.665.2180 • Open 8 a.m. to sunset
761 General Hutchison Parkway, 3501 County Road 426, Geneva 2045 Hurston Avenue, Sanford
Longwood
31 Moore Station Road Fields
16 Greenwood Lakes Park
407.665.2050 • Open 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
2 Black Bear Wilderness Area 407.665.2180 • Open 8 a.m. - 9 p.m.
841 Cameron Avenue, Sanford
407.665.2211 • Open daylight hours 660 Greenway Blvd, Lake Mary
5298 Michigan Avenue, Sanford Use by reservation only.
17 Jones Trailhead
3 Black Hammock Wilderness Area 32 Mullet Lake Park
407.665.2180 • Open daylight hours
407.665.2211 • Open daylight hours 407.665.2180 • Open 8 a.m. to sunset
2993 Markham Woods Rd., Longwood 2368 Mullet Lake Park Road, Geneva
3276 Howard Avenue, Geneva
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Black Hammock Trailhead 18 Jean Rhein Central Branch Library 33 Museum of Seminole
407.665.2180 • Open daylight hours 407.665.1500 • Open Sun 1 - 5 p.m. County History
1571 E. State Road 434, Winter Springs Mon - Thurs 9 a.m. - 8 p.m., Fri & Sat 407.665.2489 • Open Tue- Fri
9 a.m. - 5 p.m. 1 p.m. - 5 p.m., Sat 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
5 Bookertown Park 215 N. Oxford Road, Casselberry 300 Eslinger Way, Sanford
407.665.2180 • Open 8 a.m. to sunset
19 Jamestown Park
4640 Richard Allen Street, Sanford 34 North Branch Library
407.665.2180 • Open 8 a.m. - 9 p.m.
2135 South Street, Oviedo 407.665.1620 • Open Mon - Thurs
6 BOOMBAH Soldiers Creek Park 9 a.m. - 8 p.m., Fri & Sat 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
407.665.2199 • Open Mon - Fri Sun 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
20 Kewannee Park
11 a.m. - 10 p.m., Sat 8 a.m. - 10 p.m. 150 N. Palmetto Avenue, Sanford
407.665.2180 • Open 8 a.m. to sunset
Sun 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
1505 Kewannee Trail, Casselberry
2400 State Road 419, Longwood 35 Northwest Branch Library
21 Lake Dot Park 407.665.1640 • Open Sun 1 - 5 p.m.
7 BOOMBAH Sports Complex Mon - Thurs 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.,
407.665.2180 • Open daylight hours
407.665.2050 • Open Mon - Sat 100 Lake Dot Drive, Sanford Fri & Sat 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
8 a.m. - 10 p.m., Sun 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. 580 Greenway Blvd, Lake Mary
3450 E. Lake Mary Blvd, Sanford 22 Lake Harney Wilderness Area &
St. Johns River Trailhead 36 Overlook Park
8 C. S. Lee Park 407.665.2211 • Open daylight hours 407.665.2180 • Open daylight hours
407.665.2180 • Open 24 hours 2395 Osceola Fish Camp Rd, Geneva 1998 Spring Avenue, Oviedo
4600 East State Road 46, Geneva
23 Lake Jesup Park 37 Red Bug Lake Park
9 Cameron Wight Park 407.665.2180 • Open 24 hours 407.665.2190 • Open Mon - Fri 8 a.m.
407.665.2180 • Open 24 hours 5951 South Sanford Avenue, Sanford 10 p.m., Sat & Sun 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
5502 Old Geneva Road, Sanford 3600 Red Bug Lake Road, Casselberry
24 Lake Jesup Wilderness Area
10 huluota Wilderness Area
C 407.665.2211 • Open daylight hours 38 Roseland Park
407.665.2211 • Open daylight hours 5951 South Sanford Avenue, Sanford 407.665.2180 • Open 8 a.m. - 9 p.m.
3895 Curryville Road, Chuluota 1898 Roseberry Lane, Sanford
25 Lake Mills Park
11 East Branch Library 407.665.2180 • Open 8 a.m. to sunset 39 San Sebastian Trailhead
407.665.1560 • Open Mon - Thurs 1301 Tropical Avenue, Chuluota 407.665.2180 • Open daylight hours
9 a.m. - 8 p.m. Fri & Sat 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. 371 San Sebastian Prado, Altamonte
Sun 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. 26 Lake Monroe Wayside Park Springs
310 Division Street, Oviedo 407.665.2180 • Open 24 hours
4150 Northwest U. S. Hwy 17/92, Sanford 40 Sanlando Park
12 E con River Wilderness Area 407.665.2100 • Open Mon - Fri 8 a.m.
407.665.2211 • Open daylight hours 27 Lake Proctor Wilderness Area 10 p.m., Sat & Sun 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.,
3795 Old Lockwood Road, Oviedo 407.665.2211 • Open daylight hours 401 W Highland St, Altamonte Springs
920 State Road 46, Geneva
13 Ed Yarborough Nature Center
41 Seminole County Softball Complex
28 Little Big Econ Canoe Launch 407.665.1990 • Open Mon - Fri
407.665.2211 • Open by appointment only 11 a.m. - 10 p.m., Sat 8 a.m. - 10 p.m.
