2018 Fall Winter Family Fun Guide

IN THIS ISSUEWINTER SPRINGS

Family Fun2018 FALL / WINTER

GUIDE

Parks & Recreation................2 Recreation Classes................8
Facility Rentals.........................3 Programs & Activities.........9
Senior Center............................4 Community Spotlight.........9
Therapy Pool..............................5 Community Events.............10
Adult Sports...............................6 Dog Park......................................11
Youth Sports..............................7 City Parks....................................12

Winter Springs Parks and Recreation

1126 East State Road 434, Winter Springs, FL 32708
P: 407-327-1800 • F: 407-327-4763 • winterspringsfl.org

Parks & Recreation

Our purpose is to serve you, our customer, by providing
safe, clean parks, and quality recreation programs. We
value different cultures and experiences because we
believe in community and that it starts in parks!

CONNECT WITH US!

Administration - General Information & Pavilion Rentals

Winter Springs Customer Service 407-327-1800

Chris Caldwell 407-327-6590
Parks and Recreation Director

Senior Center, Therapy Pool, & Civic Center Rentals

Julie Trujillo 407-327-6554
Senior Center and Civic Center Manager

Dell Walker 407-327-6577
Aquatic Specialist

City Parks & Field Rentals

Brian Dunigan 407-327-6589
Parks Manager

Park Ranger Hotline 321-696-9689
After Hours & Weekends Number

Recreation Programs, Events, & Summer Camp Information

Mike Barclay 407-327-6592
Recreation Manager

Melissa Sileo 407-327-6593
Community Events Coordinator

MAIN OFFICE LOCATION & HOURS

We’ve moved for your convenience! Our main office is now located at
City Hall.

Winter Springs City Hall Office Hours

1126 East State Road 434 Monday • 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Winter Springs, FL 32708 Tuesday - Friday • 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

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Facility Rentals

Large Pavilion Pavilions Non-Residents
Medium Pavilion (4 hours)
Small Pavilion Winter Springs $70
Blumberg Gazebo Residents* (4 hours) $60
$50
$50 $140
$40
$30
$100

1 Hour Civic Center Non-Residents Prices do not include 7% tax
2 Hours *Winter Springs Resident
3 Hours Winter Springs $104 prices are for incorporated
4 Hours Residents* $164 residents only
5 Hours $79 $232
8 Hours $139 $296 3
$207 $361
$271 $415
$336
$390

Senior Center

The Senior Center is a fun, safe
gathering place for members of our
community ages 55 and up.

We invite you to come to meet new
friends, take part in games and
activities, and enjoy the exercise
programs to maintain a healthy
lifestyle.

For more information, contact
Julie Trujillo at 407-327-6554 or
[email protected].

Free Health Insurance 9:30a MONDAY
Counseling Service 9:30a
3rd Monday of 11:00a Line Dance
each Month at 1:30p 11:00a Mexican Train
12:00p
4:00p Tai Chi
Ceramics
Art Group
Sweating with Helen

TUESDAY

AARP Smart 9:00a Pilates
Driver™ Course 10:00a Cardio Fit
2nd Thursday of 10:00a Quilting
each month | 9a - 3p 11:15a Learn to Paint
11:30a
1:00p Bridge
2:00p Knit & Crochet
Zumba Gold

Wednesday Lunch 9:30a WEDNESDAY
$6 catered lunch 10:00a
every Wednesday 11:00a Tech Savvy Seniors
RSVP by Tuesday 12:00p Spanish Class
1:00p Tai Chi
1:00p Catered Lunch
4:00p Bingo
Music with Ann

Sweating with Helen

Parks & Recreation offers transportation to & THURSDAY

from the Senior Center for incorporated Winter 10:00a Cardio Fit
Springs residents every Wednesday & Friday. To 11:00a Pilates

take advantage of this service please contact the 11:00a Ceramics

Senior Center. 11:30a Bridge
12:00p Mah Jongg

2:00p Zumba Gold

Senior Center Annual Membership: 9:30a FRIDAY
Winter Springs Resident (incorporated): $26.00 10:00a
Tech Savvy Seniors
Non-Resident: $66.00 Chair Yoga

11:00a Hot Dog Lunch

Winter Springs Senior Center 11:15a Learn to Paint

4 400 N. Edgemon Ave., Winter Springs, FL 32708 1:00p Bingo
P: 407-327-6554 | Monday - Friday | 8a - 5p 3:45p Mat Yoga

Therapy Pool

Located inside of the Winter Springs
Senior Center, the Therapy Pool offers
aquatic therapy classes. This therapy
utilizes low-impact aerobic exercise
to strengthen the muscles without
undue stress on the joints.

