06/05/2026
💦Yay!! Splash pad season is here!! 💦
Splash pad season is here!
💦 FREE Lake Lorna Doone Splash Pad
🗓️7 days a week | Now - August 9
⏰ 9am - 2pm, 2:30pm - 7:45pm
📍100 S Tampa Ave
orlando.gov/lakelornadoonepark
06/03/2026
🌞HELLO SUMMER! 🌞
What are you and your families excited to do this season?
Fun fact: City Orlando is home to 148 beautiful parks, and the city makes it easy to host your events — you can rent pavilions, picnic tables, and open spaces for all your celebrations.
To make your reservation: orlando.gov/Parks-the-Environment/Reserve-Space-in-a-City-Park
Drop your favorite park or summer tradition below!
06/02/2026
Hot off the press!! June’s Neighborhood News!!
https://mailchi.mp/orlando.gov/june-2026-neighborhood-news
06/01/2026
🚨 Applications are NOW OPEN! Learn how Orlando works behind the scenes!
The Mayor’s City Academy is your opportunity to get an inside look at how Orlando works through this FREE 12-week program.
✨ What awaits you?
• Exclusive tours of places like the Kia Center, Water Conserv II, and Fire Station One
• Meet the experts who keep our city running from solid waste to policymakers
• Learn about city programs, services, and volunteer opportunities
• Connect with residents who want to better understand city services and operations
👉 Apply today orlando.gov/MCA
🚨 IMPORTANT REMINDER 🚨
APPLICANTS MUST LIVE WITHIN CITY OF ORLANDO LIMITS!!
05/29/2026
Learn how Orlando works behind the scenes!
The Mayor’s City Academy is your chance to discover how Orlando really operates from the people to the places that keep our city moving every day.
✨ A FREE 12-week experience
✨ Exclusive access you won’t get anywhere else
📅 Applications open June 1—stay tuned!
05/28/2026
📸 It’s Throwback Thursday… Help Us Capture and Preserve Orlando’s Story! 🏡✨
For 50 years, the Historic Preservation Board has helped protect the places that make Orlando… Orlando. From cherished landmarks to the neighborhoods we call home, every corner has a story to tell.
Remembering the past helps shape our future—and now it’s your turn to share your story.
Grab your camera and show us what makes your neighborhood special. Whether it’s a historic building, a favorite street, or a hidden gem, we want to see the places that mean the most to you. 💙
🗓 Submit your photo by July 6, 2026, at 5 p.m.
📍 Enter here: orlando.gov/calendarcontest
05/27/2026
🌪️Hurricane Season🌪️
It starts next week..
Are you ready? Do you have a plan in place just in case?
Preparing early can make all the difference. Now is the time to gather supplies, review your emergency plan, and stay informed.
In our recent Lunch & Learn, we talked about getting to know your neighborhood and community resources. Click the link below to look up your neighborhood map:
orlando.gov/maplibrary
Let’s get ready together. 💙
Connect with your neighbors and community to share resources, support one another, and help make sure everyone is prepared this season.
For hurricane preparedness tips and resources, visit:
orlando.gov/emergency
floridadisaster.org
05/26/2026
🎓 Congratulations to the Class of 2026! 🎉
We’re so proud of the amazing graduates from Orlando Kids Zone neighborhoods, including Parramore, Holden Heights, Engelwood, and Mercy Drive. You represent the future leaders of our community, and your hard work is inspiring!
Help us celebrate! 🎉
Share a photo of your graduate in the comments so we can cheer them on together!