3485 North County Road 426, Geneva 407.665.2180 • Open daylight hours Sun 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
3799 Willingham Rd, Oviedo 2200 North St, Altamonte Springs
14 Environmental Studies Center
(Operated by Seminole County Public Schools) 29 Markham Trailhead 42 Snow Hill Trailhead
407.320.0467 • Open by appointment only 407.665.2180 • Open daylight hours
407.665.2180 • Open daylight hours
2985 Osprey Trail, Longwood 8515 Longwood Markham Road, Sanford
3290 Snow Hill Rd, Chuluota
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43 Spring Hammock Preserve 47 West Branch Library
407.665.2211 • Open 8 a.m. to sunset 407.665.1670 • Open Mon - Thurs
State Road 419, Longwood 9 a.m. - 8 p.m., Fri & Sat 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sun 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
44 Sunland Park 245 N. Hunt Club Blvd, Longwood
407.665.2180 • Open 8 a.m. - 9 p.m.
180 Collins Dr, Sanford 48 Wilson’s Landing Park Healthy habits start at home. Encourage your
407.665.2180 • Open daylight hours family to enjoy the outdoors while creating
45 Sylvan Lake Park & Sports Training Center 379 Malekean Trail, Sanford wholesome moments to cherish.
407.665.2180 • Open Mon - Fri 8 a.m.
- 10 p.m., Sat & Sun 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. 49 Winwood Park
845 Lake Markham Rd, Sanford 407.665.2180 • Open 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
931 Morse St, Altamonte Springs
46 UF/IFAS Seminole County Extension
Services & Teaching Gardens
407.665.5560 • Open Mon - Fri 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
250 West County Home Rd, Sanford FACILITIES Boat Ramp
City of Sanford’s RiverWalk Canoe Launch
Cross Seminole “Purple Heart” Trail
Library
Flagler Trail
Natural Area
Florida National Scenic Trail
Park
Kewannee Trail
Seminole Wekiva Trail Specialty
Conservation Area Trailhead
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Persons with disabilities needing assistance to participate in any
program or service should contact the human resources, ada
coordinator 48 hours in advance of the meeting at 407.665.7940.
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Youth Enrichment continued
Library Explorers: Summer
Science Edition (Ages 5+)
Have a blast with science activities! Plus storytelling, crafts, and
more. Sessions will run from June 3 - July 25, with a break week
July 1 - 6.
• Mondays, 3 - 3:45 p.m., North Branch Library (Sanford)
• Wednesdays, 3 - 3:45 p.m., Central Branch Library
(Casselberry)
• Wednesdays, 3:30 - 4:15 p.m., West Branch Library
Game Changers (Middle & high schoolers)
(Longwood/Wekiva) Drop in and play board games, card games, or chess in the Teen
• Thursdays, 1 - 4:45 p.m. & 3 - 3:45 p.m., East Branch Area of the library. Every Saturday from 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. at the
Library (Oviedo) North Branch Library (Sanford). Call 407.665.1620 or visit the
• Thursdays, 2 - 2:45 p.m. & 4 - 4:45 p.m., Northwest Teens section of our website: http://seminolelibrary.org
Branch Library (Lake Mary) Cost: Free
While the big kids are in Library Explorers, children ages 0-4
with their caregivers can join us for Little Dippers Activity Dungeons & Dragons for Teens
Station, a special activity set up just for them in the Kids Zone. (Teens, 13+)
At the Central Branch Library, Little Dippers Activity Station is
All experience levels welcome. If you’ve never played, our
held in the Downstairs Creativity Lab #1.
