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Click here to make your reservation. Find "Park Rentals" (top, center) to find a list of Parks with rentable space. All park and pavilion rentals must be made at least three (3) days in advance. Tax-Exempt Entities must reserve in person or by calling 407.688.5103.
Deposits Required:
- Please note that all standard pavilion rentals now require a $50 deposit.
- Extra-large rentals with over 100 people in attendance require a $100 deposit.
- Deposits are refundable after the rental provided the shelter is left clean and without damage.
Park hours (excluding Fort Mellon) are:
- Winter hours – November – February 9am – 5pm
- Summer hours – March – October 9am – 6pm
Fort Mellon Park hours:
- Winter hours – November – February 9am- 6pm
- Summer hours – March – October 9am – 7pm
- Recommended Group Days on Tuesdays and Thursdays
Ft. Melon Park:

Fort Mellon Park, a 17-acre waterfront retreat along the picturesque shores of Lake Monroe in Sanford, is a cherished destination for residents and visitors alike. With its rich history, scenic beauty, and diverse amenities, the park offers a perfect blend of relaxation and recreation.
One of its most captivating features is the breathtaking lakefront setting, where visitors can enjoy panoramic views of Lake Monroe, partake in boating and fishing, or connect with the nearby RiverWalk Trail. The park’s lush greenery, shaded picnic areas, and scenic walking paths create an inviting atmosphere for leisurely strolls and outdoor gatherings.
For those looking to stay active, Fort Mellon Park boasts basketball courts, exercise areas, and expansive open spaces ideal for jogging, biking, yoga, or simply enjoying the fresh air. Families will find plenty to love, including playground facilities designed for all age groups and Central Florida’s largest splash pad—a refreshing treat on warm days. Eight picnic pavilions equipped with tables and grills make it a great spot for social outings and celebrations.
Adding to its vibrant appeal, the park hosts a variety of community events and festivals throughout the year, enhancing its role as a lively social hub. Conveniently located near downtown Sanford, Fort Mellon Park provides easy access, ample parking, and essential amenities, including restrooms, drinking fountains, and ADA-compliant features to ensure inclusivity.
Whether you seek a peaceful escape or an energetic outdoor experience, Fort Mellon Park stands as a testament to Sanford’s commitment to natural beauty and community engagement—a true oasis in the heart of the city.
Call us with any questions you may have, to make reservations or to report damaged equipment at 407.688.5103.
Parks List by Name
430 W 18th Street
Park Amenities:
- Open Field AreaÂ
- Hours from sunrise to sunset.
- Community Garden
Be a Part of Your Community Garden
Nestled into the north end of the 18th Street Park right on 1792, your neighborhood garden is waiting for you. This all organic garden allows Sanford residents to own and work their private plot for one year for a very reasonable price, which is why we are currently at capacity and planning to expand this Spring, so get on the waiting list now. Keeping this price reasonable requires the support of all of you, so we have three different types of memberships available.Â
Please read more about us, our speaker series, workshops or just to see all the fun we are having at the garden by following the links below:
www.sanfordcommunitygarden.com
SanfordCommunityGarden@gmail.com
Facebook:Â Sanford Community Garden
We are Building a Better Community One Gardener at a Time.
2430 Bay Avenue
Park Amenities
- Green Space
- Playground
- 2yr – 5yr old play equipment
- 5yr – 12yr old plat equipment
- Hours from sunrise to sunset.

View of playground equipment at Bentley-Wilson Park
701 Orange Avenue
Pavilion reservations must be made 3 days in advance.
Please call the Parks Department at 407.688.5103, Monday through Thursday, between 7 am – 5:30 pm each day, for assistance.Â
- small – seats about 30 people
- Available for half (4 hours) and full day (8 hours) rentals
- Winter hours from 9am – 5pm summer hours from 9am – 6pm
Park AmenitiesÂ
- Playground
- 2yr – 5yr old play equipment
- 5yr – 12yr old play equipment
- BBQ Grills
- Benches

View of gazebo at Centennial Park
400 Park Avenue
This park is located in the heart of the Historic District. Centennial Park is the perfect venue for weddings and social gatherings. Located adjacent to the Bettye D. Smith Cultural Arts Center.Â
Pavilion reservations must be made 3 days in advance.
Please call the Parks Department at 407.688.5103, Monday through Thursday, between 7 am – 5:30 pm each day, for assistance.Â
Large Gazebo – to make a reservation at this park please call.
- Rentals are available at an hourly rate with a minimum for 2 hours
- Winter hours from 9 am – 5 pm summer hours from 9 am – 6 pm
Park AmenitiesÂ
- Historic hanging lights under gazebo and decorative up-lighting surrounding the gazebo and park
- Electrical connection
- Park Swing
- Green space
- No restroomsÂ

