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Sanford, one of Central Florida’s oldest incorporated cities, is home to bricklined streets, towering oaks, elegant store-fronts and large, nineteenth-century Victorian homes. The downtown, which once featured feed stores and dry good sellers, now showcases antique shops, restaurants and art galleries. Picturesque First Street, the center of downtown Sanford, is a vibrant, enticing destination. Events, such as the Saturday morning Farmers Market and jazz concerts in Magnolia Square; theatrical productions at the newly renovated Wayne Densch Performing Arts Center; and the monthly Alive After 5 street parties attract visitors from all over Central Florida. Sanford sits on the south shore of Lake Monroe, providing a waterfront backdrop for walking, jogging or just enjoying the natural beauty. RiverWalk, with its gazebos and swinging benches, has 1.2 miles of pedestrian walking paths. Along the way, you can visit Veterans Memorial Park, Marina Island, Ft. Mellon Park, the Sanford Museum or have lunch at one of the lakeside restaurants.
The booming retail activity just west of downtown includes one of the largest malls in Central Florida, The Seminole Towne Center, as well as numerous retail enclaves surrounding it. One of the area's largest congregation of auto and motorcycle dealers is located in this vicinity, as well.
Restaurants, movie theatres, bookstores and other service facilities are readily available "close to home." And the marinas at the Port of Sanford, at the Osteen Bridge and in Downtown offer boaters of every level ready access to Lake Monroe and the beautiful St. Johns River.
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Historic Sanford Memorial Stadium is the home of Sanford Babe Ruth Baseball and the Sanford River Rats of the Florida Collegiate Summer League. The ballpark is located just south of Lake Monroe on Mellonville Avenue, less than a mile from Historic Downtown Sanford.
Sanford Memorial Stadium was built in 1951 as the Spring Training home of the New York Giants. Many Major League stars have played in the stadium including Jackie Robinson, Willie Mays, Tim Raines and David Eckstein. The Stadium was refurbished in 2001 at a cost of two million dollars, and now offers many modern amenities along with the classic architecture of Stadiums' built in the early to mid 1900's.
The ballpark features 415 box seats and bleacher seating for 1600 putting the total capacity at 2015. The block outfield wall is 330 feet down the lines and 385 feet to center field. Two locker rooms, batting cages and bullpens for both home and visiting teams add to the convenience of the facility. A fully operational concession stand in the concourse area along with the Buddy Lake Community Room offer convenient food and beverage choices for fans and players alike. An air conditioned press box with phone and data lines, public address system and scoreboard controls make the Stadium perfect for any type of games and tournaments.
Sanford Memorial Stadium is a non-smoking facility. No coolers, food, pets or weapons of any kind are permitted inside the Stadium.
For booking call: 407.688.5155
Historic Sanford Memorial Stadium
1201 S. Mellonville Avenue
Sanford, FL 32771
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at Chase Park
The Herbert “Whitey” Eckstein Youth Sports Complex
is currently the home of our 12 and under
Babe Ruth/Cal Ripken Division of Youth Baseball.
Spring Season League is offered from March through May.
1500 Celery Avenue
Sanford FL 32771
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The City of Sanford Softball League has been around since the late 60's. Started as a recreational men's league for players of all abilities. The league last year had 18 teams, Our league is open for men and women 16 years or older, and who are residents of the City of Sanford and the surrounding areas.
Far beyond the many years of fierce competition, slo-pitch softball generates a sense of fellowship amongst teammates and opposing players. There is a certain bond amongst them that leads to some great friendships. Some say that this camaraderie is unique to the sport.
For booking call: 407.688.5120
Pinehurst Softball Complex
1000 W. 24th Street
Sanford, FL 32771
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The Central Florida Soap Box Derby conducts rallies from September through May and is open to boys and girls ages 7 to 19 years. Points are awarded at each race and drivers with the most points at the end of the year will go to Akron, Ohio along with Local Champs to compete in the “All American Race” held in July. Derby Park is the only one of its kind in the Southeastern United States. Sanford has received the “Champs Choice Award”, for the Best Race City, numerous times! For information on Soap Box Derby call: 407.688.5120 ___________________________________________________________________________________
AQUATIC CENTER
EST. 2000
Developed as a joint project between the City of Sanford, Seminole County and the Seminole County School Board and was opened to the public in March of 2000.
