Parks
& Recreation
City Basketball Courts
Built in 1996, the city courts are located in the center of town on E. Cummings
Street.
City Tennis Courts
Two courts built in 1995 are open for public use until
10:00 p.m. daily. E. Pomelo Street next door to City
Hall. Private lessons offered, call for more information
291-5270.
Echo Terrace Park
Basketball courts, playground, picnic tables and grills.
Frank C. Gardner Park
Used for community events such as craft
fairs, and the Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony, the park includes shuffleboard
courts.
Lions Park
A swimming beach on Lake Alfred with life guards in
season, water slide, picnic pavilion, grills, baseball fields,
playground, boat ramp, volleyball horseshoes, concession
stand, restrooms. Lions Park is often the site of major boat and jet
ski races.
Highlands Community Center
A community building used for civic events, available by
rental for private functions. Basketball courts are located on site.
Lake Rochelle Park
 Includes
picnic facilities, boat ramp.
Lake Echo Boat Ramp
City boat ramp located at end of S. Winona Avenue, on the north
shore of the lake.
Lake Haines Boat Ramp
Located at end of East Haines Blvd.
Lake Swoope Park
Picnic Pavilion, grills, fishing pier, playground,
restrooms.
Twin Lakes Park
Includes picnic facilities, a fishing pier, and boat ramp.
Pavilion is available for weddings and special events.
Contact the City Clerk's Office at 291-5747 for rental
information.
Mackay Gardens and
Lakeside Preserve
The City's own nature
preserve of 112+ acres on the north shores of Lake
Rochelle. Home of the historic Mackay Estate residence and
is available for weddings and other special events. Gardens will include nature
trails, playground, fishing pier and canoe launch area.
Volunteers are currently planning efforts to restore the
gardens and prepare the preserve for public use. Please
contact 291-5270 for more information.
RENTAL INFORMATION
Lion's Park
Big Pavilion,
Wooden Deck, and
Small Pavilion
(The Point)
$50.00 + tax
We do not accept
reservations on the holidays.
Twin Lakes Park
Gazebo
$ 50.00 + tax
*Highland Community Center
Inside City
Residents
$200.00 + tax
Outside City
Residents
$300.00 + tax
MANDATORY:
Uniformed Officer
$ 30.00/hr.
(Uniformed Officer must be at all events
for the exception of church events, non-profit, and civic
organizations)
*There will be a $300.00 security deposit
required for the
rental of the Highland Community Center.
To check for availability please call the
City Clerk's office at (863) 291-5747. All
reservations and/or payments must be submitted in advance
but no later than two weeks prior to the day of the event.
*MacKay Gardens and Lakeside Preserve
Home Only
$300.00 + tax for weekdays
$500.00 + tax for weekends
Lakefront (lawn) Only
$200.00 + tax for weekdays
$250.00 + tax for weekends
(This gives you access to either use
the gazebo or the gardens, but
not both at the same time)
Home/Lakefront
Combo
$400.00 + tax for weekdays
$650.00 + tax for weekends
Picnic Pavilion Rental
$50.00 + tax
For Larger View
*There will be a $300.00 security deposit
required for the
rental of the MacKay Gardens and Lakeside Preserve home
and combo package. No security deposit required for
the lawn or picnic pavilion rentals. The weekday
rentals are Monday through Friday and weekend rentals are
Saturday and Sunday.
To check for availability please call the
City Clerk's Office at (863) 291-5747. All
reservations and/or deposits must be
submitted in advance but no later than 90 days prior to
the event. All rental payments must be paid no later
than 30 days prior to the event.
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