View of playground equipment at Coastline Park
900 W. 9th Street
Pavilion reservations must be made 3 days in advance.
Please call the Parks Department at 407.688.5103, Monday through Thursday, between 7 am – 5:30 pm each day, for assistance.Â
- Seats about 50 – 75 peopleÂ
- 1 large shelter by basketball courtsÂ
- 1 large shelter by playgroundÂ
- Available for half (4 hours)and full days (8 hours)
- Winter hours from 9 am – 5 pm summer hours from 9 am – 6 pm
Park AmenitiesÂ
- Restroom
- Playground
- 2yr – 5yr old play equipment
- 5yr – 12yr old play equipment
- BBQ Grills
- Irrigation
- Lighting around park and sheltersÂ
- Water at additional cost with rental purchaseÂ
- Water Fountain
- Electrical connection
600 E. 1st Street
Pavilion reservations must be made 3 days in advance.
Please call the Parks Department at 407.688.5103, Monday through Thursday, between 7 am – 5:30 pm each day, for assistance.Â
Park hours:
- Winter hours: November – February 9 am- 6 pm
- Summer hours: March – October 9 am – 7 pm
- Recommended Group Days: Tuesdays and Thursdays
Park Amenities:
- Pavilions:Â
- 1 large pavilion with 16 picnic tables for 100-120 people.Â
- has 16 picnic tables
- 7 small pavilions with each having 4 picnic tables for 25-30 people in each pavilion.Â
- Restrooms
- Splash Pad
- Cost:Â $2 per person
- Open Season:Â
- In March and October:Â weekends only
- April through September: every day.
- Operational Hours:
- Monday – Saturday:Â 10 am – 6 pm
- Sunday:Â Noon – 6 pmÂ
- Playground
- 2yr – 5yr old play equipment
- 5yr – 12yr old play equipment
- BBQ Grills in pavilions
- 2 Basketball Courts
- LightingÂ
- Water Fountains
- Electrical connections
- Benches
- Green Space
- Fitness trail

Basketball Courts at George Starke Park
1720W. 5th Street
Park Amenities
Pavilion reservations must be made 3 days in advance.
Please call the Parks Department at 407.688.5103, Monday through Thursday, between 7 am – 5:30 pm each day, for assistance.Â
- Small shelter seats about 30 peopleÂ
- Rental available for half (4 hours) and full days (8 hours)
- Winter hours from 9am – 5pm summer hours from 9am – 6pm
Park AmenitiesÂ
- Playground
- 2yr – 5yr old play equipment
- 5yr – 12yr old play equipment
- BBQ Grills
- Benches
- Green Space
- No restroomsÂ
601 Elm Avenue
Park Amenities
Historic Tree Markers
Brick Walk Area
Lighted
Benches
Interactive Educational SignsÂ
Touhy Park Interactive Map
Click on the link below to open an interactive map of Touhy Park. Each of the tabs corresponds to one of the park’s four groves. Click on a tab to visit a grove. Click on a tree to open a pop-up with information about that tree. Click on the weblink to view the tree certificate.

Pickleball Courts at Groveview Park
306 Springview Drive
Pavilion reservations must be made 3 days in advance.
Please call the Parks Department at 407.688.5103, Monday through Thursday, between 7 am – 5:30 pm each day, for assistance.Â
- 2 small shelters seats 40
- Available for half (4 hours) and full day (8 hours) rentals
- Winter hours from 9am – 5pm summer hours from 9am – 6pm
Park AmenitiesÂ
- 6 Pickleball Courts
- Playground
- 2yr – 5yr old play equipment
- 5yr – 12yr old play equipment
- BBQ Grills
- Basketball Courts
- Tennis Court
- Hand Ball Courts
- Water connection at additional cost with rental purchase
- Water Fountain
- Electrical connectionÂ
- Benches
- Fitness trail
- Restroom