expert teen coaches will teach you. 2nd and 4th Wednesdays
Cost: Free of the month from 5 - 7:30 p.m. at the North Branch Library
(Sanford). Call 407.665.1620 or visit the Teens section of our
Summer Chess for Kids (Ages 5+) website: http://seminolelibrary.org
Learn to play chess from an expert! Weekly sessions will be held at Cost: Free
each branch for seven weeks over the summer. Sessions will run
from June 3 - July 25, with a break week July 1 - 6. Teen Cosplay Workshops & Teen
• Mondays, 2 - 3 p.m. Central Branch Library (Casselberry) Library Council (Teens, 13+)
407.665.1500 Learn advanced costuming skills during these popular
• Mondays, 4 - 5 p.m. Northwest Branch Library (Lake Mary) workshops. We’ll craft customized ears and tails, practice
407.665.1640 costume makeup, mold Worbla thermoplastic, build props
• Wednesdays, 1 - 2 p.m. North Branch Library (Sanford) and armor with foam. Make your costume for our August 3rd
407.665.1620 - Fan Fest: In Space! Teen Library Councils also meet regularly
• Wednesdays, 4 - 5 p.m. East Branch Library (Oviedo) for activities, snacks, brainstorming, and socializing over the
407.665.1560 summer. Call your local library branch for details, or visit the
Teens section of our website: http://seminolelibrary.org
• Thursdays 1 - 2 p.m. West Branch Library (Longwood/Wekiva)
407.665.1670 Cost: Free
Visit the Kids Section of our website for more details:
http://seminolelibrary.org Teen DIY (Teens, 13+)
Hands-on exploration with a new project each month. Hang
Cost: Free
out, create, and collaborate with other teens. No registration
Summer Lego Club (Ages 5+) required. Held one Saturday per month, 3 - 4:30 p.m. at the
Northwest Branch Library (Lake Mary). For dates and details,
Now building weekly, all summer long! Sessions will run from visit the Teens section of our website:
June 3 - July 26, with a break week July 1 - 6. http://seminolelibrary.org
• Mondays, 1 - 2:30 p.m., East Branch Library (Oviedo) Cost: Free
• Mondays, 6 - 7 p.m., Northwest Branch Library (Lake Mary)
• Thursdays, 1 - 2:30 p.m., North Branch Library (Sanford)
• Thursdays, 4 - 5 p.m., Central Branch Library (Casselberry)
• Fridays, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m., West Branch Library (Wekiva/Longwood)
Visit the Kids Section of our website for more details:
We
http://seminolelibrary.org
Cost: Free
Our
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LibrariesAdult & Youth Sports
and Fitness
Youth Tennis
Junior Development Program
Series of group lessons where FUN is a priority as participants
“play to learn”, developing skills through a positive learning
experience and with a sense of accomplishment. Certified
professionals provide a great learning environment for the
developmental learning stages. Players will focus on movement,
balance, throwing and catching the ball, swing motions, making
Tennis for the "Heath of It"
contact, grips and stroke development. As players continue to Tennis is the sport of a lifetime and you are never too
improve additional skill sets will focus on coordinating movement old to start. It provides aerobic fitness by burning fat and
and balance, and hitting the ball with purpose and direction. improving your cardiovascular fitness and maintaining
Game concepts and scoring will be introduced. United States high levels of energy. It provides anaerobic fitness by
Tennis Association (USTA) 10 & Under QuickStart teaching offering short, intense bursts of activity followed by short
methodology and concepts are used by trained QuickStart tennis periods of rest which helps muscles use oxygen efficiently.
professionals. It strengthens bones of younger players and helps prevent
osteoporosis in older ones. Certified professionals help
Age Groups: 3 & 4 year olds (36’ court, foam balls, 19” & 21” rackets) make this program fun and provide a great learning
5 - 7 year olds (36’ court, red compression ball, 21” & 23” rackets) environment for the early stages of competition.
8 - 10 year olds (60’ court, orange compression ball, 25” rackets) Fun and stay fit!
11+ middle school and high school.
Levels:
Locations: Red Bug Lake, Sanlando and Sylvan Lake and
Greenwood Lake Parks (See contact numbers on page 2) Beginner: Grips, footwork, forehand and backhand
groundstroke’s, volleys and serve will be introduced.
Cost: $84 (weekly summer camp: Mon - Thurs morning sessions)
Theme weeks include: American Ninja Warrior, water & beach Intermediate: Participants will focus on coordinating
week, and many more. $72 (Saturday group lessons held one hour movement and balance, hitting the ball with purpose and
per week for 8 wks) $36 (weekday held one hour, for 4 wks) direction, and improvement of their skill level through
strengthening of the fundamentals learned in the beginner
Special Event Adult Round Robin level.
