2024 Press Releases
- Hurricane Milton Yard Debris Final Update
- MEDIA ALERT: 14th Annual Veterans Day Celebration
- Winter Park encourages recycling of election signs
- The city’s Arts & Culture Alliance is ready to inspire at Arts Weekend 2025
- Hurricane Milton Yard Debris Information Update #5
- Hurricane Milton Yard Debris Information Update #4
- Annual Fall Cleanup for Winter Park Residents
- Halloween Trunk Fest hosted this weekend by Parks and Recreation
- Household hazardous waste drop-off for residents
- Hurricane Milton Yard Debris Information Update #3
- City to honor veterans at annual celebration
- Hurricane Milton Yard Debris Information Update #2
- Park Avenue closed to thru traffic Wednesday, October 16, from 4:15 to 5:45 p.m. for WPHS Homecoming Parade
- Hurricane Milton Yard Debris Information
- Hurricane Milton Parks & Recreation Update #2
- Hurricane Milton All Power Restored
- Hurricane Milton Parks & Recreation Updates
- Hurricane Milton Update #5
- Hurricane Milton Update #4
- Hurricane Milton Update #3
- Hurricane Milton Update #2
- City monitors Tropical Storm Milton and begins sandbag distribution
- Hurricane Helene Update #3
- Hurricane Helene Update #2
- Park Avenue and side streets closed to thru traffic during 51st Annual Winter Park Autumn Art Festival
- City monitors potential Tropical Cyclone 9 and begins sandbag distribution
- Charging to charge: Winter Park to implement Electric Vehicle connection rates
- Winter Park Sustainability Fair & EV Car Show
- Winter Park seeking resident input on new proposed decorative street lights
- Winter Park to offer sandbags for city residents
- Winter Park encourages the recycling of primary election signs
- City of Winter Park monitors Potential Tropical Cyclone 4 and begins sandbag distribution
- “FIX IT! Don’t Pitch It”
- CoffeeTalk series with city leaders to begin August 1
- Shady Park Pioneer Memorial Dedication
- Large Equipment transport to impact morning traffic on Minnesota and Pennsylvania avenues Monday, July 8
- 29th Annual 4th of July Celebration and AdventHealth Watermelon 5K
- City implements THOR GUARD Lightning Prediction and Warning System
- New mixed-use path, pedestrian & vehicular improvements for North Denning Drive
- City to hold Annual 4th of July Celebration
- City approves funding for Park Avenue District to bring new “magic of the holidays” décor to downtown Winter Park
- Communications Department receives several prestigious statewide awards
- Juneteenth celebrations in Winter Park
- Winter Park City Commission seeks input in preparation for strategic planning session
- Highlight the nature and beauty of our city in the Winter Park Nature Photography Contest
- Annual Spring Cleanup for Winter Park residents
- Ward & Wellbeing Earth Day Block Party
- Registration is now open for Parks & Recreation Summer Camp
- Winter Park CRA offers summer program for high school students to gain work experience with local non-profits
- Celebrity judges announce winners of 20th Dinner on the Avenue
- 20th Dinner on the Avenue Saturday, April 6
- Easter in the Parks
- 65th Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival March 15-17
- City to host Ward & Wellbeing Earth Day Block Party
- Downtown roads closed Saturday, March 2, for 45th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade
- Learn how to help eliminate traffic fatalities at upcoming Vision Zero community meetings
- Residential safety tips
- Park Avenue partially closed to thru traffic for Park Avenue District event
- 45th Annual Winter Park St. Patrick’s Day Parade
- Household hazardous waste drop-off for residents
- Winter Park Mayor Phil Anderson to present his final Annual State of the City Address
- $50 rebate approved to help Winter Park residents purchase electric leaf blowers
- Winter Park responds to forecasted inclement weather
- Parks & Recreation Department brings back Senior Prom
2023 Press Releases
- Unity Heritage Festival & groundbreaking ceremony for the Unity Corner at Martin Luther King, Jr. Park
- 20th Dinner on the Avenue tickets on sale January 8
- Pop-Tarts® Bowl Parade of Bands this Thursday
- City hosted inspiring arts & culture event featuring economic impact stats and Edyth Bush Charitable Foundation special announcement
- Pop-Tarts® Bowl Parade of Bands featuring Kansas State and North Carolina State Universities
- Santa Claus is coming to town!
