The Dr. Phillips Community Park recently opened to rave reviews at least from the looks of this guy. The new park is located adjacent to Sand Lake Elementary on Buena Vista Woods Dr. just past the Diamond Cove and Emerald Forest subdivisions. There’s also a pathway from Darlene Rd. so residents from this area can get to the park with just a short walk.
There’s so many activities here alongside views of Big Sand Lake. The water park seems to be a big hit, but there’s also a lighted baseball field, 2 lighted soccer fields, 2 sand volleyball courts, basketball court, an amphitheater, playground, dog park, picnic areas, playground, and walking trails along the lake. A sign at the park indicates that there is a charge for use of the water park but I didn’t see anyone collecting entrance fees when I visited.
It’s just a great new place and another reason why SW Orlando is such a good place to call home.
Video of the Dog Park
Video of the Splash Park
The park is great, and couldn’t have opened at a better time. I have been holding a soccer game on Fridays at 4pm each week, and attendance is growing. The fields are brand new, and kept up well. The park guys usually kick us out at 6pm; but they are professional. Email if interested in playing.
the soccer game, is it for adults or for little ones?
I got an email from Whit and he says the soccer game is for adults.
We had to move the games to 5pm; most of the people who attend have to work and get out late. The games have temporarily been moved to Dr. Phillips High School, as the park went under construction recently. I would say that the age demographic ranges from 18-35yr olds.
What is the exact address of the park? i cant seem to find it anywhere.
The address of the park is 8249 Buenavista Woods BV, Orlando, FL 32836
Thanks Hojin this helped me out a lot!
Hello, I am looking for a good place for grown ups and kids to have a nice picnic where we could find tables- grill and shade. Please advise – is this park set with some tables? Do we find easy shade?
Thank you,
Vivian
Vivian, there are tables, shades, and great for a picnic.
Whit Dodson haven’t heard that name for a long time……. Either way, I used to live over there a long time ago but now living in Los Angeles, CA. I’m sure it’s nice to finally have a nice park close to the area over there… I mean we always had the neighborhood park @ Bay Lakes but it wasn’t exactly “nice”. Good to see some things changing for the better over there.
[...] so you better get a game out here soon. I hope they get a soccer game going here like they do at the Dr. Phillips Park. There’s 2 baseball and 2 soccer fields with lights so you don’t have to play in the [...]
Curious do we have to permission to have picnic in grassy area as we would pavillion? Or to use a grill?
I believe you’re allowed to picnics in the grass, but I’m sure the county workers will say something if they have problem.
I would like to do my son’s bday party at this park, how would I go about renting a pavillion? It will be Sept 5th.
Contact Orange County Park & Recreation at (407) 254-9038
hello..i was wonder if i would like to use the grill that has tables and shadow…do i have to pay or just reserve it?..