FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:  Sandra Johnson (407) 246-3011

ORLANDO CITY COMMISSIONER PHIL DIAMOND HOSTS DISTRICT 1 PICNIC
TO CELEBRATE WADEVIEW PARK RENOVATIONS

WHO: District 1 Citizens

WHAT: Orlando District 1 Picnic and Wadeview Park Renovation Celebration

WHEN: Saturday, October 29, 2005
11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

WHERE: City of Orlando
Wadeview Park
500 E. Harding Street


ORLANDO, FL (October 27, 2005)--- District 1 Commissioner Phil Diamond invites citizens to join him at the annual District 1 Picnic at Wadeview Park to celebrate the long awaited renovations.

Children of all ages can participate in a variety of family-friendly activities at Saturday’s picnic including moonwalks, “Chaos” a 360-degree obstacle course, face painting, a putting green, and demonstrations by the Orlando Police Department and the Orlando Fire Department, as well as musical entertainment. In addition, there will be plenty of hamburgers, hotdogs, ice cream treats, and drinks.

Citizens will be able to enjoy food on the park’s new picnic tables and relax on the new benches. In addition, children can play in the brand new playground area that includes a tot lot. Other Wadeview Park renovations include a new restroom building, grills, pavilions, several new trash receptacles, new sidewalks, and scenic landscaping. Also, the existing shelters and exercise equipment have been repaired and repainted.

Admission and parking for this event are free. Please call (407) 246-3011 for more information. 

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