- Win a prize basket by creating fun Greeting Card Moments during Winter Park’s Hometown Holidays
- City announces annual holiday events lineup
- Winter Park calls for Green Schools Grant applicants
- First ever Winter Park Night Market CANCELLED
- MEDIA ALERT: 13th Annual Veterans Day Celebration
- First ever Winter Park Night Market is coming soon
- Park Avenue partially closed to thru traffic for 2023 Best of Winter Park Celebration
- Utility work right of way (ROW)
- City to honor veterans including former Winter Park Mayor Joseph Terranova and three Quilts of Valor recipients
- Household hazardous waste drop-off for residents
- Annual Fall Cleanup for Winter Park residents
- Winter Park welcomes fall season with community events
- Park Avenue closed to thru traffic Wednesday, October 4, from 4:15 to 5:45 p.m. for WPHS Homecoming Parade
- City and CRA partner with National Entrepreneur Center to assist small businesses in Winter Park
- Park Avenue and side streets closed to thru traffic during 50th Annual Winter Park Autumn Art Festival
- MEDIA ALERT: Dedication of new turf at Showalter East Field I
- Hurricane Idalia Update #3
- Hurricane Idalia Update #2
- City of Winter Park monitors Tropical Storm Idalia & begins sandbag distribution
- The community is invited to the Sustainability Fair & EV Car Show
- City offers free sandbags for Winter Park residents
- “FIX IT! Don’t Pitch It” returns to Winter Park
- Community Redevelopment Agency Community Workshop
- Pour-over your thoughts at this year’s CoffeeTalk
- Hurricane preparedness Commission Work Session & free sandbag distribution day for city residents
- Park Avenue Merchants’ Block Party THIS THURSDAY
- City to hold Annual 4th of July Celebration
- City to host meeting to seek input on Winter Park’s proposed smart city initiatives THIS THURSDAY
- Juneteenth Celebrations in Winter Park
- Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is hosting a Community Meeting for S.R. 426 Coalition
- City to host meeting to seek input on Winter Park’s proposed smart city initiatives
- Annual Spring Cleanup for Winter Park residents
- Community meeting to discuss utility projects and hurricane preparedness
- Ward & Wellbeing Earth Day Block Party
- MEDIA ALERT: Groundbreaking Ceremony for Seven Oaks Park
- Venetian and Fern canals to close for maintenance
- Easter in the Parks
- City to break ground on new Seven Oaks Park
- Apply Now: Summer Youth Enrichment Program
- 19th Dinner on the Avenue, Saturday, April 1
- City to host Ward & Wellbeing Earth Day Block Party
- Summer Camp Registration
- Dinner on the Avenue tables are SOLD OUT
- Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival Jazz Concert March 11
- 64th Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival, March 17-19
- Downtown roads closed Sunday, March 5, for 44th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade
- The city seeks residents help in naming new park
- Dinner on the Avenue tables are now available
- 44th Annual Winter Park St. Patrick’s Day Parade
- Household hazardous waste and e-waste dropoff for residents
- Students join together in unity for Winter Park’s 20th Annual “Trees for Peace” event
- Public meeting scheduled to review concepts for Community Playground at Martin Luther King, Jr. Park
- City seeks grant to rebuild boardwalks at Mead Botanical Garden
- Winter Park Mayor Phil Anderson to present Annual State of the City Address
- Winter Park electric utility honored by Florida Municipal Electric Association
- 21st Annual Unity Heritage Festival
2022 Press Releases
- Cheez-It® Bowl Parade of Bands this Thursday
- Cheez-It® Bowl Parade of Bands featuring Florida State University and University of Oklahoma
- Santa Claus is coming to town!