Wimbledon Fest Advanced: Emphasis will be on incorporating skills into
Location: Red Bug Lake Park playing situations. Top spin and slice will be introduced. Drills
Date: Sunday, July 10, registration: 6:30 p.m. and playing situations to include ball movement and control
Play: 7 - 9 p.m. snacks provided of varying ball speeds with shot anticipation.
Tailgate Event Strategy: Singles and Doubles. Improve your match results
Location: Red Bug Lake Park and competitive tennis experience. Doubles to include
Date: Sunday, September 9, registration: 6:30 p.m. serve and volley, poaching moving as a team, return
Play: 7 - 9 p.m. snacks provided strategy and different formations. Learn the different styles
of play and find out what type of game you want to perfect!
Softball Leagues
Seminole County Softball Leagues offers the great game of Locations: Red Bug Lake, Sanlando, Sylvan Lake,
softball for men, women, coed and seniors at various levels of Cost: $72 for 8 weeks, one hour per week
play. Seminole County offers 3 ten week league seasons: Winter,
Spring and Fall. Junior Training Program
Seminole County Softball Complex Four exciting levels designed for the continued development
of new junior team tennis and tournament players, to the
Fall USA Softball League high school team and elite tournament players. The Seminole
Registration begins July 29 and ends August 30. Managers County training programs are USTA approved “Local Excel-
meeting September 4 and 5 (must attend one) at 6:30 p.m. lence Training Centers” and incorporate the concepts and
on 2nd floor conference room of SCSC. League Play begins methods used by the USTA for elite junior players. Emphasis
week of September 9. 10 week season (1 game per week) plus is on the Four (4) “F’s”: Fundamentals, Footwork, Fitness, and
playoffs for qualifying teams. For further information, please call Fun. The daily format combines instruction with practice and
407.665.1990. match play and includes structured drills and on court games
Cost is $450 to improve player skills, tactics, and techniques. Participation
is based on ability and experience and subject to the tennis
Red Bug Lake Park Fall League pro’s approval.
Registration begins July 1. League Play begins week of Locations: Red Bug Lake, Sanlando, and Sylvan Lake Parks.
September 9, 10 game season plus playoffs for top 4 teams. Cost: $84 (weekly summer camp: Mon through Thurs
Manager’s meeting will be on Thursday, September 5 at 7 p.m. morning sessions) $104 month (two hours, two times per
For more information please call park office at 407.665.2190 week for 4 weeks).
Cost: $450 11Adult Resources &
Enrichment
Residential Horticulture Classes
Soil pH Testing
Bring in a soil sample from your yard (one cup full) to our office,
anytime Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Take
samples from 5 - 10 areas of the yard, mix them up and scoop one
cup for your sample. A Master Gardener will let you know your
results within a week. For details call 407.665.5550.
Growing Happy Houseplants
Cost of test: $2 per sample Houseplants are a wonderful way to bring a little of the
Master Gardner Help Desk outdoors in and improve your air quality. Learn what you
A UF/IFAS trained Master Gardener Volunteer is on duty most need to know to grow houseplants successfully in your
weekdays from 9 a.m. to Noon and 1 to 4 p.m. to answer your home. Pre-Registration Required:
questions and solve your gardening or landscape problems. You can https://houseplantsfl.eventbrite.com
call, email or come into our office and we will give you free one- Location: UF/IFAS Seminole County Extension Auditorium
on-one help and consultation. 407.665.5550, mastergardener@ Date/Time: Tuesday, July 2, 6 - 7 p.m.
seminolecountyfl.gov Cost: Free to $25
Growing Daylilies 101
Daylilies are among the most popular perennials grown in Florida. Book Clubs
These hardy plants are relatively pest-free and have a long Love to Read? Want to Talk About It? Join one of our nine
blooming period. Learn all you need to grow a beautiful daylily in monthly Library book clubs! Enjoy lively discussions & meet
this class and take one home with you! Fee covers printed materials new people. Check our Library Events Calendar for titles,
and plant. Pre-Registration Required: dates & locations, http://seminolelibrary.org
https://cfldaylilies.eventbrite.com Cost: Free
Location: Seminole County Extension Auditorium, 250 W. County
Home Rd., Sanford
Date/Time: Tuesday, May 7, 6 - 7 p.m.
Crochet, Knit, Quilt
Cost: $10 We have programs at all five branches for people that want
to knit, crochet, quilt, macramé, needlepoint, embroider, or
Simple Summertime Containers do any other needlecraft with a group of like-minded folks.