Water feature at James Dunn Park
2200 Bel-Air Boulevard
James Dunn Park is a neighborhood park located at 2200 Bel-Air Blvd. that has a small
pond and fountain. Home to several ducks and peacocks, the park is a quiet area to sit and
interact with wildlife.
Park Amenities
- Benches
- Green Space
- Hours from sunrise to sunset
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110 W. Jinkins Circle
Park Amenities
- Playground
- 2yr – 5yr old play equipment
- 5yr – 12yr old play equipment
- Hours from sunrise to sunset.
- Basketball Courts
- Tennis Courts
- Benches
- No restrooms
106 Sweet Bay Drive
Pavilion reservations must be made 3 days in advance.
Please call the Parks Department at 407.688.5103, Monday through Thursday, between 7 am – 5:30 pm each day, for assistance.Â
Lee P. Moore was renovated in 2019 and now includes state of the art equipment. This includes…Â Â
- 1 large – has benches and seats up to 100 people
- 1 small- has benches and seats up to 60 people
- Available for half (4 hours) and full day (8 hours) rentals
- Winter hours from 9am – 5pm summer hours from 9am – 6pm
Park AmenitiesÂ
- Restrooms
- Playground
- 2yr – 5yr old play equipment
- 5yr – 12yr old play equipmentÂ
- BBQ Grills
- Lighted Ball Field
- Basketball Courts
- Handball Court
- 2 Tennis courts
- 6 Pickleball courtsÂ
- Lighting all around park
- Water connection with additional cost at purchaseÂ
- Water Fountains
- Electrical connectionÂ
- Benches around the park and under sheltersÂ
- Green Space
- Fitness trail
2951 Magnolia Avenue
Magnolia’s park green space reservations are limited to only City-approved special events and any City-approved youth or adult recreation activities pursuant to a written permit form, or agreement, with the City and may be reserved for minimum of two hours during the park hours absent a controlling agreement with the City. A reservation fee and clean-up deposit will be required at the time the reservation is made.
Park AmenitiesÂ
- Benches
- Green Space
- No restrooms

Play area at McKibbin Park
1201 W. 25th Street
Pavilion reservations must be made 3 days in advance.
Please call the Parks Department at 407.688.5103, Monday through Thursday, between 7 am – 5:30 pm each day, for assistance.Â
- Â Small seats about 30 people 6 picnic tables
- Available for half (4 hours)and full days (8 hours) rentals
- Winter hours from 9am – 5pm summer hours from 9am – 6pm
Park AmenitiesÂ
- Restrooms
- Playground
- 5yr – 12yr old play equipment
- BBQ Grills
- Lighted
- Electrical connectionÂ
- Water connection at additional cost with rental purchaseÂ
- Benches
- Green Space
- Fitness trail

Soapbox derby track at Mike Kirby Park
2199 Oregon Avenue
Pavilion reservations must be made 3 days in advance.
Please call the Parks Department at 407.688.5103, Monday through Thursday, between 7 am – 5:30 pm each day, for assistance.Â
- 1 Large – seats about 100
- Available for half (4 hours) and full day (8 hours) rentals
- Winter hours from 9am – 5pm summer hours from 9am – 6pm
Park AmenitiesÂ
- Water connection additional with rental purchase
- Electrical connectionÂ
- Restrooms
- Playground
- 2yr – 5yr old play equipment
- 5yr – 12yr old play equipment
- BBQ Grills
- Water Fountain
- Benches
- Green Space
- Fitness Area
- Volleyball Court
- Derby Race Track – This track is not for public use. Call 407.688.5000 Ext. 5618 for race information.

View of the Play Equipment at Academy Manor Park
152 Academy Avenue
Pavilion reservations must be made 3 days in advance. If you have any questions, please call the Parks’ Office at 407.688.5103. Office hours are Monday – Thursday 7am – 5:30pm.Â
Shelter –  for rental options click here.
- 1 Small -seats about 16
- Available for half (4 hours) and full day (8 hours) rentals
- Winter hours from 9 – 5Â summer hours from 9 – 6
Park AmenitiesÂ
- Restrooms
- Playground
- 2yr – 5yr old play equipment
- 5yr – 12yr old play equipment
- BBQ Grills
- Practice Ball Field
- Basketball Courts
- Water at additional cost with rental purchase
- Water Fountains
- Electrical connection
- Benches
- Fitness trail