- Win a prize by creating memorable Greeting Card Moments during Winter Park’s Hometown Holidays
- Downtown roads to be closed for various Hometown Holiday events
- SAVE THE DATES: Two opportunities to hear Mayor Phil Anderson’s Annual State of the City Address
- Annual Fall Cleanup for residents SOUTH of Fairbanks/Aloma has been rescheduled
- City announces annual holiday events lineup
- Tropical Storm Nicole Update #3
- Tropical Storm Nicole Update #2
- City of Winter Park monitors Tropical Storm Nicole & begins sandbag distribution; limit water usage
- Winter Park encourages residents to recycle midterm election signs
- Park Avenue closed to thru traffic Wednesday, November 2, from 4 to 5:45 p.m. for WPHS Homecoming Parade
- Winter Park calls for Green Schools Grant applicants
- Fall season Community Canopy Program delivers free trees to Winter Park residents’ doorsteps
- Annual Fall Cleanup for Winter Park residents
- City to host Annual Veterans Celebration in honor of our country’s military heroes
- City to dedicate new Central Park Main Stage with ribbon-cutting to kick off the art festival weekend
- Hurricane Ian Update #6
- Hurricane Ian Update #5
- Hurricane Ian Update #4
- Hurricane Ian Update #3
- Hurricane Ian Update #2
- City of Winter Park monitors storm & begins sandbag distribution
- Green Business Recognition Program citywide cleanup
- Park Avenue and side streets closed to thru traffic during 49th Annual Winter Park Autumn Art Festival
- The community is invited to the inaugural Sustainability Fair & EV Car Show
- City to dedicate historical marker at Casa Feliz
- Winter Park encourages residents to recycle primary and midterm election signs
- “FIX IT! Don’t Pitch It” returns to Winter Park
- Precautionary alert for Lake Killarney lifted
- CoffeeTalk returns for the community to pour over their thoughts
- Precautionary alert for Lake Killarney until further notice
- Firefighters ask homeowners to check pool and spa drains during peak summer swimming
- City seeks public input on renovations to 35-year-old Community Playground
- City seeks public input for grant-funded improvements to Howell Branch Preserve
- Central Park main stage scheduled for demolition to make way for new performance pavilion
- City to hold annual 4th of July celebration in Martin Luther King, Jr. Park
- Community Meeting scheduled to discuss potential Martin Luther King, Jr. Park enhancements
- Winter Park receives Tree City USA Growth Award
- Ward & Wellbeing Earth Day Block Party
- Household Hazardous Waste Dropoff
- Firefighters host superheroes in new Superpower Tour, a sensory-friendly fire station experience
- Community Canopy Program delivers free trees to Winter Park residents’ doorsteps
- Swearing-in Ceremony for Winter Park’s new Police Chief Timothy Volkerson
- Easter Bunny Hops and Stops
- City to host Ward & Wellbeing Earth Day Block Party
- 19th Dinner on the Avenue, Saturday, April 2
- Annual Spring Cleanup for Winter Park residents
- Winter Park’s 19th Annual “Trees for Peace” event rescheduled for Tuesday, March 22, 2022
- 63rd Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival, March 18-20
- City to dedicate seven 40-foot majestic Live Oak trees at new city park
- Winter Park asks residents to recycle election signs
- Downtown roads closed Sunday, March 6, for 43rd Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade
- Mayor Phil Anderson to offer a second opportunity to attend the Annual State of the City Address presentation
- 43rd Annual Winter Park St. Patrick’s Day Parade
- Winter Park’s 19th Annual “Trees for Peace” event rescheduled for Thursday, February 24
- Two opportunities to hear Mayor Phil Anderson’s Annual State of the City Address
- Winter Park’s 19th Annual “Trees for Peace” event POSTPONED due to inclement weather
- Students join together in unity for Winter Park’s 19th Annual “Trees for Peace” event
- 20th Annual Unity Heritage Festival MONDAY ONLY
- 20th Annual Unity Heritage Festival
2021 Press Releases
- CoffeeTalk featuring City Manager Randy Knight to be held in person and online for community to espresso their thoughts
- Cheez-It® Bowl Parade of Bands featuring Iowa State University and Clemson University this Wednesday
- Cheez-It® Bowl Parade of Bands featuring Iowa State University and Clemson University
- Santa Claus is coming to town!