Arranging plants in a container can be great gardening on a small Bring your project and join us. We love to learn from each
scale. We’ll discuss how to design and maintain container gardens other and share the joy of creating together. Check our
in this class then create one for you to take home! Pre-Registration Library Events Calendar for dates, times & locations,
Required: https://summercontainer.eventbrite.com http://seminolelibrary.org
Location: UF/IFAS Seminole County Extension Auditorium Cost: Free
Date/Time: Saturday, May 11, 9:30 a.m. - Noon
Cost: Free to $25 ESOL (English Conversation)
Snip it, Clip it, Basics of Pruning We have weekly classes at all five branches. Our ESOL
If you have question on pruning, this class will give you answers.
classes are taught by Adult Literacy League certified
Learn how to prune your plants so they are prepared to grow back
tutors and trained ESOL educators. Open enrollment,
healthy and beautiful. Pre-Registration Required:
no registration required. For more information, call
https://hedgeclipfl.eventbrite.com 407.422.1540 (Adult Literacy League). Check our Library
Location: UF/IFAS Seminole County Extension Auditorium Events Calendar for dates, times & locations,
Date/Time: Tuesday, June 4, 6 - 7 p.m. http://seminolelibrary.org
Cost: Free to $5 Cost: Free
Cutting back on the Trees: Basics of Pruning Trees
If you have question on pruning, this class will give you answers. Family Movies
Learn how to prune your plants so they are prepared to grow back Put on something comfy and bring your blankets, pillows
healthy and beautiful. Pre-Registration Required: and snacks because the library is having Family Movies!
https://fl-pruning.eventbrite.com Check our Library Events Calendar for times and locations,
Location: UF/IFAS Seminole County Extension Auditorium http://seminolelibrary.org
Date/Time: Saturday, June 8, 9:30 a.m. - Noon Cost: Free
Cost: Free to $25
Pruning is an essential gardening skill. When you prune correctly, you encourage healthy
growth and flowering (in the case of flowering plants), as well as good looks. For most
shrubs and trees, it helps to prune at the right time. Some are best pruned in winter; some
right after flowering.
*Source: Pruning Tips and Techniques: https://www.finegardening.com/article/pruning-tips-and-techniques
12Adult Resources &
Enrichment continued
FanFest: In Space at the Library
Celebrate the end of Summer Reading at our family-friendly Fan
Fest event! We’ll have all of the fun from last year - plus - a universe
of stories! This event includes costume contests for children, teens,
and adults. You can meet artists, play retro video games, listen to
panelists, participate in children’s activities, and DEFINITELY wear
your costume! http://seminolelibrary.org
Location: Central Branch Library (Casselberry) Trivia Nights at the Library
Date/Time: Saturday, August 3, 6 - 9 p.m. Trivia Nights are back this summer! Get your teams together
Cost: Free and join us to match wits with our librarians. Summer
Reading is about the Universe and we’ll have trivia that
Family Reptile Rumpus includes outer space, Star Wars, NASA, current events, Star
Trek and more! There are prizes and fun for all! Check our
Bring the family and get up close and personal with snakes,
Library Events Calendar for dates & times,
alligators and box turtles. Seminole County Greenways & Natural
http://seminolelibrary.org
Lands will present this educational program for the whole family.
Cost: Free
Location: North Branch Library, Sanford
Date/Time: Tuesday, July 9, 2 - 3:30 p.m. Or A Universe of Stories
Location: East Branch Library (Oviedo) Our summer reading theme is A Universe of Stories, and
Date/Time: Thursday, August 1, 10 - 11:30 a.m. we’ll be embracing space, the universe and so much more
Cost: Free all summer long. Look for Galaxy Rock painting for the whole
family, Trivia Nights, out-of-this-world crafts, and more! Plus
Got Library Card? adults can try our reading challenges and write book reviews
Don’t miss out on all that a library card can do for you! Stream a to be entered in weekly prize drawings.
movie. Download digital magazines. Learn C++ programming on Cost: Free
lynda.com. Check out a book. All Seminole County residents are
eligible for a free library card. For more information, ask at your Writing Groups
local library or check us out at: http://seminolelibrary.org
Writer’s Block, Write Your Heart Out, and Writers’ Room are
Cost: Free all programs for aspiring adult writers. We also have a writing
program for teens called Safe Space. If you have ever had
Health Happens at the Library the urge to write, we would love to support your endeavors.
We are focusing on your good health all year Join one of our groups and begin putting your story to paper
long. The libraries will be offering programs today! Check our Library Events Calendar for times and
and classes that encourage healthy living locations, http://seminolelibrary.org
and attitudes. Some upcoming presentations
include Living Healthy with Chronic Illness, Meditation, and
Resources for Health. Check our Library Events Calendar for times
and locations, http://seminolelibrary.org
Cost: Free
Paint Night at the Library
.. .
