One of the perks of living in Windermere is the wide variety of beautiful parks located within our two square miles. Whether you are looking for a place to let your kids play, a shady spot to have a picnic or barbeque, enjoy outdoor activities such as volleyball, tennis, or frisbee golf, a place to launch your boat onto Lake Bessie or onto Lake Butler and the Chain of Lakes, or a looking for a total body workout, Windermere has you covered.
Please note that per Town of Windermere Code Sec. 22-46 alcoholic beverages are prohibited at all Town parks, and visitors consent to container inspection by Windermere PD.
We hope you enjoy your time outside, “among the lakes,” in our meticulously maintained and ever-improving parks.
Boat Ramp Closures
The news we’ve all been waiting for… Ramps along the Butler Chain are open!
Residents may purchase a Park Pass from the Town Administrative Office beginning Tuesday, 3/28.
There are three ramps located within the incorporated limits of the Town of Windermere:
- Public, Orange County Ramp on E 6th/Conroy onto Lake Down
- Resident-Only Ramp at Fernwood Park (Lake Butler)
- Resident-Only Ramp at Lake Bessie
Passes are $35 and will include a key to the Lake Bessie Ramp, a unique code to the Fernwood Park Ramp and/or Pedestrian Gate. Passes are not discounted if access to only one ramp is desired. There is no charge for residents wishing to obtain a Fernwood Pedestrian Gate code only.
We are anticipating a high volume of Park Pass purchases over the next two weeks. In order to expedite the process, please arrive to the Administrative office prepared with the 3 Ps: PAPERWORK, PROOF OF RESIDENCE, AND PAYMENT.
Download the Park Pass paperwork.
We are located at 614 Main Street, and are open to the public Monday – Friday, 8am – 4:30pm. Please note, we do not accept American Express or cash.
Please reach out to Paulette with any questions 407-876-2563 ext 5327.
Rentals
The Town of Windermere does not rent out parks. We do, however, rent out two pavilions at the Windermere Recreation Center as well as Historic Town Hall.
Please note, Town parks are designed for the enjoyment of residents and visitors. We will not approve rentals for business operations, events where transactions will take place, or events that will detract from the general public’s enjoyment of the parks.
If you are interested in renting either of the pavilions or historic Windermere Town Hall, please complete the form below. Generally, due to limited Town Staff, we ask for 30 days’/4 weeks’ notice to accommodate rentals in most instances. Download the rental agreements for either pavilion here. Rental fees and rules are included in the rental agreements. Some rentals will require an additional Special Event Permit. Staff will advise whether this will be needed for your particular event.
Pavilions are also available for use without a fee on a first come/first served basis. The pavilion at Central Park is not available to rent.
Rental Inquiry
Tennis Passes
Residents of the Town of Windermere can enjoy tennis across six secured and lighted courts. Three courts are located at Park Among the Lakes on Main Street, and the other three are located at the Windermere Recreation Center on Park Avenue.
Keys are required to access courts. Residents of the incorporated Town of Windermere may purchase keys for $25/year by contacting Paulette David (407-76-2563 ext 5327). Please download and complete the TENNIS MEMBER PASS form and return to Paulette at Town Admin. the $25 fee may be paid with a check or money order made out to the Town of Windermere or with a credit card. We do not accept American Express or cash payments.
Keys are valid October 1st – September 30th each year. We do not pro-rate keys, so be sure to get yours early.
The Town Administrative Office is located at 614 Main Street, and is open the the public Monday – Friday, 8am – 4:30pm.
Boat Ramp Keys
Residents of the Town of Windermere may utilize two private boat ramps to launch their boats onto Lake Butler from Fernwood Park or onto Lake Bessie from Lake Bessie Lakefront.
Keys are required to access the ramps. Residents of the incorporated Town of Windermere may purchase keys for $35/year by contacting Paulette David (407-76-2563 ext 5327). Please download and complete the PARK PASS form and return to Paulette at Town Admin. the $35 fee may be paid with a check or money order made out to the Town of Windermere or with a credit card. We do not accept American Express or cash payments.
Keys are valid October 1st – September 30th each year. We do not pro-rate keys, so be sure to get yours early.
The Town Administrative Office is located at 614 Main Street, and is open the the public Monday – Friday, 8am – 4:30pm.
Please note, there is a third ramp in Town located alone E 6th Avenue that launches onto Lake Down. This is a public ramp operated by Orange County and does not require a key.