Parks and Recreation Committee
Unless otherwise noted, the Parks & Recreation Committee meets the second Thursday of every month at Community Conference Room, 614 Main Street, at 5:30 pm.

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Committee Members:
Chair Dena O’Malley
Vice Chair Sue Ann Reichard
Secretary Tracy McLaughlin
Council Liaison Mandy David
The Windermere Parks & Recreation Committee makes recommendations to Town Council on a wide range of recreational services to the Town.
Responsibilities:
Parks, beaches, and recreational trails
Recreational Services
Maintenance of parks and beaches, park equipment, walking trails, and streetscapes
Park operation
Providing recreation programs, activities, and events including the 5K/10K Run Among the Lakes, Pet Fest, the Halloween Hayride & Costume Parade, and otherwise providing organized recreation events for the citizens of Windermere.
Essential Functions:
Schedule and attend meetings to support the goals of this committee.
Plan and conduct special events and educational training as required.
Attend county, state, and national events to keep apprised of activities and laws concerning recreation.
Advise Town staff and Town Council of any concerns or issues that might arise.
Solicit support from county, state, national, and private sources, including grants or other sources of funding.


Upcoming Meetings
Regular Meeting: September 11, 2025, at 5:30 pm
Public Works Conference Room
614 Main Street – Building 200
Special Meeting: September 18, 2025, at 5:30 pm
Windermere Brewing Company
111 W. 5th Ave. - Windermere, FL 34786
Agendas will be published 1 week in advance and can be found below.




2025 Parks & Recreation Meetings, Agendas & Minutes
Date | Agendas | Minutes |
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January 09, 2025 | ||
February 07, 2025 – Subcommittee Virtual Meeting | ||
February 13, 2025 | ||
March 13, 2025 | ||
March 26, 2025 – Subcommittee Virtual Meeting | ||
April 10, 2025 | ||
May 8, 2025 | ||
June 12, 2025 | ||
July 17, 2025 | ||
August 14, 2025 | ||
September 11, 2025 | ||
September 18, 2025 - Special Meeting |
Subcommittee Pocket Park
Meeting: September 10, 2025, at 6:00 pm
PD Conference Room
614 Main Street – Building 100
Mandy David | Frank Krens |
Vicki Hearst | Stephen Withers |
Dena O'Malley | Sue Ann Reichard |
Tonya Elliott-Moore | Mayor Jim O'Brien |




Previous Years' Parks & Recreation Meetings, Agendas & Minutes
If you are looking for an agenda or minutes prior to 2019, please contact Town Clerk, Email Dorothy Burkhalter, 407-876-2563 ext 5323.