Park Avenue is the epicenter of Winter Park’s culture, charm and economic vitality. The last Park Avenue streetscape restoration occurred between 1996 and 1999. Now, almost 30 years later, the city’s main street, Park Avenue between Webster and Fairbanks avenues will be undergoing a refresh to provide for today and tomorrow’s needs.
Overall Goals
- Maintain charm & warm, inviting environment
- Enhance safety & aesthetics
- Strengthen infrastructure (electric, smart city & irrigation)
- Provide consistent look for hardscape, landscape & architectural elements along the Avenue
Phase 1
The project management team (pictured above) has been working since September 2024 on detailed plans for the refresh.
- Phase 1 area includes Webster to Garfield avenues
- CRA funding of $2.5 million approved August 27, 2025
- Construction is expected to begin mid-January 2026
- Infrastructure improvements:
- Installation of conduit for new electrical, low voltage, fiber and irrigation lines
- Repair of broken sidewalks, curbs, and raised planter boxes
- Treatments at intersections for pedestrian, guest and vehicular safety
- Hardscape enhancements (as shown in images below):
- New street lights equipped with integrated smart hubs, smart technology, banner arms, and hanging baskets
- Decorative planter pots and safety bollards
- New trash and recycling receptacles
- Seasonal landscaping
- Planting of live oaks where appropriate
Project Information
- Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting presentation [08/27/2025]
- Community Redevelopment Area Board Meeting presentation [05/22/2025]
- What are those large shiny silver poles on Park Avenue?
- City Commission Regular Meeting presentation [04/23/2025]
City Commission Regular Meeting video recording [start at 17:53 for presentation] - City Commission Regular Meeting presentation [02/26/2025]
City Commission Regular Meeting video recording [start at 13:58 for presentation] - City Commission Work Session presentation [01/23/2025]
City Commission Work Session video recording - Park Avenue Refresh Survey Results
Media Coverage
2025
- Winter Park moving forward with first phase of Park Avenue refresh – GrowthSpotter (March 3, 2025)
- Park Avenue Refresh – WFTV Channel 9 (February 28, 2025)
- What’s next for Winter Park’s refresh of Park Avenue – Orlando Business Journal (February 28, 2025)
- City Commission Approves Park Avenue Refresh Phase 1 – the32789 (February 28, 2025)
- Winter Park to review and approve Park Avenue Refresh Project – Spectrum News 13 (February 26, 2025)
- Park Avenue Refresh Project – Spectrum News 13 (February 26, 2025)
- Plans shared for Park Avenue refresh – Bungalower (January 27, 2025)
- Winter Park allocates $1 million for Park Avenue upgrades – Fox 35 Orlando (January 24, 2025)
- Winter Park exploring first streetscape refresh to Park Avenue in nearly 30 years – Orlando Sentinel (January 24, 2025)
- It’s our crown jewel:’ Winter Park plans to invest $1M to refresh Park Avenue – WKMG6 (January 24, 2025)
- Park Avenue Refresh – FOX35 Good Day Orlando (January 24, 2025)
- Winter Park Plans Park Avenue Refresh – the32789 (January 24, 2025)
- Winter Park exploring first streetscape refresh to Park Avenue in nearly 30 years – Growth Spotter (January 23, 2025)
- Park Avenue refresh: Winter Park plans million-dollar facelift – WFTV9 (January 23, 2025)
- Park Avenue refresh: Winter Park plans million-dollar facelift – Orlando Business Journal (January 23, 2025)
2024
- Have a say in the City of Winter Park’s ‘Park Avenue Refresh Project’ – WESH2 (November 21, 2024)
- City of Winter Park wants input on possible Park Ave refresh – Bungalower (November 21, 2024)
Project Updates via email
Select Park Avenue Refresh category for updates on the project.
Contact Information
Clarissa Howard
Communications Director &
Project Manager