Windermere Recreation Center

A sign at the Windermere Recreation Center listing park rules and hours, including no glass containers, no littering, and pets must be on a leash.

The Windermere Recreation Center, also known as Butler Bay, is located at 11465 Park Avenue.

Amenities include:

  • Boardwalk onto Lake Crescent

  • Charcoal grill

  • Fenced playground with wheelchair access

  • Foot bridge

  • Kayak launch

  • Large grassy area

  • Open air, rentable** pavilions (x2)

  • Park Benches

  • Parking

  • Pet-friendly (doggie waste station)

  • Picnic tables

  • Restrooms

  • Sand Volleyball court

  • Tennis courts (x3), secured, lighted, and resident-only*

  • Walking path

*Residents of the incorporated Town of Windermere, please get in touch with Ms. Tamar Wells for information on purchasing a tennis pass.

**To rent any of the pavilions see the information below!

Rentals

Refundable* Deposit

Resident** – $100

Non-Resident*** – $100

Rental Rate (per 4-hour block)

Resident** – $100

Non-Resident*** – $300

Pavilion Rental Agreement Here

Please fill out the rental inquiry form by clicking on this link

*Deposit is refundable assuming the renter adheres to the rental agreement.
**Resident is defined as living within the 2.2 square miles of incorporated Windermere.
***Non-Resident is defined as living outside of the 2.2 square miles of incorporated Windermere. Most of 34786 zip code/most “Windermere” addresses are actually non-residents. Town staff can confirm whether an address is incorporated or unincorporated if needed.

Rollie Rae Allen Pavilion

A pavilion with a metal roof is situated on a grassy hill beside a calm waterway, surrounded by palm trees under a clear blue sky.
A wooden bridge leads to a pavilion surrounded by palm trees and lush greenery under a blue sky with fluffy clouds.
A view from inside a pavilion, showcasing a clear blue sky with fluffy white clouds and lush greenery in the background.
A pavilion with a sloped roof and stone columns, surrounded by green grass and palm trees under a blue sky with fluffy clouds.
A pavilion surrounded by palm trees, set against a blue sky with fluffy white clouds.

Island Pavilion

A black charcoal grill mounted on a post, situated on a grassy area with trees and a body of water in the background under a partly cloudy sky.
A covered picnic area featuring several wooden tables, surrounded by greenery and a view of a pond in the background.
A green picnic shelter with wooden tables underneath, surrounded by grass and trees, with a clear blue sky in the background.
A shaded pavilion with a green roof sits on a grassy area surrounded by trees and blue skies with fluffy clouds.

Tennis Courts

A sign at Windermere Recreation Center outlining the rules for using the tennis courts, including restrictions on footwear and guest policies.
A view of a tennis court surrounded by a fence, with a bench in the foreground and trees in the background under a blue sky with clouds.

Playground

A playground structure featuring two silver slides, surrounded by wood chips and shaded by trees, with a fenced area in the background.
A playground featuring two swings set against a backdrop of trees and a clear blue sky, with a fenced area and a ground covered in wood chips.

Kayak Launch, Volleyball, and Grassy Area

A scenic view of a grassy area with a few trees under a bright blue sky filled with fluffy white clouds.
A wide view of a grassy field under a bright blue sky with fluffy white clouds, surrounded by trees.
A serene landscape featuring a calm pond bordered by lush green grass and trees under a partly cloudy sky.

Boardwalk and Lake Crescent

A serene landscape featuring a calm body of water reflecting fluffy clouds and greenery along the shore under a bright blue sky.
A serene pond covered with lily pads, surrounded by lush greenery and trees under a partly cloudy sky.
A serene view from a wooden gazebo overlooking a calm lake surrounded by greenery and blue skies with fluffy clouds.
A wooden dock leads to a gazebo overlooking a serene body of water, with fluffy white clouds scattered across a bright blue sky.