Blanchard Park Y Update
Orange County Parks & Recreation Division and the YMCA of Central Florida received approval during the December 17, 2024 Orange County Board of County Commissioners meeting to remove the Blanchard Park Y facility and re-develop the location as a new, public outdoor community wellness area offering a variety of fun and healthy activities for residents of all ages.
Orange County Parks & Recreation Division and the Y determined an outdoor community wellness area would be a new way to serve residents in a manner that better suits the location’s close proximity to the Little Econ River. This solution was developed after the Blanchard Park Y suffered extensive flooding damage from the river during Hurricane Ian in 2022 and attempts were unsuccessful to obtain disaster-relief funding.
Orange County Parks & Recreation Division will lead the re-development of the area and seek opportunities to continue partnering with the Y to provide activities and programs in Blanchard Park that serve and strengthen the health of all in the community.
We are deeply grateful to have served thousands of residents at this special place since 2000. Thank you for your continued support by remaining committed to your health at a nearby Y.
We look forward to continuing to serve you.