Come and create your masterpiece! Our instructor will teach you
Step-by-step, and all painting materials will be provided. For adults, DID YOU KNOW
registration required. Check our Library Events Calendar for times
and locations, http://seminolelibrary.org Elias Howe invented the sewing
machine in 1846. Because of this
Cost: $10 material fee invention, he helped start the
technological, industrial, and social
Sewing 101 and Intermediate Sewing revolution of sewing. Creating this
Not everyone had a grandma that taught them how to sew. If machine sped up industrialization
you missed out and would like to learn, sign up for our 4-class across the globe. Due to its
beginner’s session. Once you’ve learned the basics, you can try the popularity, it led to companies and mass producing garments
4-class intermediate session. Our Creativity Lab (Central Branch for retail. practice of first limiting, and then policing the
Library) has the sewing machines and instructor ready to go. Class imagination.
sizes are limited and you must register in person, in advance and *Source: National Sewing Month - Sewing Machine Fun Facts at:
https://blog.createandcraft.com/national-sewing-month-sewing-machine-fun-facts/
pay a small materials fee. For adults. Registration required. Check
our Library Events Calendar for dates & times,
http://seminolelibrary.org Cost: $15 materials fee 13Facility Rentals
Court and Field Rentals
Athletic Fields: Located at Moore Station Road Field, Red Bug Lake Park,
Sylvan Lake Park, Soldiers Creek, Seminole County Softball Complex,
Seminole County Sports Complex.
Field Rental 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. $25 per hour + tax
Field Rental 5 - 10 p.m. $35 per hour + tax
*Please note that turf fields may be closed for repairs and sodding
Basketball (located at Red Bug Lake and Sanlando Parks) Camping
Court Fee $6 per hour per court + tax Seminole County offers primitive camping at Lake Mills, Mul-
Walk-on play is free of charge. Priority use is given to reserved users. let Lake Park and the Geneva Wilderness area. Mullet Lake
Fees for basketball court usage are only charged for reservations made in Park and Geneva Wilderness Area offer no vehicle access to
advance. Fees are due in advance of rental. the campsites (hike-in only). Lake Mills Park has vehicular
Racquetball (located at Red Bug Lake, Sanlando, and Sylvan Lake Parks) access, one vehicle per site and campsites with overflow
Court Fee $6 per hour per court + tax parking available. Individual sites are at Mullet Lake Park,
Balls $3 per can + tax Lake Mills Park and Geneva Wilderness Area.
Roller Hockey (located at Greenwood Lakes Park)
Black Bear Wilderness Area is a primitive campsite for up to
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. $16 per hour + tax
5 - 10 p.m. $32 per hour + tax 4 people. No bathrooms, no running water. No vehicle access
to the campsite. You must hike in approximately 3 miles to
Open-skate is free of charge. Priority use is given to reserved users. Fees the campsite. Group camping is available at Mullet Lake Park
for rink usage are charged for reservations made in advance. Fees are
due at time of reservation. Reservations and payment can be made at and Lake Mills Park. Call 407.665.2211 for more information.
Sylvan Lake Park. New Opportunity for group tent camping at the Geneva
Pickleball Courts (Red Bug Lake Park only) Wilderness Area! Includes a large pavilion, restrooms and
Court Fee (per hour per court + tax) BBQ grill for up to 40 people. Call 407.665.2211 for details.
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. $4
5 - 10 p.m. $6
Ping Pong (Table Tennis) (located at Red Bug Lake)
Ed Yarborough Nature Center Campus
Court Fee: $6 per hour per court + tax at the Geneva Wilderness Area
Sand Volleyball at Red Bug Lake Park Looking for a unique place to hold a meeting, birthday
Court Fee: 8 a.m. - 5p.m. $25 /hr + tax party, event, program or retreat for groups up to 40? The Ed
5 - 10 p.m. $35/hr + tax Yarborough Nature Center Campus at the Geneva Wilderness
Petanque Courts Area sits in the middle of 180 acres and is surrounded
Cost: Free (courts may be reserved with rental of adjacent pavilion) by Florida’s natural beauty! This venue includes an air-
Petanque courts are available for use at Sylvan Lake Park. Courts are conditioned building/nature center with a small kitchen,
located in Picnic Area B and can be used for tournaments or general play. telephone, 50" tv, laptop and restrooms, as well as, a 50 seat
For more information about usage please contact Sylvan Lake Park Office outdoor pavilion with restrooms, a fishing pier and nature
at 407.665.2180. trails. For more information please call 407.665.2211. Nature
Sand Volleyball Courts based programs and activities can be provided for your
Court Rental 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. $25 per hour + tax event. Please call for details.
