OCPS lets out May 26, 2027. County summer camps, Winter Garden's two public pools, the Dr. P. Phillips splash pad and the splash pad planned for Horizon West Regional Park.
Last checked Oct. 8, 2026. This page is updated each year at the same address. Pool dates come from the City of Winter Garden’s aquatics page (2026 season); splash pads and camps from Orange County Parks and Recreation; school dates from the OCPS 2026-27 calendar. 2027 pool and camp dates had not been posted when we checked; the 2026 dates below are marked.
OCPS students finish the school year on Wednesday, May 26, 2027. Horizon West has no public pool or county splash pad of its own yet. Orange County has a splash pad planned for Horizon West Regional Park, and until it opens the nearest options are Winter Garden’s two public pools and the county splash pad at Dr. P. Phillips Community Park. Summer camp through Orange County Parks and Recreation runs 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
What this means for you
- Last day of school: Wednesday, May 26, 2027.
- Free swim: Bouler Pool, 362 11th St., Winter Garden; free admission, the city says.
- Splash pad: Dr. P. Phillips Community Park, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. in summer.
- County camps: Orange County Parks and Recreation, 407-836-6200.
Pools
The City of Winter Garden runs two public pools. Its 2026 season, from the city’s aquatics page:
| Pool | Weekdays (2026) | Saturdays (2026) | Admission |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farnsworth Pool, 1 Surprise Drive | May 28 to Aug. 7: Monday to Thursday 2 to 6 p.m.; Friday 2 to 5 p.m. | May 2 to Aug. 15, 1 to 5 p.m. | $2 ages 12 and up, $1 ages 2 to 11; passes cheaper for city residents |
| Bouler Pool, 362 11th St. | May 28 to Aug. 7: Tuesday to Friday 1 to 5 p.m. | May 2 to Aug. 15, 1 to 5 p.m. | Free |
Group visits must be scheduled in advance at both pools. The city also lists free youth swim lessons at Bouler Pool in summer, with dates that vary; call the Recreation Department at 407-656-4155. Many Horizon West neighborhoods have their own HOA pools; check your HOA’s schedule.
Splash pads
- Dr. P. Phillips Community Park, 8249 Buenavista Woods Blvd., Orlando: an Orange County splash playground open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. in summer and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in winter, its park page says.
- Horizon West Regional Park (planned): the county’s $7 million Phase 1B will add a splash pad, a kayak and canoe launch and farmers market hookups, the county said when Phase 1A opened in February 2026, according to its news release. A Phase 1B groundbreaking ceremony was on the Horizon West Happenings calendar for June 18, 2026. No opening date has been announced.
Orange County’s other splash playgrounds are listed on its Swim and Splash page.
Summer camps
Orange County Parks and Recreation runs Out-of-School Programs, which include summer camp, its parent manual says:
- Programs run 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. on program days.
- The first week is paid at enrollment; each later week is due by 8 p.m. the Friday before.
- Rates are set by a child’s school-lunch status.
- Campers bring swimsuits for water days at the park.
None of the program sites in the manual is in Horizon West; call 407-836-6200 for the nearest site and the 2027 dates. Reservations and registrations go through the county’s OCPORTAL.
The county’s West Orange Recreation Center, 309 S. West Crown Point Road, Winter Garden, offers a free youth fitness membership for ages 8 to 17 to use its gym and game room at set times, with a parent present to enroll, its park page says.
Private camps, churches and sports clubs in Horizon West publish their own summer programs; we list them when the dates and prices are on the organizer’s site.
More summer ideas
- Summer Flix at the Garden: in June 2026 the Garden Theatre on Plant in downtown Winter Garden showed family films on Tuesday mornings and afternoons, the city calendar shows.
- Water Wars for middle and high school students at Crossline Park, 17922 Old YMCA Road, was held Sunday, July 12, 2026, by Crossline Community Church.
- The new library: the Horizon West Branch, 4657 Hamlin Groves Trail, opens Oct. 10, 2026; see our kids’ activities guide.
- Fourth of July: see our fireworks page.
Heat and storms
Hurricane season runs June 1 to Nov. 30. Bring water to parks, and check the National Weather Service in Melbourne’s forecast before a pool day. Outage contacts are on our power outages guide.
What this means for you
- Line up camp or care for Thursday, May 27, 2027, the first weekday after school ends.
- Try Bouler Pool for a free swim, or the Dr. P. Phillips splash pad.
- Watch for the Horizon West Regional Park splash pad; we will report when the county sets a date.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a public pool in Horizon West?
Orange County runs no public pool in Horizon West. The nearest public pools are Winter Garden’s Farnsworth Pool, 1 Surprise Drive, and Bouler Pool, 362 11th St., which open for summer swims; Bouler Pool’s admission is free, the city says.
Is there a splash pad in Horizon West?
Not yet at a county park. Orange County plans a splash pad in Phase 1B of Horizon West Regional Park. The nearest county splash pad is at Dr. P. Phillips Community Park, 8249 Buenavista Woods Blvd., open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. in summer.
When does school let out for summer 2027 in Orange County?
Wednesday, May 26, 2027, is the last day of school on the OCPS 2026-27 calendar.
Does Orange County run summer camps?
Yes. Orange County Parks and Recreation runs Out-of-School Programs, including summer camp, from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. on program days, with weekly payment in advance. Call 407-836-6200.
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