- City and library to celebrate grand opening of the new Library & Events Center with a ribbon cutting and open house
- Create your own memorable Greeting Card Moments during Winter Park’s Hometown Holidays
- Downtown roads to be closed for various Hometown Holiday events
- CoffeeTalk featuring Commissioner Sheila DeCiccio to be held in person and online for community to espresso their thoughts
- UPDATE TO CoffeeTalk featuring Commissioner Marty Sullivan to be held in person and online for community to espresso their thoughts
- City announces annual holiday events lineup
- Annual Fall Cleanup for Winter Park residents
- City presented their latest public art installment, Rhythmic Colors, as part of the I-4 Ultimate Art Endowment Program
- City returns to in-person Annual Veterans Celebration
- City prepares for holiday lighting weekend that will sparkle with seasonal sipping, strolling and shopping
- Winter Park utility lifts water conservation request
- We are hiring! Find the perfect job with great benefits at the City of Winter Park
- CoffeeTalk featuring Commissioner Todd Weaver to be held VIRTUALLY for community to espresso their thoughts
- City seeks resident input for additional enhancements at Phelps Playground
- Park Avenue closed to thru traffic Wednesday, September 22, from 5:15 to 6 p.m., for WPHS Homecoming Parade
- Winter Park Golf Course celebrates five-year renovation anniversary and reaches $1 million revenue milestone
- Music at the Market returns to the Winter Park Farmers’ Market
- Winter Park’s new holiday decorations and lights to expand throughout the city’s downtown business district
- Winter Park Fire-Rescue releases “Answering the Call” documentary series in recognition of Patriot Day, capturing the journey of local heroes
- CoffeeTalk featuring Vice Mayor Carolyn Cooper to be held VIRTUALLY for community to espresso their thoughts
- Winter Park water utility asks customers to conserve
- Winter Park to salute health care partners with lights, sirens and well wishes
- City to host Florida Department of Health at Winter Park Farmers’ Market to offer COVID-19 vaccinations
- CoffeeTalk featuring Mayor Phil Anderson to be held VIRTUALLY for community to espresso their thoughts
- Splash, Float, Swim!
- Music in the Park returns in August
- Awaken the senses as CoffeeTalk returns for the community to espresso their thoughts
- City partners with Florida Department of Health in Orange County to provide COVID-19 vaccinations at Winter Park Farmers’ Market
- City to open application process for American Rescue Plan Act funding
- 26th annual 4th of July Celebration and Watermelon 5K on Monday, July 5
- City launches “Meet Your Departments” video series
- Winter Park celebrates Park and Recreation Month
- Vice Mayor Carolyn Cooper and Commissioner Marty Sullivan appointed to Florida League of Cities Legislative Policy Committees
- City to hold annual 4th of July celebration on the 5th
- Vice Mayor Carolyn Cooper and Building & Permitting Services Director George Wiggins honored with 2021 Home Rule Hero Award
- First high school reunion booked at the Winter Park Events Center
- First wedding booked at the Winter Park Events Center
- City celebrates Historic Preservation Month this May
- Winter Park Golf Course to celebrate Golf Week
- Road Closure for 62nd Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival May 14-16
- Make Every Day Earth Day: Listen, Learn, Take Action
- City of Winter Park utility customers and residents: Beware of fraud!