Paulucci Park
E. 1st Street and Sanford Avenue
Park Amenities
Benches

Pla equipment at Park on Park
800 Park Avenue
Pavilion reservations must be made 3 days in advance.
Please call the Parks Department at 407.688.5103, Monday through Thursday, between 7 am – 5:30 pm each day, for assistance.Â
Shelters- for rental options click here.
- Small- seats about 16
- Available for half (4 hours)and full day (8 hours) rentals
- Winter hours from 9am – 5pm summer hours from 9am – 6pm
Park AmenitiesÂ
- Restrooms
- Playground
- 2yr – 5yr old play equipment
- 5yr – 12yr old play equipment
- Lighted
- Water Fountain
- Benches
- Green Space
- Water connection additional with rental purchaseÂ

View of Paw Park
427 French Avenue
Park Amenities
- Lighted
- Water Fountains
- Dog Fountains
- Dog Wash
- Â Small and Large Dog Play Areas with agility features
- This is an off leash park and you enter at your own risk. Aggressive dogs are not allowed in the park. Small dogs are to use the small dog area.  Â

Play equipment at Pinehurst Park
1000 W. 24th Street
Park Amenities
- For softball field rental options click here for any additional information please call 407-688-5103
- Restrooms
- Playground
- 2yr – 5yr old play equipment
- Ball Field
- Water connection additional with rental purchaseÂ
- Water Fountain
- Electrical connection
- Benches
- Green Space
201 E. 13th Street
Park Amenities
- Picnic table
- Â Playground
- 2yr – 5yr old play equipment
- Hours from sunrise to sunset
- Swings
- Benches
- Green spaceÂ
- No restrooms

Tennis courts at South Pinecrest Park
140 Pinecrest Drive
Pavilion reservations must be made 3 days in advance.
Please call the Parks Department at 407.688.5103, Monday through Thursday, between 7 am – 5:30 pm each day, for assistance.Â
Shelter – for rental options click here.
- Small – seats about 24
- Available for half (4 hours) and full day (8 hours) rental
- Winter hours from 9am – 5pm summer hours from 9am – 6pm
Park AmenitiesÂ
- Playground
- 2yr – 5yr old play equipment
- 5yr – 12yr old play equipment
- Grill
- Tennis Courts
- Irrigation
- Benches & tables
- No Restrooms

Play equipment at Speer Grove Park
Park Amenities
- Playground
- 5yr – 12yr old play equipment
- Hours from sunrise to sunset
- BBQ Grill
- Irrigation
- Lighted
- Benches
- No restrooms
110 E. Seminole Boulevard
Veterans Memorial is located on the shores of Lake Monroe. This park is dedicated to those who have served our country. Informational kiosks are placed throughout the park and memorial bricks are available for purchase and placement in the park.Â
Park AmenitiesÂ
- Lighted
- Electric
- Benches
The City of Sanford offers brick purchase at Veterans Memorial Park. The bricks are $50.00 each. See application for more detailed information. This program is facilitated by the Public Works and Utilities Department.Â

Play equipment at Washington Oaks Park
119 Cedar Ridge Lane
Pavilion reservations must be made 3 days in advance.
Please call the Parks Department at 407.688.5103, Monday through Thursday, between 7 am – 5:30 pm each day, for assistance.Â
Shelters –  for rental options click here.
- Â Small – seats about 24 people
- Winter hours from 9am – 5pm summer hours from 9am – 6pm
- Available for half (4 hours) and full day (8 hours) rentals
Park AmenitiesÂ
- Playground
- 5yr – 12yr old play equipment
- BBQ Grills
- Basketball Courts
- Lighted
- Water connection additional with rental purchase
- Benches
- No restrooms
2801 Grove Drive
Park Amenities
- Playground
- 2yr – 5yr old play equipment
- 5yr – 12yr old play equipment
- Hours from sunrise to sunset
- Basketball Courts
- Benches
- No restrooms

Play equipment at Wynnewood Park
2401 Summerlin Avenue
Park Amenities
- Playground
- Multi Play Unit
- Benches
- No restrooms
- Hours from sunrise to sunset
Trail Lists by Name
Nearly 5 miles long, located on the southern shore of Lake Monroe. This multi-use trail offers great views of nature.
A north-south connector trail from RiverWalk to S.R. 46. The trail is approximately ½ mile and serves as a connector from Riverwalk to Persimmon Avenue. A great place to start your trail walking before conquering the longer RiverWalk.
Located in Historic Goldsboro, this pedestrian and bike trail runs from W 11th Street to the intersection of Country Club Drive and is approximately 1.7 mile out-and-back. Also a great starter trail for those wanting an leisurely walk.
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