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Colonialtown Neighborhood Center
and John Long Memorial Pool

Address: 1517 Lake Highland Drive
Recreation Phone: 407.246.4449
 
Park Hours: 7 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Recreation Hours:
 
Mon - Fri: 1 p.m. - 8 p.m.
 Sat & Sun: Closed
Rentals Available: 407.246.4449

Amenities:
BenchComputer LabsDrinking FountainLeashed PetsParkingPicnic AreaPlaygroundRestroomsSidewalkSwimming
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Colonialtown Program and Rental Brochure
Pool ScheduleRental Information
Colonialtown Neighborhood Center History

Highlights:

Colonialtown Neighborhood Center is located in a quaint neighborhood in the heart of downtown Orlando across the street from Fern Creek Elementary School. The center offers a variety of programs and activities for the community, such as after school and summer programs for elementary school age children.

Programs:

Camp Orlando Summer Camp (ages 5 - 10): a safe and affordable summer camp program for youth. This five-day week program at 16 City recreation centers offers a variety of activities, including swimming, crafts, outdoor activities, nature programs, exciting field trips (additional expense), computer labs, arts and crafts, and special events. Sites may offer different activities according to the interests of the children who participate in programs.  

Computer Lab (all ages): Offering open lab for research, resume writing, homework, internet access, and other activities.

Karate:  Classes begin in March 2011 Karate for all ages, Self Defense 15 and older. Tuesdays and Thursdays: Karate 5:30 p.m. Self Defense 6:30 p.m. Cost $25 per month.


OASIS (Orlando After School Is Super) (ages 5 - 10): An after-school program for youth ages 5 to 10 that provides supervised activities for elementary school age children. Children can have access to opportunities such as homework assistance, computer labs, game rooms, cultural arts, pottery, arts and crafts, dance recitals and field trips to local attractions, football, and basketball games.

School Vacation Daze (ages 5- 10): A youth program coinciding with school holidays from 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.  Offering fun activities during school breaks, children can enjoy crafts, outdoor activities, game rooms, and much more during the traditional Orange County Public School vacation calendar year. Register at site prior to school holidays.

Rentals and Public Use:

Colonialtown Neighborhood Center offers certain rooms within the facility for rent for events such as birthday parties, meetings, showers, and so on.  For more information, please see the Colonialtown Program and Rental Brochure.
  • Multi-Purpose Room - $50 per hour - Capacity 50 persons.
  • Meeting Room -$50 per hour- Capacity 50 persons.
  • Kitchen - $15 per hour - Capacity 10 persons.
Rental Policy and Procedures
  • $100 Damage Deposit Required. Deposit will be refunded 4 to 6 weeks after rental if no damage was found after the rental.
  • Insurance is not refundable and prices range from $31 to $80 and will protect any injuries that may happen during the rental.
  • No Alcoholic Beverages allowed.
  • All rentals must be scheduled 14 days prior to event.
  • All rentals must be paid in full at time of booking.
  • Rentals must be cancelled at least 72 hours prior to event to receive a refund.
Public Use
  • Game Room and Computer Lab are open to the public at no charge during operational hours.
  • The Game Room and Computer Lab will close for the OASIS after school program from August through May from 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. Monday through Friday  and will close for Camp Orlando summer camp from June through August from 7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Families, Parks and Recreation