Maitland City Talk

Parks & Recreation Master Plan update

The city is updating the Parks & Recreation Master Plan. It outlines the types of parks, facilities, and recreational programming Maitland residents would like to see in their community.

Telephone is one way the city is reaching out to residents for their feedback on the master plan. Automated telephone surveys are currently underway. The city encourages residents who receive the phone calls to participate in the telephone survey.

Statistically valid surveys are in the mail and will arrive in the mailboxes of 3,000 residents soon. Please watch your mailbox to take part in this important step of the planning process. Residents who do not receive the survey also will be able to participate via an online discussion forum, which will be activated soon. Call 407-539-6247 for more information.

The Parks & Recreation Master Plan schedule is available on itsmymaitland.com.

Leisure Services fall update

Autumn is an exciting time in the Leisure Services Department and the park system.

School is back in session and so are Maitland sports. Maitland Little League and Maitland Soccer Club are seeking youth players. For more information please visit maitlandlittleleague.com and maitlandsoccer.com. Additionally, Leisure Services is currently taking reservations for youth basketball fundamentals clinics. Sign up by calling 407-539-2830.

Tennis instruction for youths and adults started for six weeks on Aug. 24 and ends in early October. The next six-week session begins in October. Stay tuned for the announcement on the website and on the city’s Facebook page.

The Maitland Community Park class schedule includes a S.A.F.E. class for women on Sept. 16.

S.A.F.E., an acronym for Self-Defense Awareness & Familiarization Exchange, will be held on Sept. 16 from 6 to 8 p.m. A member from the Maitland Police Department will demonstrate self-defense techniques and discuss safety tips. Register for these two free classes by calling the Maitland Community Park Office at 407-539-0042.

The anticipation of cooler weather means the return of Screen on the Green. The October movie is “Paddington.” Mark your calendars for Saturday, Oct. 3, at 7:30 p.m. at the Maitland Middle School Soccer Field at 1901 Choctaw Trail.

And don’t forget to join us for the city of Maitland’s Farmers Market on Sundays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Lake Lily Park.

Visit the city website often at itsmymaitland.com for updates, schedules, and new programs.

9/11 Remembrance reminder

The Maitland Fire Rescue Department is hosting a 9/11 remembrance around the flagpole of Station 45. Station 45 is adjacent to the Maitland City Hall at 1776 Independence Lane. The remembrance begins at 8:40 a.m. and a moment of silence will start at 8:46 a.m.