WINTER PARK
5 & 10 km Walks Note that you will drive 2 miles to the 5 km walk start in Winter Park
AVA Special Programs: Rainbows and Classic Cinemas
DESCRIPTION
Walk in the shaded, oak lined, streets past the Kraft Azalea Garden, past the Morse Museum with the Tiffany permanent display, downtown Winter Park's fine shops and the excellent restaurants along Park Avenue, though Rollins College campus, and finish through Windsong on Lake Virginia. There is an excellent Scenic Boat Tour of 2 lakes (just east of Interlachen and Morse, restrooms available). Walk must be completed during daylight hours. Restrooms and water are available at the Wellness Center and along the route. Strollers and wheelchairs permitted, though some streets have no sidewalks. Please carry water. Pets are allowed on a leash except in Central Park. Rating: A1. Contact: Gail Brooks, 407.895.3586, gbrooks@canin.com
DIRECTIONS
To Crosby Wellness Center/YMCA at 2005 Mizell Avenue, Winter Park, from Orlando take I-4 east to Exit 87, Fairbanks Ave. and drive right/east for 3.5 miles thru Winter Park (becomes Aloma). Turn right on Lakemont Ave. Turn right on Lakemont at Walgreens (on left). Then at the 1st light, turn left on Mizell Ave. Go 2 blocks and turn right on Edinburgh, then left into the Crosby Wellness Center/YMCA.
From SR 417 use Exit 38, Aloma, and turn west/left and drive 5 miles. Turn left on Lakemont at Walgreens (on left). Then at the 1st light, turn left on Mizell Ave. Go 2 blocks and turn right on Edinburgh, then left into the Crosby Wellness Center/YMCA.
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START/FINISH
Check in at the Information Desk 5:30am to 9pm M-Th, 5:30am to 8pm Fri, and 8am to 5pm Sa-Su. Tell the attendant that you are there to do the walk. The walk box is in the corner to the right of the front door by the tables and counter.
AWARD Magnet picture of Rollins College's Knowles Chapel.
NEARBY EVENT Maitland and its beautiful lakes and Audubon Birds of Prey Center are 4 miles away.
See more pictures from the Winter Park YRE!
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