For more information, contact
Dell Walker at 407-327-6577 or
[email protected].

The Therapy Pool is a great way for seniors to incorporate exercise into
their routine, but did you know the pool is not only for seniors?

Anyone under the age of 55 can join with an age exemption form
signed by their doctor. Open swim hours are available daily, for those

looking for self-directed water exercise.

Therapy Pool Classes

Low or Medium Intensity

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Medium Medium Medium Medium Medium
8:00 - 8:45 8:00 - 8:45 8:00 - 8:45 8:00 - 8:45 8:00 - 8:45

Medium Medium Medium Medium Medium
9:00 - 9:45 9:00 - 9:45 9:00 - 9:45 9:00 - 9:45 9:00 - 9:45

Low/ Open Pool Open Pool Low Low
Medium 9:45 - 10:45 9:45 - 10:45 10:00 - 10:45 10:00 - 10:45
10:00 - 10:45

Medium Low Medium Low Medium
11:00 - 11:45 11:00 - 11:45 11:00 - 11:45 11:00 - 11:45 11:00 - 11:45

Medium Open Pool Medium Open Pool Medium
12:00 - 12:45 12:00 - 4:30 12:00 - 12:45 12:00 - 4:30 12:00 - 12:45
Open Pool Open Pool Open Pool
1:00 - 4:30 1:00 - 4:30 1:00 - 4:30

Medium Medium
5:30 - 6:15 5:30 - 6:15

Therapy Pool Annual Membership: 5
Winter Springs Resident (incorporated): $46.00

Non-Resident: $106.00

Winter Springs Therapy Pool
400 N. Edgemon Ave., Winter Springs, FL 32708

P: 407-327-6577 | Monday - Friday

Adult Sports Programs

WHY PLAY?

Regular physical activity benefits health in many ways, including helping
build & maintain healthy bones, muscles, & joints; helping control weight
and reduce fat; and preventing or delaying the development of high blood
pressure. Exercise is one of the least expensive ways to stay healthy, with
one study finding that exercise can prevent chronic diseases as effectively
as medication.

Winter Springs Parks and Recreation is committed to offering a variety of
adult sports programs in addition to our youth athletics programs.

ADULT ADULT FLAG ULTIMATE
SOCCER
BASEBALL & FOOTBALL FRISBEE

SOFTBALL

For more information about these programs, contact Brian Dunigan
at 407-327-6589 or [email protected].

Is your game at Central Winds Park rained out?

6 Call the Parks & Recreation Weather Hotline at 407-327-8951

Youth Sports Partnerships

WINTER SPRINGS BABE RUTH

The skill set required for Baseball & Softball players is
unique to the sport. Players will learn how to control
their motor skills to achieve the results they desire.
This could include throwing, hitting, and catching a
ball. Baseball and softball players often times are able
to use their advance hand-eye coordination to excel in
other sports as well.
For more information, visit www.wsbaberuth.com.

FLORIDA KRAZE KRUSH

Soccer players become fit & create positive fitness habits that
can last a lifetime. They learn what it takes to be in shape &
work hard to improve their fitness. Soccer players tend to
become lean & have a good combination of muscular strength
& endurance.
For more information, visit www.floridakrazekrush.com.

WINTER SPRINGS BASKETBALL LEAGUE

Basketball players have to think fast on their feet &
respond quickly to plays that could change momentum
& direction within seconds. Developing the ability to
quickly change directions and have quick feet can lead
to success on the court.
For more information, visit www.wsbl.com.

POP WARNER GRIZZLES

In both Football & Cheerleading, the small margin for error
requires keen attention to detail from everyone on the team.
This same attention to detail must be applied by players at
school in order to participate. Pop Warner is the only youth
sports program in the country that requires participants
to perform adequately in the classroom before permitting
them to play.
For more information, visit www.winterspringspopwarner.org.