Court Rental 5 - 10 p.m. $35 per hour + tax Location: 3485 N. County Road 426, Geneva 32732
*Both courts included in fee Cost: $32/hour + tax
Sand Volleyball courts available for use at Red Bug Lake Park. Walk-on
play is free of charge. Priority use is given to reserved users. Fees for
volleyball court usage are only charged for reservations made in advance.
Pavilion Rentals
Fees are due in advance of rental. Great venue for birthday parties, family reunions or cor-
Tennis porate events. Pavilion reservations and payment must be
Court Fee (per hour per court + tax) made in advance. Priority use is given to reserved users.
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. $4 • 5 - 10 p.m. $6 Pavilions are first come first served if reservations have not
Ball Machine Court (Sanlando, Red Bug) $11 per hour + tax been confirmed. Large pavilions can fit up to 100 people. For
Ball Machine (Sylvan) $5 per hour + court fee + tax details call 407.665.2180 for Sylvan Lake Park; 407.665.2100
Balls $3 per can + tax
for Sanlando Park; 407.665.2190
Courts can be reserved in advance for Greenwood Lakes, Red Bug for Red Bug Park.
Lake, Sanlando, and Sylvan Lake Park locations. Court reservations for
Greenwood Lakes Park must be made and paid for at Sylvan Lake Park. Locations: Red Bug Lake Park, Sanlando Park, Sylvan Lake
Ball machines are located at Red Bug Lake, Sanlando and Sylvan Lake Park Park, Greenwood Lakes, Lake Mills & Wilson’s Landing.
locations.
Cost: Large Half Day...........$60 + tax
For details about facility rentals call 407.665.2180 for Sylvan Lake
Park; 407.665.2100 for Sanlando Park; 407.665.2190 for Red Bug Park; (8 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 2 p.m. to dusk)
407.665.2050 for Seminole County Sports Complex; 407.665.1990 for Full Day................................$100 + tax
Seminole County Softball Complex. Small Half Day.....................$40 + tax
(8 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 2 p.m. to dusk)
14 Full Day................................$60 + taxFacility Rentals continued
Meeting Rooms at the Park
Consider one of Seminole County’s unique meeting room for your
next organization, homeowners association, or community meeting.
Call 407.665.1990 for Softball Complex, 407.665.2199 for Soldiers
Creek Park or 407.665.2050 for Sports Complex.
Location: Seminole County Softball Complex, Soldiers Creek Park,
Seminole County Sports Complex
Cost: Ranges from $16 to $32/hour + tax Library Meeting Rooms
Locations: Casselberry, Oviedo, Lake Mary, Longwood and
Nature Adventure Birthday Parties Sanford libraries. For more information, call 407.665.1500
or visit http://seminolelibrary.org
Create a birthday party experience your child will never forget! A
trained staff member will welcome your party guests, present an Cost: $32 per hour for For-Profit or free for Not-for-Profit
exciting program with live animals, and take the group for a hike on organizations.
our 180 acre property. You will have time in the center for exploration
and to enjoy your refreshments. Parties are held in the Ed Yarborough Museum of Seminole County History
Nature Center in the Geneva Wilderness Area just minutes from Courtyard and Meeting Room
Sanford, Lake Mary and Oviedo. Call 407.665.2211 for more
Consider the beautiful courtyard or the meeting room for your
information.
next organization, homeowners association, or community
meeting. Call 407.665.2489 for more information.
Location: Museum of Seminole County History
Birthdays Cost: Ranges from $16 to $32/hour + tax
are much more
fun outdoors!
Community Partnerships
Seminole County Leisure Services provides opportunities for business
sponsorships that provide enhanced programs and services to the
citizens and visitors as well as great visibility for the local business. For
details call 407.665.2172. We appreciate our community business partner
CareerSource Central Florida Seminole State College
CLASS Athlete SHINE- Florida Department
Goodwill Job Connection Centers of Elder Affairs
Iron Doll Fitness United States Tennis Association Adopt A Park
Orlando Luxury Homes University of Central Florida Interested in demonstrating community pride and
Seminole County Bar E Tennis making a positive statement for clean, attractive
Association-Legal Aide Society MidFlorida Credit Union
Seminole County Public School System leisure areas? Participate in the Adopt a Park
Kidtown USA- Tuskawilla
Program. Facilitate the monitoring, clean up and
enhancement of parks, natural lands, trails and
Scholarship Seminole Program trailheads maintained by Seminole County. The
The Seminole County Leisure Services Department is committed to County’s park system includes over 8,000 acres of
providing quality recreational opportunities to all residents of the county parks and natural lands as well as approximately 100
regardless of their economic status. Scholarships apply to youth pro- miles of paved and unpaved trails and trailheads.