In 2001, the facility was renamed the Larry A. Dale Aquatic Center in honor of the former Mayor whose aggressiveness toward the pool project was key in bringing the Aquatic Center to Sanford.
The Myrtha competition pool was built by Weller Pools using many of the same design innovations used in the pools built for the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta, Georgia. Featuring eight 50 meter lanes, twenty 25 yard lanes, this state-of-the-art pool can accommodate any aquatic competition in the world, including international water polo and synchronized swimming.
Since opening, the pool has hosted numerous competitive tournaments and events, including high school championship swimming and diving, the 2001 Sunshine State Games, and the 2002 Florida High School State Water Polo Championships.
For more information on how to join the Swim Team
Call: 407-302-1034
2703 Ridgewood Avenue
Sanford, FL 32773
407.302.1034
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The Sanford Civic Center is located on scenic lakefront property surrounded by a lush courtyard with picnic tables and large shade trees, and has become the center of multi-cultural community activities and entertainment.
The Civic Center has become a meeting headquarters for various civic clubs and organizations. The auditorium is well equipped with a large stage, a sizeable kitchen with all appliances plus an icemaker, serviceable lighting and a contemporary sound system. For smaller functions, the Annex portion of the building is perfect for seminars, fundraisers, expos and much more.
The facility can be rented as a whole or in sections.
The Civic Center is available for lease seven days a week, days and evenings, excluding Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
For Information on Booking, call the
Sanford Senior Center 407.688.5129
401 E. Seminole Blvd.
Sanford, FL 32771
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The Bettye D. Smith Cultural Arts Center is a historical pre-1925 building which has been restored to its original 1920's architectural design. This center is an elegant facility for art shows, social gatherings, business meetings, family reunions, seminars, baby showers and is very popular for weddings and receptions.
The facility can accommodate 115 people.
The Cultural Arts Center is available for lease seven days a week, day and night excluding Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
Adjacent to the Cultural Arts Center is Centennial Park which has a large gazebo that can be used for weddings.
For Information on Booking, call the
Sanford Senior Center 407.688.5129
119 W. 5thSt.
Sanford, FL 32771
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Adult Craft Group Monday 9AM
C.F. Quilters Guild 4th Thurs 7:30PM
Coastliners 1st Wed 10AM
H2U 3rd Thurs 11AM
Over 50 Club 2nd & 4th Tues 10:30AM
Sanford Sr Citizens 1st & 3rd Tuesday 11AM
T.O.P.S.(Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Tuesdays 5:30PM
Bridge Contract (Open) Mondays 10:45AM
Scrabble Tuesdays 1PM
Bingo Fridays 1:30 PM
Mah Jongg Fridays 10AM
Movies Tues. 1 PM
Reverse Mortgage Info 2nd Thursdays 11AM
S.H.I.N.E Medicare Help 1st Thursdays 1PM
Big Band Dance (Oct-April) Wednesdays 2PM-4PM
C/W Line Dancing Tuesdays 5:30PM
Line Dancing Wed. & Fri 10:00AM-Noon
Seniorcise(Sr. Jazzercise) Mon. Wed. Fri 9AM
Sittercise Mon & Thursdays 1:30PM
Tap Dance Wednesdays 10:00AM
Water Aerobics(June-Sept) Tues & Thurs 10:00AM
Special Events in 2010
AARP 55 Drive Alive Call Center for Dates
AARP Tax Help Mon. & Wed 9am-1pm Feb 1st-April 14th
St. Patrick’s Day Luncheon March 16th
Ice Cream Social May 6th
Weiner Roast July 1st
Spaghetti Italian Feast September 9th
Golden Age Games Nov. 6th-12th
Holiday Party December 9th
For information on these programs call 407.688.5129
Senior Center Hours Mon-Fri 7:30am-4:30pm
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To provide the citizens of Sanford with an enhancement of the quality of life in the City through designing, developing, maintaining, and efficiently operating parks and recreation facilities and offering a variety of quality recreation programs for the citizens to enjoy during their leisure.