- Annual Spring Cleanup for Winter Park residents
- Winter Park will once again host small Easter “parades” in lieu of the annual Easter Egg Hunt
- Winter Park Fire-Rescue Department builds and installs five little libraries to share fire safety information in city parks
- Students join together in unity for Winter Park’s 18th annual “Trees for Peace” event
- Winter Park Electric Utility receives FMEA Safety Award
- City hosts virtual charrette to encourage public input for Progress Point
- Virtual Public Forum for Orange Avenue Overlay
- Winter Park asks residents to recycle election signs
- Online survey for Progress Point future use options
- Virtual Forum “Transportation, Traffic & Mobility” for Orange Avenue Overlay
- Mayor Steve Leary to deliver his final State of the City address virtually and in-person
- Socially-distanced Festivities Weekends in downtown Winter Park canceled for February and March
- City to host socially distanced Festivities Weekend in downtown Winter Park
- New General and BurgerFi announced as winners of the city’s 2020 Holiday Window Contest
2020 Press Releases
- Precautionary Boil Water Notice lifted
- Precautionary Boil Water Notice
- Santa Claus is coming to town! But is delayed due to inclement weather
- Santa Claus is coming to town!
- Downtown roads to be closed for various holiday events
- City announces modified annual holiday events lineup
- Winter Park’s Arts & Culture Alliance thinks differently to reach their audiences during COVID-19
- Winter Park brings back its Holiday Window Contest
- Winter Park wins national America in Bloom award for environmental efforts
- Annual Fall Cleanup for Winter Park residents
- City to host its second socially distanced Fall Festivities Weekend in downtown Winter Park
- Veterans Day Celebration goes virtual in 2020
- Winter Park partners to recycle election signs
- City celebrated Winter Park Library & Events Center official Topping Out Ceremony
- City to host socially distanced Fall Festivities Weekend in downtown Winter Park
- Join us for movies, music & more this October
- Movies and Music in the Park this weekend
- Music in the Park continues this weekend (that is, if Mother Nature allows it)
- Grab the family, your masks and a delicious meal while you shop and enjoy a movie and music in the parks
- City and Winter Park Economic Task Force announce September gatherings
- Winter Park Residents: vote for your favorite new playground at Phelps Park
- City of Winter Park monitors storm & prepares for sandbag distribution
- Join us virtually for the city’s 4th of July Celebration
- City launches @YourRequest, a new online service to expedite city service requests
- The city’s 4th of July Celebration goes virtual in 2020
- City cancels road closures for “Dads & Grads” weekend in downtown Winter Park
- City launches redesign of cityofwinterpark.org
- City of Winter Park coronavirus disease UPDATE #8
- City to host “Dads & Grads” socially-distant weekend in downtown Winter Park
- City of Winter Park coronavirus disease UPDATE #7
- TreeKeeper manages city tree inventory and provides unique opportunity for Central Park tour
- City to host a special socially-distant Mother’s Day weekend in downtown Winter Park
- Winter Park offers FREE Wi-Fi service in and around downtown
- Annual Spring Cleanup for Winter Park residents
- City of Winter Park approves $1.9 million of funding for community support in response to COVID-19
- Winter Park creates bunny trails as it hosts small Easter “parades” in lieu of annual Easter Egg Hunt
- City of Winter Park coronavirus disease UPDATE #5
- City of Winter Park coronavirus disease UPDATE #4
- City of Winter Park coronavirus disease UPDATE #3
- City of Winter Park coronavirus disease UPDATE #2
- City of Winter Park responds to coronavirus disease
- Municipal-backed solar project hits milestone with panel installations
- City celebrates Florida Bike Month with “Bike Winter Park” group ride
- Winter Park Glow Wine & Nine
- Downtown roads closed Sunday, March 1, for 42nd annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade
- 42nd annual Winter Park St. Patrick’s Day Parade
- Rediscover art, culture and heritage in Winter Park during “Weekend of the Arts” THIS WEEKEND
- Precautionary Boil Water Notice LIFTED
- Mayor Steve Leary to present annual State of the City address
- Precautionary Boil Water Notice
- New educational fund started in memory of Winter Park Police Department Lieutenant Stanford Locke
- Students join together in unity for Winter Park’s 17th annual “Trees for Peace” event
- Rediscover art, culture and heritage in Winter Park during Weekend of the Arts
- Unity Heritage Festival this weekend!