grams managed by Seminole County Leisure Services only. Scholarships For more information please about the program
do not apply to programs that are contracted with outside providers. For please call 407.665.2170 or at: http://www.seminole-
more information about Scholarship Seminole Program please contact countyfl.gov/departments-services/leisure-services/
407.665.2170. parks-recreation/adopt-a-park-program.stml
15Calendar Highlights
May
Participant & Spectator May 4 - 6 Level 7 USTA Tournament (ID # 150523219) Red Bug Lake Park
Code of Conduct
May 25 Level 8 USTA Tournament (ID # 150070019) Red Bug Lake Park
1. Demonstrate good Sportsmanship. Always be
respectful toward players, coaches and officials. May 28 - June 1 Summer Reading Kickoff - Parties will be held at all 5 library branch locations.
Each party will feature a Mad Science show, followed by science and craft
2. Act appropriately; do not taunt or disturb other fans; activity stations.
Enjoy the game together.
3. Cheer in a positive manner and encourage fair play.
June
June 3 - Tennis Summer Camps - Red Bug Lake, Sanlando and Sylvan Lake Park
4. Be supportive after the game - win or lose. Recognize August 8 Theme weeks include: American Ninja Warrior, water & beach week, and many
good effort, teamwork and sportsmanship. more.
5. Follow facility guidelines, help keep the facility safe
June 3 - 7 Biology Bootcamp (Ages 13 - 15)
and clean, be respectful of the facility at all times.
June 10 - 28 Summer Adventure Eco Camp (Ages 7 - 12)
Video & Photo Policy
June 15 Little Wars - 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Museum of Seminole County History
Occasionally, video and photos may be
June 15 I am Cyber Safe (Geared to grades K-3) - This hands-on, interactive free
taken of participants in programs, classes or program will teach kids about online safety. Featuring Garfield & Friends and a
activities at our facilities. Please be aware cybersecurity expert. Registration required to ensure enough materials for
that these photos may be used in future everyone. Call the branch at 407.665.1640 or visit the Kids section of our website
program promotional materials. for more details: http://seminolelibrary.org
June 22 - 24 Level 6 USTA Tournament (ID # 150050419) Red Bug Lake Park
Connect with July
Leisure Services on July 1 - 26 Summer Adventure Eco Camp (Ages 7 - 12)
the Internet July 9 - 12
July 6 - 8
History Camp at Musuem of Seminole County History (Ages 8-12)
Level 7 USTA Tournament (ID # 150051119) Red Bug Lake Park
August
August 3 Crazy Cool Craniums: Play nature CSI and learn to identify animal skulls by
looking at all the clues! You’ll handle real and replica skulls and even dissect an
owl pellet in search of little rodent craniums!
August 3 FANFEST: In Space at the Central Library: Celebrate the end of Summer
Reading at our family-friendly Fan Fest event! We’ll have all of the fun from last
year - plus - a universe of stories! This free event includes costume contests for
children, teens, and adults. You can meet artists, play retro video games, listen to
panelists, participate in children’s activities, and DEFINITELY wear your costume!
August 20 Historical Society Quarterly Meeting: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., Guest speaker,
refreshments in the IFAS Extension Auditorium.
August 22 4-H Open House at UF/IFAS Extension Auditorium: This free event is open
to the public to come explore the many opportunities available to youth through
4-H. Participants will be able to meet 4-H club leaders, speak with 4-H members,
www.seminolecountyfl.gov/leisure and learn about the different clubs.
Check out the Library Website,
visit http://seminolelibrary.org A new �ay to RESERVE, PAY, FEATURES
Visiting the area? Visit www.visitseminole.com
Register for programs at:
and COMMUNICATE with us… • Reserve courts, pavilions, and campsites
• Register for activities (tennis classes,
recreation.seminolecountyfl.gov ALL ONLINE! softball leagues, nature programs, etc.)
• PAY WITH A CREDIT CARD!
recreation.seminolecountyfl.gov • View your softball league schedule, scores,
and standings
• Rainout and activity updates
3 EASY STEPS
• Visit the website link listed above
16 ASK US HOW TO GET STARTED TODAY! • Create an online profile for you and your family
• Choose your activity and pay instantly!You can also read
