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Leisure
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Location:
Winter Haven Leisure
Services
210 Cypress Gardens Blvd.
Winter Haven, Florida 33880
Contact Information:
Phone: (863) 291-5656
Fax: (863) 291-5660
Email:
qbetancourt@mywinterhaven.com
Leisure
Services staff is dedicated
to adding fun to our
community. More
specifically, the department
is responsible for all City
sponsored and co-sponsored
recreational activities,
community athletic programs
for youth and adults,
Willowbrook Golf Course and
the day-to-day operation and
maintenance of a variety of
community centers and public
parks. The Landscape
Services Division is also
responsible for the grounds
maintenance at various City
facilities and along
numerous roadways throughout
Winter Haven.
Please click on the flyers below for information on upcoming programs, classes and events.
July - September Edition
Our Divisions:
Leisure Activities
The Leisure Services
Division is committed to
enriching the lives of our
residents by providing an
infinite selection of
exceptional, meaningful and
life-long leisure
opportunities. Therefore, we
encourage everyone to view
the following links to learn
more about various leisure
opportunities!
Recreation
The Recreation Division is
comprised of the Chain O'
Lakes Complex, the Winter
Haven Recreational &
Cultural Center (WHRCC),
Winter Haven Senior Adult
Center, and Rotary Park. The
division is responsible for
the day-to-day operations at
each of these facilities and
all related programming,
including after school and
summer youth activities, and
instructional classes.
Community Athletics
The Athletics Division is comprised of the DiamondPlex Softball Complex, Winter Haven Tennis Courts, and the Rowdy Gaines Olympic Pool and Winter Haven Recreational & Cultural Center (WHRCC) swimming pools. The division is responsible for development and implementation of youth and adult athletic programs, coordination for tournaments and competitions and serves as a liaison with area youth sports leagues.
Willowbrook Golf Course
One of Polk County’s best
kept secrets, Willowbrook
Golf Course offers a
challenging, yet forgiving
layout that is a pleasure
for golfers of all ability
levels to play. Amenities
are available to enhance
your day, from the Alligator
Grille to the
driving range, practice
putting green and chipping
and bunker areas.
Landscape Services
The Landscape Services
Division is responsible for
the landscape maintenance at
all City parks and most City
facilities. In addition, the
division maintains all
athletic fields including
Sertoma Park, WHRCC,
DiamondPlex, the Chain of
Lakes Stadium and numerous
right-of-way and roadway
beautification projects
throughout the City.
Additional Opportunities:
List
of Parks and Recreation
Amenities
Please click here for a
complete list of community
parks and recreation
amenities/locations.
Florida Communities Trust Parks Directory
Since 1991, the Department
of Community Affairs and
Florida Communities Trust
have assisted Florida
communities by providing
grant funds to acquire land
for parks and open spaces.
As Florida continues to
grow, these lands are
crucial to protecting the
state’s precious natural,
cultural and historical
resources. Click on the link
above to access the F.C.T.
Parks Directory.
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