Parks & Recreation

 Okeechobee County Parks & Recreation
640 North West 27th Lane
Okeechobee, Florida 34972
Office: 863.763.6950 | Fax: 863.763.0662

Park & Recreation Master Plan

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 MISSION STATEMENT

The basic function of the Parks & Recreation System is to provide daily, year round recreational opportunities to all citizens of the community.  It entails utilizing both indoor and outdoor areas, spaces and facilities for programmed and spontaneous activities.

Parks & Recreation... "The Benefits Are Endless"

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

PITCH, HIT & RUN
Saturday, May 5^th | 10am-2pm @ the Sports Complex Baseball Field ^#4
Boys and girls ages 7-14 compete locally.  Parents must be present to complete waiver.  Highest scorer in each age division qualifies for District competition.  Participation is free.
 
SUMMER PLAY CAMP
Register May 7^th– June 1^st  | Mon.-Fri. from 8:30am-5pm@ the Parks & Recreation Department (in the Sports Complex).
Seven (7) weeks of activities, games and field trips for youth ages 6-12; junior volunteers ages 13-15.  Camp runs June 18^th– Aug. 3^rd.  Regular camp fee - $60 per week.  Children on the reduced school lunch program - $50 per week.  Children on the free school lunch program - $30 per week.  Call the Parks & Rec. Dept. for more details.
 
TENNIS LADDER LEAGUE REGISTRATION
Register May 8^th – June 1^st  | Mon.-Fri. from 8:30am-5pm @ the Parks & Recreation Department (in the Sports Complex).
Enjoy recreational tennis in a friendly and flexible league.  Schedule your own matches and win to climb to the top of the ladder!  Singles and doubles tennis offered (min. 15 participants/teams).  Ages 16 & up.   $20 registration fee.
 
DIVE IN MOVIE
Friday, May 25^th | 7-10pm @ the Sports Complex Pool
Join us for the Pool Summer Kick-off Event.  Watch a movie while in the pool or floating on an inner tube.  Bring the family for some popcorn and entertainment.
 
OKEECHOBEE OLYMPIC GAMES
Team Registration June 4^th – July 13^th
Feel the excitement of the 2012 Summer Olympics by participating in Okeechobee’s Olympic Games.  Register teams of 4-15 people to compete in Olympic-style events: Day 1 – July 28^th & Day 2 – August 11^th.  Tentative list of events include: free-style relay swim, inner tube sprint, basketball shoot-out, synchronized swimming, table tennis, and field events.  Junior Division 14-17; Adult Division 18 & up.  Call the Parks & Rec. Dept. for more details.
 

SERVICES

Parks & Recreational Ball Fields, Parks & Playgrounds

• Alton Chandler Civic Center
Bassinger Community Center
20350 Highway 98 North
Rental Facility, Picnic Pavilion & Playground 
 
• Douglas Brown Community Center
826 Northeast 16th Avenue
Rental Facility, Picnic Pavilion,
Playground, Basketball Courts
 
• Okeechobee Historical Park
1850 Highway 98 North
Historical Museum & Schoolhouse
(863) 763-4344
 
• OK Softball Fields (adult)
950 Northwest 23rd Lane
Softball Fields (2 lighted)
Sand Volleyball Court, Playground (fenced)
 
• Okeechobee County Sports Complex
640 Northwest 27th Lane
Swimming Pool & Bathhouse, Baseball/Softball
Fields (4-Youth), Football/Soccer Field (1),
Basketball Courts (2), Racquetball Courts (4),
Tennis Courts (8), Wooden Jungle Playground,
Picnic Pavilions (2)

• Okeechobee Recreational Park & Skate Park
350 Northwest 6th Avenue
picnic pavilion, playground area,
tennis courts (2), skate park

• Practice Fields
3001 Northwest 10th Terrace
baseball, softball, football, soccer

• Willie Alderman Field
424 Northeast 15th Avenue
adult softball, youth baseball

► Lake Okeechobee Recreation Area
Lock 7, Jaycee Park
200 State Road 78 West

► Lake Okeechobee via Kissimmee River

• Okee-Tantie Campground & Marina
10430 State Road 78 West

• Scott Driver Recreation Area
10101 SR 78 West

• Kissimmee River C-38
8400 Southwest 99^th Drive (off SR 78 West)

• Platt’s Bluff
15925 Northwest 56th Street

• Rim Canal (with lock access to lake)
Nubbin Slough/Rim Canal
6206 Highway 441 Southeast
Henry Creek Boat Ramp
10654 Highway 98 South

• Taylor Creek
4th Street Ramp (City)
700 Southeast 4^th Street

► RECREATION AREAS

• Lake Okeechobee Recreation Area
Lock 7, Jaycee Park
200 State Road 78 West
Intersection of Highway 441N & State Road 78 West
Observation/Fishing Pier
Boat Ramps & Lake Okeechobee Scenic
Trail (L.O.S.T.) Access

• Okee-Tantie Campground & Marina
10430 State Road 78 West
campground, marina, Amphitheatre, L.O.S.T. trail
Boat Docks & Boat Ramps
(863) 763-2622

• C . Scott Driver Recreation Area
10101 State Road 78 West
Boat Ramps, Tournament Headquarters
Pavilion/Meeting Room
(863) 763-2622

• Taylor Creek Stormwater Treatment Area (SFWMD)
7201 Highway 441 North
Hiking/Bicycling Trail (3 miles)

► Parks & Recreational Rental Facilities

• Alton Chandler Civic Center
Bassinger Community Center
20350 Highway 98 North

• Douglas Brown Community Center
826 Northwest 16^th Avenue
 
• Okeechobee County Civic Center
1750 Highway 98 North
 
► SPORTS LEAGUES & PROGRAMS