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Recreation Classes
AQUA YOGA POUND

Wednesday Wednesday
6:00 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
Winter Springs
Winter Springs Civic Center
Senior Center $5 per Class
Therapy Pool

$5 per Class

Join Debbie for a unique workout that POUND, the world’s first cardio jam session
unites the mind, body, & spirit through inspired by the energizing, infectious, & sweat
the use of meditation to build strength & dripping fun of playing the drums is now
balance. Attendees must supply their own being offered. Join Susan & unleash your inner
water shoes & a towel. rock star! Attendees must supply their own
yoga mat.
BABY BOOT CAMP
TELESCOPES AT TROTWOOD
Join Heather for a class
that caters to moms of 1st Saturday
any fitness level! Baby of each Month
Boot Camp provides a
great workout & is kid (Rain Check on 2nd Sat.)
f riendly!
7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Your first class is FREE!
Trotwood Park
Pricing varies based on
attendance Free

Stroller Fitness Family Class Local astronomy enthusiast & members of
Mon. | Wed. | Fri. Saturday the Central Florida Astronomical Society of
9:00 a.m. Winter Springs will be onsite with telescopes
9:30 a.m. available for public viewing at Trotwood Park!
Trotwood Park Trotwood Park For more information, including educational
courses, please visit www.meetup.com/Win-
Mon. | Thurs. ter-Springs-Astronomy-Club.
7:15 p.m.
YOGA IN THE PARK
WS Civic Center

LINE DANCING

Wednesday 2nd & 4th Saturday
7:00 - 9:00 p.m. of each Month
Winter Springs
8:00 - 9:00 a.m.
Civic Center
$10 per Class Central Winds
Park

$5 per Class

8 Learn to line dance with Lynn! This class is great Join Debbie for a workout that unites the mind,
for beginners as well as experienced dancers. All body, & spirit through the use of meditation to
classes feature a variety of genres to dance to. build strength & balance. Classes take place
Grab a friend and see Lynn on the dance floor! between the Dog Park & lake. For directions,
call 615-579-7435. Athletic attire & a yoga mat is
recommended.

Recreation & Park Activities

CAMP SUNSHINE SUMMER CAMP

Camp Sunshine is a day camp program for elementary-aged children & is designed to
engage your child in activities that not only encourage great attitude & teamwork, but also
work to strengthen athletic, creativity, & leadership skills. This camp is open to everyone and
fills up fast! We accept registration on a first come, first serve basis.

WHEN: Jun. 3 - Aug. 2 • Mon. - Fri. • 7:30a - 5:30p
Registration opens April 8 for residents
and April 22 for non-residents.

GRADES: Open to students entering 1st-6th grade for
the 2019-20 school year.

LOCATION: Winter Springs Civic Center at 400 N.
Edgemon Ave.

SPLASH PLAYGROUNDS 9

Beat the heat at the Winter Springs Splash Playgrounds!
Located at Torcaso & Trotwood Parks, the Splash Playgrounds
are open each year from April to October and operated
Wednesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. (weather
permitted).

Field trips are welcome to visit the Splash Playground on
Thursdays & require the reservation of a pavilion.

Cost: Free (with proof of residency) for incorporated
residents • $3 per person & per day for non-residents.

Community Spotlight: Kim Coburn

Local realtor, Kim Coburn, has lived in Winter Springs for over
twenty years and has been very active from the start. Kim
volunteered her time by coaching Pop Warner Cheerleading
at Indian Trails Middle School and Winter Springs High School
for over eight years. Since 2008, she has been involved in
every Winter Springs event and in 2011, she became one of
the original founders of the Winter Springs Special Events
Committee.

Kim has been a big help with the City’s annual Winter Springs
Got Talent Competition. She spends much of her time
promoting the event throughout Seminole County,
recruiting members, coaching the participants, and making
sure the competition is successful.

Currently, Kim is a member of PEO, an organization that
focuses on the advancement of women through scholarships.
In addition, she personally offers a $1,000 scholarship every year
for over four years and will continue to do so. She also enjoys
organizing her annual coloring contest for the community
over the holidays where everyone gets a prize and the winner
receives $100. Kim loves everything about our City and loves
finding new ways to interact with the community.

Thank you for being such a great resident, Kim!

Community Events
WINTER SPRINGS ARTOBERFEST SCOTTISH HIGHLAND GAMES

WS Town Center Central Winds Park
October 20 • 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday, January 19
October 21 • 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday, January 20
The Oviedo-Winter Springs Join the Scottish-American
Regional Chamber of Society of Central Florida &
Commerce & the City bring the City for the 42nd annual
you the 11th annual Festival of the Arts, Artoberfest! Scottish Highland Games! During this two-day
This event showcases 125 juried & invited artist festival, area Scottish clans & societies gather to
from around the country. Enjoy German food and compete in athletic events, highland dancing, &
beverages available for purchase & don’t miss the piping to celebrate their rich heritage. Visit www.
live entertainment & kids activity area! For more flascot.com.
information, please visit www.wsfota.org.
FATHER DAUGHTER DANCE

