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.
Cal Palmer Park is open for business!
Boat Ramp & Tennis Pass Updates
Park Passes (boat ramps) & Tennis Passes will be handled by the Administration Office.
Residents come to the Administration office at 614 Main Street, Building 100, open to the public Monday – Friday from 8:30 am until 4:00 pm.
Payments should be made with a check or money order made out to the Town of Windermere, or with a Visa/MasterCard/Discover.
We still do not accept cash or American Express.
If you have questions about the above, please contact Administrative Assistant, Lilian Colli: at 407-876-2563 ext 5327 or via email.
Boat Ramp Access
As of April 28, 2023 – Access to Bessie & Fernwood will Require a Park Pass
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) – we recommend accessing the vehicular gate via Butler Street rather than W 7th Avenue due to maneuverability
- 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. Fernwood Park is open from dawn to dusk. Access codes entered before dawn or after dusk will not work for either the vehicular or pedestrian gate.
To expedite the process, please arrive at Administration office prepared with the 3 Ps: PAPERWORK, PROOF OF RESIDENCE, AND PAYMENT.
Download, print, and fill out the Park Pass paperwork.
We are located at 614 Main Street – Building 100, and are open to the public Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 4:00 pm.
Please note, that we do not accept American Express or cash.
If you have questions, please contact Administrative Assistant, Lilian Colli: at 407-876-2563 ext 5327 or via email.
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 pavilions 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 Administrative Assistant, Lilian Colli: at 407-876-2563 ext 5327 or via email.
Please download and complete the TENNIS MEMBER PASS form and return it to Lilian at Administration. 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 from October 1st – September 30th each year. We do not pro-rate keys, so be sure to get yours early.
The Administration office is located at 614 Main Street – Building 100, and is open the the public Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 4:00 pm.
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 Administrative Assistant, Lilian Colli: at 407-876-2563 ext 5327 or via email.
Please download and complete the PARK PASS form and return it to Lilian at Town Administration. 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 from 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, 8:30 am – 4:00 pm.
Please note, there is a third ramp in Town located alone East 6th Avenue that launches onto Lake Down. This is a public ramp operated by Orange County and does not require a key.