Winter Garden Recreation Department

"Beautiful winter garden Downtown with Christmas decoration lights Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all around the world"

"I’ve been playing Winter Garden softball for years now and tonight was our championship night. The umpire Barry, and a few others are so biased against us that I’m thinking of filing a discrimination lawsuit. I would never recommend anyone play in any of the Winter Garden leagues. I pay to play on three different teams, and each of those teams is highly discriminated against. For example, during our second game tonight, we had a player from the opposing team charge a member of our team, which I believe, according to USSSA rules, is an automatic ejection once you pass the baseline. But instead, BOTH teams were issued a warning, and after the play the field umpire said the two who charged the field should’ve been ejected from the game. During our third game, the field umpire called a runner of ours safe at first base, and then switched his call a second later. It is becoming extremely evident that whenever we play a certain three teams, they always cater to them because the officials don’t have to hear them complaining. Towards the end of a recent game, a player of ours yelled you suck and the other team said “get that douchebag out of here”. Our player proceeded to get the warning. It is an unfair and biased league that caters to certain teams. Also on our Monday team, the umpire Barry plays for an opposing church team. Before our game he approached our team captain an proceeded to talk poorly about one of our Tuesday and Thursday teammates. He was unaware that one of our players who is also teammates with said player, overheard the conversation and then called him out for the things he said. He didn’t know what to say so he stuttered and walked away. I’ve come across so many double standards and unprofessional umpires that I can no longer remain silent on the matter."

"Great place to go for different kinds of activities. Stop by and check it out. Be sure to wear a facemask. Plenty of parking. Nice pond with side walk to enjoy a walk while weather is cool."

"Love the fountain. But what makes this place stand out is the walking path. Along with stops equipped with installed for fitness . Ducks are plentiful along with other birds for birdwatching. Nice quite zone to just set and reflect."

"Carol does is wonderful facilitating the 50+ program. I am so glad the City of Winter Garden supports senior activities! Additionally, Mona has been gracious and helpful each time I talk to her on the phone or in person."