PHOTOS: Summerlake Park grand opening

Southwest Orange
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The Horizon West community helped celebrate the grand opening of Summerlake Park Wednesday, April 17.

The 5.2-acre park is located at 15570 Porter Road, Winter Garden, next to Summerlake Elementary School.

The project is a $1.3 million investment in the community from Orange County.

Summerlake Park includes two playground structures with shade sails, a walking path, grills, picnic tables, a picnic pavilion and outdoor exercise equipment, as well as a viewing area to enjoy Disney’s Magic Kingdom fireworks.

At the event, Matt Suedmeyer, Parks and Recreation Manager; Jerry L. Demings, mayor; and Nicole Wilson, District 1 commissioner, all shared several words with residents in attendance.

“Residents began enjoying this space a few weeks ago, but today really marks a joyous occasion that we can gather together to officially celebrate the opening of this community park,” Wilson said. “With the unveiling of the inclusive playground, we’re not just unveiling a play area but a gateway to boundless imagination and joyous memories. We’re not just cutting the ribbon for a walking path and workout stations; we’re cutting the ribbon for health and wellness in the reach of this entire community. This park represents the collective commitment we have to quality of life investments, and it’s a testament to what we really value as a community, as neighbors and as friends."

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Annabelle Sikes

News Editor Annabelle Sikes was born in Boca Raton and moved to Orlando in 2018 to attend the University of Central Florida. She graduated from UCF in May 2021 with a bachelor’s degree in journalism and a minor in sociology. Her past journalism experiences include serving as a web producer at the Orlando Sentinel, a reporter at The Community Paper, managing editor for NSM Today, digital manager at Centric Magazine and as an intern for the Orlando Weekly.