Park Avenue Refresh Project

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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 is 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
A group of people stand and talk in small groups on Park Avenue’s brick street under large trees on a sunny day, holding papers or clipboards. Cars are parked nearby and buildings in the background add a sense of refresh to the scene.
Two workers digging something up next to a tree. One kneels at the base of the tree using hand tools while another shovels dirt nearby. A white tree service truck is parked behind them.
Workers dig a narrow trench beside a lawn for utility installation.

Phase 1

    • Phase 1 includes Webster to Garfield avenues.
    • CRA funding of $2.5 million approved August 27, 2025.
    • 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 & hanging baskets
      • Seasonal landscaping & additional live oaks (where appropriate)
      • Decorative planter pots & safety bollards
      • New trash & recycling receptacles

What you will see

    • Closure of one to two blocks at a time beginning on the west side of Park Avenue at Swoope Avenue, heading south, toward Garfield Avenue then continuing on the east side of Park Avenue headed north
    • Construction zone to include a barricaded closure of the right-of-way, adjacent parking spaces and the one southbound lane of traffic
      • Additional temporary parking has been provided on Morse Boulevard between New York and Virginia avenues
    • Directional boring of conduit for new irrigation, electrical and fiber lines
    • Installation of underground light pole bases and vaults
    • Localized disruptions as work moves block-by-block

Pedestrian traffic will be maintained along this block to allow guests to continue to shop and dine at the restaurants and businesses.

Thank you for your patience as we work through the Park Avenue Refresh Project. We’re fluffing our feathers ~ something beautiful is coming.

Project Updates

Update #10 | Preparations made for streetlight pole locations (02/16/2026)
Update #9 | Irrigation directional boring begins February 10 (2/03/2026)
Update #8 | Air spading of tree wells begins January 20 (1/20/2026)
Update #7 | City Commission meeting recap – December 10 (12/12/2025)
Update #6 | Phase 1 Update Commission meeting announcement (12/05/2025)
Update #5 | Park Ave Refresh receives unanimous approval for streetlight (04/24/2025)
Update #4 | Streetlight pole design to be presented to City Commission (04/18/2025)
Update #3 | Thank you for your interest & Work Session recording (02/20/2025)
Update #2 | Thank you for your interest (01/24/2025)
Update #1 | City seeks input for Park Ave Refresh project (11/20/2024)

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Contact Information

Clarissa Howard

Communications Director &
Project Manager

407-599-3428

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Our Vision

Winter Park is the city of arts and culture, cherishing its traditional scale and charm while building a healthy and sustainable future for all generations.