HOMETOWN HARVEST WS Civic Center
February 8 • 7 - 9 p.m.
WS Town Center Join us for our annual Father
November 3 • 5 - 9 p.m. Daughter dance! Set out for a
Celebrate Fall with the fun-filled night of dancing &
Hometown Harvest! From music your little girl will never
Hayrides to live musical forget. Enjoy a live DJ, a free photo by a professional
performances, this event is photographer, free refreshments, & great prizes!
sure to please! Various vendors will be available

with food, drink, & other goods. Kids can enjoy BABE RUTH OPENING DAY
the Hay Play area & free pumpkin painting! See
Winter Springs’ very own Dancers with Class & Central Winds Park
even join them for a line dance! Date & Time: TBA

Play Ball! Opening day is

VETERAN’S DAY TRIBUTE a cherished tradition in
Winter Springs. Celebrate

WS Town Center teamwork, dedication, &
November 11 • 6 - 7 p.m. sportsmanship with us at Central Winds Park.

The Rotary Club of Winter EXPLORE OUTDOORS
Springs & the City host this
celebration of our nation’s Location TBA
heroes. This event will take April 6 • 12 - 5 p.m.
place at the Winter Springs Veteran’s & Military Spring into the season
Service Memorial & offers a time to honor retired at our annual Arbor Day
military servants & to remember those who have Celebration, presented by
made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. A Budget Tree Service! This
event features the City’s Tree Giveaway, a variety of

WINTER WONDERLAND recreation activities, a FREE kids play area, live
entertainment, & great vendors!

WS Town Center CELEBRATION OF FREEDOM
December 1 • 4:30 - 9 p.m.

Tis’ the season for joy at our Central Wind Park

Winter Wonderland! It all July 4 • 5 - 9:30 p.m.

kicks off with our holiday Celebrate the 4th of July

tradition, the 37th annual Holiday Parade featuring with a BANG! Join your

local talents and businesses. Gather around the community at Central

Christmas tree for the Christmas Tree Lighting! Winds Park for our annual

This event will follow with entertainment by local Celebration of Freedom. The evening is filled with

youth and our Winter Springs Dancers with Class. fun from live entertainment, our Winter Springs

Santa will visit with the local children by the tree & Got Talent competition, a free kid’s area, & great
10 a fun-filled, kids play land will keep your little ones vendors. The night will wrap up with a word class
merry all evening long! firework display, presented by Duke Energy!

Dog Park & Training

ABOUT THE PARK

Come out and enjoy our beautiful dog park, located on the west end of
Central Winds Park and open from dawn to dusk, excluding Wednesdays when
it’s closed for maintenance. Our dog park has plenty of room for your best friend
to roam.
Please note that staff performs periodic rabies and license checks and we ask
that you please have your dog’s tags available.

PAWFECTION TRAINING CLASSES

The City of Winter Springs has partnered with Darryl and Pennie Payne from
Pawfection, one of the most experienced dog handlers & trainers in the State of
Florida.

Classes are on Saturday & range from puppies to adult dogs.

Pawfection 11
407-435-2210
www.pawfectiondogtraining.com

City Parks

1. Bear Creek Nature 8. Sam Smith Park
Trail 1562 Winter Springs
1115 Winter Springs Blvd. Blvd.

2. Central Winds Park 9. Sunshine Park
1000 Central Winds Dr. 400 N. Edgemon Ave.

3. Central Winds Park 10. Torcaso Park
Expansion 104 Moss Rd.
1000 Central Winds Dr
11. Trotwood Park
4. Fruitwood Park 701 Northern Way &
601 Fruitwood Ave. Trotwood Blvd.

5. Moss Park 12. Winding Hollow Park
314 South Moss Rd. 305 Winding Hollow
Blvd.
6. Oak Hollow Park
1237 Winding Chase 13. Winter Springs Town
Blvd. Center
158 N. Tuskawilla Rd.
7. Ranchlands
191 East Tradewinds Rd.

Winter Springs
Town Center

Winding
Hollow Park

Trotwood
Park

Torcaso Park

Sunshine
Park

Sam Smith
Park

Ranchlands
Park

Oak Hollow
Park

Moss Park

Fruitwood
Park

Central Winds
Park Expansion

Central
Winds Park

Bear Creek
Nature Trail

Ball Fields XX X

Basketball Court X X XXX

Civic Center

Dog Park X

Fishing Area XX XXXX

Nature Trail XX

Picnic Pavilions X X XX X

Restrooms X X XXXX

Senior Center X

Therapy Pool X

Multipurpose Field XX XX

Community Events XX XX

Splash Playground XX

Tennis Courts X

Tot Playground X X X XX

Volleyball Court X X

Playground X XXX X XX