City of winter garden building permit application

Join us for the Groundbreaking Ceremony for the West Orange Boys & Girls Club June Family Branch on Thursday, September 26, at its future site, 459 Ninth Street. When completed, the facility will provide services & activities for local K-12 students. Read on.

Historic East Winter Garden Neighborhood Design Workshop - October 3

Join us to plan the future at an informative presentation on the East Winter Garden Draft Form-Based Code and the new street, intersection, & public space designs for the Historic East Winter Garden Neighborhood, followed by a Q&A. Click link for details. Read on.

City Hosts 14-Day Halloween Experience – Oct. 18-31

Winter Garden Halloween Experience provides FREE family-friendly festivities in historic downtown including a daily hay maze, themed photo stations, plus a Halloween Light Show on City Hall & live entertainment on select nights! Click link for schedule. Read on.

National Night Out – Free Community Event on October 1

Join the Winter Garden Police Department for a National Night Out event on TUESDAY, OCT. 1, 6-9 pm, at the Downtown Pavilion, 104 S. Lakeview Ave. FREE kids’ activities, DJ, food, games, community booths, meet & greet with police officers, and more! Read on.

Downtown Parking Lot Closure on Sept. 13 & 16-20

The public parking lot on the corner of South Dillard Street and South Woodland Street will be closed on Fri., Sept. 13, and Mon., Sept. 16 - Fri., Sept. 20, for resurfacing. Read on.

Free Document Shredding Event for Winter Garden Residents – Sat., November 9

City of Winter Garden will host a FREE document shredding event for its residents on SAT., NOV. 9, 8 am – 12 pm, at 848 E. Plant St. (across from library) to commemorate America Recycles Day. The shredded paper will be recycled. Bring proof of residency. Read on.

Register Now for Donut Dash 5K Run/Walk - November 2

Registration is now open for the 2024 Donut Dash 5K Run/Walk, hosted by WGPAL. Early registrants receive discounted fee. The annual event is on SAT., NOV. 2, 8-11 am, in historic Winter Garden. Run or walk-and eat donuts-through downtown neighborhoods. Read on.

Annual Craft Affair Show - Saturday, November 9

Shop for one-of-a-kind items at the annual CRAFT AFFAIR on SAT., NOVEMBER 9,10 am – 2 pm at Jessie Brock Community Center. Hosted by Parks & Recreation, all items are made exclusively by our creative 50+ community. Perfect timing for holiday shopping! Read on.

Sign Up for Free Citizens CPR Class – November 16

Interested in learning how to take a hands-on approach toward saving lives? The City of Winter Garden Fire Rescue Department is offering a free, 90-minute Citizens CPR Class to the community on Saturday, November 16. Space is limited so sign up now. Read on.

One Lane Closure EB & WB Stoneybrook W. Pkwy. Starting AUG. 19

One lane in each direction of Stoneybrook W. Pkwy will be closed for a quarter-mile stretch from Windermere Rd to back entrance of Windermere Crossing for about 10 weeks starting on AUG 19, due to construction. One lane in each direction will remain open. Read on.

Mobile Citizen App Can Be Used for Hurricane-Related Requests

The Mobile Citizen App is a tool to help you communicate with the City for NON-EMERGENCY hurricane-related requests. Select the “Hurricane/Storm Disaster” service option on scroll down menu to route your concern properly. Click link for instructions. Read on.

Summer Fertilizer Use Ordinance in Effect June 1-Sept. 30

From June 1 - September 30, ONLY apply fertilizers with ZERO NITROGEN and ZERO PHOSPHORUS to your lawn and plants. This Orange County ordinance helps protect our natural waterbodies from harmful pollutants due to run off from summer rainstorms. Read on.

City Names Newest Park after Community Activist - Charlie Mae Wilder Park

The City recently named it newest park as Charlie Mae Wilder Park. It is named after 91-year-old community activist, former Winter Garden Commissioner, and longtime resident of Historic East Winter Garden Neighborhood. Visit the park at 1203 E. Plant St. Read on.

New Code Compliance Brochure is Handy Guide for Residents

Residents are encouraged to utilize City’s new brochure "Enhancing Our Community Through Code Compliance: Your Guide to Navigating Common Code Violations and Reporting Processes" as a guide to City code requirements, common violations & reporting process. Read on.

Pet Waste Bags Available at City Hall for West Orange Trail Walks

Before walking Fido on West Orange Trail, stop in City Hall to pick up roll of free pet waste bags in a handy dispenser that can be clipped to leash. Picking up pet waste will prevent it from washing down into storm drains and polluting local waterways. Read on.

SLOW DOWN Winter Garden

“Slow Down Winter Garden” is the City’s new public safety message to remind motorists to drive at a safe speed through neighborhoods and city streets. By coming together, citizens can help prevent accidents and save lives within their hometown. Read on.

SR 429 Construction Commences in Winter Garden

There are temporary lane and ramp closures to accommodate construction work for the SR 429 Capacity Improvements from Tilden Road to SR 414 Project. Read on for project information and for link to construction alerts. Read on.