Maitland City Talk

New neighborhood park now open in Maitland

The Maitland City Council helped to open a new neighborhood park on the east side of Maitland during a ribbon cutting and grand opening ceremony that took place on Saturday, Dec. 12. The 2-acre Kings Row Park, which previously consisted of only an open space with several benches, has been upgraded with a number of improvements to the delight of area neighbors. New additions include the installation of a slide, swings, a defined walkway of pervious rubberized surfacing, trashcans, picnic areas, fencing, landscaping, parking, signage, as well as new turf to the athletic play area. All improvements are now complete with the exception of bollard lighting, which will run parallel to the new walkway around the perimeter of the park and is slated to be installed over the next several months. The park is now open to the public and available for use.

This area was identified as an area to be enhanced by the Maitland Parks and Recreation Master Plan and improvements were funded through the Maitland Parks Trust Fund. Kings Row Park is located at 1895 E. Adams Drive in Maitland. More information about this facility can be obtained by calling the Maitland Parks and Recreation Department at 407-539-6247.

Maitland Parks and Recreation can help you achieve New Year’s goals

New Year’s Resolutions, they are easy to create but much harder to keep. The Maitland Parks and Recreation Department has a number of programs and events that will help to assure that the goal of healthy living becomes a reality and is not a flash-in-the-pan idea that is finished by February.

Tennis: A wonderful sport that is easy to learn and easy to play. Join qualified and personable instructors that can teach all levels from beginners to advanced for all ages 5 and up. There are multiple sessions and times to choose from. A full schedule of current sessions can be accessed at itsmymaitland.com.

Yoga: Yoga is offered at the Maitland Community Park and the Maitland Senior Center. The yoga offered at the Maitland Senior Center is for senior citizens. To find out more about yoga offered at these two locations, please call 407-539-0042 for the Maitland Community Park and 407-539-6251 for the Senior Center.

Adult basketball: An open gym session is offered each Monday and Wednesday at the Maitland Middle School gym from 6 to 8 p.m. Cost is $4.

The Maitland Farmers Market: Pick up some fresh produce and fruits each Sunday at Lake Lily Park between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Learn how to garden: Orange County extension agent Ed Thralls will be at the Maitland Community Park on Jan. 6 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. to discuss warm season vegetable gardening in Florida. Pre-registration is required. See itsmymaitland.com for more information.