- 18th annual Unity Heritage Festival
2019 Press Releases
- REMINDER: Dinner on the Avenue tickets on sale January 6
- 19th annual Dinner on the Avenue tickets on sale January 6
- Florida Municipal Utilities announce second solar power project
- Community Repair Workshop – Saturday, January 4
- Santa Claus is coming to town!
- Downtown roads to be closed for various holiday events
- Public information meeting regarding Winter Park’s proposed Orange Avenue Overlay District
- Ring in the holiday season with the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra
- City announces annual holiday events lineup
- No Thanksgiving feast for termites this year at Winter Park City Hall
- Lyman Avenue closed to thru traffic November 13
- Winter Park issues Request for Proposals for I-4 public art opportunity
- City to honor veterans at annual celebration
- Denning Drive Complete Street Project receives 2019 Transportation Transit Enhancement Award
- Park Avenue closed to thru traffic during 46th Annual Winter Park Autumn Art Festival
- Park Avenue closed to thru traffic Wednesday, October 2, from 5:15 to 6 p.m. for WPHS Homecoming Parade
- Family Fun Program celebration at the newly renovated Azalea Lane Playground POSTPONED – new date TBD
- Tree removal permits required beginning September 9
- Hurricane Dorian Final Update #4
- Hurricane Dorian Update #3
- Hurricane Dorian Update #2
- City of Winter Park monitors & prepares for Hurricane Dorian
- “Art in Chambers” exhibition featuring the works of Dorothy Gillespie and John Nadeau
- City seeks input for future use of current library site
- Don’t Pitch It – Fix it! Community Repair Workshop – Saturday, September 7
- Mayor Steve Leary, Commissioner Carolyn Cooper and Building & Permitting Services Director George Wiggins honored with 2019 Home Rule Hero Award
- Downtown Winter Park road closures for events on Thursday, July 4
- CoffeeTalk this Thursday, June 13, will be held at Casa Feliz. Join us to espresso your thoughts!
- City of Winter Park’s 24th annual 4th of July Celebration
- Want to espresso your thoughts? CoffeeTalk is the cup for you!
- Celebrate Women’s Golf Day at Winter Park 9
- City seeks public input on charter review process
- Inaugural “Wine & Nine” Event at Winter Park 9
- Winter Park Farmers’ Market celebrates its 40th anniversary!
- Register now for swim lessons
- Celebrity judges announce winners of Winter Park’s 18th Annual Dinner On The Avenue
- Summer Camp registration at Parks & Recreation Department
- Park Avenue will be closed Saturday, April 6, at 2 p.m. for the 18th Annual Dinner On The Avenue
- City of Winter Park to participate in Bike 5 Cities
- City of Winter Park announces its 65th Annual Easter Egg Hunt
- Public meetings to discuss improvements to the Orange Avenue District
- City of Winter Park presents Earth Day/Arbor Day In The Park Saturday, April 13
- Park Avenue closed to thru traffic for 60th Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival
- Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra “Spring Pops” will celebrate 60th Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival
- Downtown Roads closed Sunday, March 3 for 41st Annual Winter Park St. Patrick’s Day Parade
- 41st annual Winter Park St. Patrick’s Day Parade
- City celebrates Florida Bike Month with “Bike Winter Park” group ride
- This weekend! Rediscover Winter Park at the 2nd annual “Weekend Of The Arts” celebration
- Basketball and kickball spring leagues to begin
- Students join together in unity for 16th annual “Trees For Peace” event
- Final phase of Denning Drive Multi-Use Trail Project to begin
- Mayor Steve Leary to present annual State of the City Address
- Side By Side – Honoring The Gifts of our Community
- Rediscover Winter Park at the 2nd annual “Weekend Of The Arts” celebration
- Don’t Pitch It – Fix It!
- 18th annual Dinner On The Avenue – Sold Out!
- 17th annual Unity Heritage Festival
- Parks & Recreation Department presents Family Fun Program events